Publications & Projects - M. Jimenez

Manuel Jimenez

Refereed Publications

Theses and Reports

Other Publications

Funded Projects

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

G. Beauchanp, M. Jiménez, R. Mulero, A. Ortíz, “Tradeoffs Implementing Digital Control Systems for Electrical Engineering Course Projects”, To Appear In Proc. of Frontiers in Education, FIE-2012, Seattle, WA, Nov. 2012

J.A. Rodriguez, M. Jiménez, R. Palomera, “Automated Wafer-Level Measurement of LDMOS Reverse Recovery Parameters”, In Proc. of the 55th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2012), Boise, ID , Aug. 2012

A. Polo, M. Jiménez, D. Marquez, and D. Rodriguez, “An Address Generator Approach to the Hardware Implementation of a Scalable Pease FFT Core”, In Proc. of the 55th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2012), Boise, ID , Aug. 2012

D. Marquez, A. Polo, D. Rodriguez, and M. Jiménez, “FPGA-based Discrete Ambiguity Function for Stochastic Linear Time-variant Channels”, In Proc. of the 55th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2012), Boise, ID , Aug. 2012

J.A. Rodriguez, M. Jiménez, W. Morales, F.C. Hou, L. Millan, and R. Palomera, “Parametric DC and Noise Measurements in a Unified Test & Characterization Software Tool Framework”, In Proc. Of 2012 Latin-American Test Workshop (LATW2012), Quito, Ecuador, April 2012

D. Marquez, J. Valera, A. Camelo, C. Aceros, M. Jimenez, and D. Rodriguez, “Implementations of Cyclic Cross-Ambiguity Functions in FPGAs For Large Scale Signals”; In Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE Latin American Symposium on Circuits and Systems, (LASCAS-2011), Bogotá, Colombia , Feb. 2011.

C. Bula and M. Jiménez, “DAC Topologies for GSM SD Modulators”, In Proc. of 2010 Andean Conference and Industry Forum (ANDESCON 2010), Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 2010

V. Montaño and M. Jiménez, “Design and Implementation of a Scalable Floating-point FFT IP Core for Xilinx FPGAs”, In Proc. of the 53th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2010), Seattle, WA , Aug. 2010

O. Acevedo-Patino, A. Cruz-Ayoroa, and M. Jiménez, “Static Simulation: A Method for Power and Energy Estimation in Embedded Microprocessors”, In Proc. of the 53th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2010), Seattle, WA , Aug. 2010

J. Moreno, O. Gonzalez, R. Vega, R. Palomera, and M. Jimenez, “Emulating an Agilent 4142 SMU on 2600 Keithley Unit” In Proc. Of 2010 Latin-American Test Workshop (LATW2010), Punta del Este, Uruguay, March 2010

C. Bula and M. Jimenez, "Practical Consideration in the Design of FD SC-CMFB Networks for OTAs", In Proceedings of 2010 Latin-American Symposium on Circuits and Systems, LASCAS 2010, Iguaçu Falls, Brazil, Feb. 2010

R. Arce-Nazario, M. Jiménez, D. Rodriguez, “Mapping of Discrete Cosine Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures,” Journal of Signal Processing Systems, Volume 53, No. 3, December, 2008.

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, "Architectural Model and Resource Estimation for Distributed Hardware Implementation of Discrete Signal Transforms", In Proceedings of the 2008 International Conference on ReConFigurable Computing and FPGAs, Cancun, Mexico, Dec. 2008

R. Palomera, M. Jimenez, and G.O. Ducoudray; “Is Design Overemphasized in Engineering Education?”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 2008

G. Suarez, M. Jimenez, and F. Fernandez, “Behavioral Modeling Methods for Switched-Capacitor SD Modulators”, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 1236-1244, Jun. 2007

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “Algorithmic-level Exploration of Discrete Signal Transforms for Partitioning to Distributed Hardware Architectures” IET – Computers and Digital Techniques. Vol. 1 No. 5, pp. 557-564, Sep. 2007.

