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An ultra-high-frequency (UHF) deployable conical log spiral antenna’s design and experimental test results are presented. The antenna is a spring constructed from a carbon-fiber-infused epoxy matrix. The spring design simplified the spacecraft deployment mechanism, and the use of composite materials allowed for the integration of radiating elements...
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Diseño de un PLC avanzado, a través de una PCB realizada en Altium Designer Abstract Introduction: Knowledge in the design of electronic devices is essential for professionals in the electronics area. Objective: The study aims to describe the design process of a programmable control board using Altium Designer software. Methodology: A descriptive l...
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Transforming education in conflict zones has not been extensively studied. This paper aims to investigate higher educational levels in conflict zones for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled adaptive e-learning systems concerning schooling in Palestine. This paper constructs a comprehensive technology adoption model that explains these factors in d...
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Extracting parameters from technical documentation is crucial for ensuring design precision and simulation reliability in electronic design. However, current methods struggle to handle high-dimensional design data and meet the demands of real-time processing. In electronic design automation (EDA), engineers often manually search through extensive d...
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This paper outlines the design and development of a fast front-end electronic readout board for the muon trigger detector in the muEDM experiment at the Paul Scherrer Institute. The trigger detector, which consists of a gate and aperture detector, is strategically located at the end of the superconducting injection channel to generate trigger signa...
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Neurological injuries cause the nervous system to malfunction, significantly impacting living standards. Conductive polymers aim to ensure the continuity of nervous system activities and their treatments through specially designed materials. Their soft structure, ability to combine with other polymers, load transfer capacity and biochemical composi...
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In the past, low-frequency analog control circuits were largely used in analog control systems. With the rapid development of modern digital electronic technology, the digitization of traditional low-frequency analog control circuits while retaining the same functions as the original analog control systems has become an important trend in the field...
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With the department of electronic technology, operational amplifiers (or op-amps) are playing an increasingly vital role in signal processing. Noise, as one of the key factors affecting the performance of operational amplifiers, has become a significant topic in electronic design for controlling and optimizing performance. This paper begins by cate...
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This paper aims to analyze in detail the postural performance of individuals using a mat equipped with multiple pressure sensors. By collecting foot pressure data, processing and analyzing these data with artificial intelligence algorithms, imbalances in the weight distribution and posture type of individuals will be detected. The study aims to pro...
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The evolution of education has brought significant transformation of Teaching and Learning (T&L) sessions with technologies and digital products, offering students engagement with new learning experiences. This change leads to the change of curriculum of education in Malaysia especially in technical and vocational subject. Design and Technology (D&...
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Electrical Impedance Tomography is used to image the cross-sectional conductivity of an object. It is clinically used for high-frame-rate imaging of lung ventilation. Most current systems use very limited current injection wave-forms and patterns. We have developed a flexible system for researching alternatives. This paper covers our current supply...
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Electrical Impedance Tomography is used to image the cross-sectional conductivity of an object. It is clinically used for high-frame-rate imaging of lung ventilation. Most current systems use very limited current injection waveforms and patterns. We have developed a flexible system for researching alternatives. This paper covers our voltage conditi...
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As the demand for high-performance electronic components grows, the need for accurate and efficient validation processes becomes increasingly critical. Automated testing systems, combined with advanced signal generation techniques, have emerged as pivotal tools in modern electronics testing, offering substantial improvements in both speed and accur...
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In this work, we present the construction and control of a four-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) manipulator aimed at addressing one of the key challenges faced by the Academy-Industry Cooperation Center (CCAI): the need for mechatronic equipment to support and facilitate the development of advanced robotic cells. We begin by designing the robot’s structur...
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The theory of high entropy‐dissipative structure is confined to high‐entropy alloys and their oxide materials under harsh conditions, but it is very difficult to obtain high entropy‐dissipative structure for smart sensors based on polymers and metal oxides under mild conditions. Moreover, multiple signal coupling effect heavily hinder the sensor ap...
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Iontronics combines ions as charge carriers with electronic-like operations, enabling unique information processing, chemical regulation, and enhanced bio-integrability. Standard simulation tools encounter difficulties in effectively modeling the behavior of integrated iontronic components, highlighting the need for specialized design and simulatio...
