• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.954-961
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• 2005

This paper is concerned with the implementation of auto-tuning positive position feedback controller using a digital signal processor and microcontroller. The main advantage of the positive position feedback controller is that it can control a natural mode of interest by tuning the filter frequency of the positive position feedback controller to the natural frequency of the target mode. However, the positive position feedback controller loses its advantage when mistuned. In this paper, the fast fourier transform algorithm is implemented on the microcontroller whereas the positive position feedback controller is implemented on the digital signal processor. After calculating the frequency which affects the vibrations of structure most, the result is transferred to the digital signal processor. The digital signal processor updates the information on the frequency to be controlled so that it can cope with both internal and external changes. The proposed scheme was installed and tested using a beam equipped with piezoceramic sensor and actuator. The experimental results show that the auto-tuning positive position feedback controller proposed in this paper can suppress vibrations even when the target structure undergoes structural change thus validating the approach.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.678-684
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• 2015

Near-threshold computing (NTC) is now regarded as a promising candidate for innovative power reduction, which cannot be achieved with conventional super-threshold computing (STC). However, performance degradation and vulnerability to process variation in the NTC regime are the primary concerns. In this paper, we propose a voltage- and frequency-tuning methodology for mitigating the process-variation-induced problems in NTC-based manycore architectures. To implement the proposed methodology, we build up multiple-voltage multiple-frequency (MVMF) islands and apply a voltage-frequency tuning algorithm based on the critical-path monitoring technique to reduce the effects of process variation and maximize energy efficiency in the post-silicon stage. Experimental results show that the proposed methodology reduces overall power consumption by 8.2-20.0%, compared to existing methods in variation-sensitive NTC environments.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.121-126
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 전압제어 발진기에서 변형된 구조의 주파수 동조회로를 갖는 push-push 전압제어 유전체 공진 발진기를 설계 및 제작하였다. Push-push 전압제어 유전체 공진 발진기는 중심주파수 16GHz에서 설계되었으며, LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) 기술 공정의 장점을 이용하여 주파수 동조 회로를 A6 기판의 중간 layer에 삽입하여 설계하였으며 이로 인해 회로의 전체 크기를 줄일 수 있었다. 제작된 push-push 전압제어 유전체 공진 발진기의 측정결과 기본 주파수의 억압특성은 30dBc 이상 특성을 나타내었으며 0~12V의 제어전압 범위에서 0.43MHz의 주파수 튜닝 대역폭을 얻었다. 또한 커리어로부터 100KHz 떨어진 지점에서 -103dBc/Hz의 위상잡음 특성을 나타내었다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.435-446
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• 2019

The existing piezoelectric spherical transducers with fixed prescribed dynamic characteristics limit their application in scenarios with multi-frequency or frequency variation requirement. To address this issue, this work proposes an improved design of piezoelectric spherical transducers using the resistance tuning method. Two piezoceramic shells are the functional elements with one for actuation and the other for tuning through the variation of load resistance. The theoretical model of the proposed design is given based on our previous work. The effects of the resistance, the middle surface radius and the thickness of the epoxy adhesive layer on the dynamic characteristics of the transducer are explored by numerical analysis. The numerical results show that the multi-frequency characteristics of the transducer can be obtained by tuning the resistance, and its electromechanical coupling coefficient can be optimized by a matching resistance. The proposed design and derived theoretical solution are validated by comparing with the literature given special examples as well as an experimental study. The present study demonstrates the feasibility of using the proposed design to realize the multi-frequency characteristics, which is helpful to improve the performance of piezoelectric spherical transducers used in underwater acoustic detection, hydrophones, and the spherical smart aggregate (SSA) used in civil structural health monitoring, enhancing their operation at the multiple working frequencies to meet different application requirements.

• 한국전자파학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전자파학회 2003년도 종합학술발표회 논문집 Vol.13 No.1
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• pp.234-238
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• 2003

In this work, we have designed a fully integrated 2.4GHz LC-tuned voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with multiple tuning inputs for a $0.25-{\mu}m$ standard CMOS Process. The design of voltage-controlled oscillator is based on an LC-resonator with a spiral inductor of octagonal type and pMOS-varactors. Only two metal layer have been used in the designed inductor. The frequency tuning is achieved by using parallel pMOS transistors as varactors and back-gate tuned pMOS transistors in an active region. Coarse tuning is achieved by using 3-bit pMOS-varactors and fine tuning is performed by using back-gate tuned pMOS transistors in the active region. When 3-bit digital and analog inputs are applied to the designed circuits, voltage-controlled oscillator shows the tuning feature of frequency range between 2.3 GHz and 2.64 GHz. At the power supply voltage of 2.5 V, phase noise is -128dBc/Hz at 3MHz offset from the carrier, Total power dissipation is 7.5 mW.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.97-102
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• 2013

Frequency tuning characteristics of a THz-wave by varying phase-matching angle and pump wavelength in a noncollinear phase-matching THz-wave parametric oscillator (TPO) are analyzed. A novel scheme to realize the tuning of a THz-wave by moving the cavity mirror forwards and backwards is proposed in a noncollinear phase-matching TPO. The parametric gain coefficients of the THz-wave in a $LiNbO_3$ crystal are explored under different working temperatures. The relationship between the poling period of periodically poled $LiNbO_3$ (PPLN) and the THz-wave frequency under the condition of a quasi-phase-matching configuration is deduced. Such analyses have an impact on the experiments of the TPO.

