In the quest for novel, scalable and energy-efficient computing technologies, many non-charge based logic devices are being explored. Recent advances in multi-ferroic materials have paved the way for electric field induced low energy and fast switching of nano-magnets using the magneto-electric (ME) effect. In this paper, we propose a voltage driven logic-device based on the ME induced switchin...

By analyzing the sources of energy and power loss in PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controlled drivers of water electrolysis cells, it is possible to reduce the power dissipation and enhance the efficiency of such hydrogen production units. A PWM controlled power driver is based on a semiconductor switching element where its power dissipation might be a remarkable fraction of the total power dema...

In many areas of pervasive networking, e.g. assisted living, intelligent house, or smart office environments, wireless sensor networks (WSN) can be used to efficiently monitor, control, or serve as alarm systems. Depending on the context, the network may be used for data collection by different applications with widely different requirements, e.g. energy efficient monitoring or highly reactive ...

Emerging feature dense portable microelectronic devices pose several challenges, including demanding multiple supply voltages from a single miniaturized power-efficient platform. Unfortunately, the power inductors used in magnetic-based switching converters (which are power efficient) are bulky and difficult to integrate. As a result, single-inductor–multiple-output (SIMO) solutions enjoy popul...

The magnetization direction of a metallic magnet has generally been controlled by a magnetic field or by spin-current injection into nanosized magnetic cells. Both these methods use an electric current to control the magnetization direction; therefore, they are energy consuming. Magnetization control using an electric field is considered desirable because of its expected ultra-low power consump...

The review of inverter is developed with focus on low cost, high reliability and mass-production for converting electrical energy from the pv module to the grid. Various inverter topologies are presented, compared, and evaluated against demands, lifetime, component ratings, and cost. Inverter based PV system to explain electrical performance subjected to different operating conditions. Multilev...

Microgrids have become a hot topic driven by the dual pressures of environmental protection concerns and the energy crisis. In this paper, a challenge for the distributed control of a modern electric grid incorporating clusters of residential microgrids is elaborated and a hierarchical multi-agent system (MAS) is proposed as a solution. The issues of how to realize the hierarchical MAS and how ...