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In this paper, a system to build music in an intuitive and accessible way, with Lego bricks, is presented. The system makes use of the new powerful and cheap possibilities that technology offers for making old things in a new way. The Raspberry Pi is used to control the system and run the necessary algorithms, customized Lego bricks are used for bu...
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In connection with the environmental monitoring activities of the Mecsek uranium ore mine closure, several deep boreholes have been drilled. These deep boreholes are suitable for investigating spatial and temporal variations of radon activity concentrations. Measurements require a large number of radon sensors with data loggers. Our goal was to dev...
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The Design and Technology (RBT) subject aims to equip student with knowledge, skills, and values in design, fostering critical, creative, and innovative thinking. However, the RBT curriculum, especially in electronic design, necessitates new teaching methods to align with updated Curriculum and Assessment Standard (DSKP) content. Current curriculum...
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A significant achievement in the precise and effective monitoring of electric energy is the development of an inexpensive wireless smart energy meter capable of measuring electricity consumption. This technology is essential for many applications, such as smart grids, in more complex and networked electric systems. It introduces a real-time energy...
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The academic article shows the use of the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate) methodology to develop a heart rate meter as an electronic product of the Internet of Things. Due to the outdated curriculum of the Electronic Engineering program of the Surcolombiana University, the lack of knowledge in electronic design issues with prototypin...
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Various marine engineering facilities have been eroded by marine organisms and wind waves for a long time, resulting in different types of damage to the surface of marine engineering facilities, such as the pile legs of offshore platforms. Therefore, in order to carry out safety inspections and other work on marine engineering facilities, a small a...
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Smart furniture, as an important component of modern home environments, integrates advanced mechanical design and electronic control technologies, enhancing the quality of life for users through automatic sensing and adjustment. With the development of technology, the functionality of smart furniture has continuously expanded, and comfort has becom...
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Modern brain-computer interfaces and neural implants allow interaction between the tissue, the user and the environment, where people suffer from neurodegenerative diseases or injuries.This interaction can be achieved by using penetrating/invasive microelectrodes for extracellular recordings and stimulation, such as Utah or Michigan arrays. The app...
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This paper investigates the Voltage Differencing Transconductance Amplifier (VDTA), a universal active element, through the use of new approaches, such as Bulk-Driven MOS (BDMOS), Floating Gate MOS (FGMOS), and Dynamic Threshold MOS (DTMOS) transistors, which perform well at low supply voltages. The Voltage Differencing Transconductance Amplifier (...
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With the rapid advancement of technology, smart mobile devices are increasingly being integrated into the educational domain, showing significant potential, particularly in electronic design education. Traditional classroom teaching methods face limitations in information delivery and student interaction, while the introduction of smart mobile devi...
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This study presents the development of a mechatronic device for an additively manufactured Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PAM) rehabilitation orthosis. Within this scope, the system's electro-pneumatic, mechanical, control, and software designs have been designed and implemented. The device, intended to directly interact with both patients and therap...
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Within the electronic design automation (EDA) domain, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions have emerged as formidable tools, yet they typically augment rather than redefine existing methodologies. These solutions often repurpose deep learning models from other domains, such as vision, text, and graph analytics, applying them to circuit des...
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Secondary school students encounter a wide range of electronic devices in their everyday lives that are not usually covered in physics classes. Examples include mobile phone power adapters that convert high-voltage alternating current to low-voltage direct current. However, such examples are often not used sufficiently in the classroom to provide s...
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Hardware decompilation reverses logic synthesis, converting a gate-level digital electronic design, or netlist, back up to hardware description language (HDL) code. Existing techniques decompile data-oriented features in netlists, like loops and modules, but struggle with sequential logic. In particular, they cannot decompile memory elements, which...
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Background: In traditional logic systems, direct current (DC) voltages are represented by the states +1, 0, and-1, while alternating current (AC) is often overlooked in logic representations. The imaginary unit i, known for its oscillatory nature, provides a novel way to represent AC voltages, given its inherent property of cycling between negative...
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Background: In traditional logic systems, direct current (DC) voltages are represented by the states +1, 0, and-1, while alternating current (AC) is often overlooked in logic representations. The imaginary unit i, known for its oscillatory nature, provides a novel way to represent AC voltages, given its inherent property of cycling between negative...
