Abstract:
A storage case for a generally planar item such as a compact disc. The case (10) has a pair of faces (12) adapted to distort when a compressive force is applied parallel to the plane of the disc (34). The case (10) also includes a retaining mechanism (14, 30) between the faces (12) that is adapted to hold the disc (34) in the case (10) when relaxed and adapted to urge the disc (34) out of the case (10) when the faces (12) are distorted by a force applied thereacross. Thus, the case (10) is easy to open and close and in the closed position protects the disc (34) from shock. Furthermore, a single action both opens the case (10) and offers the disc (34) out of the case for easy retrieval. The case (10) can also be adapted to clean the disc (34) as it is inserted into or withdrawn from the case.
Abstract:
A process for fabricating a leadless plastic chip carrier includes selectively depositing a plurality of base layers on a first surface of a base of a leadframe strip to at least partially define a die attach pad and at least one row of contact pads. At least one further layer is selectively deposited on portions of the plurality of layers to further define at least the contact pads. The leadframe strip is then treated with a surface preparation. A semiconductor die is mounted to the die attach pad, followed by wire bonding the semiconductor die to at least the contact pads. Molding the semiconductor die, the wire bonds, the die attach pad and the contact pads on the surface of the leadframe strip, in a molding compound follows. The leadframe strip is etched to expose the contact pads and the die attach pad and the leadless plastic chip carrier is singulated from a remainder of the leadframe strip.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented system and method to manage the communication of a user are disclosed. In one embodiment, when a person tries to electronically convey a message to the user, the status of the user, the identity of the person, and the urgency of the message can be identified. The access priority of the person can be determined based on the person's identity. Then, the message can be managed using one or more rules and in view of the status of the user, the access priority of the person and the urgency of the message.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit package is provided. The package includes a substrate having first and second surfaces and a plurality of conductive traces therebetween. The substrate further has a cavity therein and a heat slug is fixed to the substrate and spans the cavity. A semiconductor die is mounted to the heat slug such that at least a portion of the semiconductor die is disposed in the cavity. A plurality of wire bonds connect the semiconductor die to ones of the conductive traces of the substrate and an encapsulating material encapsulates the wire bonds and the semiconductor die. A ball grid array is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. Bumps of the ball grid array are in electrical connection with ones of the conductive traces.
Abstract:
A decision-support tool is provided to evaluate operational and financial performance for dispatchers in power grid control centers associated with utility systems. A scheduler engine is coupled to a comprehensive operating plan that applies after the fact analysis for performance metrics, root-cause impacts and process re-engineering. A relational database is coupled to a data archiver that captures actual system and resource conditions and then supplies the system and resource conditions to the relational database. The scheduler engine receives the actual system and resource conditions from the relational database and processes it to calculate system performance. A user interface is configured to display at least one of, transmission evaluation application displays, reference and scenario cases and associations between them, results presented with a graphical or tabular displays, comparison results between scenario cases and a reference case, a family of curves where each curve is a performance metric, comparison of scenario input data, study results and statistical analysis and historical data.
Abstract:
A method is provided that enables dispatchers in power grid control centers to manage changes by applying multi-interval dispatch. A multi-stage resource scheduling engine and a comprehensive operating plan are used. Multiple system parameter scenarios are coordinated.
Abstract:
The embodiments disclosed herein describe the dynamic control of a switching power converter between different operation modes of the switching power converter. In one embodiment, the operation modes of the switching power converter include a switching mode and a linear mode. The switching power converter may be included in a LED lamp system according to one embodiment.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit package includes a substrate having first and second surfaces and a plurality of conductive traces therebetween and a semiconductor die mounted on the first surface of the substrate. A plurality of wire bonds connect the semiconductor die to ones of the conductive traces of the substrate and an encapsulant encapsulates the wirebonds and the semiconductor die. A heat spreader has a cap, at least a portion of the cap extending inwardly toward and being spaced from the semiconductor die. The encapsulant fills the space between the portion of the cap and the semiconductor die. The heat spreader further has at least one sidewall extending from the cap, the at least one sidewall disposed on the substrate. A ball grid array is disposed on the second surface of the substrate, bumps of the ball grid array being in electrical connection with ones of the conductive traces.
Abstract:
The embodiments herein describe a dynamic metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) gate driver system architecture and control scheme. The MOSFET gate driver system dynamically adjusts both the gate driver turn-on-resistance and the gate driver turn-off resistance within a single (i.e., one) switching cycle to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the system and to minimize the conduction loss of a power MOSFET during operation.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein provide a method of manufacturing integrated circuit (IC) devices. The method includes coupling a first surface of a first intermediate substrate to a first surface of a second intermediate substrate, forming a first plurality of patterned metal layers on a second surface of the first intermediate substrate to form a first substrate and a second plurality of patterned metal layers on a second surface of the second intermediate substrate to form a second substrate, and separating the first and second substrates. Each of the first substrate and the second substrate is configured to facilitate electrical interconnection between a respective IC die and a respective printed circuit board (PCB).