In this paper the performance gain obtained by combining parallel periodic real-time processes is elaborated. In certain single-core mono-processor configurations, for example embedded control systems in robotics comprising many short processes, process context switches may consume a considerable amount of the available processing power. For this reason it can be advantageous to combine process...

This paper proposes a high step-up DC–DC converter which integrates switched-inductor and switched-capacitor techniques with four-winding coupled-inductor. With technique, two primary windings of the coupled-inductor are charged in parallel discharged series to obtain voltage gain. Moreover, by adding sets diode-capacitor circuits on both side windings, not only can recycle energy causing spike...

In this paper, several optimum structures of a cascaded multilevel inverter is proposed. This optimization is based on generation a constant number of output voltage levels by using minimum number of power switches or dc voltage sources or minimum amount of blocked voltage by power switches. In addition, the optimum structure for a constant number of dc voltage sources by using minimum number o...

The isolated bidirectional ac–dc converter is for the 380-V dc power distribution system to control the bidirectional power flow and to improve its power conversion efficiency. Here the high-side switches of the ac– dc rectifier employ IGBTs without anti-parallel diodes and SiC diodes. In addition, the low-side switches are consisting of two MOSFETs to reduce the conduction loss in the rectific...

Interconnection networks consist of a set of switches interconnected by point-to-point links, and hosts linked to those switches through a network interface card. These networks are becoming increasingly popular as a cost-effective alternative to parallel computers. One of the most wellknown example is the Myrinet network. These networks use techniques and incorporate components that have been ...

This paper introduces a novel approach to conventional Photovoltaic (PV) modules that involves regulating the internal connections of PV strings (or submodules) using set switches isolate shaded submodules while leaving unshaded unaffected. By extending connection types include parallel or series via an external circuit, along with switches, output voltage and current can be adjusted without re...

The prototype first in first out (FIFO) input buffer asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switch is known as the architecture on which the transfer capacity is considerably limited, and is necessary to be given some improvement. In this paper, a novel parallel read-out structure is introduced to the input buffer ATM switch design to remove such the above limitation. Transfer performances of cell tr...