M. Jiménez, N. Santiago, J. F. Vega, C. Rubert, G. Bonilla, I. Torres, C. Maldonado, J. Malavé, and R. Rosario, “Integrating Fundamental and Advanced Concepts in a Rounded Capstone Design Experience in Computer Engineering” In Proceedings of the 2007 Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2007), Milwakee, WI, Oct. 10-13, 2007

R. Arce-Nazario, M. Jimenez, D. Rodriguez, “Algorithmic-level Exploration of Discrete Signal Transforms for Partitioning to Distributed Hardware Architectures,” IET Computers and Digital Techniques, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 557–564, September 2007

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “DMAGIC: A High-level Partitioning Methodology for Discrete Signal Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures”, In Proc. of the 11^th Annual Workshop on High Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC 2007), MIT Lincoln Labs, Boston, MA. Sep. 2007

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “Partitioning Exploration for Automated Mapping of Discrete Cosine Transforms onto Distributed Hardware Architectures”, In Proc. of the 50th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2007), Montreal, Canada, Aug. 5-9, 2007

M. Jiménez, C. Pomales, A. Nieves, N. Santiago, J. F. Vega, and V. López, “An Analysis of Behavioral Patterns in Generation-Y Engineering Students and their Implications in the Teaching-learning Process” In Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007

G. Suarez, and M. Jiménez, “Considerations for Accurate Behavioral Modeling of High-Speed SC SD Modulators”, In Proceedings of The 2006 IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC 2006), San Jose, CA, Sep. 2006

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “High-level Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Multi-FPGA Architectures”, In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Field Programmable Logic and Applications (FPL 2006), Madrid, Spain, Aug. 2006

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “Functionally-aware Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Distributed Hardware Architectures”, In Proceedings of the 49^th International IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2006), San Juan, PR Aug. 2006

G. Suarez and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Modeling of Switched Capacitor Integrators with Application to ΣΔ Modulators”, In Proceedings of the 49^th International IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2006), San Juan, PR Aug. 2006

M. Jiménez, R. Palomera, M. Toledo, D. Rodriguez, A. Ramirez, and L. Bautista, “Signal Processing for High School Students: Learning from a Reach-out Experience”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2006), San Juan, PR, July 2006

R. Arce, M. Jiménez, and D. Rodriguez, “Effects of High-level Discrete Signal Transform Formulations on Partitioning for Multi-FPGA Architectures”, Poster at Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines Conference FCCM 2006, Napa Valley, CA, Apr. 2006

G. Suarez and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Modeling of Sigma-Delta Modulators Using VHDL-AMS”, In Proceedings of the 48^th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2005), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Cincinnati, OH, August. 2005

A. Rivera and M. Jiménez, “Analytical Models for Estimating Parasitic Components in Power Electronics PCBs”, In Proceedings of the 48^th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2005), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Cincinnati, OH, August. 2005

R. Arce and M. Jiménez, “An Assessment of High-level Partitioning Techniques for Implementing Discrete Signal Transforms on Distributed Hardware Architectures”, In Proceedings of the 48^th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2005), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Cincinnati, OH, August. 2005

M. Jiménez and N. Santiago, “The Supporting Role of CAD/CAM Tools in Undergraduate Research Education in Electrical and Computer Engineering”, In Proc. of the 6^th Annual International Conference in Information Technology in Higher Education and Training (ITHET 2005), Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, July 2005

P. Alicea, C. Ortiz, R. Perez, R. Palomera, and M. Jiménez, “Design of and Adjustable, Low-voltage, Low-dropout Regulator”, In Proceedings of the International Caracas Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICCDCS 2004), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Nov. 2004

M. Jiménez and M. Nuñez, “Implementing IrDA on the MSP430: A Project Development Under the Undergraduate Research/Co-op Education Model”, In Proceedings of Frontiers In Education, FIE-2004, Savannah, GA, Oct. 2004

M. Toledo, J. Arvey, Y. Jia, M. Jiménez, and R. Palomera, “Undergraduate Research Experiences in Wireless, Powerless Sensor Technology”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2004), Gainesville, FL, October 2004

R. Palomera, M. Toledo, and M. Jiménez, “Industry Sponsored Undergraduate Research at UPRM”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2004), Gainesville, FL, October 2004

I. Couvertier, M. Jiménez, and R. Palomera, “Integrating Concepts and Practice in Teaching Embedded Systems Design”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2004), Gainesville, FL, October 2004

A. Rivera, E. Bravo, M. Jiménez, and R. Palomera, “Design Review and Innovations in Low-voltage Differential Signaling Drivers”, In Proceedings of the 47th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2004), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Hiroshima, Japan, July. 2004

I. Ortiz, and M. Jiménez, “Scalable Pipeline Insertion in Floating-point Division and Square Root Units”, In Proceedings of the 47th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2004), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Hiroshima, Japan, July. 2004

M. Toledo, M. Jiménez, and R. Palomera, “Industry Sponsored Practical Undergraduate Learning: Two Case Studies from the University of Puerto Rico”, In. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, and Reasearch, VSB-TUO, Ostrava, ISSN 1562-3580, June 2004

