Bücher der Reihe Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering

Covers aspects of system design and efficient modelling, and also introduces various fault models and fault mechanisms associated with digital circuits integrated into System on Chip (SoC), Multi-Processor System-on Chip (MPSoC) or Network on Chip (NoC). This book provides insight into refined ""classical"" design and test topics and solutions for IC test technology and fault-tolerant systems.

Offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nanoelectronic sensors, then proceeds to outline in detail the concepts of nanoscale device modelling and nanoquantum fundamentals. Recent advances in the field are discussed at length in this comprehensive handbook, ideal for electrical engineers, advanced engineering students, researchers, and academics.

Presents academic material on transport modelling in semiconductor material and nanoscale devices. Including a range of perspectives on relevant topics such as charge carriers, semiclassical transport theory, and organic semiconductors, this is an ideal publication for engineers, researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners.

Presents academic research on emerging trends in the properties, applications, and developments of polymer dielectrics. Highlighting a range of relevant perspectives on topics such as high thermal conductivity, power storage, and wind energy, this book is ideally designed for students, professionals, academics, and practitioners interested in the optimization of power system infrastructures.

Analyses various traditional and modern low power techniques for integrated circuit design in addition to the limiting factors of existing techniques and methods for optimization. It presents a research-based discussion of the technicalities involved in the VLSI hardware development process cycle.

Presents experimental and theoretical research on Field-Programmable Gate Array-based design and the development of virtual scientific instrumentation that can be used across a variety of research fields. This volume focuses on crucial innovations and algorithms for signal processing, data acquisition mechanisms, FPGA-based hardware design, and parallel computing.

Provides an in-depth analysis of reliability in electrical energy converters as well as strategies for designing dependable power electronic converters and electrical machines. It features a comprehensive discussion on the topics of reliability design and measurement, failure mechanisms, and specific issues pertaining to quality, efficiency, and durability.

Examines the latest scholarly research on the application of computational models to improve the quality of engineering design. This volume features extensive coverage of a range of topics from various engineering disciplines, including, but not limited to, soft computing methods, comparative studies, and hybrid approaches.

Studies the factors which affect the maximum current rating of subterranean power cables as well as various methods to maximize electrical current transmission. Focusing on the latest tools, methodologies, and research in the field, this publication is designed for use by electrical engineers, academicians, researchers, and upper-level students.

Provides in-depth discussions on the background of virtualization, and the ways it can help shape the future of cloud computing technologies. Highlighting relevant topics including grid computing, mobile computing, open source virtualization, and virtualization in education, this scholarly reference source is ideal for computer engineers, academics, students, and researchers.

Presents an innovative perspective on the design, development, and implementation of an expandable test bed for smart grid applications. Highlighting pertinent topics such as intrusion detection, user interface, and performance evaluation, this book is an ideal reference source for researchers, academics, engineers, students, and professionals interested in smart grid technologies.

Offers a comprehensive review of kansei engineering, soft computing techniques, and the fusion of these two fields from a variety of viewpoints. It explores traditional technologies, as well as solutions to real-world problems through the concept of kansei and the effective utilization of soft computing techniques.

Emphasizes the importance of validation and verification in the modernization of systems that are critical to safety, security, and economic profits. Containing integration analyses to control the evolution of legacy systems towards object oriented technologies, this innovative publication provides critical research for those that have adopted reverse production practices.

Explores the groundwork of service-oriented and agile and lean development and the conceptual basis and experimental evidences for the combination of the two approaches. Highlighting the best tools and guidelines for these developments in practice, this book is essential for researchers and practitioners in the software development and service computing fields.

Features emergent methods and research in the systemic and strategic planning of energy usage. Highlighting theoretical perspectives and empirical research, this handbook is a comprehensive reference source for researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals interested in the current advancements and efficient use in power systems.