{"title":"An RF Amplifier Integrated With a Monitoring Sensor and a Terminal Power Sensor","authors":"Jiarui Hao;Xiaoping Liao;Zaifa Zhou","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3560545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3560545","url":null,"abstract":"This work proposes a radio frequency (RF) amplifier that integrates a monitoring sensor and a terminal power sensor. It is fabricated in a 0.18-µm RF complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. The monitoring sensor placed 2.25 µm away from the <sc>mosfet</small> detects the dissipated heat of the RF amplifier and monitors its operational status. The terminal power sensor serves as the load that enables in-line output power measurement. The monitoring sensor and terminal power sensor comprise 22 and 24 sets of thermocouples, respectively, which are made of aluminum and p-type polysilicon. The RF amplifier exhibits a minimum input return loss of −9.11 dB at 3.04 GHz. The peak gain at 3.5 GHz is 9.38 dB, which is determined from the analysis of the output voltage of the terminal power sensor. The output voltage of the monitoring sensor changes from 0.986 to 0.957 mV as the input power varies from −12 to 0 dBm. In relation to conventional state detection methods, this approach eliminates the need for external test equipment.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration of Bionic Olfactory Model With MEMS Sensor Array Enhances Odor Classification","authors":"Chen Luo;Yujie Yang;Dongcheng Xie;Zhe Wang;Yongfei Zhang;Xiaolei Shen;Lei Xu","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3558967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3558967","url":null,"abstract":"This letter presents a solution that integrates a microelectromechanical systems sensor array with a bionic olfactory model (BOM) to simplify data processing and enhance odor classification accuracy. The integrated sensor array adopts a quadrilateral cantilever beam structure with four resistive sensors, each sputtered with a different sensitive material, including indium oxide (<inline-formula><tex-math>$mathrm{In_{2}O_{3}}$</tex-math></inline-formula>) doped with Au, Ag, Pt, and Pd. The BOM consists of a bionic olfactory receptor layer and a bionic olfactory bulb layer, capable of encoding sensor signals and efficiently extracting odor features without manual feature engineering. This system focuses on the classification of food types based on odor characteristics. To verify the performance of the system, data collection and performance analysis were performed on seven kinds of fruits (apple, banana, orange, mango, strawberry, pear, kiwi). The proposed model can directly extract odor features from sensor signals without feature engineering. Compared with traditional method, the system achieves an improvement in classification accuracy from 78.1% to 91.9% when using the k-nearest neighbors classifier.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hybrid LPF-LSTM Model for Enhanced Epileptic Seizure Detection in EEG Signals","authors":"Vaddi Venkata Narayana;Prakash Kodali","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3558422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3558422","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate prediction and detection of epileptic seizures using electroencephalogram (EEG) signals are crucial for advancing clinical diagnostics and improving patient outcomes. This letter proposes a distinctive hybrid framework that combines a linear prediction filter with a long short-term memory network, designed to address challenges in noise reduction and temporal pattern recognition in EEG signals. The detection performance, particularly specificity, is enhanced by applying dynamic thresholding based on residual energy analysis. The proposed method, with key aspects of the validation framework, enhances cross-patient generalization by validating the model on the CHB-MIT Scalp EEG Database across four distinct age groups: infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The hybrid approach achieved 98.4% accuracy, 97.8% sensitivity, 96.2% specificity, and 0.98 area under the curve, outperforming traditional approaches by 3%–5%.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143848850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-Efficiency and Compact RF Rectifier Design for Wireless Sensors in Extreme Environments","authors":"Changzhen Liao;Guanghua Liu;Huaijin Zhang;Guozheng Zhao;Tao Jiang","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3557455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3557455","url":null,"abstract":"Radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting garners significant attention for prolonging the lifespan of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). However, its deployment in extreme environments is constrained by low RF power. Therefore, to guarantee the sustained functionality of WSNs, it is imperative to enhance rectification efficiency at low incident power. This letter proposes a novel rectifier with highly efficient operation at low incident power. The rectifier comprises a T-type power divider with a <inline-formula><tex-math>${CLC}$</tex-math></inline-formula> <inline-formula><tex-math>$pi$</tex-math></inline-formula> network and two identical subrectifiers. Utilizing this, the reflected power from the subrectifiers can be reinjected into the rectifier so that it can be reused, and the rectification efficiency can be improved. Theoretical analysis and performance comparison are carried out. The experimental results indicate that the proposed rectifier is capable of achieving high rectification efficiency at low incident power. The recorded efficiency remains notably above 10% at an incident power of −<inline-formula><tex-math>$ 30text{ dBm}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, with an operating bandwidth of up to <inline-formula><tex-math>$ 320text{ MHz}$</tex-math></inline-formula>.