This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which w...This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which was held in Hangzhou,Zhejiang,China,from October 25 to 27,2024.展开更多
Exogenous neural stem cell transplantation has become one of the most promising treatment methods for chronic stroke.Recent studies have shown that most ischemia-reperfusion model rats recover spontaneously after inju...Exogenous neural stem cell transplantation has become one of the most promising treatment methods for chronic stroke.Recent studies have shown that most ischemia-reperfusion model rats recover spontaneously after injury,which limits the ability to observe long-term behavioral recovery.Here,we used a severe stroke rat model with 150 minutes of ischemia,which produced severe behavioral deficiencies that persisted at 12 weeks,to study the therapeutic effect of neural stem cells on neural restoration in chronic stroke.Our study showed that stroke model rats treated with human neural stem cells had long-term sustained recovery of motor function,reduced infarction volume,long-term human neural stem cell survival,and improved local inflammatory environment and angiogenesis.We also demonstrated that transplanted human neural stem cells differentiated into mature neurons in vivo,formed stable functional synaptic connections with host neurons,and exhibited the electrophysiological properties of functional mature neurons,indicating that they replaced the damaged host neurons.The findings showed that human fetal-derived neural stem cells had long-term effects for neurological recovery in a model of severe stroke,which suggests that human neural stem cells-based therapy may be effective for repairing damaged neural circuits in stroke patients.展开更多
Loss of synapse and functional connectivity in brain circuits is associated with aging and neurodegeneration,however,few molecular mechanisms are known to intrinsically promote synaptogenesis or enhance synapse functi...Loss of synapse and functional connectivity in brain circuits is associated with aging and neurodegeneration,however,few molecular mechanisms are known to intrinsically promote synaptogenesis or enhance synapse function.We have previously shown that MET receptor tyrosine kinase in the developing cortical circuits promotes dendritic growth and dendritic spine morphogenesis.To investigate whether enhancing MET in adult cortex has synapse regenerating potential,we created a knockin mouse line,in which the human MET gene expression and signaling can be turned on in adult(10–12 months)cortical neurons through doxycycline-containing chow.We found that similar to the developing brain,turning on MET signaling in the adult cortex activates small GTPases and increases spine density in prefrontal projection neurons.These findings are further corroborated by increased synaptic activity and transient generation of immature silent synapses.Prolonged MET signaling resulted in an increasedα-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid/N-methyl-Daspartate(AMPA/NMDA)receptor current ratio,indicative of enhanced synaptic function and connectivity.Our data reveal that enhancing MET signaling could be an interventional approach to promote synaptogenesis and preserve functional connectivity in the adult brain.These findings may have implications for regenerative therapy in aging and neurodegeneration conditions.展开更多
The relentless down-scaling of electronics grands the modern integrated circuits(ICs)with the high speed,low power dissipation and low cost,fulfilling diverse demands of modern life.Whereas,with the semiconductor indu...The relentless down-scaling of electronics grands the modern integrated circuits(ICs)with the high speed,low power dissipation and low cost,fulfilling diverse demands of modern life.Whereas,with the semiconductor industry entering into sub-10 nm technology nodes,degrading device performance and increasing power consumption give rise to insurmountable roadblocks confronted by modern ICs that need to be conquered to sustain the Moore law's life.Bulk semiconductors like prevalent Si are plagued by seriously degraded carrier mobility as thickness thinning down to sub-5 nm,which is imperative to maintain sufficient gate electrostatic controllability to combat the increasingly degraded short channel effects.Nowadays,the emergence of two-dimensional(2D)materials opens up new gateway to eschew the hurdles laid in front of the scaling trend of modern IC,mainly ascribed to their ultimately atomic thickness,capability to maintain carrier mobility with thickness thinning down,dangling-bonds free surface,wide bandgaps tunability and feasibility to constitute diverse heterostructures.Blossoming breakthroughs in discrete electronic device,such as contact engineering,dielectric integration and vigorous channel-length scaling,or large circuits arrays,as boosted yields,improved variations and full-functioned processor fabrication,based on 2D materials have been achieved nowadays,facilitating 2D materials to step under the spotlight of IC industry to be treated as the most potential future successor or complementary counterpart of incumbent Si to further sustain the down-scaling of modern IC.展开更多
