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Affiliation

head of

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Affiliates Committee 2012 -
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ECE-CSE Transition Committee 2006 -
• Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors (CIAPR) Research Committee 2004 -
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Personnel Committee 2011 - 2013
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Planning Committee 1999 - 2013

member of

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Electronics Committee Member 2004 -
• American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Member
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ICOM Steering Committee Member 2003 - 2013

Publications

selected publications

• academic article

  • Mapping of Discrete Cosine Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures.  Journal of Signal Processing Systems.  53. 2008
  • Algorithmic-level Exploration of Discrete Signal Transforms for Partitioning to Distributed Hardware Architectures.  IET-Computers and Digital Techniques.  1:557-564. 2007
  • Behavioral Modeling Methods for Switched-Capacitor SD Modulators.  IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems.  54:1236-1244. 2007
  • Optimization of Electrical Energy Distribution for a Deficient System.  Journal of the Operational Research Society.  44:761-772. 1993

• book

  • Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using Microcontrollers and the MSP430.  Ed. 1.  Ed. Couvertier-Reyes, Isidoro.  2013

• conference paper

  • Study of Correlations among Noise Sources in Sigma-Delta Modulator Models.  IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 2011
  • An Assessment of High-level Partitioning Techniques for Implementing Discrete Signal Transforms on Distributed Hardware Architectures.  IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 2005
  • A Simulation Model for a Centralized Multihop Packet Radio Network.  IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 1132-1135. 1993
  • Centralized Packet Radio Network: A Communication Approach Suited for Data Collection in a Real-Time Flash-Flood Prediction System.  Symposium on Applied Computing. 709-713. 1993

• conference poster

  • Automated Characterization of Transient Threshold Voltage Shifts in Integrated MOSFETs.  National Conference of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. 2012
  • High-Level Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Distributed Hardware Applications.  International Symposium on Pervasive Computing. 2007
  • Study of Methods for Fast Electromagnetic Interference Estimation in PE PCBs.  CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. 2007
  • High-Level Partitioning Techniques For Implementing Discrete Signal Transforms On Distributed Hardware Architectures.  Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM). 2006
  • Effects of High-level Discrete Signal Transform Formulations on Partitioning for Multi-FPGA Architectures.  Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines Conference. 2006
  • Parsing and Segmentation of a PCB Layout for an EMI Optimization CAD Tool.  CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. 2006
  • A Methodology for the Parasitic Extraction and Improvement Evaluation in Power Electronics Printed Circuit Boards.  CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. 2005
  • Functional Partitioning of DSP Algorithms for Multi-FPGA Systems.  PRSGC External Advisory Board Meeting. 2004

editor of

• book

  • Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using Microcontrollers and the MSP430.  Ed. 1.  2013

presentations

• presentation

  • An Address Generator Approach to the Hardware Implementation of a Scalable Pease FFT Core, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2012
  • Automated Wafer-Level Measurement of LDMOS Reverse Recovery Parameters, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2012
  • Design Methodology and Innovation in Analog ICs, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2012
  • Designing a PWM Boost Converter, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2012
  • FPGA-based Discrete Ambiguity Function for Stochastic Linear Time-variant Channels, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2012
  • Introduction to Digital Light Processing Technology, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2012
  • Parametric DC and Noise Measurements in a Unified Test and Characterization Software Tool Framework, Collaborator, Latin American Test Workshops (LATW) 2012
  • Tradeoffs Implementing Digital Control Systems for Electrical Engineering Course Projects, Collaborator, Frontiers in Education Conference 2012
  • Analog IC Design: Building Blocks and Applications, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2011
  • High Speed Signal Integrity: Whats Its all About and How it Affects the Quality of Our Lives, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2011
  • Implementations of Cyclic Cross-Ambiguity Functions in FPGAs For Large Scale Signals, Collaborator, Latin American Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2011
  • AC Design and Performance of Low Dropout Regulators, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2010
  • DAC Topologies for GSM Sigma-Delta Modulators, Collaborator, Andean Conference 2010
  • Design and Implementation of a Scalable Floating-point FFT IP Core for Xilinx FPGAs, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2010
  • Emulating an Agilent 4142 SMU on 2600 Keithley Unit, Collaborator, Latin American Test Workshops (LATW) 2010
  • Practical Consideration in the Design of FD SC-CMFB Networks for OTAs, Collaborator, Latin American Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2010
  • Static Simulation: A Method for Power and Energy Estimation in Embedded Microprocessors, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2010
  • Data Capture and Analysis for Testing and Product Engineers, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2009
  • Intuitive Approach to Analog IC Design, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2009
  • Architectural Model and Resource Estimation for Distributed Hardware Implementation of Discrete Signal Transforms, Collaborator, International Conference on ReConfigurable Computing and FPGAs 2008
  • Countdown Project Management, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2008
  • Is Design Overemphasized in Engineering Education?, Collaborator, International Conference on Engineering Education 2008
  • The Dynamics of Great Teams, Collaborator, Texas Instruments Inc. 2008
  • Integrating Fundamental and Advanced Concepts in a Rounded Capstone Design Experience in Computer Engineering, Collaborator, Frontiers in Education Conference 2007
  • Partitioning Exploration for Automated Mapping of Discrete Cosine Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2007
  • Considerations for Accurate Behavioral Modeling of High-Speed SC SD Modulators, Collaborator, IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference 2006
  • Functionally-aware Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Distributed Hardware Architectures, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2006
  • High-level Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Multi-FPGA Architectures, Collaborator, International Conference on Field Programmable Logic and Applications 2006
  • Signal Processing for High School Students: Learning from a Reach-out Experience, Collaborator, International Conference on Engineering Education 2006
  • Analytical Models for Estimating Parasitic Components in Power Electronics PCBs, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2005
  • Behavioral Modeling of Switched Capacitor Integrators with Application to Sigma Delta Modulators, Collaborator, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2005
  • The Supporting Role of CAD/CAM Tools in Undergraduate Research Education in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Collaborator, International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training 2005
  • Design of and Adjustable, Low-voltage, Low-dropout Regulator, Collaborator, International Caracas Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems 2004