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soil Moisture Estimation Using Thermal Image and Ambient Temperature","authors":"Apra Gupta;S Janardhanan;Shaunak Sen","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556571","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate soil moisture (SM) estimation is vital for various applications, including agriculture, ecology, and water resource management. This study presents a novel approach for noninvasive SM estimation using thermal imaging and ambient temperature data. A low-altitude thermal sensing camera was employed to capture alluvial soil surface temperature variations under controlled moisture conditions. Analysis revealed a strong linear relation between thermal image temperature and ambient temperature at constant moisture levels. Crucially, the intercept of this linear relationship was found to be directly proportional to SM, enabling the development of an estimation model. To enhance accuracy, a two-phased approach was implemented: first, thermal images were classified as “wet” or “dry,” based on mean pixel intensity; then, a linear model tailored to the “wet” category was applied for moisture estimation. This method demonstrated 83.6% accuracy in estimating SM across a range of moisture conditions, highlighting the potential of thermal imaging and the presented methodology as a valuable tool for efficient and noninvasive SM monitoring.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Austin J. Mohler;Michael McGeehan;Keat Ghee Ong;Michael Hahn
{"title":"Evaluation of a Multiaxial Optical-Based Shear Sensor Using a Multilayer Perceptron Artificial Neural Network Model","authors":"Austin J. Mohler;Michael McGeehan;Keat Ghee Ong;Michael Hahn","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556311","url":null,"abstract":"Use of tactile shear sensors is increasing, particularly in assistive devices. For example, shear force sensors can monitor forces between a residual limb and prosthetic socket that can result in discomfort, pain, or tissue breakdown. Previous work described a multiaxial shear sensor based on optoelectronic coupling between a broad-spectrum light-emitting diode and a photodiode with bandpass filters corresponding to red, green, and blue (RGB), and broad visible spectrum wavelengths. Shearing is detected based on changes in intensity at specific wavelengths when broad-spectrum light is reflected off a specified color pattern. The goal of this study was to develop a two-output multilayer perceptron (MLP) artificial neural network (ANN) approach for modeling the relationship between the four sensor outputs (RGB and broad-spectrum light) and shear displacement. Shear data from the sensor were collected by displacing in 1-mm increments on a modified computerized numerical control positioning stage for a total range of ±10 mm in the X (medial-lateral) and Y (anterior-posterior) directions. This process was repeated 10 times for a total (<italic>n</i>) of 1100 datapoints. A custom hyperparameter tuning algorithm was used to find optimal hyperparameters for the MLP-ANN model. The MLP-ANN algorithm outputs resulted in an <italic>R</i><sup>2</sup> of <italic>X</i> = 0.99 and <italic>Y</i> = 0.99, and RMSE of <italic>X</i> = 0.072 mm and <italic>Y</i> = 0.11 mm. The final averaged 10-fold cross-validation score of both coordinates was 99.16% using randomized 80:20 (training:test) data partitions. The MLP algorithm demonstrated higher average accuracy than comparable single output algorithms reported previously.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Graphite-Based Flexible and Biodegradable Sensor for Tunable Filtration and Human–Machine Interaction","authors":"Sai Aravind;Adarsh Nigam;Amit Kumar Goyal","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3556570","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, a novel method for creating integrated <italic>RC</i> filters using pencil-on-paper (PoP) technology has been proposed using office paper and graphite pencil. We showcase a sustainable and cost-effective approach for fabricating tunable high-pass and low-pass filters by using different graphite concentrations on standard office paper. The proposed design integrates an interdigitated capacitor and a rectangular resistor into a single element. The experimental results indicate that the proposed structure exhibits distinct resistance values that range from 4.8 to 112 k<inline-formula><tex-math>$Omega$</tex-math></inline-formula>, showing its widening tunable possibility. Furthermore, the fabricated filter exhibits classical <italic>RC</i>-circuit characteristics, which are shown by the charging–discharge and frequency-dependent behavior. This also shows distinct cutoff frequencies of 43 and 120 kHz for low- and high-graphite concentrations, respectively. Further, the device's capability to be used for human–machine interface (HMI) is presented. This study promotes sustainable electronics by offering a straightforward and simple replacement for traditional <italic>RC</i> filters and removing the requirement for standard discrete components. This method appears promising for use in disposable electronics, HMIs, and other fields that seek economical, eco-friendly electronic components.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143845498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gas Sensor for Ammonia and Nitrogen Oxides Made of ALD-Grown MoS2","authors":"Rahel-Manuela Neubieser;Luca Guido Weckelmann;Marvin Michel;Michael Unruh;David Zanders;Aleksander Kostka;Anjana Devi;Anton Grabmaier","doi":"10.1109/LSENS.2025.3555498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/LSENS.2025.3555498","url":null,"abstract":"Since the discovery of graphene, 2D materials are in the focus of research for new applications. With the advantages of light weight and flexibility, 2D materials, especially the famous group of transition metal dichalcogenides pave the way toward a new generation of sensing devices. A most practical fashion to realize such 2D material-based sensing devices is their implementation in transistor setups that allow photocurrent detection or chemically resistive sensing. Until now, gas sensing devices based on MoS<sub>2</sub> are still in research but not used commercially. This work presents two versions of a process for fabricating sensor elements with MoS<sub>2</sub> films as a sensitive layer. The use of a low-temperature atomic layer deposition process as deposition technology for MoS<sub>2</sub> thin films allows the fabrication of sensor elements that can easily be integrated in industrial scale. Furthermore, the developed devices are investigated regarding their performance to NO<sub>2</sub> and NH<sub>3</sub> at room temperature.","PeriodicalId":13014,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Sensors Letters","volume":"9 5","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10945715","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143848825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}