• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.292-300
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• 2015

This paper proposes a high-efficiency, dual-mode PWM / linear buck converter with a wide-input range. The proposed converter was designed with a mode selector that can change the operation between PWM / linear mode by sensing a load current. The proposed converter operates in a linear mode during a light load and in PWM mode during a heavy load condition in order to ensure high efficiency. In addition, the mode selector uses a bit counter and a transmission gate designed to protect from a malfunction due to noise or a time-delay. Also, in conditions between $-40^{\circ}C$ and $140^{\circ}C$, the converter has variations in temperature of $0.5mV/^{\circ}C$ in the PWM mode and of $0.24mV/^{\circ}C$ in the linear mode. Also, to prevent malfunction and breakdown of the IC due to static electricity, the reliability of IC was improved by embedding a self-produced 8 kV-class(Chip level) ESD protection circuit of a P-substrate Triggered SCR type with high robustness characteristics.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.8-19
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• 2006

디지털 지상파 및 다중 표준(DVB-C, ISDB-T, DVB-H) 수신에 응용할 수 있는 RF 모듈을 개발하였다. 단일변환 방식을 적용하였고 광대역(45MHz~860MHz) 방송 채널을 세 개(UHF, VHF_HIGH, VHF_LOW)의 대역으로 분할하여 영상신호 응답 및 위상잡음 특성, IF 평탄도와 같은 전기적 특성을 만족시킬 수 있었다. 또한 아날로그 방송과 디지털 방송이 함께 서비스되는 환경에서 아날로그 신호 및 디지털 신호의 인접채널 간섭 및 동일채널 간섭 특성과 같은 디지털 수신 성능 규격을 만족하도록 하였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.1143-1164
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• 2016

Time Delay of Arrival (TDOA) estimation methods based on correlation function analysis play an important role in the micro-seismic event monitoring. It makes full use of the similarity in the recorded signals that are from the same source. However, those methods are subjected to the noise effect, particularly when the global similarity of the signals is low. This paper proposes a new approach for micro-seismic monitoring based on cross wavelet transform. The cross wavelet transform is utilized to analyse the measured signals under micro-seismic events, and the cross wavelet power spectrum is used to measure the similarity of two signals in a multi-scale dimension and subsequently identify TDOA. The offset time instant associated with the maximum cross wavelet transform spectrum power is identified as TDOA, and then the location of micro-seismic event can be identified. Individual and statistical identification tests are performed with measurement data from an in-field mine. Experimental studies demonstrate that the proposed approach significantly improves the robustness and accuracy of micro-seismic source locating in mines compared to several existing methods, such as the cross-correlation, multi-correlation, STA/LTA and Kurtosis methods.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.277-284
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• 2017

For passive power factor correction, the valley fill circuit approach is attractive for low power applications because of low cost, high efficiency, and simple circuit design. However, to vouch for the product quality, two dc-link capacitors in the valley fill circuit should be selected to withstand the peak rectified ac input voltage. The common mode (CM) and differential mode (DM) choke should be used to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise, thereby resulting in large size volume product. This paper presents the practical design and implementation of a valley fill flyback converter with reduced dc link capacitors and EMI magnetic volumes. By using the proposed over voltage protection circuit, dc-link capacitors in the valley fill circuit can be selected to withstand half the peak rectified ac input voltage, and the proposed CM/DM choke can be successfully adopted. The proposed circuit effectiveness is shown by simulation and experimentally verified by a 78W prototype.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.883-900
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• 2017

In this paper block based blind secure gray image watermarking scheme based on discrete wavelet transform and singular value decomposition is proposed. In devising the proposed scheme, security is given high importance along with other two requirements: robustness and imperceptibility. The use of discrete wavelet transform not only improves robustness but the selection of bands with high tolerance towards noise caused an improvement in terms of imperceptibility. The robustness further improved due to the involvement of singular vectors along with singular values in watermark embedding and extraction process. Finally, to achieve security, the selected DWT band is decomposed into smaller blocks and random blocks are chosen for modification. Furthermore, the elements of left and right singular vectors of selected blocks are chosen based on their dependence upon each other for watermark embedding. Various experiments using different images as host and watermark were conducted to examine and validate the proposed technique. Additionally, the proposed technique is tested against various attacks like compression, affine transformation, cropping, translation, X shearing, scaling, Y shearing, filtering, blurring, different kinds of noises, histogram equalization, rotation, etc. Lastly, the proposed technique is compared with state-of-the-art watermarking techniques and their comparison shows significant improvement of proposed scheme over existing techniques.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제25권7A호
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• pp.960-966
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• 2000

