Low Power Research Articles

The Influence of Futsal Players' Initial Physical Condition on the Occurrence of Injuries.

Although there are some studies that have linked fitness parameters and sports injuries, the literature remains controversial. The aim of the study was to prospectively analyze the influence of initial physical condition parameters on the development of injury in the first three months of the sports season in futsal players. A total of 68 players (24.26±4.63 years old) were assessed before the start of the sports season in relation to certain physical condition parameters, such as body composition (bioimpedance), lower limb power (countermovement jump, CMJ) and muscle strength (isokinetic dynamometer). The injured players showed significantly worse initial performance in the CMJ compared to the uninjured players (p<0.001). There were no significant differences between groups in body composition and muscle strength. Lower power values were associated with a higher risk of injury in the first few months of the sports season (OR=0.92; 95% CI=0.88-0.99). Muscle power was an independent predictor of injury in the first few months of the sports season in futsal players, indicating that improving players' physical condition could help reduce the number of injuries.

Improved echo signal detection for pseudo-random single-photon counting laser ranging

In this paper, a new echo signal detection method, to the best of our knowledge, for pseudo-random single-photon counting ranging (PSPCR) LiDAR systems is proposed, which is applied for long distances, low repetition rates, and system cost reduction. First, in order to achieve a comparable temporal resolution as that in time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) systems, we extend the pseudo-random code to discriminate the minimal time slot in time correlation. Second, we use the full width at half maxima (FWHM) in the duration of each pseudo-random code for correlation to reduce the impact of pulse width variation and timing jitters on ranging accuracy. Third, we study the bias and errors caused by using synchronous signals as the “START” signal, and propose to use the time of flight (ToF) at half energy to reduce the walk error. Simulation results show that, compared with existing PSPCR methods, the proposed method improves ranging accuracy with a lower repetition rate and lower peak and average power—centimeter-level ranging accuracy over tens of kilometers can be achieved using a laser with a repetition rate of 400 kHz, peak power of up to 1 kW, and average power of up to 1 W.

Strong Electrostatic Control of Excitonic Features in MoS2 by a Free‐Standing Ultrahigh‐κ Ferroelectric Perovskite

AbstractIntegrating free‐standing complex oxides with two‐dimensional (2D) materials has recently attracted great interest, due to the rich physics evolving from such structures. Enhancing and tuning the opto–electronic properties of these systems is of high importance for a multitude of applications, such as sensors, memory devices or optical communications. The electrostatic control of photoluminescence of monolayer MoS2 at room temperature via integration of free‐standing BaTiO3 (BTO), a ferroelectric perovskite oxide is presented. It is shown that the use of BTO leads to highly tunable exciton emission of MoS2 in a minimal range of gate voltages. Due to BTO's ferroelectric polarization‐induced doping, large peak emission shifts as well as a large and tunable A trion binding energy in the range of 40–100 meV are observed. These measurements are compared with those carried out when the BTO is replaced by a hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) dielectric layer, confirming BTO's superior gating properties and thus lower power consumption. Additionally, advantage of the ferroelectric switching of BTO is taken by fabricating devices where the BTO layer is decoupled from the gate electrode with a SiO2 layer. Choosing to isolate the BTO allows to induce large remanent behavior of MoS2’s excitonic features.

Comparative Study between Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) with 1940 nm versus EVLA with 1470 nm for Treatment of Incompetent Great Saphenous Vein and short saphenous vein: A Randomized Controlled trial

BackgroundTo date, the most commonly used endothermal ablation method is endovenous LASER ablation (EVLA). The objective of the present work is to assess the initial and short-term outcomes of a 1940 nm diode LASER compared to 1470 nm diode LASER utilization for the treatment of lower limb varicose veins. Patients and methodsThis is a randomized, controlled prospective study that included patients with varicose veins. The allocated patients were randomized according to the technique used: Group I, which was treated using EVLA with a 1940 nm diode LASER, and Group II, which was treated using EVLA with a 1470 nm diode LASER. ResultsThis study initially included 216 patients. After the exclusion of patients lost during follow-up, Group I consisted of 105 patients, and Group II consisted of 101 patients. There were high rates of anatomical success in the two groups with obliteration of the treated vessels at the 1-month follow-up (100% and 99%, respectively) and the 6-month follow-up (100% and 99%, respectively). A very low rate of adverse events was encountered (1%). Group II showed obviously longer median days to return for usual activities (11.5 compared to 7). They showed significantly higher pain scores, which was evident at the 7-day and 1-month follow-ups (p < 0.001). ConclusionBoth LASERS provided excellent outcomes in terms of anatomical success and low rates of adverse events. The 1940 nm diode LASER was associated with lower median days to return for usual activities and significantly lower pain scores. Evidently, lower power and LEED were required for this LASER.

