Compact modeling of gate tunneling leakage current in advanced nanoscale soi mosfets

En esta tesis se han desarrollado modelos compactos de corriente de fuga por túnel de puerta en SOI MOSFET (de simple y doble puerta) avanzados basados en una aproximación WKB de la probabilidad de túnel. Se han estudiado los materiales dieléctricos high-k más prometedores para los diferentes requisitos de nodos tecnológicos de acuerdo ala hoja de ruta ITRS de miniaturización de dispositivos electrónicos. Hemos presentado un modelo compacto de particionamiento de la corriente de fuga de puerta para un MOSFET nanométrico de doble puerta (DG MOSFET), utilizando modelos analíticos de la corriente de fuga por el túnel directo de puerta. Se desarrollaron también Los modelos analíticos dependientes de la temperatura de la corriente de túnel en la región de inversión y de la corriente túnel asistido por trampas en régimen subumbral. Finalmente, se desarrolló una técnica de extracción automática de parámetros de nuestro modelo compacto en DG MOSFET incluyendo efectos de canal corto. La corriente de la puerta por túnel directo y asistido por trampas modelada mediante los parámetros extraídos se verificó exitosamente mediante comparación con medidas experimentales

Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Household Appliances Manufacturing Company

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent work-related disorders and injuries and being the main cause of disability. This study was conducted to assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in worker company household appliances production. Posture analysis was evaluated by OWAS method and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic questionnaire. With evaluating musculoskeletal disorders among company household appliances production can intervention action to reduce musculoskeletal disorders was carried out. This cross-sectional study was performed on 100 workers of the appliance manufacturing industry. These Individuals were included 15 persons from foam injection workshop, 17 persons from molding workshop, 17 operators of presses, 17 persons from packaging, 17 person from cutting unit and 17 operators of rivet. The Nordic questionnaire was completed by Individuals for the organs of arm, back, leg and wrist and Posture analysis was performed by OWAS method. The data were analyzed using Spss software version 18 and descriptive statistics and Anova test. Nordic questionnaire results revealed that highest disorders were observed in the arm (25%), back (22%) and leg (21%). Also Anova test showed that was observed a significant correlation respectively between age and work experience with the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (

Vertical organic permeable dual-base transistors for logic circuits

The main advantage of organic transistors with dual gates/bases is that the threshold voltages can be set as a function of the applied second gate/base bias, which is crucial for the application in logic gates and integrated circuits. However, incorporating a dual gate/base structure into an ultra-short channel vertical architecture represents a substantial challenge. Here, we realize a device concept of vertical organic permeable dual-base transistors, where the dual base electrodes can be used to tune the threshold voltages and change the on-currents. The detailed operation mechanisms are investigated by calibrated TCAD simulations. Finally, power-efficient logic circuits, e.g. inverter, NAND/AND computation functions are demonstrated with one single device operating at supply voltages of <2.0 V. We believe that this work offers a compact and technologically simple hardware platform with excellent application potential for vertical-channel organic transistors in complex logic circuits

Optimization of High Resolution Melting Analysis for Detection of KRAS Gene Mutations

Background: Mutations of the KRAS oncogene occur in a variety types of human tumors. By assessing the mutation status of KRAS, clinicians can predict patient response to anti-EGFR therapy such as cetuximab (Erbitux®) or panitumumab (Vectibix®) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to optimize a real-time PCR method followed by high resolution melting analysis (HRM) in a single step for detection of most common mutations within the KRAS gene. Methods: Seven DNA samples with predefined KRAS mutations and 19 tumor samples from patients with metastatic colorectal cancer were used. KRAS mutation detection was performed by direct sequencing as well as HRM. Optimization was performed using touchdown PCR and co-amplification at lower denaturation-temperature PCR. Results: All DNA samples were successfully analyzed with direct sequencing and HRM. Moreover, the improved amplification efficiency and sensitivity was achieved using optimized PCR run protocol. Conclusion: HRM is a simple, inexpensive and reliable method for mutation detection within KRAS. By applying HRM as prescreening method would help reduce labour, time and costs

Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Household Appliances Manufacturing Company

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent work-related disorders and injuries and being the main cause of disability. This study was conducted to assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in worker company household appliances production. Posture analysis was evaluated by OWAS method and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic questionnaire. With evaluating musculoskeletal disorders among company household appliances production can intervention action to reduce musculoskeletal disorders was carried out. This cross-sectional study was performed on 100 workers of the appliance manufacturing industry. These Individuals were included 15 persons from foam injection workshop, 17 persons from molding workshop, 17 operators of presses, 17 persons from packaging, 17 person from cutting unit and 17 operators of rivet. The Nordic questionnaire was completed by Individuals for the organs of arm, back, leg and wrist and Posture analysis was performed by OWAS method. The data were analyzed using Spss software version 18 and descriptive statistics and Anova test. Nordic questionnaire results revealed that highest disorders were observed in the arm (25%), back (22%) and leg (21%). Also Anova test showed that was observed a significant correlation respectively between age and work experience with the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (p<0.02) (p<0.01). The results showed based on the level of risk OWAS for each job respectively, the highest level of risk associated with foam injection unit, packaging and cutting unit (risk level 4) and the lowest level of risk associated with molding workshop unit (risk level 2).The results of this study showed that household appliances Manufacturing workers due to the nature of their jobs are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders and Ergonomic interventions to do such as workstation redesign, reduced working hours, cycle of rest-work development

Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Household Appliances Manufacturing Company

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent work-related disorders and injuries and being the main cause of disability. This study was conducted to assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in worker company household appliances production. Posture analysis was evaluated by OWAS method and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders by Nordic questionnaire. With evaluating musculoskeletal disorders among company household appliances production can intervention action to reduce musculoskeletal disorders was carried out. This cross-sectional study was performed on 100 workers of the appliance manufacturing industry. These Individuals were included 15 persons from foam injection workshop, 17 persons from molding workshop, 17 operators of presses, 17 persons from packaging, 17 person from cutting unit and 17 operators of rivet. The Nordic questionnaire was completed by Individuals for the organs of arm, back, leg and wrist and Posture analysis was performed by OWAS method. The data were analyzed using Spss software version 18 and descriptive statistics and Anova test. Nordic questionnaire results revealed that highest disorders were observed in the arm (25%), back (22%) and leg (21%). Also Anova test showed that was observed a significant correlation respectively between age and work experience with the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (p<0.02) (p<0.01). The results showed based on the level of risk OWAS for each job respectively, the highest level of risk associated with foam injection unit, packaging and cutting unit (risk level 4) and the lowest level of risk associated with molding workshop unit (risk level 2).The results of this study showed that household appliances Manufacturing workers due to the nature of their jobs are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders and Ergonomic interventions to do such as workstation redesign, reduced working hours, cycle of rest-work development

Area equivalent WKB Compact modeling approach for tunneling probability in Hetero-Junction TFETs including ambipolar behaviour

This paper introduces an innovative modeling approach for calculating the band-to-band (B2B) tunneling probability in tunnel-field effect transistors (TFETs). The field of application is the usage in TFET compact models. Looking at a tunneling process in TFETs, carriers try to tunnel through an energy barrier which is defined by the device band diagram. The tunneling energy barrier is approximated by an approach which assumes an area equivalent (AE) triangular shaped energy profile. The simplified energy triangle is suitable to be used in the Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin (WKB) approximation. Referring to the area instead of the electric field at individual points is shown to be a more robust approach in terms of numerical stability. The derived AE approach is implemented in an existing compact model for double-gate (DG) TFETs. In order to verify and show the numerical stability of this approach, modeling results are compared to TCAD Sentaurus simulation data for various sets of device parameters, whereby the simulations include both ON- and AMBIPOLAR-state of the TFET. In addition to the various device dimensions, the source material is also changed to demonstrate the feasibility of simulating hetero-junctions. Comparing the modeling approach with TCAD data shows a good match. Apart the limitations demonstrated and discussed in this paper, the main advantage of the AE approach is the simplicity and a better fit to TCAD data in comparison to the quasi-2D WKB approach