Device guidelines for reducing power with punch-through current annealing in gate-all-around (GAA) FETs were investigated based on three-dimensional (3D) simulations. We studied and compared how different geometric dimensions and materials of GAA FET...
Installing spudcans for jack-up rigs in a layered seabed with an interbedded strong-over-soft layer is challenging in the offshore industry due to possible punch-through failure. The methods currently used to predict punch-through failure mainly focu...
Installing a spudcan jack-up rig in sediments with an interbedded sand-over-clay soil profile is still challenging in the offshore industry due to possible punch-through failure. The current methods for predicting the punch-through of spudcan usually...
During offshore operations of jack-up platforms, the spudcan may experience sudden punch-through failure when penetrating from an overlying stiff clay layer into the underlying soft clay, posing significant risks to platform safety. Conventional punc...
Although wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) are increasingly operating in deepwater complex geological areas with larger scales, systematic research on and experimental validation of platform jack-up stability remain insufficient. This study a...
Silicon avalanche photodetector (APD) plays a very important role in near-infrared light detection due to its linear controllable gain and attractive manufacturing cost. In this paper, a silicon APD with punch-through structure is designed and fabric...
Nowadays many countries plan to increase the percentages of renewable energies by developing offshore wind power. Due to the large sizes of offshore foundations, such as spudcan footings of jack-up barges or pile anchors of wind turbines, the affecte...
Clay–sand–clay deposits are commonly encountered in the offshore field. For spudcan installation in this soil stratigraphy, the potential for punch-through exists, with the peak penetration resistance formed within the interbedded sand layer. Therefo...
As application conditions become increasingly demanding and usage becomes more aggressive, the performance of traditional insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and fast recovery diode (FRD) systems can no longer meet the required specifications. I...
As the demand for eco-friendly energy increases, the offshore wind power generation sector is showing rapid growth. As offshore wind turbines become larger, the need for specialized installation vessels is becoming a more crucial issue. Wind turbine...
In spite of the importance of a detailed description of the filamentary current constriction of the IGBT during the turn-off operation that could lead to the device’s failure, there are to date no quantitative 3D simulation results of the filam...
This paper proposes a simplified fabrication processing for nanosheet Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) part of beyond-3-nm node technology. Formation of the ground plane (GP) region can be replaced by an epitaxial grown doped ultra-thin (DUT) layer on...
The punching process allows large quantities of parts to be produced at very low cost. This paper studies how the technique used for fixing a punch can be improved in order to increase productivity before punch fracture, which results in large number...
Impacts of source/drain (S/D) recess engineering on the device performance of both the gate-all-around (GAA) nanosheet (NS) field-effect transistor (FET) and FinFET have been comprehensively studied at 5 nm node technology. TCAD simulation results sh...
To determine the ability of different punch trackers (PT) (Corner (CPT), Everlast (EPT), and Hykso (HPT)) to recognize specific punch types (lead and rear straight punches, lead and rear hooks, and lead and rear uppercuts) thrown by trained (TR, n =...
This work investigates p+n−n GaN-on-Si vertical structures, through dedicated measurements and TCAD simulations, with the ultimate goal of identifying possible strategies for leakage and breakdown optimization. First, the dominant leakage processes w...
In this paper, we report on an enhancement of mm-wave power performances with a vertically scaled AlN/GaN heterostructure. An AlGaN back barrier is introduced underneath a non-intentionally doped GaN channel layer, enabling the prevention of punch-th...
Conventional material aging and testing protocols involve exposing coupon samples to saturation in application fluid(s) at temperature and pressure conditions typically encountered during service, followed by mechanical testing at ambient conditions....
Objective: This review examined the influence of anthropometric characteristics, such as body height (BH) and body mass (BM), on the impact of punches in striking-combat sports. Despite their perceived importance for combat strategy, the relationship...
The relationship between the performance of avalanche photodiode (APD) and structural parameters of the absorption, grading, and multiplication layers has been thoroughly simulated and discussed using the equivalent materials approach and Crosslight...
This research investigates a vertically structured Ge-on-Si avalanche photodetector (APD) fabricated in a separate absorption, charge, and multiplication configuration. The application of ramp gating enables reverse bias beyond the punch-through volt...
The advent of immunotherapy has had a major impact on the outcome and overall survival in many types of cancer. Current immunotherapeutic strategies typically aim to (re)activate anticancer T cell immunity, although the targeting of macrophage-mediat...
Punch impact power is crucial for boxing performance and varies with punch biomechanics. Straight punches rely primarily on linear force production, whereas Hook punches depend more on rotational and lateral force generation; however, the effectivene...
Computer vision in sports analytics is gaining in popularity. Monitoring players’ performance using cameras is more flexible and does not interfere with player equipment compared to systems using sensors. This provides a wide set of opportuniti...
This work presents a novel integrable silicon photodetector which can only be conceived as part of a monolithic electrophotonic basic structure formed of a silicon light emitter, waveguide and light detector. That is, it cannot operate as a single el...