Quantum many-body systems lie at the heart of modern fundamental physics.The study of these systems has revealed a plethora of fascinating phenomena,such as quantum thermalization,many-body localization,and quantum ma...Quantum many-body systems lie at the heart of modern fundamental physics.The study of these systems has revealed a plethora of fascinating phenomena,such as quantum thermalization,many-body localization,and quantum many-body scars.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in understanding quantum many-body scars and non-ergodic dynamics in quantum systems on superconducting-circuit platforms,ranging from theoretical mechanisms and effective models to experimental observations.展开更多
With the rapid development of electronic information engineering,high-speed digital circuits have been increasingly widely applied in various fields.In high-speed digital circuits,signal integrity is prone to interfer...With the rapid development of electronic information engineering,high-speed digital circuits have been increasingly widely applied in various fields.In high-speed digital circuits,signal integrity is prone to interference from various external factors,leading to issues such as signal distortion or degradation of system performance.Based on this,this paper conducts research on the optimization strategies for signal integrity of high-speed digital circuits in electronic information engineering.It deeply analyzes the importance of high-speed digital circuits,elaborates on the challenges they face and the specific manifestations of signal integrity issues,and proposes a series of optimization strategies in electronic information engineering.The aim is to improve the signal integrity of highspeed digital circuits and provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the development of related fields.展开更多
This article proposes a multi-tiered fault detection system for series-connected lithium-ion battery modules.Improper use of batteries can lead to electrolyte decomposition,resulting in the formation of lithium dendri...This article proposes a multi-tiered fault detection system for series-connected lithium-ion battery modules.Improper use of batteries can lead to electrolyte decomposition,resulting in the formation of lithium dendrites.These dendrites may pierce the separator,leading to the failure of the insulation layer between electrodes and causing micro short circuits.When a micro short circuit occurs,the electrolyte typically undergoes exothermic reactions,leading to thermal runaway and posing a safety risk to users.Relying solely on temperature-based judgment mechanisms within the battery management system often results in delayed intervention.To address this issue,the article develops a multi-tiered fault detection algorithm for series-connected lithium-ion batteries.This algorithm can effectively diagnose micro short circuits,aging,and normal batteries using minimal battery data,thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and enhancing the flexibility of fault detection.Simulations and experiments conducted under various levels of micro short circuits validate the effectiveness of the algorithm,demonstrating its ability to distinguish between short-circuited,aged,and normal batteries under different conditions.This technology can be applied to electric vehicles and energy storage systems,enabling early warnings to ensure safety and prevent thermal runaway.展开更多
With the rapid scaling of superconducting quantum processors,electronic control systems relying on commercial off-the-shelf instruments face critical bottlenecks in signal density,power consumption,and crosstalk mitig...With the rapid scaling of superconducting quantum processors,electronic control systems relying on commercial off-the-shelf instruments face critical bottlenecks in signal density,power consumption,and crosstalk mitigation.Here we present a custom dual-channel direct current(DC)source module(QPower)dedicated to large-scale superconducting quantum processors.The module delivers a voltage range of±7 V with 200 m A maximum current per channel,while achieving the following key performance benchmarks:noise spectral density of√Hz at 10 k Hz,output ripple<500μV_(pp)within 20 MHz bandwidth,and long-term voltage drift<5μVpp over 12 hours.Integrated into the control electronics of a 66-qubit quantum processor,QPower enables qubit coherence time of T_(1)=87.6μs and Ramsey dephasing time of T_(2)=5.1μs,with qubit resonance frequency drift constrained to±40 k Hz during 12-hour operation.This modular design is compact in size and efficient in energy consumption,providing a scalable DC source solution for intermediate-scale quantum processors with stringent noise and stability requirements,with potential extensions to other quantum hardware platforms and precision measurement systems.展开更多
Based on the physical characteristics of SiGe material,a new three-dimensional （3D） CMOS IC structure is proposed,in which the first device layer is made of Si material for nMOS devices and the second device layer i...Based on the physical characteristics of SiGe material,a new three-dimensional （3D） CMOS IC structure is proposed,in which the first device layer is made of Si material for nMOS devices and the second device layer is made of Six Ge1- x material for pMOS. The intrinsic performance of ICs with the new structure is then limited by Si nMOS.The electrical characteristics of a Si-SiGe 3D CMOS device and inverter are all simulated and analyzed by MEDICI. The simulation results indicate that the Si-SiGe 3D CMOS ICs are faster than the Si-Si 3D CMOS ICs. The delay time of the 3D Si-SiGe CMOS inverter is 2-3ps,which is shorter than that of the 3D Si-Si CMOS inverter.展开更多
