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The book presents information written by international experts in the field of Systems on Chip (SoC) Coupling, including substrate and interconnect magnetic crosstalk, 2D and 3D circuits noise coupling, and TSV and simulation. It enables the reader to analyze crosstalk noise propagating through the parasitics interconnect and package and the PCB.

The purpose of this book is to enhance communication between the two different fields of business: technology versus health and social care. Through this, the aim is to promote new innovations. This book provides information about various technologies to people working in the care sector. It also presents vital information to the technology developers regarding the real needs for technology, as well as the requirements that need to be taken into consideration. This book will be useful for engineers developing well-being-related systems, software, or devices; for people working with people with specialist needs; for well-being and health service provides as well as for educators teaching related courses; and for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students studying related topics.

This book covers the theory and practice of multisensor data fusion, from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge techniques drawn from a broad array of disciplines. Featuring contributions from data fusion researchers and academicians, the text discusses the advantages and challenges associated with multisensor data fusion, from extended spatial and temporal coverage to imperfection and diversity in sensor technologies. It presents state-of-the-art advances in the design of data fusion algorithms and architectures, as well as showcases applications in fields such as medicine, transportation's traffic, defense, and navigation.

The demand for portable and lightweight sensors is relentless in several industries, from consumer electronics to biomedical engineering to the military. This book brings together the latest research in smart sensors technology and exposes the reader to myriad applications that the technology has enabled. Contributors delve into advanced topics in photonics and optoelectronic, infrared and thermal, magnetic and inductive, sound and ultrasound, and piezoresistive, wireless, and electrical sensors. Applications include oxygen detection, sensing inside explosions, magnetic field measurements on airplanes, health monitoring, and more.

This one-stop reference assembles cutting-edge research in nanofabrication technology and explores myriad applications that the technology has enabled. It examines the historical evolution and emerging trends of nanofabrication and supplies an analytical understanding of some of the most important underlying technologies, with an emphasis on graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and nanowires. Featuring contributions from experts from academia and industry, this is a valuable resource for nanofabrication professionals, researchers, and graduate students, as well as for investors who want an overview of the current nanofabrication landscape.

As wireless sensor networks are increasingly used in many critical applications in commerce, healthcare, and security, innovative design methodologies must address the architectural and energy problems at the circuit and system levels. A must for anyone serious about future wireless technologies, this book addresses the state of the art in wireless communication for 3G/4G cellular networks, millimeter-wave applications, wireless sensor networks, and wireless medical technologies. Top international experts from industry and academia explore exciting opportunities in body area networks, medical implants, satellite communications, and more.

Microsystems technologies have found their way into an impressive variety of applications, from mobile phones and displays to smart grids and electric cars. This book explores the state of the art and the applications of microelectronics technologies. It covers a wide range of topics, including organic and flexible electronics, imaging and display technologies, sensing, and biomedical microsystems. The book serves as a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to further develop the technologies, create new applications, or get a better understanding of this multidisciplinary field.

This handbook gives a comprehensive snapshot of the state of the art in nanodevices for nanoelectronics applications. Combining breadth and depth, the book includes 68 chapters on topics that range from nano-scaled CMOS devices through developments in nano capacitors. Among the nanodevices covered are single electron transistors and other electron tunneling devices, quantum cellular automata, memristors, graphene and carbon nanotube transistors, nanowire transistors, and nanodevices for spintronics. Featuring contributions by world-renowned experts, this is an invaluable source of ideas for anyone working in this rapidly expanding field.

While similar books concentrate only on microfluidics or nanotechnology, this book describes integrated approaches for the detection of single cells and molecules. Focusing exclusively on biological and chemical targets, it explores state-of-the-art physical, chemical, contact, and noncontact detection methods, explaining the theory behind the different techniques. By highlighting a variety of technologies, the text allows for a comparison of the fundamental advantages and challenges of each, as well as an appreciation of the power of leveraging scalability and integration to achieve sensitivity at low cost.

This state-of-the-art work addresses both mainstream and emerging metallic spintronic devices. Featuring contributions from well-known academic and industrial experts, the book examines the latest metallic spintronic device research, developments, and applications, from magnetic tunneling junction sensors and spin torque oscillators to spin torque memory and logic. The text aims to equip anyone who is serious about metallic spintronic devices with up-to-date design, modeling, and processing knowledge. It can be used either by an expert in the field or a graduate student in course curriculum.