Simulation of a Monolithic Integrated CMOS Preamplifier for Neural Recordings

A monolithic integrated CMOS preamplifier is presented for neural recording applications. Two AC-coupied capacitors are used to eliminate the large and random DC offsets existing in the electrode-electrolyte interface. Diode-connected nMOS transistors with a negative voltage between the gate and source are candidates for the large resistors necessary for the preamplifier. A novel analysis is given to determine the noise power spectral density. Simulation results show that the two-stage CMOS preamplifier in a closed-loop capacitive feedback configuration provides an AC in-band gain of 38.8dB,a DC gain of 0,and an input-referred noise of 277nVmax, integrated from 0. 1Hz to 1kHz. The preamplifier can eliminate the DC offset voltage and has low input-referred noise by novel circuit configuration and theoretical analysis.

Design of a Tapered Lens for Semiconductor Laser to Single-Mode Fiber Coupling

The theoretical investigation of the coupling efficiency of a laser diode to a single mode fiber via a hemispherical lens on the tip of the tapered fiber in the presence of possible transverse offset and angular mismatch is reported.Without the misalignment,coupling efficiency increases with the decreasing of taper length.With the misalignment,this relation is that the coupling efficiency decreases with each kind of offset.

纳米硅(nc-Si:H )/晶体硅(c-Si)异质结太阳电池的数值模拟分析

运用美国宾州大学发展的AMPS程序模拟分析了n-型纳米硅(n+-nc-Si:H)/p-型晶体硅(p-c-Si)异质结太阳电池的光伏特性.分析表明,界面缺陷态是决定电池性能的关键因素,显著影响电池的开路电压(VOC)和填充因子(FF),而电池的光谱响应或短路电流密度(JSC)对缓冲层的厚度较为敏感.对不同能带补偿(bandgap offset)的情况所进行的模拟分析表明,随着ΔEc的增大,由于界面态所带来的开路电压和填充因子的减小逐渐被消除,当ΔEc达到0.5eV左右时界面态的影响几乎完全被掩盖.界面层的其他能带结构特征对器件性能的影响还有待进一步研究.最后计算得到了这种电池理想情况下(无界面态、有背面场、正背面反射率分别为0和1)的理论极限效率ηmax=31.17% (AM1.5,100mW/cm2,0.40-1.10μm波段).

Optical transitions in GaNAs/GaAs single quantum well

We have investigated GaNAs/GaAs single quantum wells (SQWs) grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) using photoluminescence (PL), time-resolved PL (TRPL) and photovoltaic (PV) techniques. The low temperature PL is dominated by spatially direct transitions involving electrons confined in GaNAs well and holes localized in the same GaNAs layer. This assignment was supported by PL decay time measurements and absorption line-shape analysis derived from the PV measurements. By fitting the experimental data with a simple calculation, the band offset of the GaN0.015As0.985/GaAS heterostructure was estimated, and a type II band lineup in GaN0.015As0.985/GaAs QWs was suggested. Moreover, DeltaE(C), the discontinuity of conductor band, is found to be a nonlinear function of the nitrogen (N) composition (x), and the average variation of DeltaE(C) is about 0.110eV per %N, The measured band bowing coefficient shows a strong function of x, giving an experimental support to the theoretic calculation of Wei et al [Ref.2].

Electronic characteristics of InAs self-assembled quantum dots

Deep-level transient spectroscopy and photoluminescence studies have been carried out on structures containing self-assembled InAs quantum dots formed in GaAs matrices. The use of n- and p-type GaAs matrices allows us to study separately electron and hole levels in the quantum dots by the deep-level transient spectroscopy technique. From analysis of deep-level transient spectroscopy measurements it follows that the quantum dots have electron levels 130 meV below the bottom of the GaAs conduction band and heavy-hole levels at 90 meV above the top of the GaAs valence band. Combining with the photoluminescence results, the band structures of InAs and GaAs have been determined. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

LOCAL BENDING OF THIN FILM ON VISCOUS LAYER

Effects of deposition layer position and number/density on local bending of a thin film are systematically investigated. Because the deposition layer interacts with the thin film at the interface and there is an offset between the thin film neutral surface and the interface, the deposition layer generates not only axial stress but also bending moment. The bending moment induces an instant out-of-plane deflection of the thin film, which may or may not cause the so-called local bending. The deposition layer is modeled as a local stressor, whose location and density are demonstrated to be vital to the occurrence of local bending. The thin film rests on a viscous layer, which is governed by the Navier-Stokes equation and behaves like an elastic foundation to exert transverse forces on the thin film. The unknown feature of the axial constraint force makes the governing equation highly nonlinear even for the small deflection case. The constraint force and film transverse deflection are solved iteratively through the governing equation and the displacement constraint equation of immovable edges. This research shows that in some special cases, the deposition density increase does not necessarily reduce the local bending. By comparing the thin film deflections of different deposition numbers and positions, we also present the guideline of strengthening or suppressing the local bending.

