A new operation mode for a lateral unified-complementary BiCMOS (hereafter abbreviated as U-CBiCMOS) buffer driver based on a partially depleted CMOS/SOI process is proposed. The scheme utilizes a gated npn or pnp BJT inherent to a nor p-channel MOSFET. Forward current is applied to the base terminal of the channel MOSFET, with a normal pull-up or pull-down MOSFET as a current source, where eac...

In just-in-time (JIT) production systems, there is both input stock in the form of parts and output stock in the form of product at each stage. These activities are controlled by production-ordering and withdrawal kanbans. This paper discusses a discrete-time optimal control problem in a multistage JIT-based production and distribution system with stochastic demand and capacity, developed to mi...

the present research attempts to explain dynamic pull-in instability of functionally graded micro-cantilevers actuated by step dc voltage while the fringing-field effect is taken into account in the vibrational equation of motion. by employing modern asymptotic approach namely homotopy perturbation method with an auxiliary term, high-order frequency-amplitude relation is obtained, then the infl...

A novel class-AB transconductance amplifier, suitable for the input stage of high slew rate CMOS operational amplifier is proposed. The proposed class-AB transconductor is realized from a differential pair of mixed translinear common-drain push-pull circuit. A high speed operational amplifier employing the proposed input stage and a complementary common –source high gain stage is presented. HSP...

The aim of this paper is to define a methodology for determining the optimal size of the supermarket (between two workstations) through the optimization of the number of kanban in a kanban board. It also identifies some production parameters that greatly influence the optimal size of a kanban board. The approach chosen is the building of a simulation model of a single stage multi-product system...

CONTEXT Swenson's pull-through is one of the standard operations for the treatment of children with Hirschsprung's disease. Complications arising from the operation are difficult to treat because of fibrosis in the pelvis. The posterior sagittal approach may be a safer alternative. AIMS The aim of this paper is to highlight our experience with the use of the posterior sagittal trans-sphincter...

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical and management aspect of congenital pouch colon. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out on 40 cases of congenital pouch colon managed in the department of paediatric surgery from 01, January 2000 to 31, December 2005. Results: The incidence of congenital pouch colon (CPC) in the present study was 11.29% (40 of 354) ...

In the second stage, the patient is placed in a supine position for laparoscopic construction of the gastric conduit, placement of a feeding jejunostomy, and pyloroplasty. The third stage consists of mobilization of the cervical esophagus via the left neck, removal of the surgical specimen and gastric pull-up, and construction of an esophagogastric anastomosis. This phase of the operation is pe...

PURPOSE A variety of procedures have been described for the treatment of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA); however, there is no consensus as to a superior operative method. The objective of this review is to evaluate the operative methods used to treat TCA and their effectiveness with respect to morbidity, mortality, rates of enterocolitis, and functional outcomes. METHODS We searched Medlin...