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Effects of oxygen partial pressure during sputtering on texture and electrical properties of $CeO_2$ thin films ($CeO_2$박막의 결정성 및 전기적 특성에 미치는 sputtering시 산소분압비의 영향)

    • Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.51-56
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    • 2001
  • $CeO_2$ thin films as insulator for MFISFET (Metal-ferroelectric-insulator- semiconductor-field effect transistor) were deposited by r.f. magnetron sputtering. Ar and $O_2$ gas as the deposition gas were used and the effects of oxygen partial pressure during sputtering on texture and electrical properties of $CeO_2$ thin films were evaluated. All $CeO_2$ thin films deposited on p-type Si(100) substrate at $600^{\circ}C$ exhibited (200) preferred orientation. The films deposited with only Ar gas among various condition had highest preferred orientation but show large hysteresis characteristics in capacitance-voltage measurement due to relatively many charged paricles and roughness. Films show smooth surface state and good C-V characteristics with increasing oxygen partial pressure. It was thought that this trend in C-V characteristics was due to the amount of mobile ionic charge within $CeO_2$ films. The composition of films show oxygen excess, that is, O/$Ce_2$ ratio of films was 2.22~2.42 range and leakage current of films show $10^{-7}~10^{-8}A$order at 100 kV/cm.

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A Research on a Cross Post-Distortion Balanced Linear Power Amplifier for Base-Station (기지국용 Cross Post-Distortion 평형 선형 전력 증폭기에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Heung-Jae;Jeong, Hee-Young;Jeong, Yong-Chae;Kim, Chul-Dong
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.18 no.11
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    • pp.1262-1270
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    • 2007
  • In this paper, we propose a new distortion cancellation mechanism for a balanced power amplifier structure using the carrier cancellation loop of a feedforward and post-distortion technique. The proposed cross post-distortion balanced linear amplifier can reduce nonlinear components as much as the conventional feedforward amplifier through the output dynamic range and broad bandwidth. Also the proposed system provides higher efficiency than the feedforward. The capacities of power amplifier and error power amplifier in the proposed system are analyzed and compared with those of feedforward amplifier. Also the operation mechanisms of the three kind loops are explained. The proposed cross post-distortion balanced linear power amplifier is implemented at the IMT-2000($f_0=2.14\;GHz$) band. With the commercial high power amplifiers of total power of 240 W peak envelope power fer base-station application, the adjacent channel leakage ratio measurement with wideband code division multiple access 4FA signal shows 18.6 dB improvement at an average output power of 40 dBm. The efficiency of fabricated amplifier Improves about 2 % than the conventional feedforward amplifier.

Improvement in Computation of Δ V10 Flicker Severity Index Using Intelligent Methods

  • Moallem, Payman;Zargari, Abolfazl;Kiyoumarsi, Arash
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.228-236
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    • 2011
  • The ${\Delta}\;V_{10}$ or 10-Hz flicker index, as a common method of measurement of voltage flicker severity in power systems, requires a high computational cost and a large amount of memory. In this paper, for measuring the ${\Delta}\;V_{10}$ index, a new method based on the Adaline (adaptive linear neuron) system, the FFT (fast Fourier transform), and the PSO (particle swarm optimization) algorithm is proposed. In this method, for reducing the sampling frequency, calculations are carried out on the envelope of a power system voltage that contains a flicker component. Extracting the envelope of the voltage is implemented by the Adaline system. In addition, in order to increase the accuracy in computing the flicker components, the PSO algorithm is used for reducing the spectral leakage error in the FFT calculations. Therefore, the proposed method has a lower computational cost in FFT computation due to the use of a smaller sampling window. It also requires less memory since it uses the envelope of the power system voltage. Moreover, it shows more accuracy because the PSO algorithm is used in the determination of the flicker frequency and the corresponding amplitude. The sensitivity of the proposed method with respect to the main frequency drift is very low. The proposed algorithm is evaluated by simulations. The validity of the simulations is proven by the implementation of the algorithm with an ARM microcontroller-based digital system. Finally, its function is evaluated with real-time measurements.

