VO2/GaAs异质结的制备及其光电特性研究

采用直流磁控溅射和后退火氧化工艺在p型GaAs单晶衬底上成功制备了n-VO_2/pGaAs异质结,研究了不同退火温度和退火时间对VO_2/GaAs异质结性能的影响,并分析其结晶取向、化学组分、膜层质量以及光电特性。结果表明,在退火时间2 h和退火温度693 K下能得到相变性能最佳的VO_2薄膜,相变前后电阻变化约2个数量级。VO_2/GaAs异质结在308 K、318 K和328 K温度下具有较好的整流特性,对应温度下的阈值跳变电压分别为6.9 V、6.6 V和6.2 V,该结果为基于VO_2相变特性的异质结光电器件的设计与应用提供了可行性。     

Expert evaluation of traffic signs: conventional vs. alternative designs

Traffic sign comprehension is significantly affected by their compliance with ergonomics design principles. Despite the UN Convention, designs vary among countries. The goal of this study was to establish theoretical and methodological bases for evaluating the design of conventional and alternative signs. Thirty-one conventional signs and 1–3 alternatives for each conventional sign were evaluated for their compliance with three ergonomics guidelines for sign design: physical and conceptual compatibility, familiarity and standardisation. Twenty-seven human factors and ergonomics experts from 10 countries evaluated the signs relative to their compliance with the guidelines. Analysis of variance across alternatives revealed that for 19 of the 31 signs, an alternative design received a significantly higher rating in its ergonomics design than the conventional sign with the same meaning. We also found a very high correlation between the experts’ ratings and comprehension from previous studies. In conclusion, many countries use signs for which better alternative designs exist, and therefore UN Convention signs should be re-examined, and ergonomics experts evaluation can serve as a good surrogate for road users’ comprehension surveys.

Practitioner summary: This study presents theoretical and methodological bases for evaluating the design of UN Conventional and alternative traffic signs. Human factors and ergonomics experts evaluated 31 conventional and 68 alternative road signs, based on ergonomics principles for sign design. Results indicated the need to re-examine poorly designed UN Convention signs.     

Investigation on SCR-based ESD protection device for biomedical integrated circuits in a 0.18-μm CMOS process

In these decades, integrated circuits for biomedical electronics applications have been designed and implemented in CMOS technologies. In order to be safely used by human, all microelectronic products must meet the reliability specifications. Therefore, electrostatic discharge (ESD) must be taken into consideration. To protect the biomedical integrated circuits in CMOS technologies from ESD damage, a dual-directional silicon-controlled rectifier (DDSCR) device was presented in this work. Experimental results show that the DDSCR has the advantages of high ESD robustness, low leakage, large swing tolerance, and good latchup immunity. The DDSCR was suitable for ESD protection in biomedical integrated circuits.     

A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers

The visual ability factors of peripheral perception, visual reaction and visual pursuit ability are important for safe driving. Thus, this study explored the influence of driving experience on these visual ability factors. Sixty-five drivers, including novice and experienced drivers, participated in this study. The visual ability levels of the three factors were measured by the Vienna Test System. In addition, driver's awareness of the three factors' importance for safe driving was measured by questionnaire items. Results showed that out of the three factors, drivers' peripheral perception ability was correlated significantly with their driving experience. Experienced drivers had higher peripheral perception ability than that of novice drivers. In addition, compared with novice drivers, experienced drivers believed that peripheral perception was more important whereas visual reaction was less important. It is suggested that higher attention should be paid to peripheral perception in driving training and novice drivers should increase their importance awareness for this factor.     

Fundamental Evaluation of Power Supply and Rectifiers for Wireless Power Transfer Using Magnetic Resonant Coupling

This paper provides a fundamental analysis of a power supply and rectifiers for wireless power transfer using magnetic resonant coupling (MRC). MRC enables efficient wireless power transfer over middle‐range transfer distances. MRC for wireless power transfer should operate at a high frequency in the industry science medical band, such as 13.56 MHz, because the size of the transfer device decreases at higher transfer frequencies. Therefore, the output frequency of the power supply on the transmitting side should be 13.56 MHz. In addition, the rectifier on the receiving side is operated at a high frequency. This paper focuses on the reflected power in the power supply and rectifiers. Thus, the parametric design method is clarified for the power supply, including a low‐pass filter to match the output, the impedance of the power supply with the characteristic impedance of the transmission line. In addition, the effects on the rectifiers of silicon carbide and gallium nitride diodes are confirmed by performing an experiment and a loss analysis.     

离子膜法烧碱生产系统中电解整流控制系统的优化

针对20万t/a离子膜法烧碱装置中整流及其控制系统在长期运行过程中的不足,和引起系统不稳定的一些因素,提出了优化改进方法,以确保整流系统的安全、稳定运行。     

电流型阻抗源升压整流器

自Z源网络提出以来,阻抗源变流器得到了广泛的研究和应用,但大多是针对电压型及逆变器的。选择电流型准Z源整流器作为研究对象,在传统控制策略中加入了阻抗源电感电流的前馈控制和有源阻尼控制,得到了更高的输出范围和更好的输出波形,并通过仿真验证了控制策略的正确性。设计了1台1 kW量级的样机并进行实验验证。     

DR环形吹风冷却装置及智能控制系统设计研究

介绍了河北达瑞化纤机械有限公司开发的DR环形吹风冷却装置,该装置能实现自动、精准、快速更换整流筒,打破了原有环吹风装置整流筒从风室顶部安装这一传统模式,利用风室底部安装和风室密封结构改变,采用气缸动力下的自动调节技术,实现了快速更换整流筒。该装置在维修和更换整流筒组件时,无须搬动上压盖,无须拆装若干螺栓,能自动化操作,降低了操作工人劳动强度,缩短了操作时间。开发的DCS智能控制系统,实现了实时智能监测冷却吹风装置的运行状况。     

一种使用无源谐波抑制方法的多脉波整流器

提出一种使用直流侧无源谐波抑制方法的多脉波整流器及其设计方法,该方法采用一组单相整流桥产生环流,调节多脉波整流器的输入线电流。单相整流桥的输入端与平衡电抗器的二次侧相连,其输出端与负载相连,将吸收的谐波能量回馈给负载。分析单相整流桥的几种运行模态,设计平衡电抗器的最佳匝比。所提出的多脉波整流器是一种24脉波整流器,其输入线电流的THD理论上约为7.6%。仿真和实验结果表明,该多脉波整流器输入线电流的THD低于5%。此外,该多脉波整流器具有易于实现且谐波抑制成本低的优点。