Since the avalanche phenomenon was first found in bulk materials, avalanche photodiodes (APDs) have been exclusively investigated. Among the many devices that have been developed, silicon APDs stand out because of their low cost, performance stabilit...
Primary Objective: The interaction of cerebrospinal fluid with the brain parenchyma in an impact scenario is studied. Research Design: A computational fluid-structure interaction model is used to simulate the interaction of cerebrospinal fluid with a...
Despite the known relevance of punch impact in boxing, limited evidence exists regarding how anthropometric and muscle performance variables contribute to it. This study investigated the relationship between anthropometric characteristics, muscle pow...
In karate sparring (kumite), punches are used more than kicks to score points. Among these punches, gyaku tsuki is a very commonly used punch. The objective of the punch is to hit the target at a medium range in a very short time, producing a maximum...
Reconfigurable multipoint forming is a flexible sheet forming technique aimed at customised sheet metal products. However, one drawback of multipoint forming is the cost and time needed to set up and align the upper and lower pin matrices. This study...
Estimates of physical and mechanical characteristics of materials at high strain rates play a key role in enhancing the accuracy of prediction of the stress–strain state of structures operating in extreme conditions. This article presents the r...
This paper presents a theoretical analysis of npBp infrared (IR) barrier avalanche photodiode (APD) performance operating at 300 K based on a quaternary compound made of AIIIBV—InGaAsSb, lattice-matched to the GaSb substrate with a p-type barri...
A multi-nanosheet field-effect transistor (mNS-FET) device was developed to maximize gate controllability while making the channel in the form of a sheet. The mNS-FET has superior gate controllability for the stacked channels; consequently, it can si...
Punch-through accidents pose a significant risk during the positioning of jack-up rigs. To mitigate this hazard, accurate prediction of the peak penetration resistance of spudcan foundations is essential for developing safe operational plans. Advance...
This paper presents a high-speed top-illuminated InP-based avalanche photodetector (APD) fabricated on conductive InP-wafer using planar processes. The proposed device was then evaluated in terms of DC and dynamic performance characteristics. The des...
The electro-thermal performance of silicon nanosheet field-effect transistors (NSFETs) with various parasitic bottom transistor (trpbt)-controlling schemes is evaluated. Conventional punch-through stopper, trench inner-spacer (TIS), and bottom oxide...
In this work, we propose a SiC-NSFET structure that uses a PTS scheme only under the gate, with SiC layers under the source and drain, to improve the leakage current and thermal reliability. Punch-through stopper (PTS) doping is widely used to suppre...
We investigated the effects of gate bias regarding the degradation of electrical characteristics during gamma irradiation. Moreover, we observed the punch through failure of 1.2 kV rated commercial Silicon Carbide (SiC) Metal Oxide Semiconductor Fiel...
The in situ small punch (SP) test method is a simple screening technology developed to assess the hydrogen embrittlement (HE) characteristics of structural steels. This method can easily adjust the influencing parameters such as test temperature, gas...
This study aims at improving the empirical correlation for estimating the yield strength from small punch tests. The currently used procedure in the European standard EN 10371 to determine the elastic–plastic transition force—based on bi-...
Prediction of the mechanical behavior of thin foils (~25 µm) requires special characterization techniques. The current work is focused on the mechanical and microstructural characterization of 25 µm HAVAR alloy foils following annealing, cold rolling...
Up-to-date knowledge regarding the biogenesis and functioning of microRNAs (miRNAs) has provided a much more comprehensive and concrete view of miRNA biology than anyone ever expected. Diverse genetic origins and biogenesis pathways leading to functi...
The formability of reinforcement is essential for controlling shaping processes and assessing their suitability for industrial applications. The complexity of the geometries dictates the deformation modes and thus the reinforcements’ behaviours...
A unified experimental-computational study on ductile fracture initiation and propagation during small punch testing is presented. Tests are carried out at room temperature with unnotched disks of different thicknesses where large-scale yielding prev...
In order to apply conventional forming processes at the micro scale, the size effects caused by material properties and frictional effects must be taken into account. In this research, the effects of tool surface properties such as punch surface groo...
This study investigates a metal-contact etching process that differs from conventional device contact etching by focusing on the film-stack configuration and the associated super-contact etching characteristics. Because metal-contact etching is close...
Cancer therapy is still a challenging issue. To address this, the combination of anticancer drugs with other therapeutic modalities, such as light-triggered therapies, has emerged as a promising approach, primarily when both active ingredients are pr...
Interfacial adhesion is one of the key factors affecting the reliability of micro–nano systems. The adhesion contact mechanism is still unclear as the time-dependent viscoelasticity of soft materials. To clarify the adhesion interaction, the pu...
Loading and unloading truss robot for computer numerical control (CNC) punch is widely used in the production of sheet metal parts, as its reliability level is directly related to the quality of sheet metal parts. Especially for the automatic sheet m...
As a commonly used material in the petrochemical, nuclear and aerospace fields, Inconel 625 has excellent strength and corrosion resistance. The accurate evaluation of material properties with small specimen volume is of great significance to ensure...
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