Prof. Andrea Irace Profile

Prof. Andrea Irace

Associate Professor at Univ degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2023 Paper

Method for the interrogation of FBG thermo-hygrometer through full analog circuit

Vincenzo Romano Marrazzo, Francesco Fienga, Alfredo Zenga, Michele Riccio, Salvatore Buontempo, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 12643, 1264332 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2678305

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Arrayed waveguide gratings, Bragg wavelengths, Humidity, Temperature metrology, Analog electronics, Signal processing, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2013 Paper

Transmission line pulse system for avalanche characterization of high power semiconductor devices

Michele Riccio, Giovanni Ascione, Giuseppe De Falco, Luca Maresca, Martina De Laurentis, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 8764, 87640U (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017319

KEYWORDS: Switches, Capacitance, Device simulation, Semiconductors, Prototyping, Amplifiers, Microcontrollers, Manufacturing, Logic, Temperature metrology

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Because of the increasing in power density of electronic devices for medium and high power application, reliabilty of these devices is of great interest. Understanding the avalanche behaviour of a power device has become very important in these last years because it gives an indication of the maximum energy ratings which can be seen as an index of the device ruggedness. A good description of this behaviour is given by the static IV blocking characteristc. In order to avoid self heating, very relevant in high power devices, very short pulses of current have to be used, whose value can change from few milliamps up to tens of amps. The most used method to generate short pulses is the TLP (Transmission Line Pulse) test, which is based on charging the equivalent capacitance of a transmission line to high value of voltage and subsequently discharging it onto a load. This circuit let to obtain very short square pulses but it is mostly used for evaluate the ESD capability of semiconductor and, in this environment, it generates pulses of low amplitude which are not high enough to characterize the avalanche behaviour of high power devices . Advanced TLP circuit able to generate high current are usually very expensive and often suffer of distorption of the output pulse. In this article is proposed a simple, low cost circuit, based on a boosted-TLP configuration, which is capable to produce very square pulses of about one hundreds of nanosecond with amplitude up to some tens of amps. A prototype is implemented which can produce pulses up to 20A of amplitude with 200 ns of duration which can characterize power devices up to 1600V of breakdown voltage. Usage of microcontroller based logic make the circuit very flexible. Results of SPICE simulation are provided, together with experimental results. To prove the effectiveness of the circuit, the I-V blocking characteristics of two commercial devices, namely a 600V PowerMOS and a 1200V Trench-IGBT, are measured at different operating temperature.

Proceedings Article | 22 May 2013 Paper

Analysis of the Drever-Pound-Hall technique for the simultaneous detection of the detuning of more cavities on a single channel

Martina De Laurentis, Michele Riccio, Giuseppe De Falco, Luca Maresca, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 8767, 876713 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017242

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal detection, Modulation, Magnetic sensors, Oscillators, Channel projecting optics, Refractive index, Interference (communication), Photodetectors, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2012 Paper

Double cavity refractive index photonic crystal sensor temperature calibrated

Martina De Laurentis, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 8425, 84251L (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.922665

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Refractive index, Modulation, Signal detection, Demultiplexers, Photonic crystals, Calibration, Temperature metrology, Oscillators, Photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2012 Paper

A calibration method based on look-up-table for cryogenic temperature fiber Bragg grating sensors

Andrea Saccomanno, Giovanni Breglio, Andrea Irace, Marta Bajko, Zoltan Szillasi, Salvatore Buontempo, Michele Giordano, Andrea Cusano

Proceedings Volume 8351, 83513C (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915897

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Calibration, Cryogenics, Temperature metrology, Temperature sensors, Sensor calibration, Refractive index, Polymethylmethacrylate, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2011 Paper

Floating field ring technique applied to enhance fill factor of silicon photomultiplier elementary cell

L. Maresca, M. De Laurentis, M. Riccio, A. Irace, G. Breglio

Proceedings Volume 8072, 807208 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886803

KEYWORDS: Silicon photomultipliers, Avalanche photodetectors, Photodetectors, Quantum efficiency, Avalanche photodiodes, Ionization, Doping, TCAD, Signal detection, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2011 Paper

Electron beam lithography for nanofabrication of metal induced Bragg reflectors

Rossella Capasso, Lucia Petti, Pasquale Mormile, Martina De Laurentis, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 8068, 80681A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886493

