Tag: Circuits

Clock Generators for SOC Processors Circuits and Architectures


Free Download Clock Generators for SOC Processors: Circuits and Architectures by Amr M. Fahim
English | PDF | 2005 | 257 Pages | ISBN : 1402080794 | 11.6 MB
This book examines the issue of design of fully integrated frequency synthesizers suitable for system-on-a-chip (SOC) processors. This book takes a more global design perspective in jointly examining the design space at the circuit level as well as at the architectural level. The coverage of the book is comprehensive and includes summary chapters on circuit theory as well as feedback control theory relevant to the operation of phase locked loops (PLLs). On the circuit level, the discussion includes low-voltage analog design in deep submicron digital CMOS processes, effects of supply noise, substrate noise, as well device noise. On the architectural level, the discussion includes PLL analysis using continuous-time as well as discre- time models, linear and nonlinear effects of PLL performance, and detailed analysis of locking behavior. The material then develops into detailed circuit and architectural analysis of specific clock generation blocks. This includes circuits and architectures of PLLs with high power supply noise immunity and digital PLL architectures where the loop filter is digitized. Methods of generating low-spurious sampling clocks for discrete-time analog blocks are then examined. This includes sigma-delta fractional-N PLLs, Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) techniques and non-conventional uses of PLLs. Design for test (DFT) issues as they arise in PLLs are then discussed. This includes methods of accurately measuring jitter and built-in-self-test (BIST) techniques for PLLs.

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Circuits and Systems for Wireless Communications


Free Download Circuits and Systems for Wireless Communications by Markus Helfenstein, George S. Moschytz
English | PDF | 2002 | 381 Pages | ISBN : 0792377222 | 28.9 MB
This book contains revised contributions byt he speakers oft he 1s t IEEE Workshop on Wireless Communication Circuits and Systems, held in Lucerne, Switzerland, from June 22-24, 1998. The aim oft he workshop was to apply the vast expertise oft he CAS Society in the area of circuit and system design to the rapidly growing field of wireless communications. The workshop combined presentations by invited experts from academia and industry with panel and informal discussions. The following topics were covered: RFSystemInteg ration (single chip systems, CM OS RF circuits), RFFront End Circuits (CMOS RF oscillators, broadband design techniques), Wideband Conversion for Software Radio (A/D conversion issues, wideband sub sampling, low spurious A/D conversion), Process Technologies for Future RF Systems (Si, SiGe, GaAs, CMOS, packaging technologies), DSPforWireless Communications (DSP algorithms, fixed point systems, DSP for baseband applications), Blind Channel Equalization (adaptive interference suppression, design techniques, channel estimation). The workshop was a great success, with over 130 participants from 19 countries, from the U. S. to Europe and Asia, including a large contingent of participants from industry (60% ). Feedback from the participants showed that the carefully selected combination oftutorial like lectures with lectures onspecialized and advancedtopics was a feature oft he workshop that was particularly a ppreciated. Duet o therelatively strong involvemento findustry – both in theform of lecturers and listeners – a high level ofd i scussion was attained in bothpanel sessions and informal gatherings.

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Circuits and Systems Based on Delta Modulation Linear, Nonlinear and Mixed Mode Processing


Free Download Circuits and Systems Based on Delta Modulation: Linear, Nonlinear and Mixed Mode Processing by Djuro G. Zrilic
English | PDF | 2005 | 208 Pages | ISBN : 3540237518 | 3.3 MB
This book is intended for students and professionals who are interested in the field of digital signal processing of delta-sigma modulated sequences. The overall focus is on the development of algorithms and circuits for linear, non-linear, and mixed mode processing of delta-sigma modulated pulse streams. The material presented here is directly relevant to applications in digital communication, DSP, instrumentation, and control.

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Nanoscale Memory Repair (Integrated Circuits and Systems)


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English | 2011 | pages: 221 | ISBN: 1441979573, 1461427940 | PDF | 13,5 mb
Yield and reliability of memories have degraded with device and voltage scaling in the nano-scale era, due to ever-increasing hard/soft errors and device parameter variations. This book systematically describes these yield and reliability issues in terms of mathematics and engineering, as well as an array of repair techniques, based on the authors’ long careers in developing memories and low-voltage CMOS circuits. Nanoscale Memory Repair gives a detailed explanation of the various yield models and calculations, as well as various, practical logic and circuits that are critical for higher yield and reliability.

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Design and Analysis of Biomolecular Circuits Engineering Approaches to Systems and Synthetic Biology


Free Download Design and Analysis of Biomolecular Circuits: Engineering Approaches to Systems and Synthetic Biology By Koeppl, Heinz(Editor);Setti, Gianluca(Editor);Bernardo, Mario di(Editor);Densmore, Douglas(Editor)
2011 | 402 Pages | ISBN: 1441967656 | PDF | 7 MB
The book deals with engineering aspects of the two emerging and intertwined fields of synthetic and systems biology. Both fields hold promise to revolutionize the way molecular biology research is done, the way today’s drug discovery works and the way bio-engineering is done. Both fields stress the importance of building and characterizing small bio-molecular networks in order to synthesize incrementally and understand large complex networks inside living cells. Reminiscent of computer-aided design (CAD) of electronic circuits, abstraction is believed to be the key concept to achieve this goal. It allows hiding the overwhelming complexity of cellular processes by encapsulating network parts into abstract modules. This book provides a unique perspective on how concepts and methods from CAD of electronic circuits can be leveraged to overcome complexity barrier perceived in synthetic and systems biology.

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