M. Toledo, J. Henao, Y. Jia, M. Jiménez, and R. Palomera, “Teaching Wireless Sensor Technology to Undergraduate Students Through Research Projects”, In. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, and Reasearch, VSB-TUO, Ostrava, ISSN 1562-3580, June 2004

R. Arce and M. Jiménez, “Integer-Pair Representation for Multi-output Logic”, In Proceedings of the 46th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2003), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 2003

J. García, R. Palomera, and M. Jiménez, “Modeling Composite Transistors Based on Four-terminal Floating Nullors”, In Proceedings of the 46th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2003), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 2003

F. Fernandez and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Modeling of Switched Capacitor Integrators Based on Symbolic Admittance Matrix”, In Proceedings of the “Seminario Annual de Automática, Electrónica Industrial e Instrumentación (SAEEI 2003)”, Vigo, Spain, September 2003

I. Ortíz and M. Jiménez, “Scalable Pipeline Insertion in Floating-point Units”, In Proceedings of IASTED Conference on Circuits, Signals, and Systems, IASTED/CSS-2003, Cancun, Mexico, May 2003

M. Jiménez, R. Palomera, and M. Toledo, “Undergraduate Research and Co-op Education: A Winning Combination”, In Proceedings of Frontiers In Education, FIE-2002, Boston, MA, Nov. 2002

J. Navarro, J. Borges, and M. Jiménez, “Electronic Academic Counseling System”, Frontiers In Education, FIE-2002, Boston, MA, Nov. 2002

F. Fernandez and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Modeling of Dynamic Capacitive Loads on Sigma-Delta Modulators” In Proceedings of the “Seminario Anual de Automática Electrónica Industrial e Instrumentación (SAAEI 2002)”, Alcalá de Henares, Spain, Sep. 2002.

M. Aguirre, C. Heredia, H. Torres, R. Palomera, and M. Jiménez, “Design of a CMOS 1.8V Low-voltage Differential Signaling Receiver” In Proceedings of the 45th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2002), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Tulsa, OK, Aug. 2002.

M. Jiménez and M. Shanblatt, “Integrating a Low-Power Objective into the Placement of Macro Block-based Layouts” In Proceedings of the 44th IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2001), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Dayton, OH, Aug. 2001.

M. Jiménez, D. Rodriguez and N. Santiago, “Scalable Floating Point FPGA Cores for Digital Signal Processing”, In Proceedings of the “Seminario Anual de Automática Electrónica Industrial e Instrumentación (SAAEI 2001)”, Matanzas, Cuba, September 2001.

M. Jiménez with M. Shanblatt, “A Low-power Approach to the Placement of Macro Block-based VLSI Layouts”, In Proceedings of the “Seminario Anual de Automática Electrónica Industrial e Instrumentación (SAAEI 2001)”, Matanzas, Cuba, September 2001.

M. Jimenéz, and M. Shanblatt, "Median Biased Steiner Tree Heuristics in the Rectilinear Plane for Low-power Physical Layout", In Proceedings of The 41st. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 1998), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, South Bend, IN, Aug. 1998.

A. Diaz, M. Jiménez, E. Strangas and M. Shanblatt, "Integer Pair Representation of Binary Terms and Equations", In Proceedings of The 41st. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS'98), IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, South Bend, IN, Aug. 1998.

M. Jiménez, N. Santiago, and D. Rover, "Development of an FPGA-Based Scalable Floating Point Multiplier", In Proceedings of The Fifth Canadian Workshop on Field-Programmable Devices Workshop (FPD'98), pp. 145-150, Montreal, Canada, Jun. 1998.

M. Jiménez, C. L. Wey, and M. Shanblatt, "Mapping Multiplication Algorithms into a Family of LUT-based FPGAs", Poster at the 1998 ACM/SIGDA Sixth International Symposium on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA'98), Monterrey CA, Feb. 1998.

N. D. Ramirez, M. A. Jiménez, and J. Allison, "Optimization of Electrical Energy Distribution for a Deficient System" Journal of the Operational Research Society, Great Britain, Vol. 44, No. 8, pp. 761-772, Aug. 1993.

M. Jimenez-Cedeño and R. Vasquez, "A Simulation Model for a Centralized Multihop Packet Radio Network" In Proceedings of The 36th. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS’93), Vol. 2, pp. 1132-1135, May 1993.

