Mimicking the Spike-Timing dependent plasticity in HfO2-based memristors at multiple times scales
TiN/Ti/HfO2/W memristors have been investigated to mimic the spike-time dependent plasticity (STDP) of biological synapses at multiple time scales.
The 3D impedimetric sensors as a tool for monitoring bacterial response to antibiotics
The developed microbial sensor based on interdigitated electrode array (3D-IDEA) impedimetric transducer was employed in a biosensing platform especially designed to monitor the bacterial response to the antibiotic ampicillin.
High-resolution mapping of infraslow cortical brain activity enabled by graphene microtransistors
The paper shows that arrays of graphene microtransistors are used to record infraslow cortical brain activity. The devices may be useful for monitoring of brain physiology.
CPT1C in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus is necessary for brown fat thermogenesis activation in obesity
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1C (CPT1C) is implicated in central regulation of energy homeostasis.
Output Power and Gain Monitoring in RF CMOS Class A Power Amplifiers by Thermal Imaging
The viability of using off-chip single-shot imaging techniques for local thermal testing in integrated radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers (PAs) is analyzed.
Solid State Relay Solutions for Induction Cooking Applications based on Advanced Power Semiconductor Devices
This paper focuses on providing an improved and efficient alternative to electromechanical relays (EMRs) in view of the growing demand characteristics for an effective power multiplexing in induction heating applications.
Novel impedimetric aptasensor for label-free detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7
A novel impedance-based aptasensor for detection of E. coli O157:H7 is proposed. The limit of detection of the biosensor is around 102 cfu·mL-1 with a detection time of 30 minutes. The selectivity of the developed aptasensor is demonstrated in regard to other bacterial strains.
Thermal Management Strategies for Low and High Voltage Retrofit LED Lamp Drivers
Several thermal management strategies for LED drivers designed for high lumen retrofit LED lamps are studied by simulation and experimentation means. Depending on the driver output, two scenarios are analyzed: Low Voltage-High Current (18V-620mA) and High Voltage-Low Current (110V-85mA).
Resistive Switching with Self-Rectifying Tunability and Influence of the Oxide Layer Thickness in Ni/HfO2/n+-Si RRAM Devices
The impact of the dielectric thickness, forming polarity, and current compliance on the self-rectifying current–voltage characteristics of Ni/HfO2/n+-Si RRAM devices has been investigated.
Impedimetric label-free sensor for specific bacteria endotoxin detection by surface charge registration
An impedimetric sensor based on a three dimensional electrode array modified with consecutive deposition of Con A-glycogen-Con A layers was used for label-free detection of bacterial endotoxin: lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Escherichia coli.