Carlos M. Oppus

Asst Professor
Department of Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering

Ateneo de Manila University




CURRENT RESEARCH AREA:

Design & Development of Engineering & Physics Educational Equipment (http://www.bestinc.ph/products.php), FPGA Design and Applications -- Photo-quality thermal printer controller using FPGA, Rewritable printer controller using FPGA (http://www.bcdph.com/solutions.html).


COURSES:

·         Verilog HDL or VHDL Lectures

·         CE 141 Microprocessor System

·         Ps 140 Electronics (with Diodes, Transistors & Op-Amps Lectures  

·         ELC 101/102 Circuits I & II for ECE Majors

·         CE 40 Digital Systems Design for Ch, Ps, CoE Majors

·         CE 150 Computer Interfacing System & Design for CoE Majors

·         CE 190/191 Research Seminar I & II CoE Majors


RELATED LINKS:

www.bcdph.com

www.bestinc.ph

http://ohm.ecce.admu.edu.ph/wiki/bin/view/Main/TotoOppus



With my wife Czarina C. Oppus

J Pictures! Pictures J




RESEARCH RELATED ACTIVITIES:

PATENTS


Date

Patent Application Publication Number US 2005/0168387 A1: Mechanically Reconfigurable Antenna for Wireless Access Point. Inventors: Dr. Greg Tangonan, Carlos Oppus, Jose Claro Monje, Martin Paulo Arancon and Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr.

August 4, 2005

Patent Application Number 10/954617: Mechanically Reconfigurable Antenna for Wireless Access Point. Inventors: Dr. Greg Tangonan, Carlos Oppus, Jose Claro Monje, Martin Paulo Arancon and Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr.

Sept 29, 2004

Patent Application Publication Number US 2005/0170779A1: Power Monitoring Circuitry for Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). Inventors: Dr. Greg Tangonan, Carlos Oppus, Jose Claro Monje, and Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr.

August 4, 2005

Patent Application Number 10/967108: Power Monitoring Circuitry for Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). Inventors: Dr. Greg Tangonan, Carlos Oppus, Jose Claro Monje, and Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr.

October 14, 2004


PUBLICATIONS/PAPERS/MANUALS/BOOKS


Real-time Rain Rate Monitoring and the Simulation of Microwave Propagation Loss in Tropical Rain”, 7th National Electrical, Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering Conference, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Nov 30 to Dec 2, 2006

Dec 2006

Admission Impossible Room”, Abueva, J.A.C., Ang, M.L.S., Oscares, C.R., Perdiguerra, R.C.,Suamen,C.D., Taroma, F.O., Calasanz, T.H.1, Oppus, C.M., 2004 ECE Conference, Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila.

Nov 2004

Smart HVAC System”, Jenny Vi Raymundo, Edsel Conrad Sabulao, Evan Vidal Sagge, Charles Joseph Uy, Jeffrey Zamora, Tristan Calasanz and Carlos Oppus, 2004 ECE Conference, Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila.

Nov 2004

Instrukit: Computer-Interfaced Multimeter”, Abella, T; Gamo, G; Macariola, P; San Buenaventura, C; Santos, B; Tagayuna, B; Carlos Oppus and Tristan Calasanz, 2004 ECE Conference, Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila.

Nov 2004

Faura Virtual Tour”, John Christopher Buena, Jason Jocson, Francis Anthony Jose, John Philip Lim, Philip Jay Ocampo, Olivia Ortiz, Joseph Anton Reyes, Ian Sandoval, Daisie Sy Carlos Oppus and Tristan Calasanz, 2004 ECE Conference, Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila.

Nov 2004

Exoskeleton Control of a Programmable Robotic Arm Using Field-Programmable Gate Array.” (Emphasis on Control) Donnie Banez, Rhyan Andrade and Carlos Oppus, December 2003 ICEP, Legend Hotel

Dec 2003

Programmable Robotic Arm.” Eduardo Gallofin, Michael Fernandez and Carlos Oppus, December 2003 ICEP, Legend Hotel

Dec 2003

Design and Implementation of a Synthesizable MC6502-Based Microprocessor Using Verilog HDL .” Shei Audrey Fuertez, Sherwin Bedia and Carlos Oppus, 2003 ECE Conference, USC Cebu.

