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Application of Software-defined Networking in Enterprise WLAN
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Hemmatyar, Ali Mohamad Afshin (Supervisor)
Abstract
Wireless LANs are becoming widespread in enterprises due to extensive usage of mobile devices and appearance of bring-your-own-device policies. However, mechanisms common in home WLANs are not sufficient for managing lots of access point and clients in an enterprise WLAN and WLAN controllers which are used in enterprises nowadays are limited to a fixed set of commands operated from a CLI and the source code is not changeable. Also, their effectiveness can be harvested alongside access points from the same vendor. Thus, dynamic high level programming for whole network configuration is an absolute need in this changing business environment and Software-defined Networking (SDN) will empower us...
Design and Implementation of a Ultra-Wideband Pulse Interference Immune Communications
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Fotowat-Ahmady, Ali (Supervisor) ; Medi, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
One of the serious challenges in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) systems, especially Impulse radio (IR) systems, is the IEEE 802.11a in the middle of the UWB band (In band Interferer) which affects the system performance severely. Matched filter concept shapes the output noise based on its spectrum. For solving the mutual interference between UWB and narrow-band (NB) systems, the unique properties of modified Hermite pulses is utilized to develop a pulse for UWB communications. Matched filter is implemented by designing this pulse featuring notches that can be tuned to a certain frequency. Therefore, NB interferer can be nulled out passing through the matched filter. 0.18 µm CMOS technology has been...
Throughput Analysis of Routing Algorithms in 802.11s-Based Wireless Mesh Networks
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ashtiani, Farid (Supervisor)
Abstract
Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) can be considered as the result of cooperation among two ad hoc networks, one composed of Mesh Points (MPs) and another one composed of Mesh Clients (MCs) as well as corresponding Access (Mesh) Points. Each one has its own functions and properties. This cooperation results in a flexible network that to fully demonstrate its potentials, requires special routing algorithms and access schemes.Here, we study and analyze three routing algorithms in IEEE 802.11s-based WMNs from throughput point of view. To this end, each node in the network is modeled by a queue during Contention-Free Periods (CFPs). During Contention-Based Period, however, to simplify modeling, we...
Enhancement of MAC Protocol of WiGig Network
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Manzuri Shalmani, Mohammad Taghi (Supervisor) ; Ajorloo, Hossein (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
The 60 GHz high speed technology, is the interesting category in network world nowadays. In this study, we consider one of the 60 GHz technologies as it is called WiGig. WiGig works under IEEE802.11ad standard, one of the WLAN standards that works at 60 GHz frequency band. We have surveyed the total MAC and physical layer of this standard to find the way to enhance the MAC protocol. This MAC protocol is applying the CSMA/CA and TDMA methods to access the channel. We have applied the CSMA/CA in our thesis that is a contention based access method. We found that with this method our network is not fair. Since there are not any studies about the value of Fairness in this standard, we...
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Mokhtari, Hosain (Supervisor)
Abstract
By taking a new sight into the system dynamic equations, the controllers are designed based on the simplification and converting higher order dynamics to the first order systems. This issue not only simplifies controller design but also stabilize system in all operational points. Moreover, proposed controllers are applied to the parallel Active Power Filters (APFs) because of the new trends in modularizing of APFs. On the other hand, the IEEE-1459 standard has proposed new definitions for the power in unbalanced and non-sinusoidal conditions and it stimulated researchers to use this standard for controlling APF directly. However, the proposed definitions are based on RMS values and...
Expansion of Power Definition in IEEE-1459 in Order to Apply to Shunt Active Power Filters
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Mokhtari, Hossein (Supervisor)
Abstract
Increase of nonlinear loads has led rise of harmonic currents, voltage distortion and imbalance in power system. Those polluted nonsinusuidal environments have made electrical engineer and researchers to define new and more compelet definition of electrical power quantities such as power factor, apparent power, THD and … . The new definitions have resulted in new methods of power quality enhancement technique. IEEE-1459 Std. proposes definitions for electric power in sinusoidal, nonsinusoidal, balanced and unbalanced conditions which can be used for compensation of nonsinusoidal and unbalanced systems. This reaserch introduces a new method to obtain shunt active filter reference signal. This...
Seismic Design of Substation Structures with Consideration of IEEE-693
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Mofid, Massoud (Supervisor)
Abstract
The Reliability of substation structures with consideration of earthquake uncertainties is one of the most important subjects in structural analysis in recent years. In this project we first introduce IEEE-693-2005, which is the most effective and comprehensive seismic design code for electronic substations. Also in second chapter the rudimentary aspects of Reliability Theory and methods for evaluating the reliability of substation structures is introduced. Then with modeling the most common and most important electronic substation devices in Iran, with consideration of all seismic parameters and their uncertainties, the reliability of these structures evaluated. In this project for...