M. Jimenez-Cedeño and R. Vasquez, "Centralized Packet Radio Network: A Communication Approach Suited for Data Collection in a Real-Time Flash-Flood Prediction System" In Proceedings of The 1993 ACM/SIGAPP, Symposium on Applied Computing (SAC’93), pp. 709-713, Feb. 1993.

THESES AND REPORTS

Self:

M. Jiménez, " A Placement Methodology for Low-power VLSI Circuits" Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Aug. 1999

M. Jiménez, "Packet Radio Network Techniques For Real-Time Flash-Flood Prediction" Master of Sciences Thesis, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Mayagüez, PR, Dec. 1991

M. Jimenez and J. Martinez, "Design and Construction of a Microprocessor-Based Load-Demand Controller" (In Spanish), Bachelor of Sciences Thesis, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November 1986

Supervised:

Title:         “Automated Optimization of Scalable FP Signal Transforms for FPGA Synthesis”
Student:   Agenor Polo Zabaleta
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduating Fall 2012- Currently TBD)
Title:         “Techniques for Spectral Discrimination of Noise Sources in Integrated MOSFETs”
Student:   Luis Francisco Fernandez
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduating Fall 2012 – Currently TBD)
Title:         “Characterization of Reverse Recovery Time in LDMOS”
Student:   Jose A. Rodriguez
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Fall 2011 – Currently FTE at TI Dallas)
Title:         “Study of Correlations among Noise Sources in Sigma-Delta Modulators”
Student:   Carlos Bula Racines
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Spring 2011- Currently TBD)
Title:         “Methods for Evaluating Parasitic LC in PCB Layouts For Power Electronics Circuits”
Student:   Angel Rivera Ramos
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Spring 2010 – Currently FTE at Honeywell Puerto Rico)
Title:         “Scalable FP-FFT Core for Xilinx FPGAs”
Student:   Victor Montaño
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Spring 2009 – Currently FTE at TI Dallas, TX)
Title:         “High-Level Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms on Distributed Hardware Architectures”
Student:   Rafael Arce Nazario
Status:      Ph.D. Dissertation (Graduated Spring 2007 – Currently a faculty at UPRM-RP)
Title:         “High Frequency Behavioral Modeling of Second Order Sigma-delta Modulators”
Student:   George Suárez Martínez
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Spring 2006 – Currently FTE at NASA AMES Center, MD)
Title:         “Power and Energy Estimation in Microprocessors Through Static Code Analysis”
Student:   Oscar Acevedo Patiño
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Fall 2005 – Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Univ. of Illinois)
Title:         “Development of Floating-point Arithmetic Cores for FPGA Synthesis”
Student:   Irvin Ortíz Flores
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Fall 2003 - Currently FTE at HP Puerto Rico)
Title:         “Behavioral Macromodeling of Sigma-Delta Modulators”
Student:   Felix O. Fernandez
Status:      Master’s Thesis (Graduated Spring 2003 - Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Texas A&M)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

J. Peña, L. Malavé, L. Morales, M. Jimenez, R. Palomera, "Automated Characterization of Transient Threshold Voltage Shifts in Integrated MOSFETs", Poster at 2012 National Conference of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, SACNAS 2012, Oct. 2012

V. Montaño, M. Jimenez, D. Rodriguez, N. Santiago, and A. Nieves, "A Cross-platform Analysis of Implementation Costs of DSP Algorithms", In Proc. of 2009 Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Annual Meeting, CASHI 2009, Feb. 2009.

A. Cruz, M. Jimenez, D. Rodriguez, N. Santiago, “Communicating High-level Programs with FPGA-based Acceleration Hardware”; In Proc. Of 2009 Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Annual Meeting, CASHI 2009, Feb. 2009.

R. Arce and M. Jiménez, “High-Level Partitioning of Discrete Signal Transforms for Distributed Hardware Applications”, Poster at International Symposium on Pervasive Computing 2007, San Juan, PR, Feb. 2007

J. García and M. jiménez, “Study of Methods for Fast Electromagnetic Interference Estimation in PE PCBs”, Poster at 2007 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2007

A. Rivera and M. Jiménez, “Analytical Estimation of RCL Parasitic Components in Power Electronic Boards”, In Proceedings of the 2006 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2006

A. Pérez, R. Rodriguez, E. Porcell, M. Jimenez, “Parsing and Segmentation of a PCB Layout for an EMI Optimization CAD Tool, Poster at 2006 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2006

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jiménez, D. Rodríguez. “High-Level Partitioning Techniques For Implementing Discrete Signal Transforms On Distributed Hardware Architectures”. Poster presentation in Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting. Cayey, PR, March 2006.

