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  • A nano-power wake-up circuit for RF energy harvesting wireless sensor networks

    Creator:
    Lindsley, Christopher J.
    Abstract:
    A fully integrated CMOS latched comparator is presented for use as a wake-up circuit that is attached to an RF energy harvester in a battery free wireless sensor network. The system consumes less than 36nA static current at 20°C and dissipates 2pJ of energy per conversion. The comparator comprises of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    J. Lindsley for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering presented

  • Low power receivers for wireless sensor networks

    Creator:
    Ni, Ronghua
    Abstract:
    Wireless sensor networks are becoming important in several monitoring and sensing applications. Ultra low power consumption in the sensor nodes is important for extending the battery life of the nodes. In this dissertation, two low power BFSK receiver architectures are proposed and verified with prototype implementations in silicion. A 2.4...
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    Dissertation
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    drawbacks for injection-locked receivers. First, the injection locking range ωL is [23] ω0 vin j ωL

  • Ultra-low-energy transmitters for battery-free wireless sensor networks

    Creator:
    Panitantum, Napong
    Abstract:
    As the number of autonomous data collection applications keep increasing, the demand for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has seen explosive growth. In this dissertation, an ultra-low-energy WSN transmitter is developed to reduce the energy consumption of sensor nodes in WSNs. With an ultra-low-energy transceiver, it is possible to eliminate the...
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    Dissertation

  • A test fixture and deembedding procedure for high-frequency substrate characterization

    Creator:
    Webb, Kyle M.
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    At frequencies exceeding 1-2 GHz, the substrate network models used in substrate coupling simulation must account for the reactive nature of the substrate. Unlike at low frequencies, where the purely resistive substrate models can be validated through DC resistance measurements, these high-frequency models, comprising reactive components, must be validated through...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Development and Implementation of JetNet : A Decentralized Wireless Sensing Protocol

    Creator:
    Goins, Justin B.
    Abstract:
    Modern sensor network applications are often implemented wirelessly in order to lessen installation costs and reduce deployment times. Unfortunately, these wireless sensor network (WSN) nodes must often rely on batteries or energy harvesting techniques in order to sustain their operation and supply the power needed to maintain communication within the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Contributions to substrate noise due to supply coupling and pin parasitics

    Creator:
    Adluri, Sirisha
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents the contributions to substrate noise due to supply coupling and the effect of pin parasitics on the substrate noise generated by digital circuits. Various sources of substrate noise and their effect on analog circuits sharing the same substrate are discussed. A simulation approach to isolate the various...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ) output, V / % I j ' I I I 'I, II it' } = Schematic showing the Ldi/dt effect of an inductor in

  • Steady-state analysis techniques for coupled device and circuit simulation

    Creator:
    Hu, Yutao
    Abstract:
    The focus of this work is on the steady-state analysis of RE circuits using a coupled device and circuit simulator. Efficient coupling algorithms for both the time-domain shooting method and the frequency-domain harmonic balance method have been developed. A modified Newton shooting method considerably improves the efficiency and reliability of...
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    Dissertation
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    ............................................................................................................... 63 LIST OF FIGURES (Continued) Figure Page 4.4 At the end of j th period the numerical devices

  • A comparison of substrate noise coupling in lightly and heavily doped CMOS processes for 2.4 GHz LNA's

    Creator:
    Hazenboom, Duncan S.
    Abstract:
    Three types of low noise amplifiers operating at 2.4GHz were designed. They are the commonly used single-ended and differential amplifiers as well as a new quasi-differential amplifier. The substrate noise injected into these amplifiers is examined for both heavily and lightly doped CMOS substrates. For the single-ended amplifier the noise...
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    Masters Thesis
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    3.3.2 Layout Rb 2V 2V + Gout OUTPUT OUTPUT Gout M2 f--< 'lfv J\f1 >--------i M3 -INPUT 1

  • Analysis and Design of Low Voltage LC Oscillators and their Application to Wireless Sensor Networks

    Creator:
    Guha Roy, Ankur
    Abstract:
    This dissertation focuses on the analysis, design, and application of inductor-capacitor (LC) oscillators for wireless sensor networks (WSNs). First an analysis and design optimization approach for enhanced swing, low power CMOS LC oscillators is presented. A phasor based analysis is used for determining the amplitude and phase noise of these...
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    Dissertation
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    swing di�erential Colpitts VCO with phase noise of -136dB /Hz at a 3 MHz o�set frequen y,� IEEE J. Solid

  • A stochastic time-to-digital converter for digital phase-locked loops

    Creator:
    Ok, Kerem
    Abstract:
    Digital phase-locked loops (PLLs) have been receiving increasing attention recently due to their ease of integration, scalability and performance comparable to their analog counterparts. In digital PLLs, increased resolution in time-to-digital conversion is desirable for improved noise performance. This work describes the design and simulation of a stochastic time-to-digital converter...
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    Masters Thesis
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    reference period. 29 BIBLIOGRAPHY [1] R. B. Staszewski, J. Wallberg, S. Rezeq, C. Hung, O