Jonathan has been offered an engineering position with Schlumberger Limited, Alberta. He is still affiliated with the ATIPS Lab developing analog low-noise test fixture on-chip.
Research Interests
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Cellular Neural (Non-linear) Networks for Low Noise Digital Arithmetic
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Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFICs) Design
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Microelectronics
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Designing pressure/temperature sensors, and remote sensing tools such as seismic survey
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Residue Number System (RNS) Arithmetic
Thesis Topic
I have successfully designed, fabricated and tested Recursive Cellular Nonlinear Neural Networks (RCNNs) for Ultra-Low Noise Digital Arithmetic. My current research work is focused on the development of a test fixture on-chip for the RCNN digital adder chip.
Conference Publications
Symposium on Microelectronics Research & Development in Canada (MR&DCAN). Montreal, Quebec.
A class of Cellular Neural Networks - Recursive Cellular Neural Networks (RCNNs) - was presented at TEXPO 2003. Click (here) to download a pdf version of the poster.
- J. J. Yeboah Jr., Y. Ibrahim, G. A. Jullien, J. W. Haslett, “Ultra-low Noise Arithmetic Using Cellular Neural Networks”, Micronet Annual Workshop, Aylmer, Quebec, pp. 105-106, April, 2004.
- J.J. Yeboah, G.A. Jullien, J.W. Haslett, 2003, “Recursive Cellular Neural Networks for Ultra Low-Noise Digital Arithmetic", Proceedings of the 2003 Mid-West Symposium, Cairo, Egypt, December 27-30, 2003.
Graduate Courses
Completed:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) of Radio Frequency (RF) Circuits
- Arithmetic Techniques for DSP Application
- Cryptography and Number Theory
- CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit Design
- Active RC and Switched Capacitor Filter Design
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (2005)
University of Calgary, Calgary
- Alberta, Canada
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
University of Windsor, Windsor
- Ontario, Canada
Engineering
Laurentian University, Sudbury
- Ontario, Canada
Electronics and Electrical Installation
Emit Electronic Institute, Mataheko - Accra, Ghana
Work Experience
2002-present Analog Integrated Circuit Design Researcher
ATIPS Laboratory, Calgary, AB
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Developed Recursive Cellular Nonlinear Neural Networks (RCNNs)
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Wrote design flow for analog design
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Created test fixtures for analog ICs and developed test methodology
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Authored procedures for low-noise analog circuit testing
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Designed for sensitive mixed-signal applications with low digital noise
2000-2001 Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (Intern)
Research Centre for Integrated Microsystems , Windsor, ON
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Designed layouts for various Analog and Digital ICs Architectures
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Developed custom CNN ICs for DSP & image processing applications.
1998 Technical Service Engineer (Intern)
Ontario
Place Corporation, Toronto, ON
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Coordinated all electronic and electrical systems across the park.
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Trouble shoot communication systems, security systems,lighting systems,
video and audio systems.
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Responsible for daily operation of the simulator "Sea Trek".
1997 Assistant Technical Service (Intern)
Sheridan Chemicals Inc. Hamilton, ON
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Responsible for daily operation of the line electronic mechanisms to ensure
the filling, packaging, and labeling of the products.
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Maintained records of the shipping, and receiving of products.
1993 - 1995 Proprietor
Jonasonic Corp. Kaneshie - Accra, Ghana
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Designed and built variety of audio, alarm and power amplifiers.
International Project
2003 Project manager / Consultant
CELUS Communication & Secretarial Services, Accra, Ghana
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Managed and coordinated the establishment of a start-up Communication & Secretarial company.
Other Activities and Interests
(2002/2003)
Volunteer, 2002&2003 International Workshop on System-on-Chip (IWSOC) for Real-Time Applications, Banff, AB (2002); Calgary, AB (2003)
(2002-2004)
FC Resistance Soccer Team, Calgary, AB
I love that game ! ... I'm currently playing for many other teams here in Calgary .... Just for fun, Soccer ... forever !!
(2000 - 2001)
Academic Excellence Chair,
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),
University of Windsor Chapter, Windsor, ON
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Provided support to students in the branch of Science, Mathematics, Electronics
and Engineering
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Created online exam bank for students in various area of studies
(2000 - 2001)
Volunteer, Temple Baptist Church, Windsor, ON
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Tutor high school students who encountered difficulties at school
(1999)
Volunteer, Windsor / Essex County Multicultural Cup Games
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Coached China / Hong Kong Soccer team
(1992 - 1995)
Captain, Under 18 Soccer League
Iron Breakers, Kaneshie, Accra
Acknowledgment
I would like to thank Micronet, iCORE and CMC for their support in my research.