Strand displacement-based DNA circuits have emerged as highly effective tools for molecular computation,serving purposes of amplification or decision-making.They are favored for their inherent occurrence and sensitivi...Strand displacement-based DNA circuits have emerged as highly effective tools for molecular computation,serving purposes of amplification or decision-making.They are favored for their inherent occurrence and sensitivity to external conditions.However,achieving enhanced amplification or decision-making necessitates the incorporation of multiple strands,thereby increasing the risk of contamination.Recent advancements have led to the development of CRISPR-Cas-based DNA circuits.These systems aim to simplify the complexity associated with conventional circuits,mitigate contamination risks,and enable more substantial amplification or decision-making capabilities.Here,the review article centers on current strategies of CRISPR-Cas(Cas9,Cas12a,Cas13a)system-assisted circuits in amplification and decisionmaking,and assesses their tendencies and limitations in amplification circuits and decision-making circuits.Furthermore,we discuss the challenges of CRISPR-Cas in circuits and propose prospects that will contribute to constructing more efficient and diverse CRISPR-Cas-based DNA functional circuits.展开更多
We investigate the topological properties of the non-Hermitian Kitaev chain by exploiting the versatility of the circuit.We implement non-reciprocal coupling through a negative impedance converter with current inversi...We investigate the topological properties of the non-Hermitian Kitaev chain by exploiting the versatility of the circuit.We implement non-reciprocal coupling through a negative impedance converter with current inversion(INIC). By conducting impedance measurements between neighboring nodes, we identify both topologically non-trivial and trivial phases within the circuit's admittance band dispersion under open boundary conditions(OBC). Our analysis of complex admittance spectra reveals differences when comparing circuits with periodic boundary conditions(PBC) to those with OBC.Furthermore, we observe Z_(2) skin effects and Majorana zero modes in the topologically non-trivial phases, which are robust against disorders. Notably, the admittance spectra exhibit remarkable sensitivity to the attenuation of the boundary coupling strength. This AC circuit system serves as a promising platform for investigating topological phenomena, opening avenues for the development of functional devices across various application scenarios.展开更多
Vocational undergraduate education has entered a new stage of high-quality development,making the cultivation of students'learning ability a core issue in enhancing talent cultivation quality.This study conducted ...Vocational undergraduate education has entered a new stage of high-quality development,making the cultivation of students'learning ability a core issue in enhancing talent cultivation quality.This study conducted a questionnaire survey with 177 students majoring in integrated circuits at Shenzhen Polytechnic University(SZPU),focusing on six dimensions:self-learning proficiency,academic competence,goal planning,self-discipline,learning initiative,and learning environment.The results indicate that while students possess a solid learning foundation and clear career planning,significant deficiencies exist in the execution of academic plans,self-discipline,and learning initiative.In response to these issues,this study proposes four systematic improvement pathways from the institutional perspective:establishing a closed-loop academic navigation system incorporating“goal-process-feedback”,creating an immersive“virtual-physical integrated”learning environment,implementing a multi-dimensional“cognitive-affective-practical”initiative activation plan,and building a synergistic cultivation mechanism for“self-discipline and core competencies”.The findings aim to provide references for talent cultivation and teaching reform in vocational undergraduate integrated circuit programs.展开更多
The single-molecule detection tech-nique plays a pivotal role in elucidat-ing the fundamental mechanisms of various scientific processes at the molecular level,and holds essential im-portance in multiple fields includ...The single-molecule detection tech-nique plays a pivotal role in elucidat-ing the fundamental mechanisms of various scientific processes at the molecular level,and holds essential im-portance in multiple fields including physics,biology,and chemistry.Re-cently,single-molecule detection has garnered increasing attention owing to its practical utility in medical diagno-sis,primarily due to its exceptional sensitivity and the minimal sample volume required for analysis.However,the conventional single-molecule technique,represented by total internal reflection microscopy,faces challenges such as sophisticated operation procedures and limited detection throughput,thereby impeding its broader application.To address these limitations,we have demonstrated single-molecule detection using an integrated silicon photonic chip,of-fering a cost-effective and user-friendly alternative.By employing basic optics,we efficiently introduce the excitation source for single-molecule fluorescence by harnessing the strong evanescent field of high refractive-index waveguides.Subsequently,fluorescence signals are collected using basic optics comprising a water-immersion objective,relay optics,and a digi-tal camera.Our results highlight a low-cost,high-throughput single-molecule technique achieved through the integrated silicon photonic chip.This innovative approach is promised to facilitate the widespread adoption of single-molecule fluorescence in medical diagnosis.展开更多
