Browsing Electrical and Computer Engineering by Title
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On the Use of Directed Moves for Placement in VLSI CAD
(University of Waterloo, 2009-07-31)Search-based placement methods have long been used for placing integrated circuits targeting the field programmable gate array (FPGA) and standard cell design styles. Such methods offer the potential for high-quality ... -
On Two Combinatorial Optimization Problems in Graphs: Grid Domination and Robustness
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-30)In this thesis, we study two problems in combinatorial optimization, the dominating set problem and the robustness problem. In the first half of the thesis, we focus on the dominating set problem in grid graphs and present ... -
On-Chip Power Supply Noise: Scaling, Suppression and Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-24)Design metrics such as area, timing and power are generally considered as the primary criteria in the design of modern day circuits, however, the minimization of power supply noise, among other noise sources, is appreciably ... -
On-Demand Energy Harvesting Techniques - A System Level Perspective
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-28)In recent years, energy harvesting has been generating great interests among researchers, scientists and engineers alike. One of the major reasons for this increased interest sterns from the desire to have autonomous ... -
On-line Monitoring and Oscillatory Stability Margin Prediction in Power Systems Based on System Identification
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Poorly damped electromechanical modes detection in a power system and corresponding stability margins prediction are very important in power system planning and operation, and can provide significant help to power system ... -
One and Two-Dimensional Mass Spring Computational Model for Phononic Band Gap Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-01)Computation model is presented for mass spring systems of one and two dimensional phononic band gap crystals and micro-electro-mechanical systems. The computation model is veri ed with existing work, and phononic band ... -
Online Assessment of Distributed Generation Connection for Smart Grid
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-22)Increasing renewable energy generation is among the most important objectives of smart grid, especially due to the increased environmental concerns, energy demand, and depletion of fossil energy resources. Introducing ... -
Online Defect Prediction for Imbalanced Data
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-14)Many defect prediction techniques are proposed to improve software reliability. Change classification predicts defects at the change level, where a change is a collection of the modifications to one file in a commit. In ... -
Online Learning of Gait Models
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-01)Gait event identification is the identification of gait events (e.g., foot impact) which occur cyclically, at the same location in each gait cycle. Gait event identification plays an important role in many applications, ... -
Online Scheduling of Operator Assistance for Multi-Robot Teams with Uncertain Robot Capabilities and Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-16)In this study, we consider the problem of allocating human operator assistance in a system with multiple autonomous robots. Each robot is assigned with an independent mission, each defined as a sequence of tasks. While ... -
Online Vehicle Subgroup Scheduling for Feature-Level Cooperative Classification
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-28)In future transportation systems, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are expected to operate under complex driving environments without human intervention. Their ability to continuously perceive and understand the surrounding ... -
An Ontology-Based Approach To Concern-Specific Dynamic Software Structure Monitoring
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Software reliability has not kept pace with computing hardware. Despite the use reliability improvement techniques and methods, faults remain that lead to software errors and failures. Runtime monitoring can improve ... -
Op Amp Design in Nanoscale Processes Using Fixed-Length Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-10)Analog integrated circuit design has become increasingly difficult in modern fabrication processes. The motivation for digital speed has posed problems for mixed-signal projects that wish to implement digital and analog ... -
Operating multi-user transmission for 5G and beyond cellular systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-16)Every decade, a new generation of cellular networks is released to keep up with the ever-growing demand for data and use cases. Traditionally, cellular networks rely on partitioning radio resources into a set of physical ... -
Operation of Distribution Systems with PEVs and Smart Loads
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-13)With the evolving concept of smart grids, Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) are gradually integrating advanced technologies and intelligent infrastructures to maximize distribution system capability, modernize the grid, ... -
Operation of Microgrids with Conventional and Virtual Energy Storage Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-30)Distribution systems are now increasingly becoming more active due to the sustainable integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). While this has enabled a cleaner and more efficient generation, it has also resulted ... -
Operational and Planning Aspects of Distribution Systems in Deregulated Electricity Markets
(University of Waterloo, 2009-03-16)In the current era of deregulated electricity markets, the power distribution systems have attained a very important and crucial role in the industry. A distribution company (referred to as a disco) plays an active and ... -
Operational Control and Analysis of a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-21)In light of the growing demand for electrical power around the globe, the need to increase electrical power generation in order to diminish total carbon emissions has led to the installation of renewable resources to replace ... -
Operational Risk Assessment of Power Systems with Distributed Energy Resources Using Minimal Cut Sets
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-16)Electric power system networks are facing major challenges because of the rapid increase in penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs). Reliability evaluation plays an important role in system analysis, design, ... -
Opportunistic Spectrum Utilization for Vehicular Communication Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-21)Recently, vehicular networks (VANETs), has become the key technology of the next-generation intelligent transportation systems (ITS). By incorporating wireless communication and networking capabilities into automobiles, ...