Leukocyte Sequestration and Free Radical-Mediated Lung Injury in Ovine Cardiopulmonary bypass Using Membrane Oxygenator (양에서 막형 산화기를 사용하여 심폐바이패스할 경우 백혈구격리 및 자유라디칼로 중재되는 폐손상)

  • 김원곤;신윤철;서정욱
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.32 no.11
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    • pp.978-983
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    • 1999
  • Background: Complement activation with transpulmonary leukocyte sequestration is considered a main mediator leading to ischemia-reperfusion lung(I-R) injury. We studied the role of leukocytes in the formation of I-R injury in ovine cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) model with a membrane oxygenator. Material and Method: Five sheep were used. CPB circuitry consisted of a roller pump(American Optical Corp., Greenwich, CT, USA) and a membrane oxygenator(UNIVOX-IC, Bentley, Baxter Health Corp, Irvine, CA, USA). The CPB time was fixed at 120 min. Ten minutes after the start of CPB, total CPB was established. Thereafter a total CPB of 100 min was performed, followed by another 10 min of partial CPB. The CPB was discontinued and the animals were fully recovered. For measuring left and right atrial leukocyte counts, blood samples were taken before thoracotomy, 5 min and 109 in after the start of CPB, and 30 min and 120 min after weaning. C3a was measured before thoracotomy, 109 min after the start of CPB, and 30 min and 120 min after weaning. Plasma malondialdehyde(MDA) was checked before thoracotomy, 109 min after the start of CPB, and 30 min after weaning. One to two grams of lung tissue were taken for water content measurement before thoracotomy, 109 min after the start of CPB, and 30 min after weaning. Lung biopsy specimens were examined by light and electron microscopy. Result: Of 5 animals, 4 survived the experimental procedures. Of these, 3 animals survived on a long-term basis. No significant differences in transpulmonary gradients of leukocyte were found and no significant complement activation was expressed by C3a levels. MDA level did not show significant changes related to lung reperfusion despite an increase after the start of CPB. On both light and electron microscopic examinations, mild to moderate acute lung change was observed. Interstitial edema, leakage of erythrocytes into the alveolar space and endothelial cell swelling were the main findings. Water content of the lung showed a slight increase after the start of CPB, but there was no statistical significance. Conclusion: These findings indicate that ischemia-repersusion lung injury may not be from complement activation-leukocyte sequestration but from another source of oxygen free radicals related to CPB.

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The Survey of Domestic and Foreign for On-Line Monitoring System at Low Voltage Facilities (저전압 전기설비의 온라인 감시시스템 구축을 위한 국내외 실태조사)

  • Kim, Young-Seok;Shong, Kil-Mok;Kim, Sun-Gu
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.75-81
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    • 2007
  • In this paper, the survey and the analysis of domestic and foreign for on-line monitoring system at low voltage facilities example for value added service about electrical safety were executed. According to survey, in Japan, they are executing the on-line electrical facilities monitoring in based on IT basic law for the information of society construction and not only electrical safety but also value added service such as alarm for earthquake, security are being done. In USA and Europe using power line communication(PLC), the on-line observation and building district management service were being realized. Observing the domestic case, electrical safety related with service such as distribution panel product incorporating load management and leakage current measurement was being executed in some companies. From the survey, it is necessary to improve on the law and the system for market activity in domestic.

Intracavitary Radiation Therapy for Recurrent Cystic Brain Tumors with Holmium-166-Chico : A Pilot Study

  • Ha, Eun Jin;Gwak, Ho-Shin;Rhee, Chang Hun;Youn, Sang Min;Choi, Chang-Woon;Cheon, Gi Jeong
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.54 no.3
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    • pp.175-182
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    • 2013
  • Objective : Intracavitary injection of beta-emitting radiation source for control of cystic tumors has been tried with a benefit of localized internal radiation. The authors treated cystic brain tumor patients with Holmium-166-chitosan complex (Ho-166-chico), composed of a beta-emitting radionuclide Holmium-166 and biodegradable chit polymer, and evaluated the safety and effective measurement for response. Methods : Twenty-two patients with recurrent cystic brain tumor and/or located in a deep or eloquent area were enrolled in this pilot study. The cyst volume and wall thickness were determined on CT or MRI to assess radiological response. The activity of Ho-166-chico injected via Ommaya reservoir was prescribed to be 10-25 Gy to the cyst wall in a depth of 4 mm. Results : There was neither complications related to systemic absorption nor leakage of Ho-166-chico in all 22 patients. But, two cases of oculomotor paresis were observed in patients with recurrent craniopharyngioma. Radiological response was seen in 14 of 20 available follow-up images (70%). Seven patients of 'evident' radiological response experienced more than 25% decrease of both cyst volume and wall thickness. Another 7 patients with 'suggestive' response showed decrease of cyst volume without definitive change of the wall thickness or vice versa. All patients with benign tumors or low grade gliomas experienced symptomatic improvement. Conclusion : Ho-166-chico intracavitary radiation therapy for cystic tumor is a safe method of palliation without serious complications. The determination of both minimal effective dosage and time interval of repeated injection through phase 1 trial could improve the results in the future.