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In the modern advancements of the intersections of healthcare diagnostics that could serve as the paradigm for neurodegenerative diseases, researchers have been looking into how AI/ML can be the key to unlock a promising future. With Telehealth, EHDs, power system optimizations and monitoring tools being more effective, researchers have been able t...
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Temporally varying speckle patterns, produced by light-matter interaction encode valuable information about inhomogeneities embedded within a scattering medium. These speckle fluctuations arise either from the tuning of the emission frequency of a laser illuminating a static scattering medium or from the microscopic motion of scatterers within a dy...
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There are problems such as a high threshold of entry, difficulty understanding the architecture, and boring learning in electronics applications. In order to improve the readability of the structure and learning efficiency, the study proposes a Sokuban-like fun logic learning program based on a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with combinationa...
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Further development of information technologies hinges on innovations in the electronic components sector, particularly in enhancing electronic communication devices. This involves creating dynamic interconnects—electrically conductive channels that can be configured on-demand within chip circuitry to overcome the "tyranny of interconnects," which...
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The burgeoning need for extensive data processing has sparked enthusiasm for the development of a novel optical logic gate platform. In this study, junction field‐effect phototransistors based on molybdenum disulfide/Germanium (MoS2/Ge) heterojunctions are constructed as optical logic units. This device demonstrates a positive photoresponse that is...
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Background Since 2004, the global implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) systems has significantly improved healthcare delivery. However, challenges persist in achieving full EMR adoption, particularly in developing countries. In Rwanda, OpenMRS system was introduced in 2013 as a strategy to align digital health to the country's informa...
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As an important automation device, the mechanical arm plays a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and precision across various industries, including industrial production lines, medical surgeries, and service robot applications. Recognizing its versatility and significance, this study will work on design a robotic arm system. This research encompa...
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The rapid development of quantum technology has driven the need for high-performance quantum signal processing modules. Balanced homodyne detector (BHD) is one of the most promising options for practical quantum state measurement, providing substantial advantages of cost-effectiveness, no cooling requirement, and system compactness. However, due to...
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This paper presents data on the economic background and power supply situation in selected barangays of the Municipality of Cawayan in Masbate, Philippines. It examined the constraints in power supply experienced by the respondents. The study results showed that many respondents had an annual income of less than ₱18,200, which was considered low an...
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Embedded technology and application, as the core course of the electronic communication major, is an important professional course for students to engage in embedded software and hardware development in the future. Given the difficulty of embedded courses in theory and the high requirement of practical ability, this paper takes the title of the Nat...
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Free-running ships are actual ships shrunk to model scale that are controlled remotely and used to conduct standard maneuvering tests to assess a ship’s maneuvering capabilities, directly. They also provide a basis to elevate the autonomy level in an aim to respond to poor environmental conditions and perform predefined tasks. Therefore, electronic...
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This paper presents the history, as well as scientific and engineering value of the SHREAMP 2.0 (Space Habitat Research-Effectiveness of Anesthetics Monitoring Payload)-a project aiming at finding a safe way to transport Neocaridina davidi shrimps in a sounding rocket. Shrimps, as aquatic animals, might one day become a part of extraterrestrial aqu...
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Julia is a widely used open-source programming language. It is employed in big data modeling, drug development, electronic design, and artificial intelligence applications. Julia was introduced in 2012, and it has gained recognition for its versatility, scalability, and fast performance, especially in fields like machine learning, data science, and...
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Free-running ships are actual ships shrunk to model scale that are controlled remotely and used to conduct standard maneuvering tests to assess a ship’s maneuvering capabilities, directly. They also provide a basis to elevate the autonomy level in an aim to respond to poor environmental conditions and perform predefined tasks. Therefore, electronic...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of electronic chip design, the complexity of managing intricate 2D and 3D architectures is reaching unprecedented levels. As traditional mathematical and computational approaches struggle to keep pace with these demands, innovative theoretical frameworks are needed. This paper introduces Homotopy Type Theory (HoTT)...
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The popularity of mobile devices, combined with advances in electronic design and internet technology, has enabled home-based hearing tests in recent years. The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive aspects of pure-tone audiometry performed on a mobile device by means of the Hearing Test app for Android devices. The first version...
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This paper is devoted to the improvement existing models of electronics devices, which are used in powers electronics as switching devices, and investigate a LabVIEW-based automatic test-bench for Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices. In recent years, power electronic devices are required to be capable handle with higher voltage, leads to developmen...
