We propose a novel adaptation of the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) Technique for the resolution of analog sizing optimization problems. The paper details the proposed algorithm and highlights its performances using some mathematical test functions. This novel adaptation of the ACO technique is used for the optimal design of analog circuits, namely, a differential pair current conveyor and an in...

In this paper, a technique for realizing a floating capacitance multiplier based on the use of dual output current conveyors and grounded capacitance is proposed. Its multiplication factor can be tuned by changing the ratio of resistors. Moreover, the circuit is easily modified to electronically tunable floating capacitance multiplier by using current controlled conveyor. Simulation results are...

This paper describes the design of a current mode instrumentation amplifier using second generation current conveyor(CCII). The current mode approach offers several advantages such as high speed, better noise performance and lower power consumption as compared to conventional voltage mode approach. The design is implemented in standard 65 nm CMOS technology. Simulation is done in cadence enviro...

In this paper, we present the ZenRobotics Recycler, a system that sorts construction and demolition (CND) waste by picking valuable objects from a conveyor belt using robotic hands. It is the first CND recycling system that reaches a useful purity of wood, stone, and metal without resorting to human sorters. We describe how we applied machine learning to solve some of the key problems such as r...

Now a day’s Belt conveyor system not only used in mining industries but also applied in cement industries, power plant, food industries, production industries etc. So it is essential equipment for in house material transportation today. The paper presents the review of belt conveyor design modification and latest technologies or methodologies used in different applications to reduce failures, m...

There may be advantages to be gained by combining Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) techniques with numerical models. In this paper we consider how CBR can be used as a flexible query engine to improve the usability of numerical models. Particularly they can help to solve inverse and mixed problems, and to solve constraint problems. We discuss this idea with reference to the illustrative example of a ...

The conveyor system plays a vital role in improving the performance of flexible manufacturing cells (FMCs). The conveyor selection problem involves the evaluation of a set of potential alternatives based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. This paper presents an integrated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model of a fuzzy AHP (analytic hierarchy process) and fuzzy ARAS (additive rati...

This paper presents a low power low voltage positive third generation current conveyor using four simple first generation current conveyors. It is designed and simulated in a standard 0.18um TSMC 1P, 6M CMOS process. This current conveyor design with the help of design architect and IC station (mentor graphics). Its DC, AC and transient analysis is carried out with ELDO tool. Its pre layout and...

We consider the movement minimization problem in a conveyor flow shop processing controlled by one worker for all machines. A machine can only execute tasks if the worker is present. Each machine can serve as a bu¤er. The objective is to minimize the total number of movements of the worker for the processing of all jobs. Such minimization problems usually appear in conveyor controlled manufactu...

A new current conveyor block, called a balanced-output third generation inverting current conveyor (ICCIII+−), is introduced in this paper. A novel CMOS realization for this block is proposed. To show the strength of this block, many applications are given, such as integrators, filters, and an oscillator. The proposed ICCIII+− and the presented applications are tested with SPICE simulations usi...