@inproceedings{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Operational Amplifier Modeling Using Event-Driven VHDL}, series = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'97), October 20/21 1997, Washington D.C., USA}, booktitle = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'97), October 20/21 1997, Washington D.C., USA}, abstract = {A method to model high-gain feedback-loop analog amplifiers on an event driven timeaxis is presented. The demonstrator is coded in digital VHDL'93. In the event-driven scheme any node in the network must converge „on its own" based on the information delivered from its neighbors, as no overall matrix is set up. For this reason signalloops with a loop gain larger than one are typically unstable. This communication presents a numerically stable generic model for high gain amplifiers with a userdefined feedback network. Non-ideal effects like offset or finite gain can be taken into account.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BartschSchubert, author = {Bartsch, Ernst and Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Mixed Analog-Digital Circuit Modeling Using Event-Driven VHDL}, series = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'97), Ocotober 20/21 1997, Washington D.C., USA}, booktitle = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'97), Ocotober 20/21 1997, Washington D.C., USA}, abstract = {The mixed-signal event-driven (MixED) method developed to simulate small portions of analog circuitry within a digital environment is demonstrated in a mixed signal application. The MixED models using concurrent iteration to account for analog nodes were coded and run in standard VHDL'93. Networks containing linear components such as sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors and operational amplifiers are presented. The possibility to manipulate resistors during runtime is used to simulate switches.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Mixed Analog-Digital Signal Modeling Using Event-Driven VHDL}, series = {X Brazilian Symposium on Integrated Circuit Design (SBCCI'97), August 25-27 1997, Porto Alegre, Brazil}, booktitle = {X Brazilian Symposium on Integrated Circuit Design (SBCCI'97), August 25-27 1997, Porto Alegre, Brazil}, pages = {77 -- 86}, abstract = {A method for solving networks containing generic analog components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors onan event driven time axis using digital VHDL is presented. The components are modeled as complex state machines communicating with their neighbors using INOUT type ports. The method takes advantage of simulation deltas to iterate without simulation-time consumption. A limited range of implicit equations can be solved this way.}, language = {en} } @misc{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Feedback-nach-Feedforward-Transformation zur Verhaltensmodellierung r{\"u}ckgekoppelter Verst{\"a}rker}, language = {de} } @misc{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Verfahren zur Simulation von Netzwerken auf einer ereignisgesteuerten Zeitachse mittels verteilter, lokaler Iteration}, language = {de} } @article{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {70V-to-5V Differential CMOS Input Interface}, series = {IEE Electronic Letters}, volume = {30}, journal = {IEE Electronic Letters}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1049/el:19940235}, pages = {296 -- 297}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Mixed Signal Modeling in VHDL by Distributed Local Iteration}, series = {VHDL Form, Toledo, Spain, April 20-24, 1997}, booktitle = {VHDL Form, Toledo, Spain, April 20-24, 1997}, language = {en} } @article{LeeSchubertOoietal., author = {Lee, Wai-Kong and Schubert, Martin J. W. and Ooi, Boon Yaik and Ho, Stanley Jian-Qin}, title = {Multi-source energy harvesting and storage for floating wireless sensor network nodes with Long Range Communication Capability}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications}, volume = {54}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications}, number = {3}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/TIA.2018.2799}, pages = {2606 -- 2615}, abstract = {Wireless sensor networks are widely used for environmental monitoring in remote areas. They are mainly composed of wireless sensor nodes, usually powered by batteries with limited capacity, but are expected to communicate in long range and operate for extended time periods. To overcome these limitations, many energy harvesting techniques are proposed to power wireless nodes for prolonged operation, whereas multihop techniques are utilized to extend the communication range. In this paper, a novel floating device with multisource energy harvesting technology that can be used as a wireless sensor node is proposed. The long range communication between wireless sensor nodes and a gateway is established through LoRa technology. In addition to conventional solar panels, an energy harvesting technique based on thermoelectric generators exploiting thermal differences created between water surface and materials exposed to sunlight is proposed. Energy generated from photovoltaic and thermoelectric generators is combined to power the wireless sensor node. This floating device consumes 6.6216 Wh per day when used as a wireless sensor node for the collection and transmission of environmental data. The sensor node can operate on a water surface for at least 9.6 days when it is not exposed to sunlight. During a sunny day, the floating device can harvest 8.375 Wh from solar panels and 0.425 Wh from thermoelectric generation. In other words, the floating device harvests sufficient energy to be self-sustaining during sunny days.}, language = {en} } @article{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {An Analog Node Model for VHDL Based Simulation of RF Integrated Circuits}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, Regular Papers}, volume = {56}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, Regular Papers}, number = {12}, doi = {10.1109/TCSI.2009.2027799}, pages = {2717 -- 2727}, abstract = {This paper describes a very-high-speed integrated-circuit hardware description language (VHDL)-based analog-node model, an associated driver component for the mixed-signal event-driven (MixED) simulation technique, and some primitive device models applied to radio-frequency integrated circuits. With the presented MixED method, analog circuits are modeled as a composition of controlled sources. Unlike other VHDL-based analog simulation methods, these MixED sources compute not only a real number representing an output voltage but also an output impedance. This allows the outputs of several MiXED sources to be connected in order to drive the same node signal n . The voltage of this record-type signal is automatically computed at its element n . u by resolution functions in compliance with Kirchhoff's current law. The data structure of the node signal n , its self-defined resolution functions, and an associated driver component are presented and discussed to meet different simulation requirements, such as speed, versatility, current accuracy, and adaptive time stepping. Several examples demonstrate how to behaviorally model mixed-signal components with this method with an emphasis on the simulation of a heterodyne receiver. Simulation speeds are compared to VHDL-AMS tools.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchubertSeignDaietal., author = {Schubert, Martin J. W. and Seign, Stefan and Dai, Q. and Hinterseer, Sebastian and Pielmeier, F. and Pietsch, Alexander and Seebauer, C. and Weiß, Josef and Yu, C. and Zenger, Stefan}, title = {Capacitive Sensor Technology for Soil Moisture Monitoring Networks}, series = {24th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), 5-8 Dec. 2017, Batumi, Georgia}, booktitle = {24th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS), 5-8 Dec. 2017, Batumi, Georgia}, doi = {10.1109/ICECS.2017.8292018}, pages = {190 -- 193}, abstract = {A sensor technology for tracking soil-moisture in agricultural fields is presented. A linear measurement method was developed to satisfy the need for cheap sensors with wide range of capacitance change such as factor 30. A combined wired and wireless network transmits data to a server. Various battery aspects are compared with respect to use in agriculture.}, language = {en} }