Linking labor with capital: How employee friendly treatment impact trade credit availability

This study explores the value of employee friendly treatment from a signaling theory perspective by relating it to corporate trade credit. Theoretically, employee friendly treatment signals firms' high possibility of “will and able” to perform obligations, which strengthens firms' bargaining power in striving for trade credit. The empirical tests show a positive relationship between employee friendly treatment and trade credit availability. The positive effect of employee friendly treatment on trade credit is more prominent in firms with lower market power and firms located in areas with weaker legal enforcement, lower level industrialization and poorer high education popularity. Overall, the study establishes a link between labor and capital market, implying that firms' treatment to employees who are internal stakeholders can be a cue for outsider stakeholders such as suppliers to alter the provision of trade credit.

Comparison of sustainable cooling/lubrication strategies for drilling of wire arc additively manufactured Inconel 625

Machining Inconel presents significant challenges due to the material's high strength, hardness, and heat resistance. These properties often result in accelerated tool wear, modest surface finish, and increased energy consumption during machining processes. Despite its widespread use in industries, the machining of Inconel alloys remains a persistent bottleneck in manufacturing operations. In this study, we focus on drilling rather than milling of Inconel 625, a commonly used nickel-based superalloy, due to its specific relevance in various industrial applications. Drilling operations are critical in numerous contexts, including the fabrication of aerospace components, where precision, hole quality, and efficiency are paramount. Therefore, this study aims to improve machinability of wire arc additively manufactured Inconel 625 by fabricating it with two different travel speeds, 175mm/min and 185mm/min as well as by drilling the fabricated Inconel 625 using recently developed sustainable lubrication/cooling strategies, i.e. electrostatic minimum quantity lubrication (EMQL) and cryogenic LCO2. The results show that the sample built with 185mm/min produces less tool wear, surface roughness, thrust force and power consumption. The use of LCO2 results in approximately 35% less tool wear, 27% less surface roughness, 15% less thrust force, and 4% lower power consumption compared to EMQL for the sample built at 185mm/min.

Analysis on the Improvement of Energy Efficiency by using its Models in Wireless Sensor Networks

Aims and Background: A self-configured and infrastructure-less wireless network is named as a wireless sensor network (WSN), which has the role of monitoring physical or environmental conditions like sound, motion, temperature, vibration, and pollutants for passing their data throughout the network to a center of location where the data could be easily observed as well as analyzed. Methodology: In WSN, the small-sized sensor node is working with a very small battery with limited energy. Replacing the battery or recharging the battery is not feasible, and so, the energyefficient operation of WSN is the key factor. While designing routing protocols (RPs) for WSNs, one among the significant goals is energy conservation owing to this lower power. Totally, three models, namely, state, cluster, and content, were utilized for enhancing energy efficiency (EE). Each protocol has its own way of routing that varies from the other in terms of the parameters selected or the approach. Results: This paper explicates a survey on WSNs, upgrading EE in WSN based on the state model, EE improvement in WSN based on the cluster model, and EE enhancement in WSN using a contentbased model with its performance comparison. Conclusion: This paper evaluates the number of cluster heads (CHs) of CADS in different nodes with different schemes for WSNs and a comparison of the four schemes in WSNs.

Performance of an Anti-Phase Technology-Powered Microwave Ablation System on Ex Vivo Liver, Lung and Kidney: Analysis of Temperature Trend, Ablation Size and Sphericity.