Research

principal investigator on

• Agile Methods for Characterizing Reverse Recovery Parameters in LDMOS  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2013
• Test Solutions for Switching Characteristics in HV-FETs  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2013
• Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2002 - 2013
• L-DMOS Diode Reverse-Recovery Measurement Method and Set-up  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2008
• Study of System-level Design Methodologies for Implementing SAR Support Algorithms  awarded by Lockheed Martin Co. 2007
• Integrated Methodology for IPEM Gate Driver Layout Improvement  awarded by Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) 2004 - 2007
• ATE/TPS 44 Voltage Regulator THT to SMT Redesign and Prototyping  awarded by Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation 2006
• Hardware and Software Tools to Support Embedded/DSP Systems Education at UPRM  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2005
• Study of Controller Architectures and GLP Regulations for the Smart Drug Delivery Platform  awarded by Hewlett-Packard 2005
• Integrated Modeling and Design of Integrated Power Electronic Modules (IPEMs)  awarded by Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) 2003 - 2004
• Development and Implementation of Cost Models for Electronic Assemblies  awarded by Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) 2001 - 2002
• Extension of the Integrated Circuits Design Laboratory to Include Testing Facilities  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 2001 - 2002
• Development of a Rapid Systems Prototyping Laboratory  awarded by Xilinx Corp. 2000 - 2002
• Establishment of an Analog Integrated Circuit Design Emphasis Area in the UPRM  awarded by Texas Instruments, Inc. 1999 - 2002
• System-level Simulation of IPEM-Based Electric Drives  awarded by Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) 2000 - 2001
• The Establishment of an Aquaculture Research Center  awarded by Economic Development Administration Puerto Rico 1993 - 1996

Teaching

teaching overview

• Academic Interests:

  -CAD Techniques for VLSI Layout

  -Digital Systems Design

  -Embedded Systems

teaching activities

• IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems Member Steering Committee 2001 -
• Parametric model Calibration and Measurement Extraction for LFN Using Virtual Instrumentation Collaborator 2013
• DMAGIC: A High-level Partitioning Methodology for Discrete Signal Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures Collaborator 2007
• IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems General Co-Chair 2006
• Development of an FPGA-Based Scalable Floating Point Multiplier Collaborator 1998

Service

organizer of event

• Latin American Test Workshops (LATW) 2011 - 2013
• IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2010 - 2012

professional service activities

• Office of Naval Research (ONR) Summer Faculty Fellow 2011
• Texas Instruments, Inc. Visiting Professor 2008
• APEC University Invited Professor 2003
• Texas Instruments, Inc. Visiting Professor 1999 - 2000

Background

education and training

• Ph.D., Michigan State University , Ph.D. Dissertation: A Placement Methodology for Low-power VLSI Circuits. Aug. 1999 1999
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Master of Sciences Thesis: Packet Radio Network Techniques For Real-Time Flash-Flood Prediction. Dec. 1991 1991
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo , Bachelor of Sciences Thesis: Design and Construction of a Microprocessor-Based Load-Demand Controller. Nov. 1986 1986

awards and honors

• GTE Corporation Fellowship Award, 1996
• National Science Foundation Fellowship, conferred by National Science Foundation (NSF), 1994 - 1998

Contact

full name

• Manuel A. Jimenez Cedeno