• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.362-367
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• 2014

We report the design, fabrication of a $Si_3N_4$ probe and calculation of its mechanical properties for DPN(dip pen nanolithography), which consists of dual tips. Concept of dual tip probe is to employ individual tips on probe as either an AFM tip for imaging or a writing tip for nano patterning. For this, the dual tip probe is fabricated using low residual stress $Si_3N_4$ material with LPCVD deposition and MEMS fabrication process. On the basis of FEM analysis we show that the functionality of dual tip probe for imaging is dependent on the dimensions of dual tip probe, and high ratio of widths of beam areas is preferred to minimize curvature variation on probe.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.127-132
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• 2006

In the post genome project era, it is well established that the human genome contains a smaller number of genes than expected. The complexity found in higher organisms can be explained if proteins are multifunctional. Indeed, recent studies are continuing to reveal proteins that are capable of a broad repertoire of functions. A good paradigm for multifunctionality can be found in the amino-acyl tRNA synthetases (aaRSs), an ancient conserved family of proteins. This unique family, which is comprised of 20 different enzymes, is well known for its participation in protein synthesis. Several studies have described numerous examples of these "housekeeping" proteins taking part in extensive critical cellular activities. In this review, we focus on a member of that family, lysyl-tRNA synthetase (LysRS), which has been shown to have a dual functionality. In addition to its contribution to the translation process, LysRS also takes part in the regulation of MITF and USF2 target genes. This phenomenon was first described in mast cells.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.583-589
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• 2016

BACKDROUND/OBJECTIVE: Constipation is a condition that can result from intestinal deformation. Because humans have an upright posture, the effects of gravity can cause this shape deformation. Oligosaccharides are common prebiotics and their effects on bowel health are well known. However, studies of the physiological functionality of a product that contains both lactulose and galactooligosaccharides are insufficient. We investigated the constipation reduction effect of a dual-type oligosaccharide, Dual-Oligo, in loperamide-treated rats. MATERIALS/METHODS: Dual-Oligo consists of galactooligosaccharides (15.80%) and lactulose (51.67%). Animals were randomly divided into four groups, the normal group (normal), control group (control), low concentration of Dual-Oligo (LDO) group, and high concentration of Dual-Oligo (HDO) group. After 7 days of oral administration, fecal pellet amount, fecal weight, watercontent of fecal were measured. Blood chemistry, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), gastrointestinal transit ratio and length and intestinal mucosa were analyzed. RESULTS: Dual-Oligo increased the fecal weight, and water content of feces in rats with loperamide-induced constipation. Gastrointestinal transit ratio and length and area of intestinal mucosa significantly increased after treatment with Dual-Oligoin loperamide-induced rats. A high concentration of Dual-Oligo tended to produce more acetic acid than that observed for the control group, and Dual-Oligo affected the production of total SCFA. Bifidobacteria concentration of cecal contents in the high-concentration oligosaccharide (HDO) and low-concentration oligosaccharide (LDO) groups was similar to the result of the normal group. CONCLUSIONS: These results showed that Dual-Oligo is a functional material that is derived from a natural food product and is effective in ameliorating constipation.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.425-431
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• 2019

As rechargeable metal-air batteries will be ideal energy storage devices in the future, an active cathode electrocatalyst is required with bi-functionality on both oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) during discharge and charge, respectively. Here, a class of perovskite cathode catalyst with a micro-tubular structure has been developed by controlling bi-functionality from different Ru and Ni dopant ratios. A micro-tubular structure is achieved by the activated carbon fiber (ACF) templating method, which provides uniform size and shape. At the perovskite formula of $LaCrO_3$, the dual dopant system is successfully synthesized with a perfect incorporation into the single perovskite structure. The chemical oxidation states for each Ni and Ru also confirm the partial substitution to B-site of Cr without any changes in the major perovskite structure. From the electrochemical measurements, the micro-tubular feature reveals much more efficient catalytic activity on ORR and OER, comparing to the grain catalyst with same perovskite composition. By changing the Ru and Ni ratio, the $LaCr_{0.8}Ru_{0.1}Ni_{0.1}O_3$ micro-tubular catalyst exhibits great bi-functionality, especially on ORR, with low metal loading, which is comparable to the commercial catalyst of Pt and Ir. This advanced catalytic property on the micro-tubular structure and Ru/Ni synergy effect at the perovskite material may provide a new direction for the next-generation cathode catalyst in metal-air battery system.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.396-405
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• 2009