2-D and 3-D processing and interpretation of multi-fold ground penetrating radar data:a case history from an archaeological site

A 2.5-D and 3-D multi-fold GPR survey was carried out in the Archaeological Park of Aquileia (northern Italy). The primary objective of the study was the identification of targets of potential archaeological interest in an area designated by local archaeological authorities. The second geophysical objective was to test 2-D and 3-D multi-fold methods and to study localised targets of unknown shape and dimensions in hostile soil conditions. Several portions of the acquisition grid were processed in common offset (CO), common shot (CSG) and common mid point (CMP) geometry. An 8×8 m area was studied with orthogonal CMPs thus achieving a 3-D subsurface coverage with azimuthal range limited to two normal components. Coherent noise components were identified in the pre-stack domain and removed by means of FK filtering of CMP records. Stack velocities were obtained from conventional velocity analysis and azimuthal velocity analysis of 3-D pre-stack gathers. Two major discontinuities were identified in the area of study. The deeper one most probably coincides with the paleosol at the base of the layer associated with activities of man in the area in the last 2500 years. This interpretation is in agreement with the results obtained from nearby cores and excavations. The shallow discontinuity is observed in a part of the investigated area and it shows local interruptions with a linear distribution on the grid. Such interruptions may correspond to buried targets of archaeological interest. The prominent enhancement of the subsurface images obtained by means of multi-fold techniques, compared with the relatively poor quality of the conventional single-fold georadar sections, indicates that multi-fold methods are well suited for the application to high resolution studies in archaeology.

Seismic profiles across the middle Tan-Lu fault zone in Laizhou Bay, Bohai Sea, eastern China

The stratigraphic architecture, structure and Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the Tan-Lu fault zone in Laizhou Bay, eastern China, are analyzed based on interpretations of 31 new 2D seismic lines across Laizhou Bay. Cenozoic strata in the study area are divided into two layers separated by a prominent and widespread unconformity. The upper sedimentary layer is made up of Neogene and Quaternary fluvial and marine sediments, while the lower layer consists of Paleogene lacustrine and fluvial facies. In terms of tectonics, the sediments beneath the unconformity can be divided into four main structural units: the west depression, central uplift, east depression and Ludong uplift. The two branches of the middle Tan-Lu fault zone differ in their geometry and offset: the east branch fault is a steeply dipping S-shaped strike-slip fault that cuts acoustic basement at depths greater than 8 km, whereas the west branch fault is a relatively shallow normal fault. The Tan-Lu fault zone is the key fault in the study area, having controlled its Cenozoic evolution. Based on balanced cross-sections constructed along transverse seismic line 99.8 and longitudinal seismic line 699.0, the Cenozoic evolution of the middle Tan-Lu fault zone is divided into three stages: Paleocene-Eocene transtension, Oligocene-Early Miocene transpression and Middle Miocene to present-day stable subsidence. The reasons for the contrasting tectonic features of the two branch faults and the timing of the change from transtension to transpression are discussed. Crown Copyright (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Bis(2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium) tetrachloridocadmate(II)

The title compound, ( C19H15N4)(2)[ CdCl4], a salt comprising two 2,3,5-triphenyl-substituted tetrazolium cations and a tetrachloridocadmate(II) anion, was synthesized by hydrothermal methods. In the anion, the Cd-II ion is tetrahedrally coordinated by four chloride anions. In the crystal structure, four cations and two anions pack into inversion-related subunits linked by C-H center dot center dot center dot Cl and offset pi-stacking interactions.Each of these subunits is surrounded by six others. Intermolecular pi-pi stacking interactions between phenyl rings are observed along the a axis, with perpendicular distances between the ring planes of 3.6015 and 3.6934 angstrom.