A wavelet collocation method with nonlinear auto companding is proposed for behavioral modeling of switched current circuits.The companding function is automatically constructed according to the initial error distri...A wavelet collocation method with nonlinear auto companding is proposed for behavioral modeling of switched current circuits.The companding function is automatically constructed according to the initial error distribution obtained through approximating the input output function of the SI circuit by conventional wavelet collocation method.In practical applications,the proposed method is a general purpose approach,by which both the small signal effect and the large signal effect are modeled in a unified formulation to ease the process of modeling and simulation.Compared with the published modeling approaches,the proposed nonlinear auto companding method works more efficiently not only in controlling the error distribution but also in reducing the modeling errors.To demonstrate the promising features of the proposed method,several SI circuits are employed as examples to be modeled and simulated.展开更多
New methodologies for l-Bit XOR-XNOR full- adder circuits are proposed to improve the speed and power as these circuits are basic building blocks for ALU circuit implementation. This paper presents comparative study o...New methodologies for l-Bit XOR-XNOR full- adder circuits are proposed to improve the speed and power as these circuits are basic building blocks for ALU circuit implementation. This paper presents comparative study of high-speed, low-power and low voltage full adder circuits. Simulation results illustrate the superiority of the proposed adder circuit against the conventional complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor （CMOS）, complementary pass-transistor logic （CPL）, TG, and Hybrid adder circuits in terms of delay, power and power delay product （PDP）. Simulation results reveal that the proposed circuit exhibits lower PDP and is more power efficient and faster when compared with the best available 1-bit full adder circuits. The design is implemented on UMC 0.18 μm process models in Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Composer at 1.8 V single ended supply voltage and simulations are carried out on Spectre S.展开更多
The objective in this presentation is to introduce some of the unique properties and applications of nullors in active circuit analysis and designs. The emphasis is to discuss the role nullors can play in symbolic rep...The objective in this presentation is to introduce some of the unique properties and applications of nullors in active circuit analysis and designs. The emphasis is to discuss the role nullors can play in symbolic representation of transfer functions. To show this we adopt the topological platform for the circuit analysis and use a recently developed Admittance Method (AM) to achieve the Sum of Tree Products (STP), replacing the determinant and cofactors of the Nodal Admittance Matrix (NAM) of the circuit. To construct a transfer function, we start with a given active circuit and convert all its controlled sources and I/O-ports to nullors. Now, with a solid nullor circuit (passive elements and nullors) we first eliminate the passive elements through AM operations. This produces the STPs. Second, the all-nullor circuit is then used to find the signs or the STPs. Finally, the transfer function (in symbolic, if chosen) is obtained from the ratio between the STPs.展开更多
In this paper, two new electronically tunable filter configurations are proposed. The proposed filters operate current-mode (CM), voltage-mode (VM), transimpedance-mode (TIM) and transadmittance-mode (TAM). The first ...In this paper, two new electronically tunable filter configurations are proposed. The proposed filters operate current-mode (CM), voltage-mode (VM), transimpedance-mode (TIM) and transadmittance-mode (TAM). The first configuration realizes second-order VM band-pass and TAM high-pass filter characteristics from the same configuration. The second one realizes second-order TIM band-pass and CM low-pass filter characteristics from the same configuration. They also use minimum number of electronic components (two capacitors and one active component namely;current controlled current difference transconductance amplifier). The workability of the proposed structures has been demonstrated by simulation results.展开更多
