Recent advances in sensing technologies, especially those for Microsensor Integrated Systems, have led to several new commercial applications. Among these, low voltage and low power circuit architectures have gained growing attention, being suitable for portable long battery life devices. The aim is to improve the performances of actual interface circuits and systems, both in terms…

The investigation of new memory schemes, neural networks, computer systems and many other improved electronic devices is very important for future generations of electronic circuits and for their widespread application in all the areas of industry. Relatedly, the analysis of new efficient and advanced electronic elements and circuits is an essential field of highly developed…

Model predictive control (MPC) has been an important and successful advanced control technology in process industries, mainly due to its ability to handle effectively complex systems with hard control constraints. At each sampling time, MPC solves a constrained optimal control problem online, based on the most recent state or output feedback to obtain a finite…

In the 1960s two out of ten adult women in Brazil were in the labor force, either employed or actively seeking for a job; half a century later this figure has changed dramatically, climbing to seven out of ten. This pattern has been typical of all Latin American countries, although with different intensities. Compared to…

Wearable technology will revolutionize our lives in the years to come. The current trend is to augment ordinary body-worn objects—e.g., watches, glasses, bracelets, and clothing—with advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) such as sensors, electronics, software, connectivity and power sources. These wearable devices can monitor and assist the user in the management of his/her daily…