무선 채널 상으로 동영상 신호를 전송하는 경우 채널 상의 잡음과 간섭 신호 등이 압축된 돋영상 신호를 크게 왜곡시키기 때문에 무선 전송 상의 오류에 강인한 영상 전송 기법 개발이 필수적이다. 본 논문에서는 오류 정정 부호로 우수한 성능을 보이느 turbo 코드를 압축된 동영상 신호의 안정적인 전송에 적용하기 위해서 동영상 신호전송에 맞는 RCPT(rate compatible punctured turbo)코드를 설계하고 이의 성능을 해석하였다. 특히 RCPT 코드는 동영상 신호의 UEP(unequal error protection) 적용에 유용하다. 모의 실험 결과 turbo 코드의 인터리버 (interleaver)의 크기가 크지 않을 때는 helical 인터리버를 사용한 turby 코드가 우수한 성능을 보이는 것을 확인하였다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제27권1A호
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• pp.89-97
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 영상의 소유권 정보 보호를 위한 적응적 디지털 워터마킹 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 원 영상의 왜곡을 줄이기 위하여 워터마크의 삽입은 영상의 전체 영역이 아닌 DCT 변환을 적용한 후 영상의 건친 결 부분을 선택하여 삽입하였다. 영상의 부드러운 부분들은 인간의 눈에 쉽게 탐지되므로 이러한 부분에 워터마크를 삽입한다면 시각적으로도 원 영상에 왜곡이 가해지는 것이 확인될 것이다. 거친 영역의 선택을 위해서 본 논문에서는 DCT 변환을 이용하였으며, 두 번의 분류 과정을 수행하였다. 일반적으로, 영상의 고주파 영역은 JPEG과 같은 압축에 약하다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 워터마크를 저주파 영역에 삽이하였다. 제안된 방법에 의하여 여러 가지 영상에 워터마크를 삽입한 후 공격을 가해 본 결과, 기존의 제안된 워터마킹 방법들보다 우수한 성능을 보였다.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.112-122
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• 2016

This paper presents a set of candidate regulatory requirements for TV band devices (TVBDs) in the Rep. of Korea. To guarantee the protection of incumbent services, especially digital TV (DTV) and wireless microphones, in TV frequency bands, we suggest minimum separation distances of TVBDs from the noise-limited contour according to incumbent users and TVBD types. This paper also deals with multiple sets of separation distances of a co-channel TVBD network from a DTV protected contour on the basis of the radio propagation characteristics of different geographic areas to make good use of TV white space (TVWS) and safely protect the DTV service. We present a low-power transmission mode of TVBDs and the relevant separation distances for small-cell deployment. The service coverage reduction ratio of a TVBD network is investigated in the presence of DTV interference in four geographic areas. The TVWS field verification results, conducted on the island of Jeju (Rep. of Korea), show that incumbent services operate well without harmful interference from neighboring TVBDs with the proposed separation distances.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제31권3A호
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• pp.345-355
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• 2006

디지털 지상파 및 다중 표준(DVB-C, ISDB-T, DVB-H) 수신에 응용할 수 있는 RF 모듈을 개발하였다. 단일변환 방식을 적용하였고 광대역($45MHz{\sim}860MHz$) 방송 채별을 세 개(UHF, VHF_HIGH, VHF_LOW)의 대역으로 분할하여 영상신호 응답 및 위상잡음 특성, IF 평탄도와 같은 전기적 특성을 만족시킬 수 있었다. 또한 아날로그 방송과 디지털 방송이 함께 서비스되는 환경에서 아날로그 신호 및 디지털 신호의 인접채널 간섭 및 동일채널 간섭 특성과 같은 디지털 수신 성능 규격을 만족하도록 하였다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.184-191
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• 2021

Background: Hearing protection devices (HPDs) are often used in the workplace to prevent hearing damage caused by noise. However, a factor that can lead to hearing loss in the workplace is improper HPD fitting, and the previous literature has shown that instructing workers on how to properly insert their HPDs can make a significant difference in the degree of attenuation. Methods: Two studies were completed on a total of 33 Hydro One workers. A FitCheck Solo field attenuation estimation system was used to measure the personal attenuation rating (PAR) before and after providing one-on-one fitting instructions. In addition, external ear canal diameters were measured, and a questionnaire with items related to frequency of use, confidence, and discomfort was administered. Results: Training led to an improvement in HPD attenuation, particularly for participants with poorer PARs before training. The questionnaire results indicated that much HPD discomfort is caused by heat, humidity, and communication difficulties. External ear canal asymmetry did not appear to significantly influence the measured PAR. Conclusion: In accordance with the previous literature, our studies suggest that one-on-one instruction is an effective training method for HPD use. Addressing discomfort issues from heat, humidity, and communication issues could help to improve the use of HPDs in the workplace. Further research into the effects of canal asymmetry on the PAR is needed.