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An electrical sensor based on a capacitively coupled contactless resonance frequency detector (RFD) was developed for real-time monitoring of bacterial growth. The electrical bacterial growth sensor (EBGS) uses capacitively coupled electrodes to a glass tube containing the sample. This configuration makes it possible to detect variations in the res...
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In recent times, the automotive industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the rapid development of automotive intelligent control systems. This evolution has shifted consumer expectations from cars being mere modes of transportation to multifunctional lifestyle assistants. A pivotal player in this transformative journey is Field-Progr...
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Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Microcontroller Units (MCUs) are foundational pillars in electronic design, each possessing distinct attributes and applications. This paper embarks on an exploration of these components, delving deep into their unique architectures, performance characteristics, and practical uses. This study, through a co...
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In the realm of education, the prevailing focus on rote memorization often eclipses the necessity for a holistic and multifaceted approach to student learning. While factual recall remains crucial, more than an overreliance on this method is needed for the enduring comprehension and practical application of information, particularly in the context...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the Rekatronik Module's reliability and validity. Nine experts in electronics education and teaching and learning reviewed the module's content validity. A pilot study involving 30 secondary school students who participated in all activities specified in the Rekatronik Module was conducted to assess its reliabi...
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Nanofluids have gained popularity due to their better thermophysical properties and usefulness in daily life such as electronic design, solar energy, heat exchanger tubes, and cooling systems, among others. We have looked at the influence of thermal radiation, Cattaneo-Christov heat flux, and slippage on three-dimensional flow of MHD nanofluid alon...
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The use of fractional calculus in electronic design has revolutionized the way systems and circuits are built. It provides a more accurate representation of complex dynamic systems than traditional integer-order methods. This paper presents a detailed analysis of the fundamental concepts of fractional calculus, including its mathematical properties...
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In this work, an electronic circuit of the Lorenz system is developed. The electronic circuit proposed is one of the easiest to implement. We changed the x-state equation of Lorenz‘s system with a low-pass filter to an RC circuit with the same cutoff frequency. Corron‘s electronic circuit is used as the basis for electronic design. Simulation resul...
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Tactile sensing is essential for robots to adequately interact with the physical world, but creating tactile sensors for the robot’s soft and flexible body surface has been a challenge. The resistance tomography-based tactile sensors have been introduced as a promising approach to creating soft tactile skins because the sensor fabrication can be gr...
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Robots have become a leading field of interest at the intersection of engineering, robotics, and education, especially in educational competitions. These competitions offer a unique platform to foster creativity, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills in students of all ages. The design of a climbing robot is framed within the s...
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The aim of this study is to develop Microbit Basic Module Teaching Aids to be used in learning electronic design, RBT level 2 subject. Specifically, the objective of this study is to identify the essential elements to produce the Microbit basic module and develop the module to determine its usability. Furthermore, it is conducted using the learning...
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This Engineering Laboratory report, part of ELA401, explores the dynamics of oscillators in modern electronics, crucial for devices like televisions, radios, and communication systems. Focusing on the Inverting Operational Amplifier (Op Amp) RC-phase shift oscillator circuit simulated using Proteus software, the report details a series of experimen...
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It is known that the coupling of nonlinear oscillators can result in extremely rich and complex dynamics not found in an isolated oscillator. This work introduces a novel four-dimensional autonomous system designed by coupling two second-order damped oscillators with hyperbolic sine nonlinearity in such a way that each oscillator is perturbed by a...
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The following document presents the development of a humidity sensor for cocoa crops using IoT and Arduino. Its purpose is to showcase the various applications that new technologies can offer, particularly in the cocoa industry. It involves designing a humidity sensor node to measure changes in humidity and temperature using the electronic design t...
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Today, robotics has made remarkable advances in a number of industries, including the food and beverage sector. One area of particular interest is the development of an automated bartender capable of efficiently preparing cocktails and drinks. In this context, a state-of-the-art robotic bartender has been designed and implemented following the VDI...
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This project aims to design and build a device adaptable to canes for blind people that allows them to know the color of everyday objects through a tactile response. The prototype of the device identifies the colors by means of the TCS3200 color sensor that, when detecting the light reflected by the objects, converts it into an electrical signal to...
