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Acoustic Wave and Electromechanical Resonators: Concept to Key Applications by Humberto Campanella, Instituto Microelectronica de Barcelona

This groundbreaking book provides you with a comprehensive understanding of FBAR (thin-film bulk acoustic wave resonator), MEMS (microelectomechanical system), and NEMS (nanoelectromechanical system) resonators. For the first time anywhere, you find extensive coverage of these devices at both the technology and application levels. This practical reference offers you guidance in design, fabrication, and characterization of FBARs, MEMS and NEBS. It discusses the integration of these devices with standard CMOS (complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor) technologies, and their application to sensing and RF systems. Read More

Wafer-Level Testing and Test During Burn-In for Integrated Circuits by Sudarshan Bahukudumbi, Intel Corporation and Krishnendu Chakrabarty, Duke University

Wafer-level testing refers to a critical process of subjecting integrated circuits and semiconductor devices to electrical testing while they are still in wafer form. Burn-in is a temperature/bias reliability stress test used in detecting and screening out potential early life device failures. This hands-on resource provides a comprehensive analysis of these methods, showing how wafer-level testing during burn-in (WLTBI) helps lower product cost in semiconductor manufacturing. Engineers learn how to implement the testing of integrated circuits at the wafer-level under various resource constraints. Read More

RFID-Enabled Sensor Design and Applications by Amin Rida and Manos Tentzeris, Georgia Institute of Technology

RFID (radio-frequency identification) is an emerging communication system technology and one of the most rapidly growing segments of today's automatic identification data collection industry. This cutting-edge resource offers you a solid understanding of the basic technical principles and applications of RFID-enabled sensor systems. The book provides you with a detailed description of RFID and its operation, along with a fundamental overview of sensors and wireless sensor networks. Moreover, this practical reference gives you step-by-step guidance on how to design RFID-enabled sensors that form a wireless sensor network. You also find detailed coverage of state-of-the-art RFID/sensor technology and worldwide applications. Read More

Introduction to Direction-of-Arrival Estimation by Zhizhang Chen, Gopal K. Gokeda, and Yiqiang Yu, Dalhousie University

Direction-of-Arrival (DOA) estimation concerns the estimation of direction finding signals in the form of electromagnetic or acoustic waves, impinging on a sensor or antenna array. DOA estimation is used for locating and tracking signal sources in both civilian and military applications. This authoritative volume provides an overview and performance analysis of the basic DOA algorithms, including comparisons between the various types. The book offers you a detailed understanding of the arrays pertinent to DOA finding, and presents a detailed illustration of the ESPRIT-based DOA algorithms complete with their performance assessments. From antennas and array receiving systems, to advanced topics on DOA estimation, this book serves as a one-stop resource for professionals and students. Nearly 100 illustrations and more than 281 equations support key topics throughout. Read More

Substrate Noise Coupling in Analog/RF Circuits
Stephane Bronckers and Geert Van der Plas
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This practical resource offers you detailed guidance on the impact of substrate noise on a wide range of circuits operating from baseband frequencies up to mm-wave frequencies. This unique book presents case studies to illustrate that careful modeling of the assembly characteristics and layout details is required to bring simulations and measurements into agreement. You learn how to use a proper combination of isolation structures and circuit techniques to make analog/RF circuits more immune to substrate noise. Read More

Writing the book Understanding SIP Servlets 1.1 was really an easy decision for Kristoffer and I. We have both worked in SIP Servlet technology since the conception of the original SIP Servlet 1.0 specification in 2003 and have been engrossed in the technologies development since. We have seen major companies include the technology in their main product portfolios and also small, agile companies muscle their way into the game. When the Java Specification Request (JSR) 289 group was formed to create SIP Servlet 1.1 it brought together a great bunch of people to build onto an already successful technology. Whilst at one of the expert group meetings it became obvious that a book which would act as a companion to the specification was a really good idea. Not only would it serve as a great piece of complimentary text to help promote the technology but would also provide real world examples and code snippets to illustrate the technology being used. It's true to say that not all followers of technology are interested in reading through technical specifications. Its also true to say that the readers of core technical specifications like to see supplementary information and real world examples of the technology. Understanding SIP Servlets 1.1 provides reference material that appeals to a range of readers from the low level technical developer to the product marketer. Read More