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1 Stevens, KennethBandwidth optimization in asynchronous NoCs by customizing link wire lengthThe bandwidth requirement for each link on a network-on-chip (NoC) may differ based on topology and traffic properties of the IP cores. Available bandwidth on an asynchronous NoC link will also vary depending on the wire length between sender and receiver. We explore the benefit to NoC performance ...2010
2 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.Batch fabrication of flowable colorimetric pressure sensing particles via surface micromachiningThe batch fabrication and test of artificial optical resonator slab-type micro particles (14 μm diameter, 0.7 μm gap) is presented as a means to map absolute pressure within microscopic environments. The pressure-sensing particles consist of a semi-transparent elastic polysilicon shell enclosi...2010
3 Stevens, KennethComparing energy and latency of asynchronous and synchronous NoCs for embedded SoCsPower consumption of on-chip interconnects is a primary concern for many embedded system-on-chip (SoC) applications. In this paper, we compare energy and performance characteristics of asynchronous (clockless) and synchronous network on-chip implementations, optimized for a number of SoC designs. We...2010
4 Stevens, KennethConcurrency reduction of untimed latch protocols - theory and practiceA systematic investigation into concurrency reduction of untimed asynchronous 4-phase latch controllers is reported. Starting with a state graph that exhibits maximal concurrency, rules are provided for systematically reducing its states and thereby curtailing its behaviors. The rules predict liven...2010
5 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.Detection of biomolecular binding by fourier-transform SPRSurface plasmon resonance (SPR) is a widely used label-free detection technique that has many applications in drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, systems biology and food science. The SPR technique measures the dynamics of a biomolecular interaction at a surface, yielding kinetic association and diss...2010
6 Tasdizen, TolgaDetection of salient image points using principal subspace manifold structureThis paper presents a method to find salient image points in images with regular patterns based on deviations from the overall manifold structure. The two main contributions are that: (i) the features to extract salient point are derived directly and in an unsupervised manner from image neighborhoo...2010
7 Tasdizen, TolgaEdge enhanced spatio-temporal constrained reconstruction of undersampled dynamic contrast enhanced radial MRIThere are many applications in MRI where it is desirable to have high spatial and high temporal resolution. This can be achieved by undersampling of k-space and requires special techniques for reconstruction. Even if undersampling artifacts are removed, sharpness of the edges can be a problem. We pr...2010
8 Stevens, KennethEnergy and performance models for synchronous and asynchronous communicationCommunication costs, which have the potential to throttle design performance as scaling continues, are mathematically modeled and compared for various pipeline methodologies. First-order models are created for common pipeline protocols, including clocked flopped, clocked time-borrowing latch, async...2010
9 Tasdizen, TolgaFast semi-supervised image segmentation by novelty selectionThe goal of semi-supervised image segmentation is to obtain the segmentation from a partially labeled image. By utilizing the image manifold structure in labeled and unlabeled pixels, semi-supervised methods propagate the user labeling to the unlabeled data, thus minimizing the need for user labelin...2010
10 Rieth, Loren W; Solzbacher, FlorianHigh speed wafer scale bulge testing for the determination of thin film mechanical propertiesA wafer scale bulge testing system has been constructed to study the mechanical properties of thin films and microstructures. The custom built test stage was coupled with a pressure regulation system and optical profilometer which gives high accuracy three-dimensional topographic images collected on...2010
11 Tasdizen, Tolga; Whitaker, Ross T.Improving undersampled MRI reconstruction using non-local meansObtaining high quality images in MR is desirable not only for accurate visual assessment but also for automatic processing to extract clinically relevant parameters. Filtering-based techniques are extremely useful for reducing artifacts caused due to undersampling of k-space (to reduce scan time...2010
12 Blair, StevenIncreased OLED radiative efficiency using a directive optical antennaWe investigate the improvement in efficiency of organic light emitting diodes/displays (OLEDs) by embedding a typical OLED structure within a metallic patch grating resonator. A patch grating resonator is similar to the more familiar Fabry-Perot resonator, except that one mirror of the resonator is ...2010
13 Harrison, Reid R.; Rieth, Loren W.; Tathireddy, Prashant; Solzbacher, FlorianLong term in vitro stability of fully integrated wireless neural interfaces based on Utah slant electrode arrayWe herein report in vitro functional stability and recording longevity of a fully integrated wireless neural interface (INI). The INI uses biocompatible Parylene-C as an encapsulation layer, and was immersed in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) for a period of over 150 days. The full functionality ...2010
