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Webinar by the IEEE Montreal Section Power and Energy Chapter The IEEE Montreal Section is inviting all interested IEEE members and non-members to this webinar. Speaker(s): Dr. David Laverty, Reader (Full Professor) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388158

Webinar presented by the IEEE Montreal Section Power & Energy Chapter and IEEE Northern Canada PES/IAS Joint Chapter. Abstract: "When you can measure what you are speaking about and express it in numbers, you know something about it." - Lord Kelvin. Synchronized measurement technology, specifically the Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU), has provided tremendous insight into power system phenomena over the last few decades. However, the PMU is an instrument not well understood by many who utilize its measurements. The time-synchronized phasor, or synchrophasor, is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it has made it possible to apply classical methods of power system analysis to "real" data from actual systems. On the other hand, the synchrophasor eliminates all the nuances of the voltage or current waveform present in the sampled values from which it is estimated. What if we keep all of the time-synchronized sampled value (TSSV) data and use that for our studies? Building machines capable of doing this is more than feasible. This talk will discuss the approaches and challenges that engineers pursuing this strategy face, particularly the not-so-small matter of the many terabytes of data such a system will create, with "needle in a haystack" levels of useful information. The talk will describe an effort on the island of Ireland to build a national system to record TSSV and also synchronize using PTP instead of GNSS and its "space-based" vulnerabilities. Speaker(s): Dr. David Laverty, Reader (Full Professor) of Queen’s University Belfast Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388536

Welcome to Global Webinar co-sponsored by Pikes Peak Section and Panama Computer Society Chapter and co-hosted by a number of Chapters worldwide. The Chip Act: A New Era in US Semiconductors David Bondurant, Vertical Memory Matt Francis, Ozark IC This presentation will review 50-years of Semiconductor and Computer developments and historical competition between countries that developed. We observe the historical scaling of semiconductors (Moore’s Law) and the fact the Moore’s Law scaling is reaching it’s end. We review Beyond Moore changes to semiconductor processing and packaging technology required to continue computer performance improvement and why control of leading edge semiconductor and packaging manufacturing is now strategic. The Chip Act is the United States response to demands of Beyond Moore requirements and need to bring manufacturing closer to home. We review the Chip Act and update on it’s developments during 2023. Speaker(s): David, Matt, Agenda: Welcome Presentation Discussion and Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388526

5G and 6G mobile communication systems will encompass a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) that will include different satellite systems (LEO including cubesats/MEO/GEO) as well as High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in the stratosphere and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to cover remote areas that otherwise could not have access to the Internet. IoT via NTN is very important for a wide range of applications such as Earth monitoring, smart agriculture, pollution control, sea monitoring, and disaster management. In a first part, this seminar will investigate various architectural and networking options for collecting IoT data via satellite. Moreover, a second part of the seminar will address and compare two important technologies NB-IoT (part of 5G NTN specification according to 3GPP Release 17) and LoRa/LoRaWAN (including the LR-FHSS alternative for satellite systems). Finally, a review of current satellite IoT systems supporting NB-IoT or LoRa/LR-FHSS will be provided. Speaker(s): Giovanni Giambene, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388859

Speaker: S. Carl Zanon, Senior Member, Chair LMAG of IEEE Vancouver Section Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that don't have a local Affinity Group. We are looking for speakers for 2024. Contact Carl Zanon if interested. Speaker(s): Carl Zanon, Agenda: 9:45 AM Zoom opens 10:00 AM Welcome and speaker introduction 10:05 AM Speaker Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388900

The design of broadband wireless communications presents considerable challenges. The propagation conditions can be very hostile (e.g., highly dispersive channels and/or deep fading or shadowing effects). This is especially true for systems operating in mm-wave conditions, where one must rely in LoS and/or reflected rays. Moreover, these systems are expected to have power and spectral efficiencies, together with high QoS requirements. There are also implementation complexity constraints, especially at the mobile terminals. Prefix-assisted block transmission techniques combined with frequency-domain detection are known to be suitable for high rate transmission over severely time-dispersive channels. The most popular modulations based on this concept are OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) and SC-FDE (Single-Carrier with Frequency-Domain Equalization). However, the severe propagation conditions in multiuser wireless systems make it likely that a non-negligible fraction of the transmitted packets will be lost, either due to deep fading/shadowing effects or due to collisions in the MAC (Medium Access Control) phase. The traditional approach to cope with lost packets is to drop them and ask for its retransmission. However, even packets with a large number of bit errors have useful information on the transmitted blocks that can be employed to improve the detection performance. To take advantage of this, we need to employ a cross-layer approach combining PHY, MAC and LLC layer aspects to cope with lost packets. In this talk we show how we can design powerful cross-layer network diversity techniques specially designed for broadband wireless systems employing block transmission techniques combined with frequency domain detection. Speaker(s): Rui Dinis Room: EV003.309, Concordia University, 1515 Ste. Catherine West, MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

