The use of VCO-based quantization within continuous-time (CT) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) structures is explored, with a custom prototype in 0.13 m CMOS showing measured performance of 86/72 dB SNR/SNDR with 10 MHz bandwidth while consuming 40 mW from a 1.2 V supply and occupying an active area of 640 m 660 m. A key element of the ADC structure is a 5-bit VCO-based quantizer clocked at 95...

Diclofenac (DCF) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed to reduce pain in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. One of the main DCF metabolites is a reactive diclofenac acyl glucuronide (DCF-AG) that covalently binds to biologic targets and may contribute to adverse drug reactions arising from DCF use. Cellular efflux of DCF-AG is partially mediated by multidrug resista...

In this paper, we designed and implemented an internal multi-band folded monopole antenna for mobile handset. The proposed antenna covers Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM900: 880~960 MHz), Digital Communications System (DCS: 1710~1880 MHz), USPersonal Communications Service (US-PCS: 1850~1990 MHz), Bluetooth(2400~2484 MHz), WiMAX(3400~3600 MHz), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...

Original scientific paper Stress measurement by using ultrasonic waves is based on acoustoelasticity law, i. e. the relation between stress and wave velocity in engineering materials. Longitudinal critically refracted (LCR) wave is a popular ultrasonic wave in the ultrasonic stress measurement application. The LCR wave is a bulk longitudinal wave that travels within an effective depth underneat...

We study the onset and development of an ultra low frequency (ULF) pulsation excited by a storm sudden commencement. On 30 August 2001, 14:10 UT, the Cluster spacecraft are located in the dayside magnetosphere and observe the excitation of a ULF pulsation by a threefold enhancement in the solar wind dynamic pressure. Two different harmonics are observed by Cluster, one at 6.8 mHz and another at...

The jump frequency of Cd tracer atoms in pure and Al-doped β-Mn was determined from measurements of quadrupole relaxation using the method of perturbed angular correlation of gamma rays. The jump frequency of Cd in β-Mn containing about 4.5 at.% Al had an activation enthalpy of 0.67(3) eV. In pure β-Mn at 950 K, the jump frequency was a factor about 8 larger than the value of 9.2 MHz in the all...

This paper describes a CMOS building block dedicated to high performance mixed analog-digital circuits and systems. The circuit consists of six MOS transistors realizing a new wideband and tunable transconductance. The theory of operation of this device is presented and the effects of transistor nonidealities on the global performances are investigated. Use of the proposed circuit to realize tu...

Radiofrequency (RF) field wave behavior and associated nonuniform image intensity at high magnetic field strengths are examined experimentally and numerically. The RF field produced by a 10-cm-diameter surface coil at 300 MHz is evaluated in a 16-cm-diameter spherical phantom with variable salinity, and in the human head. Temporal progression of the RF field indicates that the standing wave and...