Investigating the performance of the new Dophi™ M150E Microwave Ablation System, in terms of temperature distribution, ablation size and shape, reproducibility. The Dophi™ M150E Microwave Ablation System was tested on ex vivo liver, lung and kidney, at 6 different settings of time, power and number of MW antennas (single antenna: 50 and 100W at 5 and 10min; double antenna: 75W at 5 and 10min). The temperature distribution was recorded by Fiber Bragg Grating sensors, placed at different distances from the antennas. The ablation axes were measured and the sphericity index was calculated. The standard deviation of ablation axes was < 5mm, except at the highest energy and time setting for the lung. A maximum temperature rise of ~ 80°C was measured. The measured ablation axes are overall comparable with the manufacture's values, especially at lower power and with one MW antenna (average maximum difference is 7mm). The mean sphericity index of 0.95, 0.79 and 0.9 was obtained for the liver, lung and kidney, respectively, with a single antenna. With double antenna setup, the sphericity index was closer to 1 when 75W for 10min were used. Dophi™ M150E allows good reproducibility of ablation axes for all cases except in the lung at the highest energy level. With one antenna, an almost spherical ablation area for the liver and kidney was obtained. Using double antenna results in more homogeneous temperature distribution within the tissue compared to single antenna.

The evolution of silicon integrated circuit technologyfrom scaling to lower power consumption

With the rapid development of silicon-based microelectronics industry, the silicon-based microelectronics industry are reaching a point where microelectronics can no longer simply scaled to increasingly small sizes, and power consumption controlling are becoming increasingly important. The article starts from the early development of silicon integrated circuit and addresses how the focus transferred from scaling to scaling to lower power consumption. Based on that, the article makes a systematic review of all the technologies of contributing to lower power consumption, from designing to manufacturing, from architecture to circuit level. The article also introduces new devices and architectures adapting 3D integrated circuit and stacking technology as well as the FE-FET transistor and FE-RAM. Meanwhile, the development of lithography technology is also discussed. And a brief outlook on the future development of silicon integrated circuit technology is given.

AI Optimization-Based Heterogeneous Approach for Green Next-Generation Communication Systems

Traditional heterogeneous networks (HetNets) are constrained by their hardware design and configuration. These HetNets have a limited ability to adapt to variations in network dynamics. Software-defined radio technology has the potential to address this adaptability issue. In this paper, we introduce a software-defined radio (SDR)-based long-term evolution licensed assisted access (LTE-LAA) architecture for next-generation communication networks. We show that with proper design and tuning of the proposed architecture, high-level adaptability in HetNets becomes feasible with a higher throughput and lower power consumption. Firstly, maximizing the throughput and minimizing power consumption are formulated as a constrained optimization problem. Then, the obtained solution, alongside a heuristic solution, is compared against the solutions to existing approaches, showing our proposed strategy is drastically superior in terms of both power efficiency and system throughput. This study is then concluded by employing artificial intelligence techniques in multi-objective optimization, namely random forest regression, particle swarm, and genetic algorithms, to balance out the trade-offs between maximizing the throughput and power efficiency and minimizing energy consumption. These investigations demonstrate the potential of employing the proposed LTE-LAA architecture in addressing the requirements of next-generation HetNets in terms of power, throughput, and green scalability.

The Potential Significance of Microwave-Assisted Catalytic Pyrolysis for Valuable Bio-Products Driven from Albizia Tree

The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility of Na2CO3 and ZSM-5 as catalysts in the microwave pyrolysis of Albizia branches. An evaluation was conducted to determine the influence of power applied, experimental time, particle size, and catalysis type and ratio on the quality and quantity of pyrolysis products. Established methods such as GC-MS, FTIR, HHV, SEM, EDX, and BET were used to characterize the properties of bio-oil and biochar produced. The results demonstrated that using both catalyst types led to a substantial enhancement in biogas production. The improvement ranged from 5% to 41% with Na2CO3 and reached 45% with ZSM-5. At a lower power level of 300 W, the bio-oil yield augmented from 28% to 40% and 53% when using ZSM-5 and Na2CO3, respectively. The GC-MS analysis revealed that the utilizing of catalysts enhanced the levels of aromatic compounds, esters, and alcohols in bio-oil, along with an increase in the higher heating value (HHV) from 19.5 MJ/kg to 22 MJ/kg and 24.2 MJ/kg using Na2CO3 and ZSM-5, respectively. Moreover, the biochar's surface area and pore volume experienced a considerable rise, going from 0.5512 m2/g and 0.00011 cm3/g to a higher value of 115.2073 m2/g and 0.0774 cm3/g when treated with Na2CO3. The data indicated that both catalyst types enhanced the generation of CH4, and CO2 was lower with ZSM-5. The utilization of catalysts improves the quality of the biofuel produced and promotes the efficiency of the process in terms of energy consumption and processing time.

