Abstract:
Following CMP, a magnetic tunnel junction stack may protrude through the oxide that surrounds it, making it susceptible to possible shorting to its sidewalls. The present invention overcomes this problem by depositing silicon nitride spacers on these sidewalls prior to oxide deposition and CMP. So, even though the stack may protrude through the top surface of the oxide after CMP, the spacers serve to prevent possible later shorting to the stack.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for obtaining dilution thickening behavior. Specifically, polydextrose induced biphasic compositions have been unexpectedly found to induce such behavior.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for obtaining dilution thickening behavior. Specifically, polydextrose induced biphasic compositions have been unexpectedly found to induce such behavior.
Abstract:
An MRAM structure is disclosed where the distance from a bit line or word line to an underlying free layer in an MTJ is small and well controlled. As a result, the bit line or word line switching current is reduced and tightly distributed for better device performance. A key feature in the method of forming the MRAM cell structure is a two step planarization of an insulation layer deposited on the MTJ array. A CMP step flattens the insulation layer at a distance about 60 to 200 Angstroms above the cap layer in the MTJ. Then an etch back step thins the insulation layer to a level about 50 to 190 Angstroms below the top of the cap layer. Less than 5 Angstroms of the cap layer is removed. The distance variation from the free layer to an overlying bit line or word line is within +/−5 Angstroms.
Abstract:
This invention provides a process for extracting the flavonoid and alkaloid components from lotus leaf and provides a method for the reduction of body weight, total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG). It also provides a method for increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and the prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). There are 10% to 80% flavones and 10% to 80% alkaloids in the lotus leaf extract powder of this invention. This process produces an improved standardized raw material that may be utilized as a single dietary supplement, food additive, or medicine and it may be added to other plant extracts, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceuticals.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a slow-release inhibitor that is applied to a metal surface, such as by way of a paint or primer coating, for corrosion control of the metal. An exemplary embodiment of the slow-release corrosion inhibitor includes a water-soluble particle, or pigment, and an organic polymeric film that encapsulates the particle. This water-soluble particle may be either organic or inorganic and, preferably, is non-carcinogenic and non-toxic. An additional water-soluble particle having an encapsulating, organic polymeric film further may be provided along with a water-soluble, organic compound to form the corrosion inhibitor. The polymeric film(s) are of a desired hydrophobicity and permeability to permit, upon interaction of the particle(s) with water, controlled diffusion of particle ions therethrough.
Abstract:
An MRAM structure is disclosed where the distance from a bit line or word line to an underlying free layer in an MTJ is small and well controlled. As a result, the bit line or word line switching current is reduced and tightly distributed for better device performance. A key feature in the method of forming the MRAM cell structure is a two step planarization of an insulation layer deposited on the MTJ array. A CMP step flattens the insulation layer at a distance about 60 to 200 Angstroms above the cap layer in the MTJ. Then an etch back step thins the insulation layer to a level about 50 to 190 Angstroms below the top of the cap layer. Less than 5 Angstroms of the cap layer is removed. The distance variation from the free layer to an overlying bit line or word line is within +/−5 Angstroms.
Abstract:
The graphics display architecture provided by the present invention comprises an AGP slot, a PCIE slot, and a control chip set. The control chip set comprises a plurality of multi-defined pins, which are electrically coupled to the first pins of the AGP slot and the second pins of the PCIE slot simultaneously. When the first graphics adapter is plugged in the AGP slot and the first graphics adapter complies with AGP interface specification, the multi-defined pins serve to send/receive the signal complied with AGP interface specification. When the first graphics adapter is plugged in the AGP slot and the first graphics adapter complies with the Gfx interface, the multi-defined pins serve to send/receive the signal complied with the Gfx interface. When the second graphics adapter is plugged in the PCIE slot, the multi-defined pins serve to send/receive the signal complied wit the PCIE interface specification.
Abstract:
Described is an one bit matched filter for generating a sequences of correlations between a signal bit stream and a sample stream of n sample bits. The n sample bits are arranged in a rang of n bit positions n, n-1, . . . , 2, 1. Among the n sample bits, m boundary positions are defined based on the bit pattern of the sample stream, where m
Abstract:
A novel class of information-processing systems called a cellular neural network is discussed. Like a neural network, it is a large-scale nonlinear analog circuit which processes signals in real time. Like cellular automata, it is made of a massive aggregate of regularly spaced circuit clones, called cells, which communicate with each other directly only through its nearest neighbors. Each cell is made of a linear capacitor, a nonlinear voltage-controlled current source, and a few resistive linear circuit elements. Cellular neural networks share the best features of both worlds; its continuous time feature allows real-time signal processing found within the digital domain and its local interconnection feature makes it tailor made for VLSI implementation. Cellular neural networks are uniquely suited for high-speed parallel signal processing.