Dec 2003

Monitoring System for an Automated House (AI House)”, 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. Carla Nuñez, Joey Costoya, Erees Macabebe, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Interconnection Module Automated House (AI House) , 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. Eduardo Gallofin, Michael Fernandez, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Automated House Security and Access (AI House) , 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. --Donnie Bañez, Vernice Sy, Janice Tanqueco, Honeylou de Guia, Marjhorie Caparas, Elissa del Castillo, Mija Cu, Paul Anthony Woo, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Remote Administration of an Automated House through Web and SMS (AI House). --Adrian Serohijos, Ian Esguerra, Melisande Tupa, Ronald Idjao, Juphel Ace Guerra, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Environment Module (AI House) , 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. --Mark de Guzman, Ria Reyes , Mark Bendicion, Antoine Bunnell, Sol Magsuci, Zorayda Marcojos, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Wearable Computer Key Glove, 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. --Allan de Jesus, Rhyan Andrade, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Remote Spy Video Surveillance using RC , 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. --Pocholo Pasicolan, Jhozeph Chua, Marty Cuyegkeng, Christian Lazo, Brey Lee, and Jenard Mendoza, Denis Amparo, Erika Aranas, and Aissa Rellos, Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

Voice Texting, 3rd ECE Conference, UP Diliman. --Lou Marvin Bautista, Bonn Jonel Pua, Kelwin Chua, Sherwin Ian Bedia, Shei Audrey Fuertez, Jaimee Felix Marquez ,Tristan H Calasanz, and Carlos M Oppus

Nov 2002

PRESENTOR, ECE Conference, DLSU, Taft Avenue, Manila. “Security System Dialer 2000 SSD 2000 (DTMF Control Of Home Security & Appliances)”, M. Borbe, JCN Monje, C.M.Oppus, J. Sia

2000 Dec 1

PRESENTOR, "Internet Control Of Home Appliances", First ECE Conference, DLSU Philippines. C. M. Oppus, J. Irlandia, S. Uy and Dr. R. Reyes

2000 Dec 1

LABORATORY MANUAL: "Circuits I Laboratory Manual", ECCE Program AdMU

2000

LABORATORY MANUAL: "Circuits II Laboratory Manual", ECCE Program AdMU

2000

LABORATORY MANUAL: “Digital Design & Switching Theory Laboratory Manual”, Department of Physics & Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University

1998

MODULE: Physics Teaching Modules I to VII, Ateneo Center for Educ. Devt, 1998. Co-Author: Ivan B. Culaba

1998

PRESENTOR, 15th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Congress, San Carlos University, Cebu, Philippines, “Corridor Demonstration Experiments”, Pio Panti, Carlos Oppus and Norberto Tecson

1997 Oct

PRESENTOR, “The Goals and Difficulties Associated with a Computer-Based Physics Education Program”, Third Australian Conference on University Physics Education (OzCUPE3), Brisbane, Australia, P. J. Medina, M. Y. Montuno, C. M. Oppus and N. S. Tecson

1997 Apr

PRESENTOR, “Development and Utilization of a Homemade Microcomputer-Based Laboratory for Introductory Physics”, MITAPE, Quezon City. Carlos M. Oppus and Norberto S. Tecson

1996 Oct

PRESENTOR, "Chaos in Seismic Waves", Physics Congress, Bolinao Pangasinan, Carlos Oppus, Rommel Songco, Chival Escalante, Kathleen Duffy, SSJ.

