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Talk Title: How B-TRAN™ is Revolutionizing Solid-State Protection Presentation Outline: -Ideal Power Company Overview -What is B-TRAN™? -Device Architecture and Operation -Comparison with Other Bidirectional Switches -Bidirectional Switch Applications in the Industry -Device Test and Characterization Results -Driver Design for B-TRAN -Requirements for Solid-State Protection Circuit -Why use B-TRAN™ Switch for Solid-State Protection -Test Results -Future Work and Development Speaker(s): Mudit Khanna, Agenda: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM: Welcome by PELS 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM: Webinar Lecture 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM: Audience Q&A/Closing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426284

Metamaterials (MTMs) are synthetic electromagnetic materials possessing unique properties not found in natural materials. Their introduction has spurred the creation of innovative circuits with enhanced components. One notable metamaterial-based design is the composite right/left-handed transmission line (CRLH-TL) leaky-wave antennas (LWAs). These antennas offer continuous frequency-dependent beam scanning from backfire to end-fire with an accurate broadside beam. Using a straightforward feeding mechanism, they also ensure excellent impedance matching throughout their operational range. The CRLH LWAs' ability to map frequency to space means unknown target locations can be pinpointed by analyzing the spectral components of the returning wave. This paves the way for real-time detection, with data acquisition speeds mainly determined by the signal source's frequency sweep rate. The sensor's field of view is also expanded thanks to the wide scanning angle of CRLH LWAs. Such features enable applications like swift 2-D beamforming, expansive real-time remote sensing, vital sign monitoring, motion detection, and microwave imaging. Additionally, applying spatiotemporal modulation to CRLH LWAs can generate harmonic waves and enhance physical layer security, promoting safer wireless communication. Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Dr. Chung-Tse Michael Wu Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426636

IEEE Reliability Society- Joint Boston/New Hampshire/Providence Chapter Adcom meeting. Speaker(s): , , , Agenda: - Call to Order - Opening Remarks - Officer Reports - Secretary - AdCom Meeting Minutes - Treasurer - Awards - Financials - Vice Chair - Technical Meeting Schedule - Potential Technical Meeting Presentations - Newsletter - Chair Report - Recent Technical Meeting Attendance - Upcoming Technical Meeting Registration - - - Ethan Cascio, 26-JUN-2024 at Lincoln Laboratory Main Cafeteria - Cancelled. 29 in person registrants plus 13 virtual registrants - Old Business - MIT Lincoln Laboratory Appreciation / Thank You Plaque and Presentation - Proposed creation of IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter brochure Targeting the Younger Demographic - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - Website Status - Webmaster moving to Colorado - New Business - MGA election requirements - Nominating committee to form 01-AUG-2024 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IPsotdH0m2EhNcmQV6N--R0UfxMF6vUv/edit#slide=id.g2d11c772135_0_1557 - MGA will be hosting the second set of training sessions on 15 July 2024 - there are three available times to choose from to accommodate different time zones. Training Session Registration Details: Please click below to register for the session that best fits your schedule. The password for registration if prompted is MGAelections. - 15 July 2024: 5:00 AM ET - (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=JiT7ukdHEj-L_CiiuprTvw~~&pe=nStWAVLQP1Yhh9hxV9o9pkJc4OXhEnFChWhm2uSHwVinL8jH5DOqaGgwt9V7UgiajEdN65tR1ksXuBXnghvzEg~~&t=C2O6of7W9jmUq2lqowSWxA~~) - 15 July 2024: 12:00 PM ET - (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=JiT7ukdHEj-L_CiiuprTvw~~&pe=g1JTKOoYG6rIXY335I5lBDnEy3sSbRvOCO_0pLHe_vA2LkIHZU6Ns3Up4RT9mNIwSOs5SpbqiUy0ALi7x6OrHw~~&t=C2O6of7W9jmUq2lqowSWxA~~) - 15 July 2024: 9:00 PM ET - (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=JiT7ukdHEj-L_CiiuprTvw~~&pe=wfK5UsuzNEy232V4eTrLES9dYeMxBrz6ZtiEMMb0AT568OjhSLYwSgAEjatPbl1XSCNl-Gfp5ziF9A0fzPiYTQ~~&t=C2O6of7W9jmUq2lqowSWxA~~) - Joint Meeting with SMTA on 11-SEP-2024 at Nano Dimensions - Joint Meeting with NE ESDA on 09-OCT-2024 - For August September (Annually) - Past Chairs Meeting invitations / RSVPs Officer Election – Open October 30 / Close December 4 - Schedule Next AdCom Meeting - TBD. - Closing Remarks - Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425913

Leading a development team in an agile environment mirrors guiding the Fellowship of the Ring. Both require a clear vision, diverse skills, strong collaboration, adaptability to challenges, and a foundation of trust and respect. This talk will explore how principles from the Lord of the Rings can be applied to agile practices, illustrating how unity and perseverance drive successful development teams. Speaker(s): Amanda Alfaro Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423703