This report shows how starting from classic electric circuits embodying commonly electric components we have reached semi-complicated circuits embodying the same components that analyzing the signal characteristics re...This report shows how starting from classic electric circuits embodying commonly electric components we have reached semi-complicated circuits embodying the same components that analyzing the signal characteristics requires a Computer Algebra System. Our approach distinguishes itself from the electrical engineers’ (EE) approach that relies on utilizing commercially available software. Our approach step-by-step shows how Kirchhoff’s rules are applied conducive to the needed circuit information. It is shown for the case at hand the characteristic information is a set of coupled differential equations and that with the help of Mathematica numeric solutions are sought. Our report paves the research road for unlimited creative similar circuits with any degree of complications. Occasionally, by tweaking the circuits we have addressed the “what if” scenarios widening the scope of the investigation. Justification of the accuracy of our analysis for the generalized circuits is cross-checked by arranging the components symmetrizing the circuit leading to an intuitively predictable reasonable result. Mathematica codes are embedded assisting the interested reader in producing and extending our results.展开更多
The theories of diagnosing nonlinear analog circuits by means of the transient response testing are studled. Wavelet analysis is made to extract the transient response signature of nonlinear circuits and compress the ...The theories of diagnosing nonlinear analog circuits by means of the transient response testing are studled. Wavelet analysis is made to extract the transient response signature of nonlinear circuits and compress the signature dada. The best wavelet function is selected based on the between-category total scatter of signature. The fault dictionary of nonlinear circuits is constructed based on improved back-propagation（BP） neural network. Experimental results demonstrate that the method proposed has high diagnostic sensitivity and fast fault identification and deducibility.展开更多
A simple and successful method for the stability enhancement of integrated circuits is presented. When the process parameters, temperature, and supply voltage are changed, according to the simulation results, this met...A simple and successful method for the stability enhancement of integrated circuits is presented. When the process parameters, temperature, and supply voltage are changed, according to the simulation results, this method yields a standard deviation of the transconductance of MOSFETs that is 41.4% less than in the uncompensated case. This method can be used in CMOS LC oscillator design.展开更多
文摘This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which was held in Hangzhou,Zhejiang,China,from October 25 to 27,2024.
文摘Exogenous neural stem cell transplantation has become one of the most promising treatment methods for chronic stroke.Recent studies have shown that most ischemia-reperfusion model rats recover spontaneously after injury,which limits the ability to observe long-term behavioral recovery.Here,we used a severe stroke rat model with 150 minutes of ischemia,which produced severe behavioral deficiencies that persisted at 12 weeks,to study the therapeutic effect of neural stem cells on neural restoration in chronic stroke.Our study showed that stroke model rats treated with human neural stem cells had long-term sustained recovery of motor function,reduced infarction volume,long-term human neural stem cell survival,and improved local inflammatory environment and angiogenesis.We also demonstrated that transplanted human neural stem cells differentiated into mature neurons in vivo,formed stable functional synaptic connections with host neurons,and exhibited the electrophysiological properties of functional mature neurons,indicating that they replaced the damaged host neurons.The findings showed that human fetal-derived neural stem cells had long-term effects for neurological recovery in a model of severe stroke,which suggests that human neural stem cells-based therapy may be effective for repairing damaged neural circuits in stroke patients.
基金supported by NIH/NIMH grant R01MH111619(to SQ),R21AG078700(to SQ)Institute of Mental Health Research(IMHR,Level 1 funding,to SQ and DF)institution startup fund from The University of Arizona(to SQ)。
文摘Loss of synapse and functional connectivity in brain circuits is associated with aging and neurodegeneration,however,few molecular mechanisms are known to intrinsically promote synaptogenesis or enhance synapse function.We have previously shown that MET receptor tyrosine kinase in the developing cortical circuits promotes dendritic growth and dendritic spine morphogenesis.To investigate whether enhancing MET in adult cortex has synapse regenerating potential,we created a knockin mouse line,in which the human MET gene expression and signaling can be turned on in adult(10–12 months)cortical neurons through doxycycline-containing chow.We found that similar to the developing brain,turning on MET signaling in the adult cortex activates small GTPases and increases spine density in prefrontal projection neurons.These findings are further corroborated by increased synaptic activity and transient generation of immature silent synapses.Prolonged MET signaling resulted in an increasedα-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid/N-methyl-Daspartate(AMPA/NMDA)receptor current ratio,indicative of enhanced synaptic function and connectivity.Our data reveal that enhancing MET signaling could be an interventional approach to promote synaptogenesis and preserve functional connectivity in the adult brain.These findings may have implications for regenerative therapy in aging and neurodegeneration conditions.
