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Dynamic HW/SW Partitioning: Configuration Scheduling and Design Space Exploration
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-18)Hardware/software partitioning is a process that occurs frequently in embedded system design. It is the procedure of determining whether a part of a system should be implemented in software or hardware. This dissertation ... -
Dynamic Laser Fault Injection Aided by Quiescent Photon Emissions in Embedded Microcontrollers: Apparatus, Methodology and Attacks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-27)Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more integrated in our daily life with the increasing number of embedded electronic devices interacting together. These electronic devices are often controlled by a Micro-Controller ... -
Dynamic Memory Bandwidth Allocation for Real-Time GPU-Based SoC Platforms
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-20)Heterogeneous SoC platforms, comprising both general purpose CPUs and accelerators such as a GPU, are becoming increasingly attractive for real-time and mixed-criticality systems to cope with the computational demand of ... -
Dynamic Modelling and Performance Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Frequency Regulation in Bulk Power Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) provide a feasible alternative to supply electrical loads without the unfavorable environmental impacts of fossil fuels. However, despite the significant environmental benefits of RESs, several ... -
Dynamic path following controllers for planar mobile robots
(University of Waterloo, 2011-10-27)In the field of mobile robotics, many applications require feedback control laws that provide perfect path following. Previous work has shown that transverse feedback linearization is an effective approach to designing ... -
Dynamic Resource Provisioning and Scheduling in SDN/NFV-Enabled Core Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-17)The service-oriented fifth-generation (5G) core networks are featured by customized network services with differentiated quality-of-service (QoS) requirements, which can be provisioned through network slicing enabled by ... -
A Dynamic Scratchpad Memory Unit for Predictable Real-Time Embedded Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-17)Scratch-pad memory is a popular alternative to caches in real-time embedded systems due to its advantages in terms of timing predictability and power consumption. However, dynamic management of scratch-pad content is ... -
Dynamic Time-Stable Geocast Routing in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) have emerged as an area of interest for both industry and research scholars because they have become an essential part of intelligent transportation systems (ITSs). Many applications in ... -
A Dynamic Vocabulary Speech Recognizer Using Real-Time, Associative-Based Learning
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Conventional speech recognizers employ a training phase during which many of their parameters are configured - including vocabulary selection, feature selection, and decision mechanism tailoring to these selections. After ... -
Dynamic Weighing of Non-Singulated Objects Using a Grid of Decoupled Platforms
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-20)Weighing systems exist in various sizes and forms to meet the persistent demand for measuring the mass of objects. Current solutions do not offer a system that can dynamically weigh packages moving in a non-singulated and ... -
E-beam Lithography using Dry Powder HSQ Resist Having Long Shelf Life and Nanogap Electrode Fabrication
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-28)As the industry of nanofabrication developing, high-resolution e-beam lithography (EBL) becomes more and more important. In this thesis, it is discussed that the effective factors behind the resolution of EBL and how it ... -
EA-PHT-HPR: Designing Scalable Data Structures for Persistent Memory
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-28)Volatile memory has dominated the realm of main memory on servers and computers for a long time. In 2019, Intel released to the public the Optane data center persistent memory modules (DCPMM). These devices offer the ... -
ECG Noise Filtering Using Online Model-Based Bayesian Filtering Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-26)The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a time-varying electrical signal that interprets the electrical activity of the heart. It is obtained by a non-invasive technique known as surface electromyography (EMG), used widely in ... -
Economic Operation and Planning of Distribution System Sources
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-29)This thesis presents the findings of some research carried out pertaining to economic operation and planning distribution systems. An optimal capacitor switching algorithm is developed for distribution system based on ... -
Economical and Environmentally Friendly Geocast Routing in Vehicular Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-30)The volatile world economy has greatly affected fuel prices, while pollution and gas emissions are increasing to negatively impact global warming. Rising fuel costs have made drivers more concerned about how much of their ... -
EDA Solutions for Double Patterning Lithography
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-30)Expanding the optical lithography to 32-nm node and beyond is impossible using existing single exposure systems. As such, double patterning lithography (DPL) is the most promising option to generate the required lithography ... -
Effect of Layer Transfer and Plasma Etching on The Behavior of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenide Field-Effect Transistor Arrays
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-30)The application of two-dimensional (2D) layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) for high-performance large-area memory applications requires establishing long-term electrical stability through an understanding of ... -
Effective Privacy-Preserving Mechanisms for Vehicle-to-Everything Services
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-28)Owing to the advancement of wireless communication technologies, drivers can rely on smart connected vehicles to communicate with each other, roadside units, pedestrians, and remote service providers to enjoy a large amount ... -
Effects of Corona Discharges on Silicone Rubber Samples under Severe Environmental Conditions
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-13)Silicone rubber (SiR) material has been utilized as a replacement to ceramic insulators. The impetus for increasing SiR applications in outdoor insulators is its unique hydrophobicity. However, SiR insulators are subjected ... -
Effects of Distorted Voltages on the Performance of Renewable Energy Plant Transformers
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-12)The significant global growth in renewable energy production has led to increasing concerns about the problems associated with electrical equipment in power plants connected with this type of energy. The crucial electrical ...