Two-dimensional multi-parameter adaptation of noise, linearity, and power consumption in wireless receivers
, Article IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers ; Vol. 61, issue. 8 , July , 2014 , p. 2433-2443 ; Sharif Bakhtiar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
This paper presents a general method for real-time adaptation of wireless receivers according to the prevailing reception conditions. In order to maintain the desired signal quality at the minimum possible power dissipation, the method performs an optimal trade-off between noise, linearity, and power consumption in the building blocks of the receiver. This is achieved by continuously monitoring the signal-to-noise plus interference ratio (SNIR) and accordingly tuning the adaptation parameters embedded in the receiver design. A prototype DVB-H receiver chip, implemented in a standard 0.18-μ m CMOS process, is used as the test vehicle. By properly trading noise with linearity in the receiver,...
Timing Modulation for Macro-Scale Molecular Communication
, Article IEEE Wireless Communications Letters ; Volume 9, Issue 9 , 2020 , Pages 1356-1360 ; Zlatanov, N ; Gohari, A ; Nasiri Kenari, M ; Mirmohseni, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2020
Abstract
In this letter, we propose a novel communication scheme for macro-scale molecular timing channels (MTCs), where the information carrier is the release time of the molecules. Next, the symbol constellation, receiver's sampling time, and receiver's decision rule are designed and analyzed. We further propose a computationally simple yet optimal receiver. Our numerical results show that macro-scale MTC is an approach for achieving ultra-reliable molecular communication. © 2012 IEEE
Single-phase PWM rectifier parameters optimized by using the intelligent method
, Article Proceedings - 2010 IEEE Region 8 International Conference on Computational Technologies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SIBIRCON-2010, 11 July 2010 through 15 July 2010, Irkutsk Listvyanka ; 2010 , Pages 677-681 ; 9781424476268 (ISBN) ; Dastfan, A ; Tahmasebi, R ; Rahideh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
This paper is dealing with single phase PWM rectifier parameter optimization. A control loop has been designed to attain a suitable output DC voltage with minimum ripple, input current with minimum harmonic and maximum input power factor. In this paper these parameters have been optimized by using Genetic algorithm. To verify the effectiveness of proposed optimization, different simulations have been done. The simulation results prove that the proposed system working good
Simplification of integrated multi-turn wound-rotor resolvers' manufacturing
, Article IEEE Sensors Journal ; Volume 20, Issue 23 , 2020 , Pages 14141-14147 ; Tootoonchian, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2020
Abstract
Employing Multi-Turn Wound-Rotor (WR) resolvers are suggested for applications that high accuracy and absolute measurement are required, simultaneously. Conventional multi-turn resolvers are consisted of two individual resolvers in a common frame and suffer from high cost and big size that has a loading effect on the driven machine. Those challenges are over-come in proposed structures of recent researches in the price of a complicated winding process in manufacturing where the aim of this paper is laying. To find the best solution, an index is proposed and calculated. All the simulations are done using time-stepping finite element analysis (TSFEA). Then, the prototype of the optimal...
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Design, optimization and experimental evaluation of a novel tactile sensor for large surgical grasper
, Article ICMEE 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering, Proceedings ; Volume 2 , 2010 , Pages V2111-V2116 ; 9781424474806 (ISBN) ; Shamsollahi, M. J ; Mirbagheri, A ; Farahmand, F ; Sharif University of Technology
IEEE Computer Society
2010
Abstract
There has been a rising trend towards robotic tele-surgery operations in recent years. A major concern, however, is the lack of direct contact between the surgeon and patient's body. Several researchers have proposed various designs of tactile sensors for surgical instruments to improve the dexterity of surgeons. Previously designed sensors, however, are mostly suitable for instruments with small contact areas. In this paper, a novel tactile sensor is introduced in integration with the teeth of a surgical grasper for large organs. It includes strain gauges embedded underneath a toothed plate, which also act as grasping teeth of the jaws of the instrument. The thickness of the plate and the...
Reduced communications fault tolerant task scheduling algorithm for multiprocessor systems
, Article Procedia Engineering ; Volume 29 , 2012 , Pages 3820-3825 ; 18777058 (ISSN) ; Entezari Maleki, R ; Movaghar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
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Multiprocessor systems have been widely used for the execution of parallel applications. Task scheduling is crucial for the right operation of multiprocessor systems, where the aim is shortening the length of schedules. Fault tolerance is becoming a necessary attribute in multiprocessor systems as the number of processing elements is getting larger. This paper presents a fault tolerant scheduling algorithm for task graph applications in multiprocessor systems. The algorithm is an extension of a previously proposed algorithm with a reduced communications scheme. Simulation results show the efficiency of the proposed algorithm despite its simplicity
Private Information Retrieval for a Multi-Message Scenario with Private Side Information
, Article IEEE Transactions on Communications ; Volume 69, Issue 5 , 2021 , Pages 3235-3244 ; 00906778 (ISSN) ; Shariatpanahi, S. P ; Maddah Ali, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2021
Abstract
We consider the problem of private information retrieval (PIR), where a single user with private side information (PSI) aims to retrieve multiple files from a library stored at some servers. We assume that the side information (SI) at the user includes a subset of files stored privately. Moreover, the identity of requests and side information at the user are not revealed to any of the servers. The problem involves finding the minimum load transmitted from the servers to the user such that the requested files can be decoded with the help of received data and side information. By providing matching lower and upper bounds for certain regimes, we characterize the minimum load imposed on all the...