KEYWORDS: Electron beam lithography, Reflectors, Metals, Waveguides, Electrodes, Scanning electron microscopy, Refractive index, Fiber Bragg gratings, Gold, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Fiber optic sensors for CMS-CERN

A. Cusano, G. Breglio, A. Irace, M. Consales, A. Buosciolo, M. Giordano, A. Cutolo, S. Buontempo, P. Petagna

Proceedings Volume 7653, 76533G (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.863632

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Curium, Fiber Bragg gratings, Fiber optics, Humidity, Magnetism, Environmental sensing, Muons, Magnetic sensors

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

Validation of FBGs sensors C-PFM multiplexing and interrogation technique

L. Rossi, G. Breglio, A. Cusano, A. Irace, V. Pascazio, A. Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 6619, 66193J (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738627

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Multiplexing, Linear filtering, Modulation, Radar, Digital filtering, Optical filters, Frequency modulation, Signal analysis

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2007 Paper

Smart sensors and active adaptive control exploitation for vibration damping of a cantilever beam

Lucio Rossi, A. Irace, G. Breglio

Proceedings Volume 6619, 661943 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738846

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Sensors, Digital signal processing, Adaptive control, Actuators, Ferroelectric materials, Tunable lasers, Smart sensors, Control systems, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2006 Paper

InP/InGaAsP electrically controlled Bragg modulator for over 40-Gbit/s modulation speed

M. De Laurentis, F. De Paola, V. d'Alessandro, A. Irace, G. Breglio

Proceedings Volume 6350, 63500E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692336

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Modulators, Electrons, Plasma, Reflectivity, Electronics, Crystals, Modulation, Kerr effect, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2006 Paper

Development of an electro-optic step-by-step sampling system for IC's close electro-magnetic field measurement

Lucio Rossi, G. Breglio, A. Irace, P. Spirito

Proceedings Volume 6189, 61890F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662043

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Electro optics, Polarization, Modulation, Refractive index, Electromagnetism, Integrated circuits, Lithium niobate, Microwave radiation, Sensing systems

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2004 Paper

A novel simulation strategy for ultrafast InP/InGaAsP optoelectronic modulator analysis

Francesco De Paola, Vincenzo D'Alessandro, Andrea Irace, Jan den Besten, Meint Smit

Proceedings Volume 5581, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.583068

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Modulators, Optoelectronics, Diodes, Waveguides, Finite element methods, Semiconductors, Phase shifts, Ultrafast phenomena, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2004 Paper

Numerical simulations for the analysis of the dynamical behavior of an ultrafast InP/InGaAsP optoelectronic modulator

Francesco De Paola, Vincenzo d'Alessandro, Andrea Irace, Jan Hendrik den Besten, Meint Smit

Proceedings Volume 5451, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546364

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Modulators, Phase shifts, Optoelectronics, Waveguides, Diodes, Finite element methods, Semiconductors, Numerical simulations, Ultrafast phenomena

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2004 Paper

An ultrafast optical modulator based on SiGe HBT

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 5451, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.546363

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Germanium, Optical modulators, Refractive index, Transistors, Semiconductors, Switching, Phase shifts, Plasma, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2004 Paper

Experimental tests of a new multiplexing technique for fibre optical Bragg sensors array

Giovanni Breglio, A. Cusano, Andrea Irace

Proceedings Volume 5502, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.566669

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Multiplexing, Fiber Bragg gratings, Modulation, Fiber optics sensors, Frequency modulation, Optical arrays, Sensing systems, Optical filters, Digital filtering

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

Separation of bulk lifetime and surface recombination velocity by multi-wavelength technique

Luigi Sirleto, Andrea Irace, Gianpaolo Vitale, Luigi Zeni, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 4829, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.525491

KEYWORDS: Nondestructive evaluation, Silicon, Absorption, Laser beam diagnostics, Semiconducting wafers, Semiconductor lasers, Optical parametric oscillators, Electronic components, Infrared radiation, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

Optimization of MMI optical structures for temperature sensing applications

Andrea Irace

Proceedings Volume 4946, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468261

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Brain-machine interfaces, Sensors, Multimode interference devices, Wave propagation, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Optical simulations, Structural sensing, Optical sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

