摘要:
The invention describes a novel test structure and process to create the structure for performing automatic dynamic stress testing of PMOS devices for Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NB TI). The invention consists of an integrated inverter, two integrated electronic switches for switching from stress mode to device DC characterization measurement mode, and a PMOS FET device under test (DUT). The inverter assures the proper 180 degree phase relationship between the test device source and gate voltage while the imbedded electronic switches provide isolation of the test device during DC characterization testing. Another embodiment of the invention enables the testing of multiple devices under test (DUTs).
摘要:
Improved methods for treating neoplastic diseases such as cancer are provided by using muteins of human tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Compared to wild-type human TNF-α these therapeutic TNF muteins have higher specific anti-tumor activity, but with much reduced systemic toxicity and milder side effects such chills and fever. In addition, potentially synergistic, novel combinations of the inventive TNF-α muteins with other anti-neoplastic agents are provided for effectively treating patients having particular types of cancer or malignancy or at particular stages of cancer development, and for mitigating resistance of the patients to treatment of non-TNF antineoplastic agents.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a polymeric composition of matter. The composition includes at least one polymer matrix and plurality of quantum dots distributed therein. The polymer may be a perfluorocyclobutane polymer having high optical transmission at telecommunications wavelengths. The quantum dots may include cap compounds to increase the solubility of the quantum dots in the composition. Typical cap compounds include aromatic organic molecules. Optical devices including waveguides may be fabricated from the polymeric compositions of the invention.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for reducing instruction dependencies in extended SSA form instructions includes examining a first instruction of a worklist, wherein the worklist contains instructions in the extended SSA form that have a source, a previous link and a write mask and further produce an output. The method and apparatus further includes examining at least one second instruction of the worklist, wherein at least one second instruction is a source of the first instruction. Lastly, the method and apparatus includes translating the plurality of instructions in the worklist into a second plurality of instructions in the extended SSA form where the second plurality of instructions contains less instruction dependencies such as previous links.
摘要:
A method for identifying and isolating cells which produce secreted proteins. This method is based upon a specific characteristic or the expression level of the secreted protein by transiently capturing the secreted protein on the surface of an individual cell, allowing selection of rare cell clones from a heterogeneous population. Also provided is the use of this method to generate cells which produce a desired level of secreted protein or secreted protein of a particular characteristic(s), and organisms which possess such cells. In particular, the method allows rapid isolation of high expression recombinant antibody-producing cell lines, or may be applied directly to rapid isolation of specific hybridomas, or to the isolation of antibody-producing transgenic animals. This method is applicable for any cell which secretes protein.
摘要:
A corner-pumping method for slab laser and a solid-state laser gain module are disclosed. In one embodiment, said method comprises directing a pump light into a laser slab through slab corners of said laser slab; propagating the pump light within the laser slab by total internal reflection (TIR); and substantially absorbing the pump light during propagating. In another embodiment, said gain module comprises a laser slab formed by a solid state laser material, said laser slab including slab corners with corner faces; and a pump source providing a pump light; wherein said pump light is directed into said laser slab through said slab corners of said laser slab, propagated within said laser slab by total internal reflection (TIR), and substantially absorbed during propagation; and wherein said laser slab outputs an amplified laser beam.
摘要:
An appparatus for confining plasma within a process zone of a substrate processing chamber. In one aspect, an apparatus comprises an annular member having an upper mounting surface, an inner confinement wall, and an outer confinement wall. The apparatus is disposed on or otherwise connected to a gas distribution assembly of the processing chamber to prevent plasma edge effects on the surface of a substrate. The apparatus provides a plasma choke aperture that reduces the volume of the process zone around the periphery of the substrate thereby eliminating uneven deposition of material around the edge of the substrate.
摘要:
A compressor control system and method are provided for a vehicle air conditioner. The control device controls engagement of a compressor clutch member at engine start-up to discharge liquid refrigerant from the compressor. The control system provides for disengagement of the clutch member if the detected operating conditions are indicative of compressor lock-up without the use of a dedicated compressor lock-up sensor.
摘要:
A copper-gallium alloy is deposited on a nonconductive substrate, such as glass, ceramic, or polymeric material, to provide a conductor to which solder will readily adhere, such that electrical contacts to photonic and electrical components can be made. The copper-gallium thin film can also be used to provide a surface for solder sealing a component within a hermetically sealed enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the copper-gallium alloy was from about 1 to about 40 percent gallium to about 99 to about 60 percent copper and was deposited to a thickness of from about 400 nanometers to about 3 microns. The copper-gallium film is deposited utilizing sputtering or electron beam deposition equipment.
摘要:
A technique for determining the charge air temperature within an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle without using a dedicated temperature sensor. The technique includes identifying a non-linear dynamic model based on the physical concepts of thermal transfer and system identification technique. The charge air temperature model uses several available physical measurements from the vehicle, including inlet air temperature, engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed, manifold pressure, engine speed, exhaust gas recirculation condition, and the engine fan on/off state. The model parameters are determined based on specific vehicle characteristics, and collected data from the vehicle. The charge air temperature is predicted by the model at regular predetermined intervals from the physical measurements, the vehicle parameters and the charge air temperature from the previous time. An estimation of an initial charge air temperature when the vehicle is turned on can be obtained based on the available temperature sensor readings when vehicle is turned on and stored data of the charge temperature, and all the measured temperature readings just before the engine was turned off.