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Analysis of high density interconnect alternatives in multichip module packaging using the analytic hierarchy processGrau, Peter F. 17 March 2010 (has links)
<p>Packaging of high density integrated circuits offers many
challenges in the electronics industry today. Advanced requirements
for high performance computing are starting to take advantage of
multichip modules that are smaller in size and weight, use less energy,
and cost less than prior technologies. This project and report provides
a summary of the processes of multichip module packaging and
describes some of the companies and their technologies currently
involved in the industry today. An advanced computer system is
proposed that would require a high density multichlp module. Functional
requirements and performance specifications are identified for the
system.</p>
<p>
Many design decisions are required to determine the best
integrated circuit package for the system, with trade-off analysis being
key in the selection process. One comparative analysis worthy of study
is the evaluation of high density interconnection alternatives.
Two technologies of multichip module designs are compared using
the Analytic Hierarchy Process. Main attributes of the alternatives are
chosen that are key to thp design and have significant differences. The
attributes are defined in detail and weighted based on their importance
to the model. Performance data is also used in the comparisons of
alternatives.</p>
<p>
A spreadsheet program was developed to quickly enter the
weighted values and performance data, perform the matrix calculations,
and determine the final rankings of the alternatives. Sensitivity analysis
was then applied to determine what effect a change in the value of a
particular attribute had on the outcome of the rankings. Results of the
sensitivity analysis for key attributes are graphically plotted.</p> / Master of Science
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Implementation of digital modulation techniques using direct digital synthesisShankar, Udaya 30 March 2010 (has links)
Master of Science
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A framework for the documentation of laboratory development effortsArrington, Daniel W. 23 December 2009 (has links)
<p>Documentation is essential to the success of any project or system and has
three major functions. Those functions are: to help the user become familiar with the
system, to help the user increase the system's productivity, effectiveness and
efficiency, and to guide the user in an unexpected or emergency condition.</p>
<p>
The flexible manufacturing and assembly system (FMAS) in 161 Whittemore Hall was an example of an undocumented system. Manufacturer documentation about
the system's components was available, but little formal documentation on the system
as a whole existed. Additionally, the documents that were available for the system did
not follow any common format. That is, each document had its own style.</p>
<p>
There were two primary objectives of this research. The first was to develop a
standard format and style guide for use when creating documentation for laboratory
development projects within the Manufacturing Automation Laboratories (MAL). The
second objective was to apply the developed format and style guide to the writing of a
user's manual for the FMAS in 161 Whittemore Hall. A secondary goal was to establish
a document numbering system. This numbering system is to be used to identify, by
type and chronology, all documents submitted to the MAL library.</p>
<p>
This project report is very short, simply because the products of the research
are separate, stand-alone documents. The first of the two, the <u>Manufacturing
Automation Laboratories Documentation Style Guide</u>, satisfies the first primary
objective, and the document numbering system format is included as an appendix. The style guide presents general information about MAL document preparation, establishes
guidelines for documentation of computer code, and addresses the required content of
MAL drawings and graphics. Also presented in this guide is an introduction to the
PAPYRUS reference database system, which is to be used when creating any
documentation for the MAL library.</p>
<p>
The Flexible Manufacturing and Assembly System User's Manual satisfies the
second objective, introducing the reader to the components of the FMAS and providing
descriptions of the components' tasks in the system. Two chapters of the manual are
devoted to safety and maintenance with respect to the FMAS, and another details the
procedures for activating and shutting down the system.<p> / Master of Science
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Evaluation and comparison of a non-seismic design and seismic design for a low rise office buildingMartin, David N. 17 March 2010 (has links)
Master of Engineering
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A case study in automated testingDaigneault, Thomas E. 30 March 2010 (has links)
see document / Master of Science
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Design of a multi-span plate girder highway bridge using LRFD bridge specificationsEaster, Scott F. 27 April 2010 (has links)
<p>The design of the superstructure of a multi-span plate girder bridge was
performed using the new AASHTOILRFD bridge specifications. The bridge was
composed of three continuous spans of 100'-120'-100' designed to carry interstate traffic
over a relatively wide river. The roadway width was 44'-0" and the girder spacing was 8'-
0". The design was composite in both the positive and negative moment regions. The
report includes a review of the loading criteria for the new specifications which are
relevant to the project. Comparisons are made between the current 1992 AASHTO
requirements and the new AASHTOILRFD requirements. The project includes a detailed
analysis of the loads and the moment and shear envelopes. Finally, the design, in
accordance with the new specifications, is presented along with drawings and conclusions.</p> / Master of Engineering
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Intelligent circuit recognition for VLSI layout verificationGriffin, Glenn 27 April 2010 (has links)
The ability to extract higher level information from a circuit netlist is useful for VLSI layout verification. An extracted gate level description may be used as input to a gate level simulator for analysis or alternatively may be used as input to a rule-based expert system that performs verification checking at a higher level of abstraction. As a VLSI design evolves it is continually checked for correctness. This implies that the extraction of higher level information is a recurring activity and should be performed as efficiently as possible. This paper describes an alternative method that uses intelligence to quicken the extraction process and compares this method's performance to a more common method. / Master of Science
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Integrated inspection system in manufacturing: vision systemsSmith, Barry S. 27 April 2010 (has links)
Master of Science
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Microcomputer implementation of robust regression techniquesDetwiler, Dana 30 March 2010 (has links)
see document / Master of Science
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Application of the systems engineering approach to the conversion of ocean surveillance vessels into hydrographic survey, buoy tending, and general oceanography missions for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationIzenson, Shawn M. 27 April 2010 (has links)
<p>The T-AGOS 13 Class is a suitable
platform to meet all mission requirements for both NOAA
Conversion designs. The T-AGOS 13 class vessels cannot,
however, match the existing NOAA medium endurance charting
ship (Fairweather class) in both speed and number of
accommodations. / Master of Science
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