An Analysis of Research Trends in Information Security Education (정보보호 교육에 대한 연구 동향 분석)

  • Kim, Kunwoo;Kim, Jungduk
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.489-499
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    • 2016
  • Nowadays the importance of information security has been increased because there are many benefits and threats like information leakage caused by rapid growth of information technology. It is important to apply technical solution, however enhancing security capability is more important to respond evolving security threats. Information security education is one of typical way to enhance security capability and there are various efforts at the dimension of nation, company and academic community. However it is required to analyze previous research until now and derive future research direction for long-term development plan. In this study, we analyzed a publication status about 177 papers related to information security, training and awareness from 4 foreign journals and 2 Korean journals. Additionally, we analyzed in detail about 70 papers related to information security education. As a result, the most part of study is about curriculum, and in the future, it is required to expand educational area as well as study about effectiveness measurement of information security education by experimental research.

Effects of Precursor on the Electrical Properties of Spin-on Dielectric Films (Spin-on Dielectric 막의 전기적 특성에 미치는 전구체의 영향)

  • Lee, Wan-Gyu
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.236-241
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    • 2011
  • Polysilazane and silazane-based precursor films were deposited on stacked TiN/Ti/TEOS/Si-substrate by spin-coating, then annealed at $150{\sim}400^{\circ}C$, integrated further to form the top electrode and pad, and finally characterized. The precursor solutions were composed of 20% perhydro-polysilazane ($SiH_2NH$)n, and 20% hydropolymethyl silazane ($SiHCH_3NH$)n in dibutyl ether. Annealing of the precursor films led to the compositional change of the two chemicals into silicon (di)oxides, which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra. It is thought that the different results that were obtained originated from the fact that the two precursors, despite having the same synthetic route and annealing conditions, had different chemical properties. Electrical measurement indicated that under 0.6MV/cm, a larger capacitance of $2.776{\times}10^{-11}$ F and a lower leakage current of 0.4 pA were obtained from the polysilazane-based dielectric films, as compared to $9.457{\times}10^{-12}$ F and 2.4 pA from the silazane-based film, thus producing a higher dielectric constant of 5.48 compared to 3.96. FTIR indicated that these superior electrical properties are directly correlated to the amount of Si-O bonds and the improved chemical bonding structures of the spin-on dielectric films, which were derived from a precursor without C. The chemical properties of the precursor films affected both the formation and the electrical properties of the spin-on dielectric film.

Nonstoichiometric Effects in the Leakage Current and Electrical Properties of Bismuth Ferrite Ceramics

  • Woo, Jeong Wook;Baek, SeungBong;Song, Tae Kwon;Lee, Myang Hwan;Rahman, Jamil Ur;Kim, Won-Jeong;Sung, Yeon Soo;Kim, Myong-Ho;Lee, Soonil
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.54 no.4
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    • pp.323-330
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    • 2017
  • To understand the defect chemistry of multiferroic $BiFeO_3-based$ systems, we synthesized nonstoichiometric $Bi_{1+x}FeO_{3{\pm}{\delta}}$ ceramics by conventional solid-state reaction method and studied their structural, dielectric and high-temperature charge transport properties. Incorporation of an excess amount of $Bi_2O_3$ lowered the Bi deficiency in $BiFeO_3$. Polarization versus electric field (P-E) hysteresis loop and dielectric properties were found to be improved by the $Bi_2O_3$ addition. To better understand the defect effects on the multiferroic properties, the high temperature equilibrium electrical conductivity was measured under various oxygen partial pressures ($pO_2{^{\prime}}s$). The charge transport behavior was also examined through thermopower measurement. It was found that the oxygen vacancies contribute to high ionic conduction, showing $pO_2$ independency, and the electronic carrier is electron (n-type) in air and Ar gas atmospheres.

The Characteristics Analysis of GIDL current due to the NBTI stress in High Speed p-MOSFET (고속용 p-MOSFET에서 NBTI 스트레스에 의한 GIDL 전류의 특성 분석)

  • Song, Jae-Ryul;Lee, Jong-Hyung;Han, Dae-Hyun;Lee, Yong-Jae
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.348-354
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    • 2009
  • It has analyzed that the device degradation by NBTI (Negative Bias Temperature Instability) stress induced the increase of gate-induced-drain-leakage(GIDL) current for p-MOSFETs. It is shown that the degradation magnitude, as well as its time, temperature, and field dependence, is govern by interface traps density at the silicon/oxide interface. from the relation between the variation of threshold voltage and subthreshold slope, it has been found that the dominant mechanism for device degradation is the interface state generation. From the GIDL measurement results, we confined that the EHP generation in interface state due to NBTI stress led to the increase of GIDL current. Therefore, one should take care of the increased GIDL current after NBTI stress in the ultra-thin gate oxide device. Also, the simultaneous consideration of reliability characteristics and dc device performance is highly necessary in the stress engineering of nanoscale CMOSFETs.