The Use of Synchronous Chopping Technique in High-Frequency Precision Sensing Presented By: Rami Abdulrazzaq Aboud AlDulaimi Supervisor: Dr. Mohamad Rahal
Outline Introduction Literature Review Methodology Results and Discussions Conclusion Future Work 2
Chopping Techniques in High-Frequency Precision Sensing 3
Synchronous Detection in High-Frequency Precision Sensing A technique to extract a signal from a noisy environment by synchronizing detection with a reference signal. Utilizes a reference signal that is in phase with the input signal for precise measurement. How It Works: Reference Signal: A reference signal (often a square wave) is generated at the same frequency as the input signal. Mixing: The input signal is mixed with the reference signal. Filtering: The resulting signal is filtered to remove high-frequency components, isolating the desired signal. Applications: Widely used in applications like communications, signal processing, and instrumentation. Advantages: High immunity to noise and interference. Enhanced detection of weak signals. 4
O to Zero Chopping Technique in High-Frequency Precision Sensing 5
Bioimpedance Bioimpedance is the measurement of the opposition of biological tissues to the flow of an electric current. It involves applying a small alternating current to the body and measuring the resulting voltage drop. Principles: Current Injection: A small AC current is injected into the body through surface electrodes. Voltage Measurement: The voltage drop is measured across the tissues, reflecting the impedance. Frequency Dependency: Bioimpedance varies with frequency, providing information about different tissue properties. Applications: Body Composition Analysis: Determining fat, muscle, and water content in the body. Cardiac Monitoring: Assessing cardiac output and fluid status. Respiratory Monitoring: Measuring changes in thoracic impedance to monitor breathing. Cancer Detection: Differentiating between healthy and malignant tissues based on their impedance characteristics. Advantages: Non-invasive and safe. Real-time monitoring capabilities. Useful for a wide range of clinical and research applications. 6
Importance of High-Frequency Precision Sensing 7
Problems and Limitations 8
Objectives of Study 9
Comparison Study Technique Key Features Advantages Limitations Synchronous Chopping Modulation and demodulation with carrier signal High SNR, effective noise reduction Requires precise synchronization Lock-In Amplification Reference signal, mixing, low-pass filtering Excellent for extracting weak signals Limited to specific frequency ranges Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Phase synchronization, feedback control Precise frequency tracking Sensitive to phase noise Heterodyne Detection Frequency conversion, intermediate frequency Simplifies high-frequency signal processing May introduce image frequency interference 10
Applications and Case Studies (1/2) Cancellation of Amplifier Offset and 1 /f Noise: An Improved Chopper Stabilized Technique [21] A CMOS Chopper Offset-Stabilized Op-Amp [22] 11
Applications and Case Studies (2/2) Circuit Techniques for Reducing the Effects of Op-Amp Imperfections: Autozeroing, Correlated Double Sampling, and Chopper Stabilization [23] A Chopping and Doubly-Fed Adjustable Speed System Without Bi-directional Converter [24] 12
Implementation of Synchronous Chopping Technique 13
Data Collection, Analysis, and Validation Methods 14
Initial Findings 15
Performance Analysis of Synchronous Chopping Technique 16