Von Neumann Architecture and Computer Fundamentals

Von Neumann Architecture

It is standard to store data in memory and execute it in a processor. From there, all computers work this way.

  • CPU
    • Control Unit (CU): It is in charge of interpreting instructions and managing the machine, generating the necessary signals for operations control.
    • Instruction Decoder (ID)
    • Clock: Marks the time.
    • Selector: Marks the order of instructions and synchronizes with the clock.
    • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Its function is to operate the data that it receives preferentially
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Stable Feedback and State Estimation Techniques

Stable Feedback: General Case

State: x = Ax + Bu,

x Î Rn, u Î R

Control:  u = –Kx with K =[K1

K2

Kn ]1´n

D

+

r

u

+

̇

+

y

+

B

ʃ

C


+

Ax

A

K

ì

Figure 14-1. Closed-loop system state diagram.

D

ïx

= ( ABK )x = Afx

,

ïA

f

= A BK ¬closed – loop matrix

î

the characteristic polynomial for the closed-loop system is

det(sIAf ) = det(sIA + BK ) = 0

Let the Design Specification require closed-loop eigenvalues at

l1,-l2 ,   ,-ln .

\a

c

(s) = (s +l )(s +l

2

)   (s +l

n

) = s n+a

n-1

s n1+  +a

s +a

0

= 0

1

1

Pole-placement design

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Induction Motor Formulas: Power, Speed, and Efficiency

Induction Motor Formulas

COSy = R2/R1+SN / %((R1+R2/SN)^2+(X1+X2)^2)

Apparent Power

SN = (%3) * V1L * I1L

Reactive Power

QN = SN * SENy

Active Power

PN = SN * COSy

Motor Input Power

3 * (R2/S) * IF2

If Connected in Delta

IN,F = VF / %((R1 + R2/S)2 + (X1 X2 )2)

IN,F = IN,L = (%3) * IN,F

If Connected in Star

IN,F = VF/(%3) / %((R1 + R2/S)2 + ( X1 + X2 )2)

Efficiency

REND = P2 / (P2 + Pcu,1 + Pcu,2 + PFe + Pm) * 100

Pcu,1 = 3 * R1 * I1F2

Pcu,2 = 3 * R2 * I1F2

PFe = 3 * RFe * I1F2

P1 = (%) * V1,L * I1L * COSy

P2 = PN =

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Microcontroller Timers and Pin Configuration

Time Counters

Mode 0: The counter register is configured as 13-bit. When the maximum value transition occurs (THx.7 THx.6 … THx.1 THx.0 TLx.4 TLx.3 … TLx.0) = 1111111111111 to zero, the Interrupt flag is activated (TF0, for x = 0 or TF1, for x = 1). It is similar to Mode 1; however, in this case, the 16 bits of the counter register are used (pair TH/TL, THx.0 TLx.7 with THx.7 … … TLx.0); that is, the Interrupt flag is activated when the transition from FFFFh to 0000h occurs in TH/TL. In a

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Traffic Engineering Fundamentals: Flow, Speed, and Safety

Traffic Engineering Basics

Traffic Flow Definitions

Volume/Flow: The total count of vehicles passing a specific point on a road within a given timeframe. This can be measured annually, daily, hourly, or in shorter intervals, typically expressed in vehicles per hour [v/h] or vehicles per day [v/d].

Volume represents the actual number of vehicles observed or predicted to pass a point during a set period.

Road Capacity: The maximum traffic volume a roadway can handle using all available lanes, usually

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Power Amplifiers: Types, Functions, and Key Features

What is the Function of a Power Amplifier?

The function of a power amplifier is to amplify an input signal applied to it, typically a few hundred millivolts from the preamplifier, to a signal of a considerable level, a few tens of watts, to vibrate the speaker membrane.

Define the Volume Control

The volume control adjusts the output power or volume developed by the speaker.

What is the Excitatory Stage?

The excitatory stage is a second stage of voltage preamplifiers, and its principal role is to raise

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