Abstract:
A thin film structure having a magnetic layer and a seed layer positioned adjacent to the magnetic layer is provided. The seed layer includes a L10 structure.
Abstract:
A system and method for nonintrusively determining electric motor efficiency includes a processor programmed to, while the motor is in operation, determine a plurality of stator input currents, electrical input data, a rotor speed, a value of stator resistance, and an efficiency of the motor based on the determined rotor speed, the value of stator resistance, the plurality of stator input currents, and the electrical input data. The determination of the rotor speed is based on one of the input power and the plurality of stator input currents. The determination of the value of the stator resistance is based on at least one of a horsepower rating and a combination of the plurality of stator input currents and the electrical input data. The electrical input data includes at least one of an input power and a plurality of stator input voltages.
Abstract:
A method for providing CMP slurries for copper CMP that have improved pot life by ameliorating hydrogen peroxide degradation in slurries. The method comprises a composition that has a transition metal content of less than about 5 parts per million (ppm), preferably less than about 2 ppm. Preferably the method comprises a composition containing less than about 2 ppm of yttrium, zirconium, and/or iron.
Abstract:
An operation condition inputting system employing a tree state hierarchical menu is formed by classifying various operation conditions of an apparatus by at least one function and segmentalizing the at least one function into menu items to be optionally selected by a visually-impaired person.
Abstract:
A circuit and method for improving EMI noise performance in a bridgeless PFC boost converter. Such a converter comprises a boost inductor having a first end connected to a first AC input terminal and a second end connected to a first junction defined between the anode of a first diode and a first terminal of a first switch; a second terminal of the first switch connected to a common line; a parallel circuit of a capacitance and a load connected between the cathode of the first diode and the common line; a series circuit of a second diode and a second switch connected between the cathode of the first diode and the common line; and a second AC input terminal connected to a second junction defined between the anode of the second diode and the second switch. High-frequency EMI noise is bypassed by placing a first filter capacitor between the first AC terminal and the common line. A second boost inductor may be connected between the second AC input terminal and the second junction, and a second filter capacitor may be connected between the second AC terminal and the common line. The first and/or second filter capacitor has a lower impedance in a high frequency range than the corresponding first or second boost inductor. Preferably the first and second capacitors have substantially the same capacitance.
Abstract:
An image processing unit executes an image process on a target image based on process-setting contents, and generates a processed image. An area extracting unit compares the processed image with the target image, and extracts a partial area of a predetermined size showing a notable effect of the image process executed on the target image, as a checking area. A checking-image display unit displays the processed image corresponding to the extracted checking area on a display unit, as a checking image for checking the process-setting contents of the image process.
Abstract:
An image display device includes an analyzing section that analyzes the types of images contained in input image data, a dividing section that divides the image data into blocks based on the types of images, a display controlling section that displays the image data divided into the blocks on a touch panel, a specifying section that specifies a block as selected or non-selected block, and an editing section that edit a selected block in response to an edit request. The display controlling section displays an image edited by the editing section on a display screen.
Abstract:
A composition suitable for copper chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) comprises an abrasive powder, such as a silica and/or alumina abrasive, in a liquid carrier. The composition has a transition metal content of less than about 5 parts per million (ppm), preferably less than about 2 ppm. Preferably the composition contains less than about 2 ppm of yttrium, zirconium, and/or iron. The CMP compositions, when combined with hydrogen peroxide, provide CMP slurries for copper CMP that have improved pot life by ameliorating hydrogen peroxide degradation in slurries.
Abstract:
Metal alloy heatsink films for magnetic recording media are disclosed. The metal alloy heatsink films possess both high thermal conductivity and improved mechanical properties such as relatively high hardness. The metal alloy heatsink films also have controlled microstructures which are compatible with subsequently deposited crystalline magnetic recording layers. The films may comprise single phase CuZr or AgPd alloys having a selected crystal structure and orientation. The combination of high thermal conductivity, good mechanical properties and controlled microstructures makes the metal alloy heatsink films suitable for various applications including heat assisted magnetic recording systems.
Abstract:
A thin film structure that includes a hard magnetic recording layer, a soft magnetic underlayer and an intermediate layer between the hard magnetic recording layer and the soft magnetic underlayer is disclosed. The intermediate layer comprises a soft magnetic interlayer, and a non-magnetic interlayer between the soft magnetic interlayer and the hard magnetic recording layer. The thin film structure can be a recording medium. The soft magnetic interlayer can be crystalline.