/ WSEAS TRANSACTIONS
on CIRCUITS and SYSTEMS

Issue 8, Volume 5, August 2006

ISSN 1109-2734 http://www.wseas.org
A Novel Step-Up Converter and Its Applications / 1139
Dan Lascu, Mihaela Lascu, Mihail Tanase, Ioan Lie
State-Space for Examination of Cross-Coupling Effects on Circuit Parameters / 1147
H. J. Kadim
A Novel and Practical Technique for Loss Minimization in Deregulated Distribution Networks / 1153
Navid Taghizadegan, Mohammadreza Feyzi
Sequential Logic Optimization by Sequential Redundancy Addition and Removal Improved with Retiming / 1159
Enrique San Millan, Luis Entrena, Luis Mengibar, Michael Garcia
Intelligent Web Services System Based on Matchmaking Algorithm / 1166
Okkyung Choi, Seong Hwan Moon, Sangyong Han, Ajith Abraham
Design of a FFT/IFFT Soft IP Generator using on OFDM Communication System / 1173
Tsung-Han Tsai, Chen-Chi Peng, Tung-Mao Chen
Scaling factor in an Ultra-wideband Planar Monopole Antenna / 1181
M. A. Peyrot-Solis, J.A. Tirado-Mendez, G.M. Galvan-Tejada, H. Jardon-Aguilar
Scheduling Data-Intensive Work-Flow Applications Using Variable Neighborhood Particle Swarm Optimization / 1185
Hogbo Liu, Ajith Abraham, Okkyung Choi, Seong Hwan Moon
A New Architecture for Systems Supplying Essential Loads in the Italian High-Speed Railway (HSR) / 1192
Francesco Muzi, Carlo Buccione, Saverio Mautone
Rapid-Prototyping Emulation System using a SystemC Control System Environment and Reconfigurable Multimedia Hardware Development Platform / 1198
Dave Carroll, Richard Gallery
An ATPG Methodology Using Parametric Fault Model for Defects in Threshold Logic Gate Networks / 1206
Manoj Kumar Goparaju, Spyros Tragoudas
Genetic Algorithm-Based Design and Optimization of SOC Test Solutions / 1212
P. Sakthivel, P. Narayanasamy
Homemade RC Ladder Model of a Thermopneumatic Actuator / 1220
Fernando Vidal-Verdu, Rafael Navas-Gonzalez, Maria Jose Barquero
The Design of Balanced Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Devices Using A Modified Mason's Equivalent Circuit Model / 1227
Shuming T. Wang, Mei-Hui Chung
Impedance-Transforming Lumped Element Two-Branch 90 degree Couplers in Case of Type C / 1234
Iwata Sakagami, Masafumi Fujii, Tuya Wuren
Speed Improvement of MPPT in Photovoltaic Systems by fuzzy Controller and ANFIS Reference Model / 1238
R. Ahmadian Majin, A. A. Gharaveisi, J.Khorasani, M. Ahmadi
On Strong Consistency of a Class of Robust Stochastic Gradient Type Systems Identification Algorithms / 1244
I. P. Kovacevic, B. D. Kovacevic, Z. M. Djurovic
All-Fiber Temporal Differentiators Operating at Terahertz Speeds / 1254
Jose Azana, Mykola Kulishov
A Radio Connected Intelligent Motor Control Board for Mobile Robotic Applications / 1259
Claudia Massacci, Andrea Usai, Paolo Di Giamberardino
1.5 V Rail-to-Rail Constant Transconductance CMOS Differential Amplifier / 1266
Mirjana Banjevic, Niksa Tadic
Contrast Enhancement of Diabetic Hard Exudates in Retinal Images via a Cellular Neurofuzzy Network / 1271
Leonarda Carnimeo, Antonio Giaquinto
Contribution Regarding Electronic Equipment for Motion Features Telemetering / 1277
Mihail Eugen Tanase, Ioan Lie, Dan Lascu, Mihaela Lascu
Comparison of the DR of Continuous Time Gm-C filters Using Different Structures / 1284
J. Francisco Fernandez-Bootello, Manuel. Delgado-Restituto, A. Rodriguez
Vizquez, Davide Brandano
A novel High Bandwidth Pulse-Width Modulated Inverter / 1290
J. Chatzakis, M. Vogiatzaki, H. Rigakis, M. Manitis, E. Antonidakis
Discrete-Event System Modeling and Hardware Synthesis of Hybrid Control System / 1296
Ching-Han Chen, Jia-Hong Dai
Neural Network Design Methodology based on Evolutionary Learning / 1304
Ching-Han Chen, Sheng-Hsien Hsieh
The Modulo-10 Partition Counter / 1311
Serafim Poriazis
Compact Ultrasonic Beamformer Based on Delta-Sigma Modulation / 1315
Ioan Lie, Mihail Eugen Tanase, Dan Lascu, Mihaela Lascu
A New Phase-Locked Loop with Enhanced Lock-in Design / 1323
Hwang-Cherng Chow, Nan-Liang Yeh
Designing of nonlinear controllers using BJT Gilbert cells / 1329
Ehsan Esfandiary, Farid Sheikholeslam, Behzad Mirzaeian
A New CMOS Image Sensor for Low Voltage and Low Power Applications / 1335
Hwang-Cherng Chow, Jen-Bor Hsiao
Optimized Encoder Architecture and Filters for the Tile-Based Convolutional 2D-DWT for the JPEG 2000 Standard / 1342
Gregory Dimitroulakos, Michalis. D. Galanis, Costas.E. Goutis
Symbolic Computation of the Kirchhoff's Topological Formulas / 1350
Nicolas Ratier, Maya Markova
Improving the performance of Planar Passive Circuits by Using Defected Microstrip Structures / 1356
J. A. Tirado-Mendez, H. Jardon Aguilar, E. A. Andrade-Gonzalez, M. Reyes-Ayala
Contributions Concerning the LabVIEW Simulation of the Electric Transformer / 1361
Valentin Dogaru Ulieru, Costin Cepisca, Horia Andrei, Cristina Dogaru Ulieru
Research on Laser Warning Receiver Based on Sinusoidal Transmission Grating and High Speed DSPs / 1366
Zhang Jilong, Tian Erming, Wang Zhibin
Portable Seven Sensor Soil Analyser / 1372
N.I.Kornilios, I. Minadakis, A. Toutountzis, G. Papaioannou
Flexible Digital Scrambler/De-Scrambler System / 1376
Munir A. Al-Absi
Class-AB Square Root Domain Filter / 1381
M. A. Al-Gahtani