• 전자공학회논문지C
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• 제36C권11호
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• pp.29-34
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 CMOS 대역통과 필터의 주파수 자동 동조를 위하여 새로운 구조를 가지는 전류비교형 주파수 자동동조 회로를 설계하였다. 설계된 주파수 자동 동조 회로는 전류비교기와 Charge pump만으로 구성된 매우 간단한 구조를 이루고 있어서 기존 회로들에 비하여 그 크기가 매우 적어질 수 있으며 3V의 저전압으로 동작할 수 있다. 제안된 동조회로는 만약 트랜스컨덕터의 동작 전류가 변동 시에 설계사양에 의하여 미리 설정된 기준 전류와 비교되어 그 차를 피이드백하여 변동값을 자동적으로 보상할 수 있다. 중간주파수 f/sub o/=60㎒인 광대역 biquad 대역통과 필터를 CMOS 0.8um 파라메터를 이용하여 설계하고 트랜지스터의 크기 변동에 따른 필터의 중심주파수의 변화 특성을 HSPICE로 시뮬레이션 한 결과, 제안된 전류비교형자동동조 회로의 동조 동작특성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.570-579
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 개루프 설계 방법을 이용하여, 전기적주파수조정범위가 확장된 전압제어유전체공진기발진기(Vt-ORO: Voltage-tuned Dielectric Resonator Oscillator)를 설계하였다. 설계된 전압제어유전체공진기발진기는 공진부, 증폭부, 위상천이부로 구성하였다. 발진조건을 만족하기 위하여, 각 부에서의 크기와 위상을 결정하였다. 각 부를 연결하여 측정한 S-피라미터는 개루프 발진조건을 만족하였다. 또한, 측정된 개루프의 군지연(group delay)로부터 전기적주파수조정범위(electrical frequency tuning-range)를 수식으로 도출하였다. 이와 같이 설계된 개루프의 입출력을 연결하고 폐루프로 구성하여 전압제어유전체공진기발진기를 구현하였다. 그 결과, 0$\sim}$10 V의 조정전압으로 중심주파수 5.3 GHz에서 전기적주파수조정범위는 수식으로 도출한 값과 근사한 82 MHz를 얻었고, 이는 선형적인 변화를 보였다. 이 때, 위상잡음은 100 kHz offset에서 -104${\pm}$1 dBc/Hz, 출력전력은 5.86${\pm}$1 dBm로 평탄함을 보였다.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2004년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.1110-1115
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• 2004

Acoustic behavior in gas turbine combustor with acoustic resonator is investigated numerically by adopting linear acoustic analysis. Helmholtz-type resonator is employed as acoustic resonator to suppress acoustic instability passively. The tuning frequency of acoustic resonator is adjusted by varying its length. Through harmonic analysis, acoustic-pressure responses of chamber to acoustic excitation are obtained and the resonant acoustic modes are identified. Acoustic damping effect of acoustic resonator is quantified by damping factor. As the tuning frequency of acoustic resonator approaches the target frequency of the resonant mode to be suppressed, mode split from the original resonant mode to lower and upper modes appears and thereby complex patterns of acoustic responses show up. Considering mode split and damping effect as a function of tuning frequency, it is desirable to make acoustic resonator tuned to broad-band frequencies near the maximum frequency of those of the possible upper modes.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2005

Acoustic behavior in gas turbine combustor with acoustic resonator is investigated numerically by adopting linear acoustic analysis. Helmholtz-type resonator is employed as acoustic resonator to suppress acoustic instability passively. The tuning frequency of acoustic resonator is adjusted by varying its length. Through harmonic analysis, acoustic-pressure responses of chamber to acoustic excitation are obtained and the resonant acoustic modes are identified. Acoustic damping effect of acoustic resonator is quantified by damping factor. As the tuning frequency of acoustic resonator approaches the target frequency of the resonant mode to be suppressed. mode split from the original resonant mode to lower and upper modes appears and thereby complex patterns of acoustic responses show up. Considering mode split and damping effect as a function of tuning frequency, it is desirable to make acoustic resonator tuned to broad-band frequencies near the maximum frequency of those of the possible upper modes.