基金supported by start-up capital of Ningbo Eastern Institute of technology。
文摘The relentless down-scaling of electronics grands the modern integrated circuits(ICs)with the high speed,low power dissipation and low cost,fulfilling diverse demands of modern life.Whereas,with the semiconductor industry entering into sub-10 nm technology nodes,degrading device performance and increasing power consumption give rise to insurmountable roadblocks confronted by modern ICs that need to be conquered to sustain the Moore law's life.Bulk semiconductors like prevalent Si are plagued by seriously degraded carrier mobility as thickness thinning down to sub-5 nm,which is imperative to maintain sufficient gate electrostatic controllability to combat the increasingly degraded short channel effects.Nowadays,the emergence of two-dimensional(2D)materials opens up new gateway to eschew the hurdles laid in front of the scaling trend of modern IC,mainly ascribed to their ultimately atomic thickness,capability to maintain carrier mobility with thickness thinning down,dangling-bonds free surface,wide bandgaps tunability and feasibility to constitute diverse heterostructures.Blossoming breakthroughs in discrete electronic device,such as contact engineering,dielectric integration and vigorous channel-length scaling,or large circuits arrays,as boosted yields,improved variations and full-functioned processor fabrication,based on 2D materials have been achieved nowadays,facilitating 2D materials to step under the spotlight of IC industry to be treated as the most potential future successor or complementary counterpart of incumbent Si to further sustain the down-scaling of modern IC.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LD25A050002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12375021)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1404203).
文摘Quantum many-body systems lie at the heart of modern fundamental physics.The study of these systems has revealed a plethora of fascinating phenomena,such as quantum thermalization,many-body localization,and quantum many-body scars.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in understanding quantum many-body scars and non-ergodic dynamics in quantum systems on superconducting-circuit platforms,ranging from theoretical mechanisms and effective models to experimental observations.
文摘With the rapid development of electronic information engineering,high-speed digital circuits have been increasingly widely applied in various fields.In high-speed digital circuits,signal integrity is prone to interference from various external factors,leading to issues such as signal distortion or degradation of system performance.Based on this,this paper conducts research on the optimization strategies for signal integrity of high-speed digital circuits in electronic information engineering.It deeply analyzes the importance of high-speed digital circuits,elaborates on the challenges they face and the specific manifestations of signal integrity issues,and proposes a series of optimization strategies in electronic information engineering.The aim is to improve the signal integrity of highspeed digital circuits and provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the development of related fields.
文摘This article proposes a multi-tiered fault detection system for series-connected lithium-ion battery modules.Improper use of batteries can lead to electrolyte decomposition,resulting in the formation of lithium dendrites.These dendrites may pierce the separator,leading to the failure of the insulation layer between electrodes and causing micro short circuits.When a micro short circuit occurs,the electrolyte typically undergoes exothermic reactions,leading to thermal runaway and posing a safety risk to users.Relying solely on temperature-based judgment mechanisms within the battery management system often results in delayed intervention.To address this issue,the article develops a multi-tiered fault detection algorithm for series-connected lithium-ion batteries.This algorithm can effectively diagnose micro short circuits,aging,and normal batteries using minimal battery data,thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and enhancing the flexibility of fault detection.Simulations and experiments conducted under various levels of micro short circuits validate the effectiveness of the algorithm,demonstrating its ability to distinguish between short-circuited,aged,and normal batteries under different conditions.This technology can be applied to electric vehicles and energy storage systems,enabling early warnings to ensure safety and prevent thermal runaway.
基金Project supported by the Science,Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(Grant No.KQTD20210811090049034)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0301703)。
文摘With the rapid scaling of superconducting quantum processors,electronic control systems relying on commercial off-the-shelf instruments face critical bottlenecks in signal density,power consumption,and crosstalk mitigation.Here we present a custom dual-channel direct current(DC)source module(QPower)dedicated to large-scale superconducting quantum processors.The module delivers a voltage range of±7 V with 200 m A maximum current per channel,while achieving the following key performance benchmarks:noise spectral density of√Hz at 10 k Hz,output ripple<500μV_(pp)within 20 MHz bandwidth,and long-term voltage drift<5μVpp over 12 hours.Integrated into the control electronics of a 66-qubit quantum processor,QPower enables qubit coherence time of T_(1)=87.6μs and Ramsey dephasing time of T_(2)=5.1μs,with qubit resonance frequency drift constrained to±40 k Hz during 12-hour operation.This modular design is compact in size and efficient in energy consumption,providing a scalable DC source solution for intermediate-scale quantum processors with stringent noise and stability requirements,with potential extensions to other quantum hardware platforms and precision measurement systems.
