@inproceedings{Schubert, author = {Schubert, Martin J. W.}, title = {Mixed-Signal Event-Driven Simulation of a Phase-Locked Loop}, series = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'99), October 4-6 1999, Orlando, Florida, USA}, booktitle = {IEEE/VIUF International Workshops on Behavioral Modeling and Simulation (BMAS'99), October 4-6 1999, Orlando, Florida, USA}, abstract = {The mixed-signal event-driven (MixED) simulationalgorithm using standard VHDL is capable of modelinga number of analog and mixed-signal problems in digital circuits, e.g. RCL networks representing pads or wires, charge pumps, dynamic logic, voltage-controlledoscillators, phase-locked loops, etc. Important featuresare single-kernel simulation as well as rapid A/D andD/A interfacing. This paper demonstrates the simulation of a phase-locked loop (PLL), which is one of the most interesting applications of the MixED method. Many digital designs contain a PLL as only mixed-signal building block. The MixED method allows to simulate such designs with standard VHDL.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DeclerqSchubertClement, author = {Declerq, Michel and Schubert, Martin J. W. and Cl{\´e}ment, F.}, title = {5V-to-75V CMOS Output Interfaces}, series = {Proceedings of the1993 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 24-26 1993, San Francisco, CA, USA}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the1993 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 24-26 1993, San Francisco, CA, USA}, doi = {10.1109/ISSCC.1993.280014}, pages = {162 -- 163}, abstract = {A family of CMOS low- to high-voltage output interface circuits based on a standard, unmodified low-voltage CMOS technology is described. Using only thin-oxide high-voltage (HV) devices with reduced V/sub GS/ (gate-to-source voltage) swing, it makes use of level-shift techniques to meet the constraints on the gate control signals. These static circuits permit the full output voltage swing of V/sub DDH/, while keeping the V/sub GS/ swing of the output devices within the safety limits, including during HV supply transients. Using a standard 2- mu m n-well CMOS technology, reliable, reproducible V/sub DS/ breakdown voltages as high as 120 V and 80 V have been obtained for HV-nMOS and HV-pMOS devices, respectively.< >}, language = {en} } @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} }