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The burgeoning need for extensive data processing has sparked enthusiasm for development of a novel optical logic gate platform due to the constraints of current electronic logic gates in achieving precise and rapid computations. In this study, junction field-effect phototransistors based on MoS2/Ge heterojunctions are constructed as optical logic...
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Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have garnered significant attention due to their ability to efficiently harvest energy from the surrounding environment and from living organisms, as well as to enable the efficient utilization of various materials, such as organic polymers, metals, and inorganic compounds. As a result, TENGs represent an emergi...
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The Inspectorate is an internal government supervisory element led by the Inspector, responsible for fostering and supervising the implementation of government affairs which fall under regional authority. The evaluation is carried out by reviewing the assessment of the Integrity Zone Evaluation Worksheet and Bureaucratic Reform inputted by the Regi...
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Bioelectronics, the merging of biology and electronics, can monitor and modulate biological behaviors across length and time scales with unprecedented capability. Current bioelectronics research largely focuses on devices’ mechanical properties and electronic designs. However, the thermofluidic control is often overlooked, which is noteworthy given...
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The internet of things has expanded to all areas, including the food field, seeking to guarantee food and analyze its characteristics remotely. In this work, an electronic system is developed that allows real-time measurements and analysis of pH and temperature and controls a mixer from a mobile application. The electronic design consists of a serv...
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Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) work on the principle of tribo and contact electrification, which is a common effect observed in daily life. TENGs are moving closer to commercialization, particularly for small scale energy harvesting and self-powered sensing. The toys and games industry has attracted a huge audience recently with the introducti...
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A presentation about the advances in the RUR (Reconfigurable Underwater Robot) prototype, particularly regarding the new reconfigurable thruster tests and embedded electronic design.
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The undergraduate curriculum in biomedical engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago emphasizes problem-based learning with a focus on as much hands-on project work as possible. To that end, our 100-level Introduction to BME course integrates CAD design, 3d printing and microprocessors to achieve learning outcomes. A 200-level course introd...
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This paper discusses the development of cost-effective and high-performance picosecond and high-power light pulsers. The use of innovative gallium nitride field-effect transistor technology, in combination with meticulous electronic design and careful selection of light-emitting diodes or laser diodes for ultraviolet and visible spectral ranges, ha...
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Abstract__ One of the most critical components of electronic design is the computation of multiplication. Numerous techniques are used to design multipliers, which can provide high speed and low power consumption, especially in signal processing. The booth multiplier is commonly utilized to increase the performance of a digital system while reducin...
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Students should be introduced to computer programming in order to generate computer programming experts. However, there are many constraints in introducing students to the basics of programming and microcontrollers in Design and Technology subjects in schools. The use of the latest technology is becoming a demand in implementing the best teaching a...
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The purpose of the study is to systematise and generalise information on the synthesis of the development of book graphics and design in Ukraine. Research methodology. The study used a comprehensive approach due to the need to use the comparative historical method, which records the similarities between cultural phenomena as evidence of their commo...
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In this paper, the application of Multisim in electronic design is studied through examples, and the specific steps of simulation analysis are discussed. Using virtual simulation software to simulate the circuit can not only be free from the influence of the experimental site and the instrument, but also avoid the risk of component damage and perso...
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This study presents the SENSOMATT sensor sheet, a novel, non-invasive pressure monitoring technology intended for placement beneath a mattress. The development and design process of the sheet, which includes a novel sensor arrangement, material selection, and incorporation of an elastic rubber sheet, is investigated in depth. Highlighted features i...
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Though open source data acquisition (DAQ) systems have been published, closed source proprietary systems are the standard despite often being prohibitively expensive. High costs, however, limit access to high-quality DAQ in low-resource settings. In many cases the functions executed by the closed source and proprietary DAQ cards could be carried ou...
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In this paper, a new approach for capacitance measurement for electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) sensors is proposed. The method is based on the digital processing of the time-domain voltage measurements at the sensor electrodes. Furthermore, a robust capacitance estimation algorithm is developed to convert the measured voltage time-series to...
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China’s first Mars probe, the Tianwen-1, successfully landed on the Martian Utopia Plain on May 15, 2021. The multi-functional obstacle avoidance sensor (MOAS) has been the key navigation equipment for the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) operation of Tianwen-1. The MOAS integrates a landing camera and a laser imaging module and can acquire sequen...