STM32 microcontroller and CAN bus based FSAE racing car electrical part design

A microcontroller is a kind of chip in integrated circuits, which is a device that integrates multiple components together to accomplish a certain function. Compared with the traditional digital module, the advantages of a microcontroller lie in smaller size, lower power consumption, and higher flexibility. Its performance and functionality of the expansion depend on the design and manufacturing process of integrated circuits, and the wide application of microcontrollers cannot be separated from the support of integrated circuits. With the continuous development of integrated circuits, the application of microcontrollers is also more and more extensive; in automotive electronics, industrial control, and embedded systems have been applied on a large scale. CAN bus is a kind of serial communication protocol used for communication between various electronic components in the vehicle. It is one of the most widely used communication buses in the world, and it has been applied on a large scale in the fields of the automotive industry, aerospace industry, industrial control, safety protection, and so on. Scale application. This paper mainly discusses the application of STM32 microcontrollers and their ability to bus in FSAE racing cars, the functions they can realize, and the enhancement of racing car performance.

A multivariate regression analysis of a comprehensive rehabilitation program and performance improvement in young female volleyball players

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a comprehensive rehabilitation program tailored for college female volleyball players in India, specifically focusing on its impact on vertical jump performance. Material and Methods: Twenty-seven female college volleyball players participated in the study, undergoing a preseason rehabilitation program comprising various exercises targeting strength, power, stability, agility, and flexibility. Pre- and post-rehabilitation assessments were conducted to evaluate changes in vertical jump height using a Vertec vertical jump measuring device. Statistical analysis included multivariate regression analysis and paired t-tests. Results: The multivariate regression analysis revealed significant positive associations between several rehabilitation components, including squats, depth jumps, and plyometric circuits, and improved vertical jump height (p &lt; 0.01). Paired t-test results indicated a significant increase in vertical jump height post-rehabilitation (p &lt; 0.0001), with a mean difference of 4.863 cm. Strong positive correlations were observed between baseline and post-rehabilitation vertical jump measurements (r = 0.9629). Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the comprehensive rehabilitation program in enhancing vertical jump performance among college female volleyball players in India. By targeting multiple facets of physical fitness and movement quality, the program facilitated significant improvements in explosive lower body strength and power, essential for volleyball performance. These results underscore the importance of tailored rehabilitation interventions in optimizing athlete capabilities and achieving success on the volleyball court.

An enhanced 13‐level triple voltage gain switched capacitor inverter with lower power electronics devices

AbstractIn this study, a 13‐level switched‐capacitor inverter with triple voltage gain is proposed. The proposed structure generates 13‐level output voltage using only one DC source, eleven switches, and three capacitors. The capacitors have the capability of self‐balancing without the use of additional circuits or complex control methods. Additionally, the inrush current of the capacitors has been reduced using a soft charging method. The proposed structure has been compared with different 13‐level structures presented in recent studies in terms of various parameters such as the number of semiconductor devices, the number of DC sources, voltage gain, Maximum Blocking Voltage (MBV), and Total standing Voltage (TSV). Another advantage of the proposed structure is the non‐use of any diode and its cost‐effectiveness. In addition, the power losses of the proposed structure have been evaluated, and its efficiency has been calculated for various output powers. Finally, the performance of the proposed structure has been verified through simulation and laboratory implementation under both stable and various dynamic conditions.

Advanced footwear technology and its impacts on running mechanics, running economy and perception of male and female recreational runners

