Dr. Zhong Tang is a Senior Analog Design Engineer at Vango Technologies Inc., Hangzhou, China. With a Ph.D. in IC Design from Zhejiang University, Dr. Tang’s expertise lies in precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design. His research interests include CMOS temperature sensors, current sensors, and Delta-Sigma ADCs. Notably, Dr. Tang has received several awards for outstanding contributions to the field, including the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award.
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Dr. Tang boasts a notable citation index of 230 and has published over 30 papers in reputable journals and conferences. His research, presented at prestigious conferences like IEEE ISSCC and published in IEEE JSSC, has garnered significant attention in the academic community.
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i10-index: This is another measure of a researcher’s productivity and impact, specifically focusing on the number of papers that have been cited at least 10 times. An i10-index of 7 means the researcher has published at least 7 papers that have been cited at least 10 times each.
Education:
Ph.D. in IC Design from Zhejiang University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, laid the foundation for Dr. Tang’s career in integrated circuit design.
Research Focus:
Dr. Tang’s primary focus is precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design. His work centers on developing high-accuracy CMOS temperature sensors, current sensors, and Delta-Sigma ADCs for energy IoT applications.
Professional Journey:
Transitioning from a Postdoc Researcher at Delft University of Technology, where he contributed to projects involving low-cost current sensors and precision temperature sensors, Dr. Tang now holds a Senior Analog Design Engineer position at Vango Technologies Inc.
Honors & Awards:
Dr. Tang’s contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors and awards, including the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and recognition as an Outstanding graduate of Zhejiang University.
Publications Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Tang’s authored papers, including those in IEEE JSSC and ISSCC, cover a wide range of integrated circuit design topics. His notable contributions include the development of sub-1V temperature sensors and versatile current sensors with high accuracy.
23.5 A Sub-1V 810nW Capacitively-Biased BJT-Based Temperature Sensor with an Inaccuracy of Β±0.15Β°C (3Ο) from β55Β°C to 125Β°C
- Authors: Z. Tang, S. Pan, KAA Makinwa
- Publication: 2023 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC)
30.3 A Bias-Flip Rectifier with a Duty-Cycle-Based MPPT Algorithm for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting with 98% Peak MPPT Efficiency and 738% Energy-Extraction Enhancement
- Authors: X. Yue, S. Javvaji, Z. Tang, KAA Makinwa, S. Du
- Publication: 2023 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC)
A Single-stage 3-Mode Reconfigurable Regulating Rectifier for Wireless Power Transfer
- Authors: S. Liu, T. Lu, Z. Tang, Z. Chen, J. Jiang, B. Zhao, S. Du
- Publication: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2023
23.7 A BJT-Based Temperature Sensor with Β±0.1Β°C (3Ο) Inaccuracy from -55Β°C to 125Β°C and a 0.85 pJ.KΒ² Resolution FoM Using Continuous-Time Readout
- Authors: NG Toth, Z. Tang, T. Someya, S. Pan, KAA Makinwa
- Publication: 2023 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC)
A Versatile Β±25-A Shunt-Based Current Sensor With Β±0.25% Gain Error From β40Β°C to 85Β°C
- Authors: Z. Tang, R. Zamparette, Y. Furuta, T. Nezuka, KAA Makinwa
- Publication: IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, 2022
A Reliability-Oriented Startup Analysis of Injection-Locked Frequency Divider Based on Broken Symmetry Theory
- Authors: Y. Fang, Z. Tang, XP Yu, Z. Shi, KS Yeo
- Publication: IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems, 2019
A Bias-Flip Rectifier With Duty-Cycle-Based MPPT for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting
- Authors: X. Yue, S. Javvaji, Z. Tang, KAA Makinwa, S. Du
- Publication: IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, 2023
A 0.96-mW dB-Linear Variable Gain Amplifier With 0.4-dB Linearity Error Over a 62.4-dB Gain Tuning Range
- Authors: L. Cai, Z. Lu, Z. Tang, X. Yu
- Publication: IEEE Solid-State Circuits Letters, 2022
Research Timeline:
From his academic pursuits during his Ph.D. to his current role at Vango Technologies Inc., Dr. Tang’s research journey has been marked by significant milestones, advancing precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
Collaborations and Projects:
Dr. Tang has collaborated with leading academic institutions like Zhejiang University and Delft University of Technology, as well as industry partners, on various research projects aimed at developing cutting-edge integrated circuit technologies.