Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure support operating simultaneously multiple super neuron processing units in an artificial nervous system, wherein a plurality of artificial neurons is assigned to each super neuron processing unit. The super neuron processing units can be interfaced with a memory for storing and loading synaptic weights and plasticity parameters of the artificial nervous system, wherein organization of the memory allows contiguous memory access.

Abstract: The present invention is an optimized DWP for minimizing coating error that has two centering components which center the DWP inside a threaded or non-threaded opening effectively masking the threads and/or opening during the coating process.

Abstract: The present invention is an optimized DWP for minimizing coating error that has two centering components which center the DWP inside a threaded or non-threaded opening effectively masking the threads and/or opening during the coating process.

Abstract: A masking device that is adapted to be reusable in high temperature applications and for a variety of masking applications, is cost-effective to manufacture, and which includes a magnetic component insulated on three or all four surfaces. The invention includes a system of interchangeable components in varying shapes and sizes, which may be selectively attached, assembled and combined providing versatility for a range of masking operations.

Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus may have: thermally conductive cover coupled to the heat producing component via a single interface; and cooling liquid in direct contact with the thermally conductive cover.

Abstract: In electronic and/or electrical equipment, a cable management assembly is configured for usage in an electronic and/or electrical equipment rack assembly. The cable management assembly comprises at least two arm members, at least one flexible coupling configured to attach two of the at least two arm members, and connectors configured to flexibly attach an electronic and/or electrical equipment component to an electronic and/or electrical equipment rack. The at least two arm members, the at least one flexible coupling, and the connectors are constructed from a material that removes heat from interior to the rack and is connected in a configuration that draws the removed heat to a heat sink element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprises one or more electronic components, one or more coolant sources, one or more coolant supply lines in fluid communication with the one or more coolant sources, a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the coolant supply lines and the one or more electronic components; one or more coolant distribution units to regulate the flow of coolant through the one or more coolant supply lines, and an environment management unit communicatively coupled to the one or more electronic components and the one or more coolant distribution units, wherein the environment management unit regulates coolant flow through the one or more coolant supply lines according to one or more environmental parameters proximate the one or more electronic components.

Abstract: An electronics cooling fan comprises a centrifugal clutch adapted to disengage and freewheel upon fan failure.

Abstract: An electronics cooling fan comprises at least one collapsible fan blade driven by centrifugal force to extend radially as the fan spins and driven by elastic force to retract as spinning slows or stops.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for locating position of an electronic system or device in an information technology (IT) center comprises a connector strip adapted for attachment to a rack cabinet configured for mounting multiple electronic devices, and a jumper adapted for interfacing an electronic device of the multiple electronic devices and configured to mate with and attach to the connector strip. The apparatus further comprises a logic adapted to identify position of the interfaced electronic device in the rack cabinet based on attachment of the jumper to the connector strip.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus adapted for impingement cooling of electronic components in an electronic system comprises an air mover, one or more heat sinks configured with multiple fins, and one or more flexible tubing segments. The flexible tubing segments are coupled to the air mover and are configured to direct airflow onto the heat sinks for impingement cooling.

Abstract: A method of managing conditions in a data center comprises storing information relating to field replaceable unit thermal properties in at least one field replaceable unit non-volatile memory and generating information for real-time dynamic temperature mapping of the data center based on the field replaceable unit thermal property information.

Abstract: A planar backplane is arranged in a horizontal orientation in a server configured for rack mounting. The planar backplane is configured to accept and mount a plurality of disk drives in a vertical orientation in a dense server arrangement.

Abstract: In an active heat sink, a heat sink comprises a plurality of heat sink fins and multiple fans configured in a redundant arrangement coupled to the heat sink.

Abstract: In a cooling apparatus, a heat exchanger comprises tubing and multiple fins formed onto the tubing. The fins are formed to position and retain one or more cooling fans.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus comprises a printed circuit board and an air duct positioned adjacent the printed circuit board spanning space and forming an air-guiding channel from at least one system fan to at least one heat sink. The air-guiding channel is bounded on one side by the printed circuit board and on remaining sides by the air duct that compresses against the printed circuit board in a substantially airtight seal.

Abstract: A workstation system includes at least one workstation including a RFID transceiver, a RFID transponder tag, and an access manager. The RFID transponder tag includes a memory for storing a personnel identifier and an access identifier. The access manager is configured for controlling access to the at least one workstation via wireless communication between the RFID transceiver and the RFID transponder regarding the access identifier and the personnel identifier.

Abstract: A maintenance control system comprises at least one electronics unit including a first wireless communicator, a second wireless communicator configured for association with an individual, and an authentication manager. The authentication manager authenticates access to the at least one electronics unit via wireless communication between the first wireless communicator and the second wireless communicator regarding a maintenance identifier stored within a memory of at least one of the first wireless communicator and the second wireless communicator.

Abstract: A method of monitoring an electronics system comprises obtaining temperature information via at least one component of the electronics system, and communicating the temperature information from the at least one component to a manager of the electronics system via a wireless communication pathway independent of the components of electronics system.