• 센서학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.415-420
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• 2013

Calibration capabilities for thermometer calibration by comparison method were assessed using high-precision industrial platinum resistance thermometers (IPRT). It was found in the performance assessment that out of 31 laboratories who participated, 28 laboratories resulted magnitude of En number less than 1 at every calibration points they submitted results in the range from 50 to $500^{\circ}C$. The results of about 75% of the laboratories showed the difference from the assigned values less than 1/10 of the tolerance level of the class B IPRT. This indicates that the participating calibration laboratories performed with satisfactory level that was enough to calibrate IPRTs to significant precision. The sensors used in this work were manufactured and chosen by the criteria of long-term instability less than 4 mK and hysteresis less than 8 mK in the temperature range used in this work. Furthermore, the change in the resistance of the sensors in the calibration temperature range were less than the uncertainty of the calibration, 25 mK (k=2).

• 정보처리학회논문지A
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• 제9A권1호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 하드디스크 드라이브 읽기 채널용 아날로그/디지털 변환기를 설계하였다. 본 회로는 고속 저에러율 비교 동작이 가능한 빠른 regenerative autozero 비교기에 기반을 두고 있고, 아키텍쳐에 Double Speed Dual ADC(DADA) 방식을 사용하여 전체 A/D 변환기의 속도를 효과적으로 향상시켰다. 또한 autozero 구조에 적합한 새로운 타입의 thermometer-to-binary 디코더를 사용하여 글리치를 제거하였고 기존의 구조를 보다 최적화시켰다. 이 ADC는 6-bit, 해상도, msample/s 최대 변환속도로 설계되었으며, 390mW 전력 소모와 한 클럭주기의 latency를 가진다. 설계에 0.65m CMOS 공정을 사용하였다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.30-35
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• 2022

In a nuclear reactor, gamma radiation is the dominant energy deposition in non-fuel regions. Heat is generated upon gamma deposition and consequently affects the mechanical and thermal structure of the material. Therefore, the safety of samples should be carefully considered so that their integrity and quality can be retained. To evaluate relevant parameters, an in-core gamma thermometer (GT) was used to measure gamma heating (GH) throughout the operation of the McMaster nuclear reactor (MNR) at four irradiation sites. Additionally, a Monte Carlo reactor physics code (Serpent-2) was utilized to model the MNR with the GT located in the same irradiation sites used in the measurement to verify its predictions against measured GH. This research aids in the development of modeling, calculation, and prediction of the GH utilizing Serpent-2 as well as implementing a new GH measurement at the MNR core. After all uncertainties were quantified for both approaches, comparable GH profiles were observed between the measurements and calculations. In addition, the GH values found in the four sites represent a strong level of radiation based on the distance of the sample from the core. In this study, the maximum and minimum GH values were found at 0.32 ± 0.05 W/g and 0.15 ± 0.02 W/g, respectively, corresponding to 320 Sv/s and 150 Sv/s. These values are crucial to be considered whenever sample is planned to be irradiated inside the MNR core.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2022

Purpose: This study explored the validity of a new type of thermometer and parent satisfaction with the new device. This 24-hour continuous monitoring smart wearable wireless thermometer (TempTraq^®) uses a very small semiconductor sensor with a thin patch-like shape. Methods: We obtained 397 sets of TempTraq^® axillary temperatures and tympanic temperatures from 44 pediatric patients. Agreement between the axillary and tympanic measurements, as well as the validity of the TempTraq^® axillary temperatures, were evaluated. Satisfaction surveys were completed by 41 caregivers after the measurements. Results: The TempTraq^® axillary temperatures demonstrated a strong positive correlation with the tympanic temperatures. The Bland-Altman plot and analysis of TempTraq^® axillary temperatures and tympanic temperatures showed that the mean difference was +0.45 ℃, the 95% limits of agreement were -0.57 to +1.46 ℃. Based on a tympanic temperature of 38 ℃, the results of validity of fever detection were sensitivity 0.85 and specificity 0.86. Satisfaction scores for TempTraq^® temperature measurement were all > 4 points (satisfactory). Conclusion: TempTraq^® smart axillary temperature measurement is an appropriate method for measuring children's temperatures since it was highly correlated to tympanic temperatures, had a reliable level of sensitivity and specificity, and could be used safely and conveniently.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2023

Microscale thermophysical property measurements of liquids have been developed considering the increasing interest in the thermal management of cooling systems and energy storage/transportation systems. To accurately predict the heat transfer performance, information on the thermal conductivity, heat capacity, and density is required. However, a simultaneous analysis of the thermophysical properties of small-volume liquids has rarely been considered. Recently, we proposed a new methodology to simultaneously analyze the aforementioned three intrinsic properties using heater-integrated fluidic resonators (HFRs) in an atmospheric pressure environment comprising a microchannel, resistive heater/thermometer, and mechanical resonator. Typically, the thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity are measured based on a temperature response resulting from heating using a resistive thermometer, and the specific heat capacity can be obtained from the volumetric heat capacity by using a resonance densitometer. In this study, we analyze methods to improve the thermophysical property measurement performance using HFRs, focusing on the effect of the ambience around the sensor. The analytical method is validated using a numerical analysis, whose results agree well with preliminary experimental results. In a vacuum environment, the thermal conductivity measurement performance is enhanced, except for the thermal conductivity range of most gases, and the sensitivity of the specific heat capacity measurement is enhanced owing to an increase in the time constant.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.198-201
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• 2023

