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  • Automotive seat occupancy sensor based on e-textile technology 

    Martínez Estrada, Marc; Gil Galí, Ignacio; Fernández García, Raúl (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022)
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    A woven capacitive sensor is presented as a novel automotive seat occupancy sensor. The woven capacitive sensor is developed as a response to one of the most difficult challenges that the automotive sector has faced the ...
  • A novel graphene nanoribbon XOR gate design 

    Rallis, Konstantinos; Sirakoulis, Georgios Ch.; Karafyllidis, Ioannis; Rubio Sola, Jose Antonio; Dimitrakis, Panagiotis (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    Graphene is a 2D material with spectacular properties. Its elasticity and biocompatibility make it appropriate for stretchable electronics and bioelectronics applications respectfully. In this work, we present the design ...
  • On the fitting and improvement of RRAM stanford-based model parameters using TiN/Ti/HfO2/W experimental data 

    Mahboubi, Vahab; Arumi Delgado, Daniel; Gómez Pau, Álvaro; Rodríguez Montañés, Rosa; Manich Bou, Salvador (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    The use of Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) devices is becoming pervasive in many applications. In particular, security based primitives can exploit their variability and non-volatility for generating cells for ...
  • Two examples of approximate arithmetic to reduce hardware complexity and power consumption 

    Fornt Mas, Jordi; Jin, Leixin; Etxezarreta, Imanol; Fontova, Pau; Altet Sanahujes, Josep; Calomarde Palomino, Antonio; Morancho Llena, Enrique; Moll Echeto, Francisco de Borja; Rubio Sola, Jose Antonio (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    As the end of Moore's Law approaches, electronic system designers must find ways to keep up with the ever increasing computational demands of the modern era. Some computationally intensive applications, such as multimedia ...
  • Neural networks-generalized predictive control for MIMO grid-connected Z-source inverter model 

    Salehi, Navid; Martínez García, Herminio; Velasco Quesada, Guillermo (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    This paper presents a neural network-generalized predictive control (NN-GPC) for a single-phase grid-connected z-source inverter. The NN forecasts the predictive horizon, and the conventional GPC algorithm calculates the ...
  • Polyethienimine interface dipole tuning for electron selective contacts 

    Ros Costals, Eloi; Tom, Thomas; Masmitjà Rusiñol, Gerard; Pusay Villarroel, Benjamín Andrés; Almache Hernández, Rosa Estefanía; Jiménez Guerra, Maykel; Lopez Vidrier, Julià; Saucedo Silva, Edgardo Ademar; Ortega Villasclaras, Pablo Rafael; Bertomeu Balagueró, Joan; Puigdollers i González, Joaquim; Voz Sánchez, Cristóbal (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    This work studies the use of thin layers of polyethylenimine (PEI) as an interface film to produce electron selective contacts for photovoltaic applications in crystalline silicon. Generally, in conjugated polyelectrolytes ...
  • Experimental abrasion analysis of textile capacitive sensors 

    Martínez Estrada, Marc; Ventura Casellas, Heura; Gil Galí, Ignacio; Fernández García, Raúl (Association of Universities for Textile (AUTEX), 2022)
    Conference lecture
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    This paper presents an experimental abrasion analysis of textile capacitive sensors based on Martindale test. The textile sensor is manufactured with a well-known woven technology where some yarns are replaced by electrical ...
  • Build automation framework for design validation of automotive gateway controllers 

    González Mariño, Ángela; Naganath Halinge, Nikhil; Fons, Francesc; Moreno Aróstegui, Juan Manuel (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    Complex systems require an appropriate development methodology through the complete design lifecycle, from concept definition to system validation. In the end, the value and performance of a design are limited by how well ...
  • Comparison of modulations and dc-link balance control strategies for a multibattery charger system based on a three-level dual-active-bridge power converter, 

    Campos Salazar, José Manuel; Busquets Monge, Sergio; Filbà Martínez, Àlber; Alepuz Menéndez, Salvador (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    This paper focuses on the study of a charger for two batteries connected in series. From the three-phase grid, the batteries are charged through a three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) ac-dc converter in cascade with a ...
  • Bromine etching of kesterite thin films: perspectives in depth defect profiling and device performance improvement 

    Tiwari, Kunal; Jiménez Arguijo, Alex; Giraldo, Sergio; Placidi, Marcel Jose; Calvo-Barrio, L; Fonoll Rubio, Robert; Izquierdo Roca, Víctor; Sánchez González, Yudania; Perez Rodriguez, Alejandro; Saucedo Silva, Edgardo Ademar; Jehl Li-Kao, Zacharie (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021)
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    Using a controlled bromine etching on kesterite absorbers, two major results are obtained. We establish the first defect depth profiling and secondary phases depth profiling of a state of the art Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) film ...
  • Design and implementation of a very-low-power wireless network of sensors in an underground utility tunnel for medium and high voltage transmission lines 

    Rachid, Adil; López Martínez, Antonio Miguel; Moreno García, Sebastián (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    The reliability of the electrical network and the need to minimize economic losses due to unexpected power outages have led electricity distribution companies to introduce diagnostic and preventive maintenance programs to ...
  • Diagnosis electromechanical system by means CNN and SAE: an interpretable-learning study 

    Arellano Espitia, Francisco; Delgado Prieto, Miquel; Martínez Viol, Víctor; Saucedo Dorantes, Juan Jose; Osornio Rios, Roque A. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022)
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    Cyber-physical systems are the response to the adaptability, scalability and accurate demands of the new era of manufacturing called Industry 4.0. They will become the core technology of control and monitoring in smart ...

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