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jiménez, D. Rodríguez. “High-Level Partitioning Techniques For Implementing Discrete Signal Transforms On Distributed Hardware Architectures”. Poster presentation in Annual EPSCoR conference. Rio Grande, PR. September 2005.

A. Rivera Ramos, J. Santos, R. Rodriguez, and M. Jimenez, “Gate-Driver Layout Transformations For Improved EMI Performance” In Proceedings of the 2005 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2005

J. V. Santos, R. Rodriguez, and M. Jiménez, “A Methodology for the Parasitic Extraction and Improvement Evaluation in Power Electronics Printed Circuit Boards”, Poster at 2005 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2005

M. Jiménez, R. Palomera, and M. Toledo, “The TI-UPRM Collaborative Program”, Poster at ”Convención del Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico”, Hotel Wyndham El Conquistador, Fajardo, PR, July 2004.

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jiménez, “High-Level Partitioning Of DSP Algorithms For Multi-FPGA Systems. Poster presentation”. GEM Consortium Future Faculty and Professionals Symposium. Las Vegas, NV, June 2004.

A. Rivera and M. Jiménez, “Development of a Cost Function for Evaluating PCB Layout Quality in Power Electronic Circuits”, In Proceedings of the 2004 CPES Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA, April 2004

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jimenez, “High-Level Partitioning Of DSP Algorithms For Multi-FPGA Systems - A First Approach”, Proceedings of the Computing Research Conference, Mayagüez, PR, April 2004.

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jiménez, “Functional Partitioning of DSP Algorithms for Multi-FPGA Systems”. Poster presentation. PRSGC External Advisory Board Meeting. Rio Piedras, PR, February 2004.

R. Arce Nazario, M. Jiménez, “Integer Pair Representation for Multiple Output Logic”. Poster presentation - PRSGC Second Congress on Integrating NASA Research and Education Projects in Puerto Rico. San Juan, PR, November 2003

G. Suarez, M. Jiménez, and M. Vélez, “Hybrid Gate Driver Parasitic Extraction” Poster at CPES 2003 Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2003.

A. Rivera, M. Jiménez, and M. Vélez, “Integrated Methodology for Gate Driver Layout Optimization”, Poster at CPES 2003 Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2003.

F. Fernández and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Modeling of Sigma-Delta Modulators Based on Symbolic Admittance Matrix”, Computing Research Conference 2003, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 15-18 April 2003.

R. Arce and M. Jiménez, “Integer Pair Representation for Multiple-output Logic”, Computing Research Conference 2003, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 11-14 April 2003.

I. Ortiz and M. Jiménez, “Scalable Pipeline Insertion in Floating-point Units for FPGA Synthesis”, Computing Research Conference 2003, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 83-86 April 2003.

O. Acevedo and M. Jiménez, “Instruction-level Power Profile for the PowerPC Microprocessor”, Computing Research Conference 2003, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 120-123 April 2003.

M. Núñez, P. Zayas, J. Crespo, M. Jiménez and I. Couvertier, “Design of an IrDA Stack Using the MSP-430”, 38th ACS Junior Technical Meeting, UPR Rio Piedras, pp. 59, March 2003

G. Suares and M. Jiménez, M. Vélez, “IPEM Gate Driver Parasitic Extraction” Poster at CPES 2002 Seminar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, April 2002.

O. Acevedo and M. Jiménez, “A Survey of Power Optimization Techniques for Low-Power Consumption” Computing Research Conference 2002, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 43-46 March 2002.

F. Fernandez and M. Jiménez, “Behavioral Macromodeling of Dynamic Capacitive Loads in Sigma-Delta Modulators” Computing Research Conference 2002, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 59-61 March 2002.

C. Medina, E. Bravo, and M. Jiménez, “Scalable Parallel Saturating Multioperand Adders” Computing Research Conference 2002, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 77-80 March 2002.

I. Ortiz and M. Jiménez, “Optimizing the Implementation of Floating Point Cores for FPGA Synthesis” Computing Research Conference 2002, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 98-101 March 2002.

A. Rosado and M. Jiménez, “A BiCMOS Low-power, Low-voltage Current Mirror” Computing Research Conference 2002, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 110-113 March 2002.

R. Rivera, J.J. Rodríguez, J. Betancourt, M. Vélez-Reyes, and M. Jiménez. “Multi-level Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Systems.” In Proceedings of the 2001 CPES Seminar, Blacksburg, VA, April 2001.