Maintaining the patency of the external auditory canal (EAC) during reconstruction is important because of its physiological role in hearing and immunological protective functions. The curved shape of the EAC presents a challenge when performing a skin graft. One of the key points for a successful skin graft is to ensure compression on the wound bed, and many novel methods, including prefabricated ear molds, have been reported for this purpose. In this study, we present a case of a skin graft performed to reconstruct a skin defect following excision of actinic keratosis in the EAC, using the cover of an ear thermometer probe as a mold for the graft to match the curvature of the EAC. This is an economical and practical method for secure compression dressing of a skin graft in the EAC.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.50-58
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• 2024

Body temperature plays an important role in medicine, some diseases are characterized by changes in human body temperature. Monitoring body temperature also allows doctors to monitor the effectiveness of medical treatments. Accurate body temperature measurement is key to detecting fevers, especially fevers related to infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused the recent Covid-19 pandemic in the world. The solution of measuring body temperature using a thermal camera is fast but has a high cost and is not suitable for some organizations with difficult economic conditions today. Use a medical thermometer to measure body temperature directly for a slow rate, making it easier to spread disease from person to person. In this paper, we propose a completely automatic body temperature measurement system that can adjust the height according to the person taking the measurement, has a measurement logging system and is monitored via the internet. Experimental results show that the proposed method has successfully created a fully automatic human body measurement system. Furthermore, this research also helps the school's scientists and students gain more knowledge and experience to apply Internet of Things technology in real life.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제43권12호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 UWB(Ultra Wide Band)통신시스템을 위한 1.8V 8-bit 500MSPS의 D/A 변환기를 제안한다. 전체적인 D/A 변환기의 구조는 높은 선형성과 낮은 글리치 특성을 갖는 상위 6-MSB(Most Significant Bit) 전류원 매트릭스(Current Cell Matrix)와 하위 2-LSB(Least Significant Bit) 전류원 매트릭스로 구성된 2단 매트릭스 구조로 설계하였다. 또한 동일한 지연시간을 갖는 Thermometer Decoder와 고속 동작에서 전력을 최소화하기 위한 저 전력 스위칭 디코더(Current Switching Decoder Cell)를 제안함으로서 D/A 변환기의 고속 동작에서 성능을 향상시켰다 설계된 DAC는 1.8V의 공급전압을 가지는 TSMC $0.18{\mu}m$ 1-poly 6-metal N-well CMOS 공정으로 제작되었으며, 제작된 D/A 변환기의 측정결과, 매우 우수한 동적성능을 확인하였다. 500MHz 샘플링 클럭 주파수와 50MHz의 출력신호에서 SFDR은 약 49dB, INL과 DNL은 각각 0.9LSB, 0.3LSB 이하로 나타났으며, 이 때의 전력소비는 약 20mW로 기존의 8-bit D/A변환기에 비해 매우 낮음을 확인 할 수 있었다 D/A 변환기의 유효 칩 면적은 $0.63mm^2(900um{\times}700um)$이다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.422-431
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• 2016

일부 소스류 제품에 사용된 스탠딩 파우치에서 전자레인지 가열조리 시 열변형이 발견되어 이의 원인을 규명하고자 온도 변화 패턴을 조사하였다. 전자레인지로 포장된 식품을 가열 시 포장재의 온도 변화는 식품 자체의 온도보다 높고 국소적인 온도 측정 기술을 요한다. 공시 시료로 매운맛 닭 소스와 인도카레의 전자레인지 가열 시 포장재와 시료의 온도를 열화상 카메라, 온도센서 테이프 및 광섬유 온도계를 이용하여 측정하였다. 스탠딩 파우치 형태의 포장은 전자레인지 가열 조리 시 내용물의 불균일한 가열이 관찰되어 특정 부위, 특히 액위선 상단과 측면 sealing layer에 열이 집중되는 현상이 발생하였다. 열화상 카메라를 이용한 온도 측정 방법은 식품의 표면 온도를 측정하는 제약이 있고 실제 식품의 온도보다 낮게 측정되는 경향을 보였다. 온도센서 테이프를 이용할 경우 $200^{\circ}C$까지 온도까지 측정되어 전자레인지 가열 과정 중 포장재 변형 현상이 야기될 수 있는 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 전자레인지 가열 시 포장재 표면의 온도 변화를 기존 광섬유 온도계로 측정할 경우 실제 온도보다 낮게 측정되는 결과가 초래되므로, 좁은 범위에서의 hot spot의 온도 변화를 감지할 수 있는 방법으로 GaAS crystal 센서를 사용함으로서 기존 센서보다 더 민감하고 정확한 온도 측정이 가능하였다.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제43권11호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 무선통신용 송수신기에 집적화할 수 있도록 $0.35{\mu}m$ CMOS n-well 1-poly 4-metal 공정을 이용하여 3.3V의 전원 전압으로 동작하는 I/Q 채널 12비트 120MHz 전류구동 D/A 변환기를 설계하였다. 설계된 12비트 D/A 변환기는 4비트 온도계 디코더를 3단 구성하여 글리치 에너지와 선형오차 특성을 최소화하였다. 측정된 선형오차인 INL/DNL은 각각 ${\pm}1.5LSB$, ${\pm}1.3LSB$이며, 글리치 에너지는 31pV.s 로 측정되었고, 전력소모는 105mW이다. 샘플링 및 입력주파수가 각각 120MHz, 1MHz일 때, 싱글 톤 테스트에서 유효비트수는 10.5비트로 측정되었다. 듀얼 톤 테스트에서 1MHz/1.1MHz의 기저대역신호는 0.9MHz/1.2MHz의 영상신호 차이가 -63dB 나타나는 것으로 측정되었다.