14 Rieth, Loren W; Tathireddy, Prashant; Harrison, Reid R.; Solzbacher, FlorianLong term in vitro stability of fully integrated wireless neural interfaces based on Utah slant electrode arrayWe herein report in vitro functional stability and recording longevity of a fully integrated wireless neural interface (INI). The INI uses biocompatible Parylene-C as an encapsulation layer, and was immersed in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) for a period of over 150 days. The full functionality (...2010
15 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.; Young, Darrin J.Low-interference sensing electronics for high-resolution error-correcting biomechanical ground reaction sensor clusterAbstract- This paper presents a low-interference and low -power sensing electronics design for a high-resolution errorcorrecting biomechanical ground reaction sensor cluster (GRSC) developed for improving inertial measurement unit (IMU) positioning resolution and accuracy. The GRSC is composed of 13...2010
16 Furse, Cynthia M.Measured multi-user MIMO capacity in AircraftThe multipath richness typical of aircraft channels represents a potentially well-suited environment for multi-user multiple-input multiple-output technology (MU-MIMO). This paper presents results from measurements of the achievable MU-MIMO data rates in a Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner, using an open-so...2010
17 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.; Tabib-Azar, MassoodMicrofabrication of plasma nanotorch tips for localized etching and depositionAbstract-We present the microfabrication and initial testing of an AFM-tip like device, or nanotorch, that is capable of generating a very localized microplasma at its tip. The submicron region near its tip provides a unique manufacturing environment where new methods for controlled direct-write mic...2010
18 Blair, StevenOptical characterization of coupled resonator slow-light rib waveguidesWe report on the design, fabrication and optical characterization of a slow light waveguide created using a linear array of coupled resonators in a large cross-section rib waveguide. Structures with as many as 25 high aspect ratio resonators are experimentally investigated. The measured propagation ...2010
19 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.; Young, Darrin J.Personal navigation via high-resolution gait-corrected inertial measurement unitsAbstract-In this paper, a personal micronavigation system that uses high-resolution gait-corrected inertial measurement units is presented. The goal of this paper is to develop a navigation system that uses secondary inertial variables, such as velocity, to enable long-term precise navigation in th...2010
20 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.Personal navigation via shoe mounted inertial measurement unitsWe are developing a personal micronavigation system that uses high-resolution gait-corrected inertial measurement units. The goal of this project is to develop a navigation system that use secondary inertial variables, such as velocity, to enable long-term precise navigation in the absence of Global...2010
21 Mastrangelo, Carlos H.Probing protein binding spectra with fourier microfluidicsNew developments in microfluidic chip technology enable the construction of chemical spectrum analyzers that can probe the binding interactions between chemical entities. In this paper we report the implementation of a microfluidic chip suitable for Fourier transform measurements of biochemical int...2010
22 Stevens, KennethScalable asynchronous hardware protocol verification for compositions with relative timingCorrect interaction of asynchronous hardware protocols requires verification. Performance and power of asynchronous hardware circuits and protocols can be vastly improved by modifying them with judicious application of timing constraints. A methodology is presented for verifying larger asynchronous ...2010
23 Stevens, KennethSynchronous elasticization: considerations for correct implementation and miniMIPS case studyLatency insensitivity is a promising design paradigm in the nanometer era since it has potential benefits of increased modularity and robustness to variations. Synchronous elasticization is one approach (among others) of transforming an ordinary clocked circuit into a latency insensitive design. Th...2010
24 Tasdizen, TolgaUsing sequential context for image analysisThis paper proposes the sequential context inference (SCI) algorithm for Markov random field (MRF) image analysis. This algorithm is designed primarily for fast inference on an MRF model, but its application requires also a specific modeling architecture. The architecture is composed of a sequence ...2010
25 Harrison, Reid R.Wireless integrated circuit for the acquisition of electrocorticogram signalsAbstract-We present the design and characterization of amplifiers and control logic for an integrated circuit designed to record electrocorticograms (ECoG) from the surface of the brain. The chip, which was fabricated in a 0.6-μm BiCMOS process, contains 100 amplifiers, control logic, and circuits...2010
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