W. Maldonado, M. Jiménez, A. Medina, A. Bon, G. Rodriguez, and R. Santiago, “Design of a Wireless Voting System “, 36th ACS Junior Technical Meeting, Pontifical Catholic University, pp. 44, March 2001

I. Ortiz, M. Jiménez, “Scalable Floating Point Cores for Digital Signal Processing” Computing Research Conference 2001, UPR Mayagüez, pp. 60-63 March 2001.

M. Jimenez and B. Rivera, "High Resolution Image Display in Remote Sensing Laboratory", LARSIP Technical Report No. TR6.590.02, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Mayagüez, PR, March 1990.

FUNDED PROJECTS

Title: “2012 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2012

Title: “2011 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2011

Title: “2010 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2010

Title: “L-DMOS Diode Reverse-Recovery Measurement Method and Set-up”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI), Rogelio Palomera (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January – December 2008

Title: “2009 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2009

Title: “2008 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2008

Title: “2007 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Gladys O. Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2007

Title: “Study of System-level Design Methodologies for Implementing SAR Support Algorithms”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI), Domingo Rodriguez (Co-PI), Nayda Santiago (Co-PI), and Ana Nieves (Collaborator)
Sponsor: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Period: January-December 2007

Title: “ATE/TPS 44 Voltage Regulator THT to SMT Redesign and Prototyping”
Researchers: Pedro Resto (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
Period: January-October 2006

Title: “Integrated Methodology for IPEM Gate Driver Layout Improvement – 2007 Continuation”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI)
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES)
Period: August 2006 – July 2007

Title: “2006 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), Gladys O. Ducoudray, and Manuel Toledo (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2006

Title: “Integrated Methodology for IPEM Gate Driver Layout Improvement – 2006 Continuation”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI)
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES)
Period: August 2005 – July 2006

Title: “Study of Controller Architectures and GLP Regulations for the Smart Drug Delivery Platform”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI), and Gladys Omayra Ducoudray (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Hewlett-Packard Corporation
Period: Summer 2005

Title: “2005 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), and Manuel Toledo (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-December 2005

Title: “Hardware and Software Tools to Support Embedded/DSP Systems Education at UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), Domingo Rodriguez (Co-PI), M. Toledo (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January-August 2005

Title: “Integrated Methodology for IPEM Gate Driver Layout Improvement”
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI), and Miguel Vélez-Reyes (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES)
Period: August 2004 – July 2005

Title: “2004 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at the UPRM”
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), Manuel Toledo Quiñones (Co-PI).
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January 2004 – December 2004

Title: "Integrated Modeling and Design of Integrated Power Electronic Modules (IPEMs)"
Researchers: Miguel Vélez-Reyes (PI), Jorge González (Co-PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES)
Period: August 2003 - July 2004

Title: "2003 Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at the UPRM"
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), Manuel Toledo Quiñones (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January 2003 - December 2003

Title: "Continuation of the TI Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal Electronics Program at the UPRM"
Researchers: Rogelio Palomera (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), Manuel Toledo Quiñones (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January 2002 - December 2002

Title: "Development of a Cost Model for Integrated Power Electronic Modules"
Researchers: Agustín Rullán (PI) and Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI),
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES)
Period: July 2001 - June 2002

Title: "Extension of the Integrated Circuits Design Laboratory to Include Testing Facilities"
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI) and Rogelio Palomera (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: January 2001- June 2002

Title: "Development of a Rapid Systems Prototyping Laboratory"
Researchers: Domingo Rodriguez (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI),and Ramón Vásquez (Co-PI)
Sponsors: PRECISE Project, Xilinx Corp., and Texas Instruments
Period: August 2000 - June 2002

Title: "System-level Simulation of IPEM-Based Electric Drives"
Researchers: Miguel Vélez-Reyes (PI), K. Venkatesan (Co-PI), and Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES)
Period: August 2000 - May 2001

Title: "Establishment of an Analog Integrated Circuit Design Emphasis Area in the UPRM"
Researchers: Manuel Jiménez (PI) and Rogelio Palomera (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Texas Instruments
Period: August 1999 - June 2002

Title: "The Establishment of an Aquaculture Research Center"
Researchers: Ricardo Cortés (PI), Manuel Jiménez (Co-PI), John Kubaryk (Co-PI), Fernando Bird (Co-PI), and Edna Negrón (Co-PI)
Sponsor: Administración de Fomento Económico, Puerto Rico
Period: August 1993 - June 1996