Studies on advanced footwear technology (AFT) often investigate potential performance benefits for constraint populations, and high running speeds. This research compared running biomechanics, running economy and perception between males and females, when wearing three different AFT conditions at recreational running speeds. An innovation shoe sample (IM) at confirmation stage in the product creation process was compared to two commercial running shoes (MM, MF). Gender and shoe variable means were compared for main and interaction effects (p < 0.05) by a mixed 2 × 3 repeated measures analysis of variance (RM ANOVA), and effect size estimation. A main effect was seen for shoe condition, both the IM and MF showed higher vertical loading rates than MM, and higher peak vertical force 1. IM had less frontal plane rearfoot motion than both the MM and MF. At the MTPJ, IM had lower maximum dorsiflexion angle, dorsiflexion velocity leading to lower negative power and negative work than both the MM and MF. IM and MF showed significantly lower oxygen consumption than the MM. Perception measurements showed IM and MF to be significantly softer, responsive and had better propulsion than the MM. A main effect was seen for gender, females exhibited higher vertical loading rates, reduced frontal plane ankle motion and lower MTPJ motion, and lower oxygen consumption compared to males. There was no gender effect for perception. Despite biomechanical differences, both IM and MF showed improved performance compared to the MM. Males and females exhibit different biomechanics when wearing AFT, however this did not lead to differences in subjective perception. It is concluded that the specific AFT applied for IM samples in this research functions for both groups largely similarly.

Unravelling Structural, Optical, and Band Alignment Properties of Mixed Pb-Sn Metal-Halide Quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites.

Lead-tin (Pb-Sn) mixed-halide perovskites show potential for single-junction and tandem solar cells due to their adjustable band gaps, flexible composition, and superior environmental stability compared to three-dimensional (3D) perovskites. However, they have lower power conversion efficiencies. Understanding band alignment and charge carrier dynamics is essential for enhancing photovoltaic performance. In this view, herein we have prepared thin films of mixed Pb-Sn-based two dimensional (2D) Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites BA2FA(Pb1-xSnx)2I7 using a solution-based method. XRD study revealed the formation of orthorhombic phases for pristine (BA2FAPb2I7) and mixed Pb-Sn perovskite thin films. UV-vis analysis showed that different n = 2 and n = 3 phases are present in the pristine sample. In contrast, Pb-Sn-doped samples showed no signature of other phases with a prominent red-shift in the visible spectral region. Cyclic voltammetry showed peaks for electron transfers at the band edges. Additionally, electrochemical and optical band gap matching was observed, along with decreased peak intensity due to less reactant and altered electrolyte-perovskite interface stability. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the reduced band gap is due to the alteration of electrostatic interactions and charge distribution within the lattice upon Sn substitution. Low-temperature PL analysis provided insights into charge carrier dynamics with Sn substitution and suggested the suppression of higher n phases and self-trapped excitons/carriers in mixed Pb-Sn quasi-2D RP perovskite thin films. This study sheds light on the electron transfer phenomena between TiO2 and SnO2 layers by estimating band offsets from valence band maximum (VBM) and conduction band minimum (CBM), which is crucial for future applications in fabricating stable and efficient 2D-Pb-Sn mixed perovskites for optoelectronic applications.

Operating in a second language lowers cognitive interference during creative idea generation: Evidence from brain oscillations in bilinguals

Tasks measuring human creativity overwhelmingly rely on both language comprehension and production. Although most of the world's population is bilingual, few studies have investigated the effects of language of operation on creative output. This is surprising given that fluent bilinguals master inhibitory control, a mechanism also at play in creative idea evaluation. Here, we compared creative output in the two languages of Polish(L1)-English(L2) bilinguals engaged in a cyclic adaptation of the Alternative Uses Task increasing the contribution of idea evaluation (convergent thinking). We show that Polish-English bilinguals suffer less cognitive interference when generating unusual uses for common objects in the L2 than the L1, without incurring a significant drop in idea originality. Right posterior alpha oscillation power, known to reflect creative thinking, increased over cycles. This effect paralleled the increase in originality ratings over cycles, and lower alpha power (8–10 Hz) was significantly greater in the L1 than the L2. Unexpectedly, we found greater beta (16.5–28 Hz) desynchronization in the L2 than the L1, suggesting that bilingual participants suffered less interference from competing mental representations when performing the task in the L2. Whereas creative output seems unaffected by language of operation overall, the drop in beta power in the L2 suggests that bilinguals are not subjected to the same level of semantic flooding in the second language as they naturally experience in their native language.