Passive realization of fractional-order impedances by a fractional element and rlc components: conditions and procedure
, Article IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers ; Volume 64, Issue 3 , 2017 , Pages 585-595 ; 15498328 (ISSN) ; Tavazoei, M. S ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2017
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In this paper, conditions for checking the realizability of fractional-order impedance functions by passive networks composed of a fractional element (either a fractional capacitor or a fractional inductor) and some RLC components are derived. To this end, at first the newly obtained conditions for realizability of fractional-order impedance functions by a passive network composed of a fractional capacitor and some RLC components are extended to include the case that the polynomials involving in the impedance function can have roots on the imaginary axis. Then, the necessary and sufficient conditions are found on a fractional-order impedance function to be realized by a passive network...
On tuning FO[PI] controllers for FOPDT processes
, Article Electronics Letters ; Volume 49, Issue 21 , 2013 , Pages 1326-1328 ; 00135194 (ISSN) ; Tavazoei, M. S ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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A method recently proposed for tuning fractional order [proportional integral] (FO[PI]) controllers is investigated. This tuning method, when applied in control of first-order plus dead time (FOPDT) processes, can ensure the desired phase margin, the desired gain crossover frequency and the flatness of the phase Bode plot at such a frequency. The necessary and sufficient condition for the applicability of the aforementioned tuning method is derived. Also, it is shown that this condition can be used in obtaining the achievable performance region of the tuning method in the gain crossover frequency-phase margin plane
On the distortion value of elections with abstention
, Article Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research ; Volume 70 , 2021 , Pages 567-595 ; 10769757 (ISSN) ; Latifian, M ; Ghodsi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
AI Access Foundation
2021
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In Spatial Voting Theory, distortion is a measure of how good the winner is. It has been proved that no deterministic voting mechanism can guarantee a distortion better than 3, even for simple metrics such as a line. In this study, we wish to answer the following question: How does the distortion value change if we allow less motivated agents to abstain from the election? We consider an election with two candidates and suggest an abstention model, which is a general form of the abstention model proposed by Kirchgässner. Our results characterize the distortion value and provide a rather complete picture of the model. ©2021 AI Access Foundation
Neural networks control of autonomous underwater vehicle
, Article ICMEE 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering, Proceedings, 1 August 2010 through 3 August 2010 ; Volume 2 , August , 2010 , Pages V2117-V2121 ; 9781424474806 (ISBN) ; Khayyat, A. A ; Ghaemi Osgouie, K ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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This paper describes a neural network controller for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The designed online multilayer perceptron neural network (OMLPNN) calculates forces and moments in earth fixed frame to eliminate the tracking errors of AUVs whose dynamics are highly nonlinear and time varying. Another OMLPNN has been designed to generate an inverse model of AUV, which determine the appropriate propeller's speed and control surfaces' angles receiving the forces and moments in the body fixed frame. The designed approximation based neural network controller with the use of the backpropagation learning algorithm has advantages and robustness to control the highly nonlinear dynamics of...
Minimal realizations for some classes of fractional order transfer functions
, Article IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems ; Volume 3, Issue 3 , 2013 , Pages 313-321 ; 21563357 (ISSN) ; Tavakoli Kakhki, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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It has been known that finding a minimal pseudo state space realization for a fractional order transfer function is helpful in circuitry implementation of such a transfer function with the minimum number of fractional capacitors. Considering this importance, the present paper deals with finding minimal realizations for some classes of fractional order transfer functions. To this end, at first some upper bounds are obtained for the minimal inner dimension of a fractional order transfer function. By considering these upper bounds and also the lower bounds, previously presented in literature, the minimal inner dimension is exactly found for some classes of fractional order transfer functions....
Low power DAC with single capacitor sampling method for SAR ADCs
, Article Electronics Letters ; Volume 52, Issue 14 , 2016 , Pages 1209-1210 ; 00135194 (ISSN) ; Khorami, A ; Sharifkhani, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
2016
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An ultra-efficient switching method for successive approximation register ADCs is proposed. In this method, the input signals are sampled in a special fashion to reduce the switching energy. Owing to the sampling method, only one reference voltage (Vq=Vref/4) is required to implement the switching steps. Therefore, in addition to reduction in the switching energy (due to the lower supply voltage), the precision of the DAC is improved. The proposed method reduces the switching energy and area by 99.41 and 50%, respectively, compared with the conventional method. © 2016 The Institution of Engineering and Technology