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This paper presents a high-speed comparator which employs a novel regeneration latch to enhance the comparison process. The regeneration stage employs an innovative mechanism that reduces the RC constant at the output while avoiding static power consumption. Furthermore, the proposed comparator is capable of operating seamlessly with a rail-to-rail input common-mode voltage. This is made possible
Many concepts for future generations of wireless communication systems use coherent processing of signals from many distributed antennas. The aim is to improve communication reliability, capacity, and energy efficiency and provide possibilities for new applications through integrated communication and sensing. The large bandwidths available in the higher bands have inspired much work regarding sen
Heritable variation is a prerequisite for evolutionary change, but the relevance of genetic constraints on macroevolutionary timescales is debated. By using two datasets on fossil and contemporary taxa, we show that evolutionary divergence among populations, and to a lesser extent among species, increases with microevolutionary evolvability. We evaluate and reject several hypotheses to explain thi
Episodic memory formation entails the integration of diverse elements such as people, places, and objects. This process, known as binding, creates a unified memory trace that the brain maintains and retrieves as a coherent representation of the episode. Despite extensive research, the precise neural mechanisms underlying this binding process are still not fully understood. We hypothesized that the
A deep understanding of double-directional wireless channels is imperative for wireless system design. This necessitates the development of precise channel models through channel sounding. Given the dynamic nature of wireless channels, a short measurement time is highly desirable. In this paper, we present and validate a dual-polarized millimeter-wave channel sounder that uses a rotating mirror me
Chorea-acanthocytosis (ChAc), an autosomal recessive disorder, is associated with cognitive and behavioral abnormalities. Previous studies were focused around exploring the functional annotation of VPS13A gene in ChAc, whereas the genetic labyrinth underlying this disease and plausible drug targets were underexplored. In the present study, we have identified the pivotal genes and molecular pathway
The processes responsible for the formation of Earth's most conspicuous diversity pattern, the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), remain unexplored for many clades in the Tree of Life. Here, we present a densely sampled and dated molecular phylogeny for the most speciose clade of damselflies worldwide (Odonata: Coenagrionoidea) and investigate the role of time, macroevolutionary processes, and
In this study, we simulate the automatic control of an electric wheelchair for indoor Pac-Man-style navigation using solely thought commands. We delve into the decision-making mechanisms of an operational EEG-based brain computer interface that employs a visual oddball paradigm. We investigate strategies to enhance the efficiency of decision-making processes, aiming to accelerate response times wh
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of different Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) models for administering Propofol and Remifentanil, two critical agents in anesthesia. Initially, different PK models were introduced: one for Propofol based on the Schnider model and another for Remifentanil using the Minto model. Alternatively, both drugs were modeled using the Eleveld models. The P
Background: In recent years, a discourse on how to systematically consider and report threats to validity started to gain momentum within the empirical software engineering community. Aims: With this study, we aim to systematically underpin the current state of threats to validity practices in software engineering research. Method: We conduct a literature review comprising 91 papers awarded with t
An extension of the feedline is often needed when an antenna is integrated with the roof glass of a car. How much the extension affects the antenna performance depends on the type of antenna and feedline used. This paper studies the effects of coplanar waveguide feedline extension on the performance of a circularly-polarized square slot antenna. Simulation results show a general decrease in the an
Experimentation has been considered critical for successful software product and business development, including in video game startups. Video game startups need “wow” qualities that distinguish them from the competition. Thus, they need to continuously experiment to find these qualities before running out of time and resources. In this study, we aimed to explore how these companies perform experi
In this paper, a wideband circularly polarized antenna is designed for integration into the glass roof of a modern car for GNSS positioning applications. Characteristic mode analysis is used to obtain more physical insight into the problem and hence satisfy the polarization and bandwidth requirements. The antenna has a low profile and uses a single coplanar waveguide feed to cover all GNSS bands.
Background: Road transportation is one of the main sources of CO2 emissions. Making logistics more efficient, e.g., through co-loading freight transport, would reduce emissions. However, this requires the sharing of freight and routing data between actors in the logistics chain. Aim: This study aims to explore the literature on how Open Data Ecosystems (ODEs) can be applied to the logistics sector
Radio signals are used broadly as navigation aids, and current and future terrestrial wireless communication systems have properties that make their dual-use for this purpose attractive. Sub-6 GHz carrier frequencies enable widespread coverage for data communication and navigation, but typically offer smaller bandwidths and limited resolution for precise estimation of geometries, particularly in e
Millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology holds the potential to revolutionize head-mounted displays (HMDs) by enabling high-speed wireless communication with nearby processing nodes, where complex video rendering can take place. However, the sparse angular profile of mmWave channels, coupled with the narrow field of view (FoV) of patch-antenna arrays and frequent HMD rotation, can lead to poor performa
Background: People with late effects of polio (LEoP) may need rehabilitation to manage everyday life but knowledge of the benefits of interdisciplinary rehabilitation is limited.Objective: To evaluate changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of activities among people with LEoP following interdisciplinary rehabilitation.Methods: A pre-post retrospective study based on data on 102 p
This paper presents a 4-channel time-interleaved (TI) analog-to-digital converter (ADC), where each channel is comprised of a two-stage pipelined asynchronous successive-approximation (ASAR) sub-ADC. The ADC employs two samplers to alleviate the problem of timing skew on the sub-sampler when distributing the clock to the TI channels. To further increase the speed of the ADC, the reset switch in th
This paper presents an injection-locked frequency tripler for 28-GHz direct-conversion transceivers, which takes a differential input and outputs a quadrature signal. A feedback system is added to ensure that lock occurs and to keep the quadrature error below 1° across operating frequencies and process corners. Simulations show that the tripler can cover the entire 24-30 GHz band across all corner
