Analysis of Total Dose Effects in a Low-dropout Voltage Regulator
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT It is said that attitude and not aptitude, determines ones altitude. In research, a person can reach higher altitudes only by determination and perseverance. These are qualities which need to be sustained over the period of research, and I find that I have the satisfaction of having achieved this in my research, thanks to people around me. My Adviser, Professor Ron Schrimpf, has been a constant source of inspiration, knowledge, wisdom and encouragement with his friendly but resilient approach; something I can identify myself with. Through this work, I have come to being associated with Professor Dan Fleetwood along with Professor Schrimpf. I can only say that I have been very lucky in having an opportunity to work with two among the best in research. They have persevered and stood by me when the going was tough and I am grateful towards them for that. I have also benefited from many a fruitful discussion with Professor Art Witulski from ISDE. His disarming nature and thoughtful insights have helped me immensely in understanding how a complex problem can be looked upon as a set of simple ones. I have also taken advantage of Professor Tim Holman's ready-to-fix solutions to the problems that I have posed to him and thank him for his support. Professor High Barnaby of Arizona State University deserves a special mention for giving helpful pointers at a critical stage in the Thesis work. of Technology, Bombay, deserves a special mention for moulding and guiding me into ii the field of research in Electrical Engineering. I have learned a lot under his dedicated and focused direction. In a research environment, friends at work become an integral part of one's life and I have a great time with each and everyone's company here at RER. I enjoy both working and hanging out with them. It just adds variety into this academic life, which can turn out to be monotonous at times. Other people who have helped me maintain this balance between academics and life outside it include my roommates, both past and present, my li'l brother Montel and my time with him and his family, people from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and the Champ athletes I have come across. They are all my inspiration as well as best friends. Last but not by any long shot, the least, I owe so much to my parents …
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