Edited by leading experts in the field, this series covers current and emerging technologies with a focus on applications. Authored by academics, researchers, and professionals from around the globe, the content provides an in-depth discussion and analysis of research directions in sensors, circuits, electronics, telecommunications, photonics, nanotechnology, and electronics. Graduate students, researchers, and professionals with a broad interest in various electrical engineering topics will find this series of great value.
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By Krzysztof Iniewski
March 30, 2017
Light on physics and math, with a heavy focus on practical applications, Optical, Acoustic, Magnetic, and Mechanical Sensor Technologies discusses the developments necessary to realize the growth of truly integrated sensors for use in physical, biological, optical, and chemical sensing, as well as ...
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By Qiquan Qiao
March 19, 2015
Current energy consumption mainly depends on fossil fuels that are limited and can cause environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. These factors have stimulated the search for alternate, clean, and renewable energy sources. Solar cells are some of the most promising ...
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By Aida Todri-Sanial, Chuan Seng Tan
December 18, 2015
Physical Design for 3D Integrated Circuits reveals how to effectively and optimally design 3D integrated circuits (ICs). It also analyzes the design tools for 3D circuits while exploiting the benefits of 3D technology. The book begins by offering an overview of physical design challenges with ...
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By Mona M. Hella, Patrick Mercier
May 18, 2016
Power Management Integrated Circuits and Technologies delivers a modern treatise on mixed-signal integrated circuit design for power management. Comprised of chapters authored by leading researchers from industry and academia, this definitive text: Describes circuit- and architectural-level ...
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By David Bakken
May 19, 2014
The utilization of sensors, communications, and computer technologies to create greater efficiency in the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of electricity will enable better management of the electric power system. As the use of smart grid technologies grows, utilities will be...
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By Krzysztof Iniewski
March 29, 2017
Sensor technologies are a rapidly growing area of interest in science and product design, embracing developments in electronics, photonics, mechanics, chemistry, and biology. Their presence is widespread in everyday life, where they are used to sense sound, movement, and optical or magnetic signals...
By Jean-Luc Autran, Daniela Munteanu
February 25, 2015
Soft errors are a multifaceted issue at the crossroads of applied physics and engineering sciences. Soft errors are by nature multiscale and multiphysics problems that combine not only nuclear and semiconductor physics, material sciences, circuit design, and chip architecture and operation, but ...
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By Kevin Yallup, Krzysztof Iniewski
March 29, 2017
Exciting new developments are enabling sensors to go beyond the realm of simple sensing of movement or capture of images to deliver information such as location in a built environment, the sense of touch, and the presence of chemicals. These sensors unlock the potential for smarter systems, ...
By Eugenio Iannone
March 29, 2017
Many argue that telecommunications network infrastructure is the most impressive and important technology ever developed. Analyzing the telecom market’s constantly evolving trends, research directions, infrastructure, and vital needs, Telecommunication Networks responds with revolutionized ...
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By Sandeep K. Goel, Krishnendu Chakrabarty
March 29, 2017
Advances in design methods and process technologies have resulted in a continuous increase in the complexity of integrated circuits (ICs). However, the increased complexity and nanometer-size features of modern ICs make them susceptible to manufacturing defects, as well as performance and quality ...
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By Tomasz Wojcicki
March 29, 2017
Recently the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of the invention of the first transistor. The first integrated circuit (IC) was built a decade later, with the first microprocessor designed in the early 1970s. Today, ICs are a part of nearly every aspect of our daily lives. They help us live ...
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By Krzysztof Iniewski
October 11, 2007
Advanced concepts for wireless technologies present a vision of technology that is embedded in our surroundings and practically invisible. From established radio techniques like GSM, 802.11 or Bluetooth to more emerging technologies, such as Ultra Wide Band and smart dust motes, a common ...