文摘Based on the physical characteristics of SiGe material,a new three-dimensional （3D） CMOS IC structure is proposed,in which the first device layer is made of Si material for nMOS devices and the second device layer is made of Six Ge1- x material for pMOS. The intrinsic performance of ICs with the new structure is then limited by Si nMOS.The electrical characteristics of a Si-SiGe 3D CMOS device and inverter are all simulated and analyzed by MEDICI. The simulation results indicate that the Si-SiGe 3D CMOS ICs are faster than the Si-Si 3D CMOS ICs. The delay time of the 3D Si-SiGe CMOS inverter is 2-3ps,which is shorter than that of the 3D Si-Si CMOS inverter.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 82172372 and 82260290)the Opening Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering (No. 2023-M04)
文摘Strand displacement-based DNA circuits have emerged as highly effective tools for molecular computation,serving purposes of amplification or decision-making.They are favored for their inherent occurrence and sensitivity to external conditions.However,achieving enhanced amplification or decision-making necessitates the incorporation of multiple strands,thereby increasing the risk of contamination.Recent advancements have led to the development of CRISPR-Cas-based DNA circuits.These systems aim to simplify the complexity associated with conventional circuits,mitigate contamination risks,and enable more substantial amplification or decision-making capabilities.Here,the review article centers on current strategies of CRISPR-Cas(Cas9,Cas12a,Cas13a)system-assisted circuits in amplification and decisionmaking,and assesses their tendencies and limitations in amplification circuits and decision-making circuits.Furthermore,we discuss the challenges of CRISPR-Cas in circuits and propose prospects that will contribute to constructing more efficient and diverse CRISPR-Cas-based DNA functional circuits.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12174157, 12074150, and 12174158)。
文摘We investigate the topological properties of the non-Hermitian Kitaev chain by exploiting the versatility of the circuit.We implement non-reciprocal coupling through a negative impedance converter with current inversion(INIC). By conducting impedance measurements between neighboring nodes, we identify both topologically non-trivial and trivial phases within the circuit's admittance band dispersion under open boundary conditions(OBC). Our analysis of complex admittance spectra reveals differences when comparing circuits with periodic boundary conditions(PBC) to those with OBC.Furthermore, we observe Z_(2) skin effects and Majorana zero modes in the topologically non-trivial phases, which are robust against disorders. Notably, the admittance spectra exhibit remarkable sensitivity to the attenuation of the boundary coupling strength. This AC circuit system serves as a promising platform for investigating topological phenomena, opening avenues for the development of functional devices across various application scenarios.
文摘Vocational undergraduate education has entered a new stage of high-quality development,making the cultivation of students'learning ability a core issue in enhancing talent cultivation quality.This study conducted a questionnaire survey with 177 students majoring in integrated circuits at Shenzhen Polytechnic University(SZPU),focusing on six dimensions:self-learning proficiency,academic competence,goal planning,self-discipline,learning initiative,and learning environment.The results indicate that while students possess a solid learning foundation and clear career planning,significant deficiencies exist in the execution of academic plans,self-discipline,and learning initiative.In response to these issues,this study proposes four systematic improvement pathways from the institutional perspective:establishing a closed-loop academic navigation system incorporating“goal-process-feedback”,creating an immersive“virtual-physical integrated”learning environment,implementing a multi-dimensional“cognitive-affective-practical”initiative activation plan,and building a synergistic cultivation mechanism for“self-discipline and core competencies”.The findings aim to provide references for talent cultivation and teaching reform in vocational undergraduate integrated circuit programs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFE0107400)the internal research funding from Photonic View Technology Technology Co.,Ltd.the GuangCi Deep Mind Project of Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
文摘The single-molecule detection tech-nique plays a pivotal role in elucidat-ing the fundamental mechanisms of various scientific processes at the molecular level,and holds essential im-portance in multiple fields including physics,biology,and chemistry.Re-cently,single-molecule detection has garnered increasing attention owing to its practical utility in medical diagno-sis,primarily due to its exceptional sensitivity and the minimal sample volume required for analysis.However,the conventional single-molecule technique,represented by total internal reflection microscopy,faces challenges such as sophisticated operation procedures and limited detection throughput,thereby impeding its broader application.To address these limitations,we have demonstrated single-molecule detection using an integrated silicon photonic chip,of-fering a cost-effective and user-friendly alternative.By employing basic optics,we efficiently introduce the excitation source for single-molecule fluorescence by harnessing the strong evanescent field of high refractive-index waveguides.Subsequently,fluorescence signals are collected using basic optics comprising a water-immersion objective,relay optics,and a digi-tal camera.Our results highlight a low-cost,high-throughput single-molecule technique achieved through the integrated silicon photonic chip.This innovative approach is promised to facilitate the widespread adoption of single-molecule fluorescence in medical diagnosis.