1993 Oct

LABORATORY MANUAL: "Demonstration of Computer-Aided Physics Experiments", A Physics Experiment Manual for Physics Teachers, Department of Physics, AdMU. Co Author: Norberto Tecson

1990


RESEARCH and PROJECTS


From

To

Exoskeleton Control of a Programmable Robotic Arm Using Field-Programmable Gate Array. --Donnie Banez, Rhyan Andrade and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Design and Implementation of a Synthesizable MC6502-Based Microprocessor Using Verilog HDL . --Shei Audrey Fuertez, Sherwin Bedia and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Door Access Control System with Barcode-Keypad Interface and Video Motion Detection. --Jhozeph Chua, Allan de Jesus and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Newton’s Apple and Z80-Based Ping-pong Interactive Systems. --Janice Tanqueco, Honeylou de Guia and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Design and Implementation of a Synthesizable Zilog Z80-Based Microprocessor Using Verilog HDL . --Lou Marvin Bautista and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Design and Construction of an Intel 8088-Based Microcomputer System. --Joey Costoya, Erees Macabebe and Carlos Oppus

2002 June

2003 Feb

Automation of a Vacuum Coating Process. --Trina G. Castillo, Anthony Philip C. Lee, Ivan Culaba and Carlos Oppus

2001 June

2002 Feb

Door Lock Access System with Data Logging Capability. --Zharlou T. Panganiban, Rio G. Ong, Dr. Rosula Reyes and Carlos Oppus

2001 June

2002 Feb

Programmable Moving Message Display System. --Alberto M. Carandang, Jr., Wilfred F. Tupaz, Jr. and Carlos Oppus

2001 June

2002 Feb

Development of an FPGA controller for a high speed photoquality thermal printer. --Noel Patron, Carlos Oppus, Jose Claro Monje, Rosula Reyes

2000 Sept

2001 Dec

Automation of Vacuum Coating System. --Anthony Lee, Trina Castillo, Ivan Culaba & Carlos Oppus

2001 Jun

2002 Mar

Digital Electronics Kit. --Rommel Castillo and Carlos Oppus

2000 Jun

2001 Mar

Internet Control of Household Applinces. --Steven C. Ang, Jeffrey C. Irlanda & Carlos Oppus

2000 Jun

2001 Mar

Alphabet-Speaking Glove. --Dominador D. Deveza II, Gina Lyn E. Mendoza & Carlos Oppus

1998 Jun

1999 Mar

Security System Dialer 2000. --M L Borbe, J Ti Sia, JCM Monje & CM Oppus

1997 Jun

1998 Mar

A Microcontroller Based (Intel) Milesecond Timer and Accelerometer. --Francia Bismonte Avila, Kathrina Valencia Pompa & Carlos Oppus

1997 Jun

1998 Mar

Robotic Manipulation by Exoskeletal System. --Racho, D. Dy & C. Oppus

1996 Jun

1997 Mar

Evidence of Chaotic Vibrations in Seismic Waves. MS Thesis ADMU

1994 Apr

1994 May

Ateneo Universal Teaching System for Physics. DOST-Funded Research. --C. Oppus, A. Kapauan, N. Tecson, P. Tagle, R. Bernabe

1993

1994

G Box   general interface box for computer aided Physics laboratory. (1990). Funded by ISMED. --Norberto Tecson and Carlos Oppus

1989 Dec

1990 Apr

Digital Millisecond Timer.

1989 Jun

1989 Dec


PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES

Technical Panel Member, 2006 ECE Conference

2006, August

2006, December

Associate member, National Research Council of the Philippines

1992

Present

Member, Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas

1990

Present

DOST-Photonics National Technical Panel

1998

Jan 2004

Philippine Physics Olympiad (PPO) Practical Test Construction Committee Member

1997

1998 March

Member, National Technical Committee of PPO

1997

1998 March

Coordinator (ADMU), Microelectronics Consortium

1993

1995

Member, Microelectronics Consortium

1990

1993

Moderator, Samahang Pisika ng Ateneo

1994

1998

Moderator, Science and Technology Organization of Ateneo

1994

1998

Founding Member, Musmos

1985

Present