열차제어 지상신호시스템에서 핵심적인 철도보안기능을 수행하는 연동장치는 철도산업의 안전성 확보 지침에 따라 높은 안전성과 신뢰성을 갖추어야만 한다. 따라서 연동장치는 높은 안전성과 신뢰성을 달성할 수 있도록 실시간 운영체제 및 그 구성 하드웨어의 랜덤 고장에 대처하기 위한 Fail-Safe형 다중 제어시스템으로 구성된다. 이러한 구성에서는 운영자 인터페이스를 포함한 다양한 장치와의 메시지 교환을 위한 인터페이스 가능을 구현하기 어려운 특성이 존재한다. 본 논문에서는 연동장치와 상위 인터페이스 설비간의 통신기능을 구현하기 위한 Dual Ethernet 네트워크 구성 및 DPST (Dual Packet Seamless Transfer) 통신 프로토콜을 제안한다. 제안된 시스템의 구성에서는 특정 네트워크 장비의 랜덤 고장이나 통신오류에 강인한 특성을 보이며 통신채널의 장애를 검출할 수 있는 기능이 추가되어 설비의 유지보수에 효과적인 정보로 활용될 수 있음을 실험적으로 검증한다. 제안된 네트워크 구성 및 운영 프로토콜을 현대제철 전용철도용 전자연동장치에 구현하고 그 성능과 특성을 유럽표준규격 EN50159의 지침을 토대로 타당성을 분석한다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2000년도 하계종합학술대회 논문집(5)
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• pp.69-72
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• 2000

This paper describes an SRAM write driver circuit which dissipates small power. The write driver utilizes a dual sized transistor structure to reduce operating current in the write cycle. In the case of higher voltage comparing to Vcc, only one transistor is active, while in the case of low Vcc two transistors are active so as to deliver the current twice. Thus though with the high voltage operation, the power consumption is reduced with keeping the speed in a given specification. Simulation results have verified the functionality of the new circuit and write power is reduced by 7 % per bit.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제41권10호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2004

본 논문은 0.35㎛ CMOS 공정을 이용하여 1.070GHz와 2.07GHz의 주파수를 생성해내는 이중 대역 전압 제어 발진기를 제안한다. 50% 듀티 싸이클 회로와 반가산기를 가진 제안된 전압 제어 발진기는 일반적인 전압 제어 발진기의 주파수보다 두 배 높은 주파수를 생성해낼 수 있다 제안된 전압 제어 발진기의 측정 결과는 전압 제어 발진기 이득과 전력 소모가 각각 561MHz/V, 14.6mW로 나타났다. 이중 대역 전압 제어 발진기의 위상 잡음은 각각 1.07GHz와 2.07GHz로부터 2MHz 옵셋 주파수에서 -102.55dBc/Hz와 -95.88dBc/Hz로 측정되었다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.309-318
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• 2015

This study proposes a dual-output single-stage bridgeless single-ended primary-inductor converter (DOSSBS) that can completely remove the front-end full-bridge alternating current-direct current rectifier to accomplish power factor correction for universal line input. Without the need for bridge diodes, the proposed converter has the advantages of low component count and simple structure, and can thus significantly reduce power loss. DOSSBS has two uncommon output ports to provide different voltage levels to loads, instead of using two separate power factor correctors or multi-stage configurations in a single stage. Therefore, this proposed converter is cost-effective and compact. A magnetically coupled inductor is introduced in DOSSBS to replace two separate inductors to decrease volume and cost. Energy stored in the leakage inductance of the coupled inductor can be completely recycled. In each line cycle, the two active switches in DOSSBS are operated in either high-frequency pulse-width modulation pattern or low-frequency rectifying mode for switching loss reduction. A prototype for dealing with an $85-265V_{rms}$ universal line is designed, analyzed, and built. Practical measurements demonstrate the feasibility and functionality of the proposed converter.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.77-84
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 위상변위기를 제어하여 스파이럴에 연결되는 급전선의 위상차를 조절함으로써 이중 주파수 대역에서 빔 모양을 선택할 수 있는 다기능 마이크로스트립 스파이럴 안테나를 제안하였다. 이 안테나는 하위 주파수 대역에서 안테나 평면에 수직한 고정빔, 그리고 상위 주파수 대역에서 수직빔, 코니컬빔, 두 가지의 기운빔 등의 4가지의 서로 다른 빔 패턴을 얻을 수 있으며 각 주파수 대역에서 10% 이상의 대역폭을 가진다 한쪽 방향으로의 복사를 제거하기 위하여 전자파 흡수체를 부착하였으며, 실측을 통하여 위상천이에 따른 빔 패턴을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.269-277
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• 2022

In this paper, we overview the system development status of the national maritime precise point positioning-real-time kinematic (PPP-RTK) service in Korea, also known as the Precise POsitioning and INTegrity monitoring (POINT) system. The development of the POINT service began in 2020, and the open service is scheduled to start in 2025. The architecture of the POINT system is composed of three provider-side facilities-a reference station, monitoring station, and central control station-and one user-side receiver platform. Here, we propose the detailed functionality of each component considering unidirectional broadcasting of augmentation data. To meet the centimeter-level user positioning accuracy in maritime coverage, new reference stations were installed. Each reference station operates with a dual receiver and dual antenna to reduce the risk of malfunctioning, which can deteriorate the availability of the POINT service. The initial experimental results of a testbed from corrections generated from the testbed network, including newly installed reference stations, are presented. The results show that the horizontal and vertical accuracies satisfy 2.63 cm and 5.77 cm, respectively. For the purpose of (near) real-time broadcasting of POINT correction data, we designed a correction message format including satellite orbit, satellite clock, satellite signal bias, ionospheric delay, tropospheric delay, and coordinate transformation parameters. The (near) real-time experimental setup utilizing (near) real-time processing of testbed network data and the designed message format are proposed for future testing and verification of the system.