Electrical & Computer Engineering Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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CMOS Phase Shifter for Conformal Phased Array Beamformer Applications
(North Dakota State University, 2015)A vector modulator based phase shifter is developed using 0.18um CMOS process at S-band frequency to be integrated into a conformal phased array antenna to recover the desired radiation pattern in the entire 360° range. ... -
The Capillary-Centric Model of Coupling-As-Thermodynamics
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Models of ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC) have historically described the heart as a function of its energetic interaction with the arterial system. However, these models either represent the dynamic, adaptive ... -
Islanding Detection Using Data Mining Techniques
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Connection of the distributed generators (DGs), poses new challenges for operation and management of the distribution system. An important issue is that of islanding, where a part of the system gets disconnected from the ... -
Power Efficient Embedded Memory Design for Mobile Video Applications
(North Dakota State University, 2015)This thesis mainly addresses the issue of low-power technology for streaming media applications. In order to ensure high output video quality under low-voltage supply, the proposed 8-bit pixel memory is sized by different ... -
On the Secrecy Capacity of Fading Gaussian Wire-Tap Channel
(North Dakota State University, 2014)We consider the so called “wire-tap channel”, where a transmitter sends secret information to its receiver in the presence of an eavesdropping receiver with similar signal processing capability as the desired receiver. It ... -
Implementation of Fourier Repetitive Control in Labview
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This thesis presents position control as well as current (torque) control of a DC servo motor with a periodic input. Position control is achieved by using Fourier repetitive control scheme. Simulation on position control ... -
Content Dissemination Schemes for Mobile Clouds: Modeling, Analysis, and Verification
(North Dakota State University, 2014)In this work, we capitalize on our previous work on the Hybrid Scheme for Message Replication (HSM) for opportunistic networks, to develop two content dissemination schemes for mobile clouds, namely, the Forecast and Relay ... -
Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Demagnetization Fault Modeling and Analysis by Using Dynamic Phasors Model
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) has been widely used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) since the high power density and efficiency. However, the primary drawback of IPMSM is the demagnetization phenomenon ... -
Low-Cost Passive UHF RFID Tags on Paper Substrates
(North Dakota State University, 2014)To reduce the significant cost in the widespread deployment of UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, an UHF RFID tag design is presented on paper substrates. The design is based on meander-line miniaturization ... -
Secure Data Sharing in Cloud
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Cloud storage is widely used for sharing data due to low cost maintenance. But, it is also necessary to secure data on cloud. Secure Data Sharing in Cloud focuses mainly on: a) privacy and confidentiality, b) key management ... -
Volumetric Degenerative Routing for 3D Network-On-Chip
(North Dakota State University, 2014)As we reach the limits of scaling down of circuits, Three Dimensional Integrated Circuits (3D ICs) offer a very promising opportunity to keep on increasing the processing capacities and speed. In a Multi-Processor ... -
A New Method of Dynamic Reliability Management for Chip Multi-Processors
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This work presents a new dynamic reliability management controller which successfully extends the expected lifetime of Chip Multi-Processors (CMPs). This is achieved by migrating tasks within the CMP, effectively reducing ... -
FPGA-Based Simulation and Implementation of Induction Motor Torque Control Systems Based on Direct Torque Control (DTC)
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Electric drives for induction machines are of great importance because of the popularity of this machine type. To design, simulate and implement such drives, fast, reliable digital signal processors are needed. Recently ... -
An Electrically Small, Wireless Sensor Platform Designed for Arbitrary Orientation
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Wireless sensors are currently used for data collection where it is either too dangerous and/or menial for a human to collect the data or impractical to use wired devices. Current wireless sensors are either too expensive ... -
Provable Data Possession Using Sigma Protocols
(North Dakota State University, 2013)A Provable Data Possession (PDP) scheme allows a client which has stored data at an untrusted server to verify that the server possesses the original data that it stored without retrieving the entire file. In this thesis ... -
The Analysis of Noise Voltage Coupling Between Right-Handed and Meta-Materials Transmission Lines on Printed Circuit Boards
(North Dakota State University, 2013)An important consideration of RF circuitry in terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility is the correct modeling of the coupling between printed transmission lines. This is very important because the coupled noise voltages ... -
Heuristics for Dual Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Nowadays there is an increasing interest in wireless sensor networks due to their usage in a diverse range of applications such as telemetry and smart grids. In such networks, a valid concern is the minimization of the ... -
An Analysis and Improvement of Brushless DC Motor Control System
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Trapezoidal Back-EMF (Brushless DC) motors are gaining increasing importance in automotive industries, HVAC applications, home appliances etc. Traditionally, Brushless DC motors are commutated electronically using position ... -
On Authentication of Long Messages in Short Time for Resource Constrained Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2013)This thesis is a collection of three different research contributions targeted towards providing faster message authentication for long messages which have been recently accepted or submitted for publication. The first ... -
Wireless Health Monitor Design
(North Dakota State University, 2012)In this thesis, a Wireless Health Monitor system for novel spacesuit verification and tests is presented. This system monitors the operator's health-related vital parameters and incorporates data acquisition, collecting ...