Experimental results of a three-terminal optical modulator based on a BMFET device

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio, Maurizio Tordi, Giuseppe Coppola, Charles de Boer, Pasqualina Sarro

Proceedings Volume 4947, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468245

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Modulation, Modulators, Refractive index, Optoelectronic devices, Optical modulators, Optoelectronics, Absorption, Waveguides, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

Silicon-based optoelectronic filters based on a Bragg grating and P-i-N diode for DWDM optical networks

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio

Proceedings Volume 4947, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.468246

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Silicon, Fiber Bragg gratings, Waveguides, Diodes, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Optoelectronic devices, Optoelectronics, Refractive index, Optical networks

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 2001

Simulation and analysis of a high-efficiency silicon optoelectronic modulator based on a Bragg miror

Giuseppe Coppola, Andrea Irace, Mario Iodice, Antonello Cutolo

OE, Vol. 40, Issue 06, (June 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1369143

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Modulation, Silicon, Mirrors, Waveguides, Diodes, Refractive index, Reflectivity, Solids, Optoelectronics

Proceedings Article | 18 May 2001 Paper

Temperature optical sensor based on a silicon bimodal Y branch

Giovanni Breglio, Giuseppe Coppola, Antonello Cutolo, Andrea Irace, Marco Bellucci, Mario Iodice

Proceedings Volume 4293, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426919

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Sensors, Silicon, Temperature metrology, Refractive index, Optical sensors, Thermal optics, Light sources, Wave propagation interference, Temperature sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

Infrared thermal imaging of SiNx membranes

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio, Paolo Spirito, Pasqualina Sarro

Proceedings Volume 4130, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409838

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Temperature metrology, Microscopes, Infrared radiation, Thin films, Low pressure chemical vapor deposition, Silicon, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2000 Paper

Electrically controlled optoelectronic Y-switch based on a BMFET device

Giuseppe Coppola, Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 4075, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.397937

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Plasma, Switching, Phase shifts, Silicon, Dispersion, Optoelectronics, Refractive index, Optoelectronic devices, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2000 Paper

Simultaneous measurement of bulk and surface recombination lifetimes on asymmetrical silicon samples

Luigi Sirleto, Andrea Irace, Gianpaolo Vitale, Luigi Zeni, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 4076, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.397961

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Absorption, Diffusion, Nondestructive evaluation, Statistical analysis, Numerical simulations, Solar cells, Semiconductor lasers, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 26 November 1999 Paper

High-efficiency silicon optoelectronic modulator based on a Bragg mirror and integrated in a low-loss silicon-on-insulator waveguide

Andrea Irace, Giuseppe Coppola, Mario Iodice, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 3847, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371242

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Silicon, Modulation, Mirrors, Waveguides, Optoelectronics, Diodes, Plasma, Refractive index, Etching

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

Analytical approximation for the evaluation of the effect of fabrication error on the reflectivity of a Bragg mirror

Roberto Fiola, Andrea Irace, Antonello Cutolo, Mario Iodice

Proceedings Volume 3633, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349331

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Waveguides, Reflectivity, Fiber Bragg gratings, Etching, Refractive index, Mirrors, Optical lithography, Channel waveguides, Teeth

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 1999 Paper

Active Y-switch based on an asymmetrical BMFET device

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 3630, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342789

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Plasma, Silicon, Optoelectronic devices, Phase shifts, Dispersion, Refractive index, Optoelectronics, Switching, Light wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1998 Paper

Novel technique to measure thermal conductivity of thin film membranes

Andrea Irace, Pasqualina Sarro

Proceedings Volume 3512, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.324081

KEYWORDS: Thin films, Picosecond phenomena, Silicon, Sensors, Convection, Resistors, Silicon films, Heat flux, Temperature sensors, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 1996 Paper

All-fiber dynamic linear polarization modulator: application to the polarization hole burning problem in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers

Andrea Irace, Giovanni Breglio, Antonello Cutolo

Proceedings Volume 2954, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.262447

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Optical fibers, Modulators, Hole burning spectroscopy, Optical amplifiers, Copper, Fiber amplifiers, Birefringence, Magnetism, Modulation

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Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits

7 April 2008 | Strasbourg, France

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