A5008523632- Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Wireless Power Transfer Systems
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Smart Parking Systems Research
- Multimedia Communication and Technology
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Video Surveillance and Tracking Methods
- Photonic and Optical Devices
- Model Reduction and Neural Networks
- VLSI and Analog Circuit Testing
- Inertial Sensor and Navigation
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Power Quality and Harmonics
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
- Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies
Universidad de Cádiz
2010-2024
Hospital Universitario Puerto Real
2024
Instituto de Física Corpuscular
2012-2013
Universitat de València
2012-2013
In this Technical Design Report (TDR) we describe the NEXT-100 detector that will search for neutrinoless double beta decay (ββ0ν) in 136XE at Laboratorio Subterráneo de Canfranc (LSC), Spain. The document formalizes design presented our Conceptual (CDR): an electroluminescence time projection chamber, with separate readout planes calorimetry and tracking, located, respectively, behind cathode anode. is designed to hold a maximum of about 150 kg xenon 15 bar, or 100 10 bar. This option...
In this work, a new method to design TMS coils is presented. It based on the inclusion of concept stream function quasi-static electric current into boundary element method. The proposed coil approach powerful technique produce stimulators arbitrary shape, and remarkably versatile as it permits prototyping many different performance requirements constraints. To illustrate power approach, has been used for wound rectangular flat, spherical hemispherical surfaces, subjected constraints, such...
ABSTRACT The theoretical teaching of Computer Architecture is not suitable longer. In the present time, students claim for a learning‐by‐doing according to their dynamic and active character. Nowadays, interactive possible thanks decrease in prices Field Programmable Gate Arrays. This paper proposes methodology teach first‐year student who belong digital‐native generation. method consists developing whole computer from scratch while they are introduced hardware description languages (HDL)...
NEXT-100 experiment aims at searching the neutrinoless double-beta decay of 136Xe isotope using a TPC filled with 100 kg high-pressure gaseous xenon, 90% isotopic enrichment. The will take place Laboratorio Subterr'aneo de Canfranc (LSC), Spain. uses electroluminescence (EL) technology for energy measurement resolution better than 1% FWHM. xenon in additionally allows tracks two beta particles to be recorded, which are expected have length up 30 cm 10 bar pressure. ability record topological...
We have investigated the capabilities of a custom asynchronous spiking image sensor operating in Near Infrared band to study flame radiation emissions, monitor their transient activity, and detect presence. Asynchronous sensors inherent capabilities, i.e., good temporal resolution, high dynamic range, low data redundancy. This makes them competitive against infrared (IR) cameras CMOS frame-based NIR imagers. In this paper, we analyze, discuss, compare experimental measured with our results...
We present a novel sun sensor concept. It is the very first built with an address event representation spiking pixel matrix. Its pixels spike frequency proportional to illumination. offers remarkable advantages over conventional digital sensors based on active (APS) pixels. output data flow quite reduced. possible resolve position just receiving one single operating in time-to-first-spike mode. operates latency order of milliseconds. has higher dynamic range than APS image (higher 100 dB). A...
The energy supply of office buildings and smart homes is a key issue in the global system. growing use microelectronics-based technology achieves new devices for more comfortable life wider electronic equipment. On one hand, these applications incorporate sensitive which are potentially affected by any external electrical transient. other existing loads, generally power systems (such as different types battery chargers, ballasts, inverters, switching supplies, etc.), generate kinds...
In the pursuit of enhancing technological maturity innovative magnetic sensing techniques, opportunities presented by in-orbit platforms (IOD/IOV experiments) provide a means to evaluate their in-flight capabilities. The Magnetic Experiments for Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (MELISA) represent set demonstrators designed characterize low-frequency noise performance measurement system within challenging space environment. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, electronic circuits are exposed...
In recent years, nanosatellites have revolutionized the space sector due to their significant economic and time-saving advantages. As a result, they fostered testing of advanced instruments intended for larger science missions. The case MELISA is presented in this work. magnetic measurement instrument which aims at demonstrating in-orbit performance AMR sensors featuring dedicated noise reduction techniques sub-millihertz frequencies. Such low frequency ranges are relevant future space-borne...
This paper presents an accurate and simple delay measurement method based on Xilinx's Digital Clock Managers. Particularly, variable phase shift is the modules' capability exploited in our approach. enables implementation of a time-to-digital converter that achieves resolution 200ps Virtex or Spartan-3 FPGA without requiring manual placement & routing, nor external calibration process. circuit can be used any application demands precise static delay.
Pyroelectric infrared sensors (PIR) are widely used as (IR) detectors due to their basic implementation, low cost, power, and performance. Combined with a Fresnel lens, they can be binary detector in applications of presence motion control. Furthermore, features, autonomous intelligent devices or included robotics sensor networks. In this work, two neural processing architectures presented: (1) an analog approach achieve the behavior presynaptic neuron from PIR sensor. An circuit similar...
Electrical engineering education requires the development of specific ability and skills to address design assembly practical electronic circuits, as well use advanced instrumentation. However, for instrumentation courses or any other related specialty that pursues gain expertise testing a physical system, circuit process itself can represent bottleneck in session. The time dedicated is subtracted both measurements final decision-making time. Therefore, student’s experience limited. This...
A multi-purpose mechanical platform to track moving objects in three-dimensional space has been developed. It is composed of one main microcontroller board that processes all system data, two cameras, three motors, and secondary position a with degrees freedom. The computes the optical flow moves cameras accordingly, tracking motion within visual scene. operates autonomously. To best our knowledge, there are no similar systems reported low-resolution image sensors low-cost microcontrollers....
The optic flow (OF) detection is a complex operation made by biological systems to perform tasks as navigation, movement or object segmentation within the visual scene. To accomplish this with artificial bio-inspired great challenge. This demo displays motorized platform [1] optical-flow sensor which tracks selected target. entire system controlled through low-cost microcontroller board that has been programmed very low-level programming language achieve high performance. proposed can be...
In this paper we present a group of VHDL functions that generate the interconnection test vectors for boundary-scan board. The are part synthesizable model chain, to be received from it, and enable evaluation response. information needed by these data components board description interconnections between cells. Using synthesis tool generates without needing any other external Automatic-Test-Pattern-Generation (ATPG) program.
A sun sensor implemented with a spiking pixel matrix is reported. It the very first one based on an asynchronous event-based array. paradigm associated to classic digital sensors solved this approach. Only pixels illuminated by light are readout. Hence, output data flow quite reduced. The computational load resolve position low, comparing prior sensors. Sensor's latency in order of milliseconds. advantages over implementations APS more reduced flow, less latency, and higher dynamic range.
The INTEGRAL Science Data Centre (ISDC) routinely monitors the Near Real Time data (NRT) from satellite. A first scientific analysis is made in order to check for detection of new, transient or highly variable sources data. Of primary importance this work Interactive Quick Look Analysis (IQLA), which produces JEM-X and ISGRI images them interesting astrophysical events
The present work describes several methodologies carried out for basic teaching inverted-classes or "flipped classroom" whiches can be applied to Analog Electronics subjects. Thus, the guidelines that have been used adapt this type of are described, as well technology in classroom and creation teaching, both written audiovisual content forms. In order know degree success suggested approach, satisfaction inquiries made students, a comparative study between grades obtained current course with...