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This qualitative study aims to identify the crucial elements for developing effective electronic design learning materials for Design and Technology (D&T) education. Five D&T secondary school teachers with expertise in electronic design were selected through purposive sampling and interviewed using a semi-structured format. Atlas.ti 9 software was...
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RESUMEN Los avances tecnológicos suponen mayores exigencias cognitivas, por ello la evaluación de la carga mental es de gran relevancia en el contexto laboral actual. La Universidad de Matanzas presenta afectaciones en el desempeño de prácticas experimentales referentes a la evaluación de la carga mental de trabajo por el deterioro de equipos que p...
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This article explores the development process of the Rekatronik module for the Design and Technology (D&T) subject using the ADDIE Development Model. The module serves as a valuable tool for teaching and facilitating electronic design topics in secondary schools. The aim of this study is to discuss the application of the systematic and effective AD...
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In this paper, a system to build music in an intuitive and accessible way, with Lego bricks, is presented. The system makes use of the new powerful and cheap possibilities that technology offers for making old things in a new way. The Raspberry Pi is used to control the system and run the necessary algorithms, customized Lego bricks are used for bu...
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Due to the complex specifications of current electronic systems, design decisions need to be explored automatically. However, the exploration process is a complex task given the plethora of design choices such as the selection of components, number of components, operating modes of each of the components, connections between the components and vari...
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About 8% of the Ecuadorian population suffers some type of amputation of upper or lower limbs. Due to the high cost of a prosthesis and the fact that the salary of an average worker in the country reached 248 USD in August 2021, they experience a great labor disadvantage and only 17% of them are employed. Thanks to advances in 3D printing and the a...
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The rapid growth of the intergraded circuit industry as predicted by Moores law has significantly increased the importance of efficient design processes. In addition, due to physical constraint, we will soon reach the limit of how small the size of the transistor can become, and the design processes will become more complex than ever. In order to c...
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The design of wearable devices has been approached from many perspectives over the years, mainly from a functionality, electronics, mechanics, usability, wearability, or product design perspective. However, there is a missing point in these approaches: the gender perspective. Gender intersects with every approach and, considering the interrelations...
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In this work, we show that contemporary language models have a previously unknown skill -- the capacity for electronic circuit design from high-level textual descriptions, akin to code generation. We introduce two benchmarks: Pins100, assessing model knowledge of electrical components, and Micro25, evaluating a model's capability to design common m...
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The electronic design industry has undergone a significant transformation, transitioning from traditional hand-drawn designs to modern automated design processes. While Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools emerged alongside the electronic industry, the current building design process has little to no automation. There is a need for a unified platform...
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Assistive devices have played a vital role in im- proving the quality of life of elderly and mobility-impaired individuals, and with the recent advancements in technology, robotic assistive devices have been developed to provide finer assistance. This paper proposes an electronic architecture for a cane-type robot designed to assist users during ga...
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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of global supply chains of many products. One area that requires improved supply chain resilience and that is of particular importance to electronic designers is the shortage of basic dual in-line package (DIP) electronic components commonly used for prototyping. This anecdotal observation was investi...
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The log-logistic distribution is more comprehensively applied in the area of survival and reliability engineering analysis for modeling the lifetime data practices of both human and electronic designs. The goal of this paper is to develop a generalization of the classical pattern log-logistic distribution, known as the neutrosophic log-logistic dis...
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This paper provides a reliability, availability and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) analysis for a sample DC/DC converter and Discrete I/O electronic circuit stages. These analyses were performed using the Failure Tree Analyses (FTA) approach. The reason for choosing these structures is that they are frequently used in today's electronic design. I...
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The DARWIN project aims to build and operate a next-generation observatory for dark matter and neutrino physics, featuring a time projection chamber with a proposed active target of 40 t of liquid xenon. As an R&D facility to test fundamental components of the future detector, Xenoscope, a full-scale vertical demonstrator with ∼400 kg of liquid xen...
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The use of Nano crossbar-based switching lattice implementation of Boolean functions has been proposed as an alternative to traditional CMOS-based implementations [1] in digital circuits. As Moore’s law is expected to come to an end soon [2], the use of crossbar-based switching lattice implementation may be a solution to meet the demands of future...