Variation in physical fitness and the impact of COVID-19 in young Colombian adults: An 11-year observational retrospective study

Introduction. Low levels of physical activity (PA) have become one of society's major problems. Physical fitness is a predictor of health. Objective. The present study investigates temporary changes in lower limb power, running speed, flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness before and after COVID-19. Material &amp; Method. Cross-sectional data were collected from 2.942 young people (17-21 years old) of both sexes between 2011 and 2022. Performance was analyzed in relation to the explosive strength of the lower limbs based on standing long jump (SLJ), flexibility (sit-and-reach), cardiorespiratory resistance (20 m Shuttle Run Test) and speed (SP-30 m). Results.The results indicate significant (p&lt;0.001) strong and moderate (ES = 0.45 to 1.45) decreases in the shuttle run in most periods for young people of both sexes, although the decline in women’s performance was twice that of men. The SLJ also showed a significant (p&lt;0.001) weak and moderate (ES = 0.07-1.86) decrease in most periods, with a stronger decline in men. The sit-and-reach test did not demonstrate significant differences by either sex or period. In the SP-30 m, significant (p&lt;0.001) weak (ES = 0.12) decreases were observed in the race time for men only between 2011-2022, while there were significant (p&lt;0.001) strong (ES = 1.8-2.0) increases for women in some periods. Conclusions. The silent pandemic of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors has had a greater effect than COVID-19 on levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. The results of this study indicate a gradual and sustained reduction in the physical fitness of young adults throughout the past decade, which was greater than that caused by confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This indicates that the level of physical fitness is so low that confinement did not generate significant effects on the reduction in physical fitness in the young adult population. In other words, the silent pandemic of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors has had a greater effect than COVID-19 on levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors. Keywords: Temporal trends, COVID-19, Physical fitness, Maximal oxygen peak, Stretching.

Three-dimensional simulation of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell with non-integrated metal foam as flow distributor

In proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), the presence of metal foam in the flow channels improves the polarity diagram and increases the cell generated power, but this leads to an increase in pressure drop and, as a result, an increase in parasitic power. In this study, two types of non-integrated arrangements of metal foam are introduced, which, in addition to having high generated power, have lower pressure drop, and subsequently, lower parasitic power, and will also result in a more uniform distribution of temperature and current density. In the first arrangement, which is called IPTG, an abbreviation of Increased Porosity Toward the gas diffusion layer (GDL), the channels are divided into four equal parts with variable porosities from 0.65 to 0.95, in such a way that the metal foam layer with the highest porosity (0.95) is located in the closest area to the GDL. In the second arrangement which is called Reduced Porosity Toward the GDL, the metal foam layer with the least porosity (0.65) is located in the closest area to the GDL. To make a better comparison between the present model and the conventional one, the net power parameter with subtracting parasitic power from generated electrical power of the fuel cell is calculated for all models. The numerical study of this paper is conducted by developing a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model by employing user-defined functions. The results show that the net power of the PEMFC with IPTG arrangement is 3.8 % higher than that of the one with integrated metal foam arrangement with a porosity of 0.95. Also, the higher the pores per inch (PPI) of metal foam used in the non-integrated metal foam model, the greater the net power of the fuel cell, so that, the net power of PEMFC with IPTG arrangement with PPI=80 is 3.2 % more than that of PPI=20.

Ablation Parameters Predicting Pulmonary Vein Reconnection after Very High-Power Short-Duration Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Background: Recurrences due to discontinuity in ablation lines are substantial after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Data are scarce regarding the durability predictors for very high-power short-duration (vHPSD, 90 W/4 s) ablation. Methods: A total of 20 patients were enrolled, who underwent 90 W PVI and a mandatory remapping procedure at 3 months. First-pass isolation (FPI) gaps, and acute pulmonary vein reconnection (PVR) sites were identified at the index procedure; and chronic PVR sites were identified at the repeated procedure. We analyzed parameters of ablation points (n = 1357), and evaluated their roles in predicting a composite endpoint of FPI gaps, acute and chronic PVR. Results: In total, 45 initial ablation points corresponding to gaps in the ablation lines were analyzed. Parameters associated with gaps were interlesion distance (ILD), baseline generator impedance, mean current, total charge, and loss of catheter–tissue contact. The optimal ILD cut-off for predicting gaps was 3.5 mm anteriorly, and 4 mm posteriorly. Conclusions: Biophysical characteristics dependent on generator impedance could affect the efficacy of vHPSD PVI. The use of smaller ILDs is required for effective and durable PVI with vHPSD compared to the consensus targets with lower power ablation, and lower ILDs for anterior applications seem necessary compared to posterior points.