Description 💻 Control your world through your programming! Come to our Part I Arduino workshop where you will learn the basics of programming the Arduino, how to use its various features and how to connect your own circuits to the Arduino. Through this handy little microcontroller, you’ll be able to automate tasks and unlock a whole new world of DIY projects to bring your ideas to life! In this workshop, we will provide all the tools you need to start playing around with the Arduino — except a laptop. A subsequent Part II workshop on more advanced Arduino topics will be held two days after. If you want to continue using the Arduino after the workshops, you can come visit the lab or ask us about where to buy the components. ⚠️ Important Info ⚠️ This workshop will cost $5 and payment can be made via e-transfer or cash at the door . There will be free pizza and drinks at the end! 🍕 Please bring your own computer with the Arduino IDE​ installed. Your computer will connect via USB-A to the Arduino. Please bring an adapter if your computer does not have a USB-A port. Room: 1050, Bldg: Wong Building, 3610 University St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C5

Description 💻 Control your world through your programming! Come to our Part II Arduino workshop where you will learn advanced techniques of programming and using the Arduino microprocessor, how to use its various features and how to connect various external components to the Arduino. Through this handy little microcontroller, you’ll be able to automate tasks and unlock a whole new world of DIY projects to bring your ideas to life! In this workshop, we will provide all the tools you need to start playing around with the Arduino — except a laptop. This followup Part II workshop is on more advanced Arduino topics. If you want to continue using the Arduino after the workshops, you can come visit the lab or ask us about where to buy the components. ⚠️ Important Info ⚠️ This workshop will cost $5 and payment can be made via e-transfer or cash at the door. There will be free pizza and drinks at the end! 🍕 Please bring your own computer with the Arduino IDE​ installed. Your computer will connect via USB-A to the Arduino. Please bring an adapter if your computer does not have a USB-A port. Room: Room 1050, Bldg: Wong Building, 3610 University St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C5

Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Sen, Professor of Computing Science and Information Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada Abstract: This presentation is designed for both technical enthusiasts and professionals from diverse backgrounds. We will explore the opportunities offered by Generative AI and the challenges it poses. From its role in revolutionizing creativity and content generation to various business applications, this session will provide insights accessible to all. Whether you are already familiar with the technical aspects or approaching Generative AI for the first time, this presentation aims to demystify the topic. Join us to understand the transformative impact of Generative AI and participate in a Q&A session to address your inquiries about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Bio: Dr. Abhijit Sen is currently Professor of Computing Science and Information Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada. He holds a PhD. from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Master of Science degree from University of California, Berkeley, USA, and B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. He has over 30 years of academic and administrative experience having worked in organizations such as Canadian Aviation Electronics, Montreal, Canada, Microtel Pacific Research, Burnaby, Canada. He also worked as a consultant to Canada Post, Montreal, and InfoElectonics, Montréal, Canada. He served as a chair of the department for over 14 years. He has also been a visiting professor at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand, and University of Applied Sciences, Munich, Germany, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), India, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, China, and Technical University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg, Germany. He has been keynote speaker in several international conferences and served as reviewers and technical committee members in number of international conferences. He also served as external examiners for PhD theses for several universities. His current research interests are in the areas of Wireless Networking and Security, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Computing Education and Teaching Methodologies, Distributed Systems and Databases, DevOps, and Artificial Intelligence. He is the recipient of Distinguished Teaching Award of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada. He is a Life Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE). He served on the Executive Committee of IEEE, Vancouver Chapter Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that don't have a local Affinity Group. We are looking for speakers for 2024. Contact Carl Zanon if interested. Speaker(s): Dr. Abhijit Sen Professor of Computing Science and Information Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Agenda: 9:45 AM Zoom opens 10:00 AM Welcome and speaker introduction 10:05 AM Speaker Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399416

The IEEE Photonics Society / Standards Committee recently published a whitepaper on Fiber Attach. Transmission of light between or in and out of any photonic platform normally requires attachment to a fiber that is used as a flexible optical waveguide. An effective fiber attach involves many requirements and metrics that have so far involved decades of research. The presentation will cover the whitepaper in detail, some technical background, the path forward, and how to become involved. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): John S. Mazurowski, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399396