Nitrogen deposition and carbon sequestration in alpine meadows

Nitrogen deposition experiments were carried out in alpine meadow ecosystems in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in China, in order to explore the contribution of nitrogen deposition to carbon sequestration in alpine meadows. Two methods were used in this respect. First, we used the allocation of N-15 tracer to soil and plant pools. Second, we used increased root biomass observed in the nitrogen-amended plots. Calculating enhanced carbon storage, we considered the net soil CO2 emissions exposed to nitrogen deposition in alpine meadows. Our results show that nitrogen deposition can enhance the net soil CO2 emissions, and thus offset part of carbon uptake by vegetation and soils. It means that we have to be cautious to draw a conclusion when we estimate the contribution of nitrogen deposition to carbon sequestration based on the partitioning of N-15 tracer in terrestrial ecosystems, in particular in N-limited ecosystems. Even if we assess the contribution of nitrogen deposition to carbon sequestration based on increased biomass exposed to nitrogen deposition in terrestrial ecosystems, likewise, we have to consider the effects of nitrogen deposition on the soil CO2 emissions.

可变形机器人协同越障方法及控制策略研究

在复杂环境中工作的机器人对越障能力的要求越来越高。为了充分发挥可变形机器人AMOEBA-Ⅰ的越障能力,增强机器人在非结构环境中的适应性,提出了可变形机器人的协同越障方法。建立了数学模型,对机器人越障高度与其重心位置的关系进行了理论分析。从理论上比较了常规越障方法与协同越障方法所能翻越障碍的最大高度。同时提出了自主越障过程的控制策略,采用了根据情感状态的变化对机器人控制策略进行微调,并建立了相应地情感模型。实验验证了协同越障方法及自主越障控制策略的有效性。

模块化变形机器人非同构构形表达与计数

提出一种新型链式可重构模块机器人平台,该机器人平台具有手动可重构和自动变形的特点,介绍一种三模块变形机器人样机。组成机器人的单个模块可以简化为由模块本体、连接臂和偏置关节组成。模块的数量可以根据实际工作的需要进行选择,模块间的连接具有规则连接和非规则连接两种方式;同时,由连接模块的偏置关节的运动,模块间的相对位置可以改变。由于模块连接方式的不同和模块间相对位置的变化,变形机器人具有多种非同构构形;为此,根据模块的物理结构和邻接关系提出了用构形矩阵来表达机器人结构的拓扑信息,并在仿真环境下进行等效描述;提出基于组合计数原理的递归算法,用于多模块变形机器人的非同构构形的计数,并根据构形矩阵的拓扑信息对构形进行评价。最后根据仿真结果给出了一种三模块变形机器人样机对称构形的设计示例,验证了算法的可行性。

链式可重构机器人单模块结构设计与运动实验

提出了一种新型模块化链式移动机器人机构,它具有可重构、自动变形的特点。单个标准模块主要由中间通孔式连接手臂、履带驱动链传动装置、模块偏转锥齿轮传动装置、模块俯仰链传动装置、连接柄等组成。模块间由偏转关节、连接柄、连接臂和仰俯关节进行连接组合。为提高单个模块的机动性和实现运动自主功能,对标准模块进行了适当改进,单模块机器人采用了履带、轮、臂、腿组合的移动机构,具有三维空间的运动能力。最后对单模块机器人样机在垂直壁障碍、平地支腿、平地转弯、斜坡、楼梯等情况下的运动能力进行了实验,为进一步实现多模块机器人的自重构和环境应用打下了基础。

原子力显微镜管式扫描器运动学建模与误差分析

针对样本扫描模式原子力显微镜,对其管式扫描器-样本-探针系统进行了运动学分析,建立了该系统的运动学模型,该模型表明:对于给定原子力显微镜扫描器,样本上与探针接触点的横向和纵向位移取决于探针尖端相对于扫描管轴心的偏置量、所加电压(或名义扫描范围)及样本厚度。据此模型,对由于弯曲运动模式所产生的两种重要误差—交叉耦合误差及扫描范围误差进行了定量分析,分析表明:扫描范围误差主要受样本厚度及名义扫描范围影响,而Z向交叉耦合误差主要受探针偏置量及名义扫描范围影响,实验验证了所建立的运动学模型和误差计算公式的正确性;另外,还提出了相应的减小误差的方法。

两轮驱动自动引导车辆定位停车研究

建立了两轮独立驱动自动引导车辆的运动学模型，计算了两轮以不同速度行驶时的运动轨迹。基于所建的运动学模型，提出了两轮驱动自动引导车的定位控制策略。通过试验证实，这种定位控制策略具有很快的停车速度和较高的定位精度。