摘要:
An integrated circuit digital-to-analog converter includes a nichrome feedback resistor having .+-.1% accuracy in its output amplifier, a plurality of bit current determining resistors that have .+-.30% manufacturing accuracy, a bias voltage circuit that produces a temperature-compensated bias voltage including an integrated potentiometer that is laser trimmed to compensate for the inaccuracy of the bit current determining resistors. The bit current determining resistors thereby produce constant, precise temperature-independent bit currents. The integrated potentiometer is accurately laser trimmed without changing the series resistance of the potentiometer. This prevents current density changes that change the temperature sensitivity of temperature-compensating elements in the bias voltage circuit.
摘要:
An open-loop voltage reference circuit, adapted to regulate a plurality of bit switch currents within a digital-to-analog converter, includes a zener diode reference leg for developing a reference voltage. The reference leg also includes a base-emitter junction voltage multiplier for creating a compensating voltage having a temperature tracking coefficient that is equal and opposite to that of the zener diode junction voltage. The reference voltage developed by the reference leg is used to bias a temperature independent current within a slave leg, and a current mirror circuit mirrors the current within the slave leg for supplying a constant current to the reference leg. The magnitude of the reference voltage is reduced through a divider leg, and an emitter follower leg provides a low impedance bias voltage for driving the plurality of bit switch current sources. The open-loop voltage reference circuit is further adapted to compensate for second order errors caused by temperature induced variations in current gain and Early effect variations related to changes in the power supply voltage. A Gain Adjust feature is also provided for adjusting the bit switch currents without adversely affecting the regulation thereof.
摘要:
The present invention provides a magnetic sifter that is small in scale, enables three-dimensional flow in a direction normal to the substrate, allows relatively higher capture rates and higher flow rates, and provides a relatively easy method of releasing captured biomolecules. The magnetic sifter includes at least one substrate. Each substrate contains a plurality of slits, each of which extends through the substrate. The sifter also includes a plurality of magnets attached to the bottom surface of the substrate. These magnets are located proximal to the openings of the slits. An electromagnetic source controls the magnitude and direction of magnetic field gradient generated by the magnets. Either one device may be used, or multiple devices may be used in series. In addition, the magnetic sifter may be used in connection with a detection chamber.
摘要:
A radiation detection system has a linear array of radiation detectors, which are preferably ionization chambers. The detectors are connected, preferably permanently, to a multi-channel signal processor through a flexible multi-conductor shielded cable. The multi-channel signal processor is connected to a controller, such as a personal computer, through a multi-conductor cable and a communication interface device. Multiple detector arrays and multi-channel electrometers may be connected to a single personal computer and used simultaneously.
摘要:
An insulating sleeve retains heat in the plastic of a flexible plastic medical tube when the plastic of the medical tube is dielectrically heated by a radio frequency tubing sealer. The heat retained by the insulating sleeve permits additional melting of the plastic of the medical tube after a seal has been formed. The additional melting results in forming an easily tearable web between the segments of the medical tube in the same operation as the sealing operation. The medical tube is selectively sealed without forming the easily tearable web by using the radio frequency tubing sealer without the insulating sleeve.
摘要:
A process for tempering flavored confectionery compositions, in particular chocolate-flavored confectionery compositions, containing certain reduced calorie fats is disclosed. These compositions are rapidly cooled to a temperature of about 57.degree. F. (13.9.degree. C.) or less and then held in this cooler temperature range for typically at least about 16 hours. The cooled composition is then raised to a temperature in the range from above about 57.degree. to about 72.degree. F. (about 13.9.degree. to about 22.2.degree. C.) in a manner such that bloom formation (surface discoloration) does not occur. The resulting tempered product has a firmness and mouthmelt comparable to cocoa butter-based chocolate products.
摘要:
A CMOS digital-to-analog converter includes a modified R-2R resistive ladder network connected to 16 pairs of bit switches responsive to the various digital inputs to produce an internal analog voltage representative of the digital input. Each pair of bit switches includes an N-channel MOSFET and a P-channel MOSFET. The on resistance of the P-channel MOSFET is adjusted to precisely match that of the N-channel MOSFET by driving the gate of each P-channel MOSFET with the output of a CMOS inverter referenced between V.sub.CC and a reference voltage that is adjusted to cause the on resistances of a P-channel "monitor" MOSFET and an N-channel "monitor" MOSFET to be equal. A reference voltage is generated by a circuit that generates a temperature-invariant source current from a V.sub.BE difference between first and second transistors, causes part of it to flow through first, second, and third resistors, the third resistor having a voltage across it established by the V.sub.BE voltage of a transistor and having a predetermined negative temperature coefficient, the second and third resistors being composed of nichrome, the first resistor being lightly doped P-type material the resistance of which has a positive temperature coefficient.
摘要:
Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
摘要:
Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
摘要:
A delay locked loop includes a storage element coupled to a data bus and produces a data synchronization signal. A phase detector receives a data clock signal and the data synchronization signal and produces a delay control signal. A first delay circuit produces a signal which is delayed relative to the data clock signal according to the delay control signal. A second delay circuit receiving the delayed signal produces a control signal coupled to a control input of the storage element by delaying the delayed signal an amount which causes the control signal to have a predetermined duty cycle.