passive – TechConnect Briefs

Smart windows for passive control of solar radiation as a function of external ambient temperature

Golding K., Gross N., Donval A., Oron M., Nevo D., KiloLambda Technologies Ltd., IL

A well-known fact is that nearly half of the energy consumed throughout the developed world is used for heating, cooling and lighting of buildings. Buildings are huge energy consumers, since their functions like cooling, heating, [...]

Passive Solar Design of Buildings – a Case Study

Kumar S., Bansal M., GZS College of Engineering & Technology, IN

Passive solar technologies are means of using sunlight for useful energy without use of active mechanical systems, as contrasted to active solar techniques. Such technologies convert sunlight into usable heat in the form of water, [...]

Methodology and Design Kit Integration of a Broadband Compact Inductor Model

Groves R., Gordon E., IBM, US

A physics-based broadband inductor model is presented that accurately captures geometry scaling, process statistics, and temperature dependence. The model utilizes an accurate and physical skin effect formulation, with substantial improvements over previous methods, along with [...]