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  • CAM : a new Circuit Augmentation Method for modeling interconnects and passive components

    Creator:
    Kolstad, Joel W.
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    Contemporary circuit design involves significant computer-based simulation, calling for a balance between circuit model accuracy and simulation run time. Traditionally, circuit modelers concentrated on producing either (1) physically-based models, where each element in the model correlates to a physically meaningful aspect of the device being modeled or (2) mathematically-based "macromodels,"...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joel W. Kolstad for the degree of

  • A validation of the Oregon State University driving simulator

    Creator:
    Brown, Lacy S.
    Abstract:
    Driving simulation is widely accepted as a safe, effective, and economical alternative for investigating driver behavior in a variety of contexts. However, in order to apply simulator-based research results to real-world settings, the performance measures acquired through simulated driving experiments must first be validated. This research was aimed at validating...
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    . David Hurwitz, Dr. Robert Layton, Dr. Kate Hunter-Zaworski, and Dr. Thomas Plant, thank you for your

  • Analysis and modeling of monolithic on-chip transformers on silicon substrates

    Creator:
    Mayevskiy, Yevgeniy
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    Passive components, including spiral inductors and transformers, fabricated on silicon-based substrates are placing an increasing demand on radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design. Performance of the RFIC suffers from several non-ideal effects that must be taken into account in order to create a successful design. In particular, monolithic transformers can be...
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    . Thomas Plant and Graduate Council Representative Dr. William Warnes for serving on my graduate

  • Influence of adjustable speed drive on induction motor fault detection using stator current monitoring.

    Creator:
    Al-Shahrani, Ali
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    The detection of motor faults at their incipient stage is of prime importance to any industrial plant. The introduction of adjustable speed drives has improved the control and the efficiency of induction motors, however, this has changed the nature of motor faults and how they can be detected. Current signature...
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    distribution as percentages 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 P e rc e n ta g e ( % ) Bearing Stator w

  • Development of a passive micro-ball valve

    Creator:
    Wangwatcharakul, Worawut
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    A novel design, material, and fabrication method are presented to fabricate a passive micro-ball valve. Microvalves are critical components in microflow control devices used to control the fluid flows in microchannels. These microflow control devices can be integrated with microsensors to form micro analysis systems. Glass/silicon-based fabrication is complicated and...
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    to get better results. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. Thomas Plant and Dr. Toshimi Minoura

  • Model extraction of a paddle in plastic surface-mount RF-IC packages

    Creator:
    Sundberg, Garth
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    Plastic packaging is a cost-effective solution for housing RF and microwave integrated circuits in low cost communication devices. While enabling low cost packaging of integrated circuits, plastic packages including the circuit ground patch (paddle) inside the package can have a significant parasitic effect on circuit performance. The purpose of this...
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    Weisshaar, Professor Raghu Settaluri, and Professor Thomas Plant of the Electrical and Computer

  • Amorphous multi-component metals as electrode materials

    Creator:
    Cowell, E. William
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    The objective of this thesis is to provide an initial demonstration of two-terminal and three-terminal electronic devices employing amorphous multi-component metallic film (AMMF) electrodes. Such a demonstration is successfully achieved in the fabrication of metal-insulator-metal (MIM) diode and hot electron transistor (HETs) structures employing ZrCuAlNi AMMF electrodes. The ultra-smooth surface...
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    a crystalline material. In 1958, P. W. Anderson wrote a paper [24] that set up the framework for

  • A laboratory experiment on sand bar migration with comparisons to recent models

    Creator:
    Magalen, Jason
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    Successful prediction of nearshore sediment migration is important in determining the vulnerability of a coastline. During energetic wave climates (storm events) sediment rapidly erodes from beaches and is deposited offshore. In subsequent milder wave conditions, the sediment migrates shoreward, accreting on the beach and helping to protect the coastline. It...
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    for their invaluable assistance along the way. I would like to thank Dr. Robert Holman and Dr. Thomas

  • A fast-settling folded-cascode CMOS operational amplifier

    Creator:
    Abu-Dayeh, Mahmoud A.
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    A fast-settling CMOS operational amplifier using the folded-cascode topology has been designed. The design is based on a theory developed by Yang et al for the optimum settling time of two-pole systems for switched-capacitor applications. The theory states that the two poles are separated by a given factor in order...
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    . David Allstot, Dr. Thomas Plant, Dr. Sayfe Kiaei and Dr. Robert Stalley. Special appreciation to Dr

  • Internal curing of high-performance concrete for bridge decks

    Creator:
    Deboodt, Tyler
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    High performance concrete (HPC) provides a long lasting, durable concrete that is typically used in bridge decks due to its low permeability, high abrasion resistance, freeze-thaw resistance and strength. However, this type of concrete is highly susceptible to the deleterious effects of both autogenous and drying shrinkage. Both types of...
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    . Thomas Plant for serving on my thesis committee. All their questions and comments are greatly