文摘A wavelet collocation method with nonlinear auto companding is proposed for behavioral modeling of switched current circuits.The companding function is automatically constructed according to the initial error distribution obtained through approximating the input output function of the SI circuit by conventional wavelet collocation method.In practical applications,the proposed method is a general purpose approach,by which both the small signal effect and the large signal effect are modeled in a unified formulation to ease the process of modeling and simulation.Compared with the published modeling approaches,the proposed nonlinear auto companding method works more efficiently not only in controlling the error distribution but also in reducing the modeling errors.To demonstrate the promising features of the proposed method,several SI circuits are employed as examples to be modeled and simulated.
文摘New methodologies for l-Bit XOR-XNOR full- adder circuits are proposed to improve the speed and power as these circuits are basic building blocks for ALU circuit implementation. This paper presents comparative study of high-speed, low-power and low voltage full adder circuits. Simulation results illustrate the superiority of the proposed adder circuit against the conventional complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor （CMOS）, complementary pass-transistor logic （CPL）, TG, and Hybrid adder circuits in terms of delay, power and power delay product （PDP）. Simulation results reveal that the proposed circuit exhibits lower PDP and is more power efficient and faster when compared with the best available 1-bit full adder circuits. The design is implemented on UMC 0.18 μm process models in Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Composer at 1.8 V single ended supply voltage and simulations are carried out on Spectre S.
文摘The objective in this presentation is to introduce some of the unique properties and applications of nullors in active circuit analysis and designs. The emphasis is to discuss the role nullors can play in symbolic representation of transfer functions. To show this we adopt the topological platform for the circuit analysis and use a recently developed Admittance Method (AM) to achieve the Sum of Tree Products (STP), replacing the determinant and cofactors of the Nodal Admittance Matrix (NAM) of the circuit. To construct a transfer function, we start with a given active circuit and convert all its controlled sources and I/O-ports to nullors. Now, with a solid nullor circuit (passive elements and nullors) we first eliminate the passive elements through AM operations. This produces the STPs. Second, the all-nullor circuit is then used to find the signs or the STPs. Finally, the transfer function (in symbolic, if chosen) is obtained from the ratio between the STPs.
文摘In this paper, two new electronically tunable filter configurations are proposed. The proposed filters operate current-mode (CM), voltage-mode (VM), transimpedance-mode (TIM) and transadmittance-mode (TAM). The first configuration realizes second-order VM band-pass and TAM high-pass filter characteristics from the same configuration. The second one realizes second-order TIM band-pass and CM low-pass filter characteristics from the same configuration. They also use minimum number of electronic components (two capacitors and one active component namely;current controlled current difference transconductance amplifier). The workability of the proposed structures has been demonstrated by simulation results.
文摘This report shows how starting from classic electric circuits embodying commonly electric components we have reached semi-complicated circuits embodying the same components that analyzing the signal characteristics requires a Computer Algebra System. Our approach distinguishes itself from the electrical engineers’ (EE) approach that relies on utilizing commercially available software. Our approach step-by-step shows how Kirchhoff’s rules are applied conducive to the needed circuit information. It is shown for the case at hand the characteristic information is a set of coupled differential equations and that with the help of Mathematica numeric solutions are sought. Our report paves the research road for unlimited creative similar circuits with any degree of complications. Occasionally, by tweaking the circuits we have addressed the “what if” scenarios widening the scope of the investigation. Justification of the accuracy of our analysis for the generalized circuits is cross-checked by arranging the components symmetrizing the circuit leading to an intuitively predictable reasonable result. Mathematica codes are embedded assisting the interested reader in producing and extending our results.
基金This project was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(60372001)
文摘The theories of diagnosing nonlinear analog circuits by means of the transient response testing are studled. Wavelet analysis is made to extract the transient response signature of nonlinear circuits and compress the signature dada. The best wavelet function is selected based on the between-category total scatter of signature. The fault dictionary of nonlinear circuits is constructed based on improved back-propagation（BP） neural network. Experimental results demonstrate that the method proposed has high diagnostic sensitivity and fast fault identification and deducibility.
文摘A simple and successful method for the stability enhancement of integrated circuits is presented. When the process parameters, temperature, and supply voltage are changed, according to the simulation results, this method yields a standard deviation of the transconductance of MOSFETs that is 41.4% less than in the uncompensated case. This method can be used in CMOS LC oscillator design.
