M. Mohammad, S. Al-Ghadhban, B. Woerner, W. Tranter
{"title":"Comparing Decoding Algorithms for Multi-Layer Space-Time Block Codes","authors":"M. Mohammad, S. Al-Ghadhban, B. Woerner, W. Tranter","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287909","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we consider a multiple input multiple output multi-group space-time coding system that is a combination of V-BLAST and space-time block codes. Decoding order is an important issue for serial group interference cancellation (SGIC) algorithm. Different ordering schemes for SGIC are compared. While layers in SGIC suffer from unequal receive diversity, parallel group interference cancellation (PGIC) has the potential to achieve full receive diversity for all the layers. Performance of both the algorithms are analyzed and compared. Finally we show that the optimal performance of layered block codes could be achieved by sphere decoding (SD) which approaches the maximum likelihood detection performance with lower complexity.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127214852","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":"Solid-State Nanopulse Generator: Application in Ultra-wideband Bioeffects Research","authors":"R. K. Sunkam, R. Selmic, D. Haynie, J.S. Hill","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287931","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the design and characterization of an ultra-wideband (UWB) pulse (¿nanopulse¿) generator suitable for biomedical research. The pulser generates nanosecond-long pulses of adjustable rise time, amplitude, and duration, permitting analysis of possible bioeffects over a range of pulse characteristics. Nanopulses of 3.4 kV and 2.4 ns rise time are achieved in a 4-stage pulser circuit using ZTX415 transistors. This device has been used to assess exposure bioeffects to nanopulses of the model system E. coli.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121915244","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":"Efficient Digital System Design Methodology with SystemC Register Transfer Level Modeling","authors":"M.C. Zabawa, S. Wunnava","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287949","url":null,"abstract":"In this competitive industrial market, maximizing time compression for new product development and release is paramount to achieving and sustaining strategic position. Designing applications for complex integrated circuits (IC) composed of tens of millions of transistors is the norm. These systems are composed of complex hardware modules integrated to create a System-On-Chip (SoCs) design. In today?s technology, Register Transfer Level (RTL) digital system designs and associated modeling of complex ICs have been based on two prominent hardware description language (HDLs)s known as VHDL and Verilog. However, a new arising HDL language being integrated in the design of these complex system is known as SystemC. The authors will discuss the digital designs around SystemC.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"15 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128381842","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":"Effect of Increasing Pole Number on the Harmonic Content of Air-gap Flux Density Waveforms in Electric Machines","authors":"O. Mohammed, S. Liu, N. Abed","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287954","url":null,"abstract":"This paper studies the effects of increasing the number of rotor poles on air gap flux density waveforms. The aim is to reveal the harmonic behavior of the working flux in the air gap, which controls the performance, and the operational behavior of the whole machine. A permanent magnet motor is used to perform the analysis and study the effects. Its original design contains 6 rotor poles and 36 stator slots with three phase currents embedded. For the comparison purpose, the rotor is redesigned to have 4, 8, and 12 poles mounted on the same rotor iron surface and the excitation currents were rearranged so as to produce 4, 8, and 12 poles respectively without changing the stator structure. FEM analysis is adopted to obtain the working flux waveform, and the Fourier filter is used to extract its harmonic components. The result demonstrates that there are more harmonic components contained in the working flux as the number of slots per pole per phase decreases.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124599533","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":"CRC32 Based Signature Generation Methods for URL Routing","authors":"Z. Prodanoff, R. King","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287910","url":null,"abstract":"Signature algorithms have already been proposed for use in URL routers. Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) codes can be used as URL signatures. When a packet is received, CRCs are generated on the fly with the use of very simple hardware circuits. Existing network adapters are not programmed to generate CRCs on packet subfields. However, it is possible to use the CRC circuit of a network adapter to simultaneously generate the packet CRC and CRCs on any subfield (such as the URL string in the HTTP GET request header) of the packet. The intermediate CRC codes (available from the CRC circuit) can then be used to produce a URL signature for each incoming HTTP request and do URL routing table look-up. In this paper we evaluate alternatives for URL signature generation that rely on hardware or software computation of CRC32 codes. Our results indicate that the delay of producing the signature in software is smaller (100s of nanoseconds) as compared to the alternative of using the CRC circuit in existing adapters (10s of microseconds).","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"13 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116432768","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":"Essential Elements of a Component-Based Development Environment for the Software Supermarket","authors":"R. Pyne, E. Mugisa","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287914","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the essential elements that a component-based software engineering (CBSE) development environment should have in order for the Software Supermarket (SoS) to be effectively deployed therein. An analysis of current development environments is also presented so as to determine whether or not there is any current environment that complies with the essential elements presented. We find that none of the development environments studied fulfills the essential elements required for a SoS.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134000946","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":"Comparison of Dispersion Formulas for Microstrip Lines","authors":"M. Sadiku, S. Musa, Sudarshan Rao Nelatury","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287946","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the comparison of ten dispersion models for microstrip lines and assesses their accuracy. Accurate and simple formulas for diverse values of the microscrip line parameters for microwave circuits have been compared. This comparison is essential for computer-aided design (CAD) of microstrip lines that requires accurate and reliable information on the dispersion behavior of the microstrip.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125445274","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}
S. Krasser, Henry L. Owen, J. Grimminger, Hans-Peter Huth, J. Sokol
{"title":"Online Traffic Engineering and Connection Admission Control Based on Path Queue States","authors":"S. Krasser, Henry L. Owen, J. Grimminger, Hans-Peter Huth, J. Sokol","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287927","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287927","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we outline a new connection admission control and online traffic engineering framework for small networks using differentiated services. Decisions are made at the edge routers of the network. Multiple label switched paths are set up between each pair of edge routers. When a new connection arrives at an edge router, each path is evaluated to see whether it is able to carry the connection. Then, the best path of the remaining ones is picked. The evaluation of paths is based on state information gathered from the queues on each path. We show the results this scheme achieves based on simulations.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130480854","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":"Visualization Teaching Tool for Simulation of OSI Seven Layer Architecture","authors":"Jyothsna Kethireddy, Shan Suthaharan","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287940","url":null,"abstract":"Computer students need to understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking. As computer science teaching methods continue to mature, experiences in mixing theory and application have been shared in the community. Combining theory and practice in a single course on computer networks is difficult because of the complexity and scale of modern networks. Classroom modeling of networks is a technique to illustrate the theoretical aspects of networking through practical models of computer networks. In this paper a visualization tool is developed and it would be useful for students to understand the difficult concepts of computer networks. It provides the design and working of network architecture, which allows communication between computer systems. This approach provides the opportunity to learn and teach computer networking.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127611486","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":"A Cumulative Momentum Concept for the Enhancement of Traffic Management","authors":"Chung-ching. Yu, S. Muir","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2004.1287892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2004.1287892","url":null,"abstract":"This report outlines a study based on the potential benefits for implementing a Cumulative Momentum (CMV) Value in order to enhance current traffic management systems. The proposed CMV demonstrates embedded decision making capabilities by allows signature traffic patterns to compete for the right of way. This model thus provides a natural way of managing intersection traffic. The proposed study uses enhanced technology and algorithms that simulate a \"traffic cop\". The intent is to demonstrate performance improvements for public transit. The report exemplifies the CMV algorithm that will enhance traffic system negotiation for intersection right-of-way. It is the intent of this paper to focus on the fundamental development of this CMV concept.","PeriodicalId":324953,"journal":{"name":"IEEE SoutheastCon, 2004. Proceedings.","volume":"176 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124350016","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}