Abstract: A sensor apparatus (104) includes a plural different spatial direction axis of sensitivity positioned sensor package containing sensor module (305) supported by a planar surface (345) within a cavity (340) of a housing (205) coupled to a first end cap (210) by a PC-board connection (355). Housing (205) is further coupled to first end cap (210) by a first coupling member (315) and a second coupling member (320) and is also coupled to an opposite second end cap (215) by a third coupling member (320) and a fourth coupling member (325). Interface sealing members (330a, 330b, 330c, 330d) seal between housing (205) and first end cap (210). Interface sealing members (335a, 335b, 335c, 335d) seal between housing (205) and second end cap (215).

Abstract: A direct module powering scheme is disclosed. A plurality of integrated circuit chips are mounted on a module. The module is mounted on a printed circuit board. A plurality of metallization layers are distributed in parallel fashion within the module. A voltage tab is mounted on the edge of the module substrate and in contact with the edge of the metallization layers. The voltage tab may be attached to a source of power for providing the necessary voltage and current to the module needed to power the chips mounted on the module. The metallization layers comprise voltage distribution layers and voltage reference (ground) layers. The voltage tab is connected to the edge of the voltage distribution layer. A plurality of plated vias are disposed through the module in contact with one or more of the metallization layers.

Abstract: A telescoping heat exchange element for conducting heat in a semiconductor package from a device to a spaced heat sink having a first cup-shaped member, a second cup-shaped member positioned in telescoping slidable relation with the first member, and a means to provide a firm sliding contact between the first and second members.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package having a substrate, one or more semiconductor devices mounted on the top surface of the substrate, a heat sink having a surface in opposed spaced parallel relation to the top surface of the substrate, and at least one deformable heat transfer member positioned between a device mounted on the top surface of the substrate, and the surface of the heat sink. The heat transfer member is comprised of a porous block of material, and a heat conductive non-volatile liquid retained within the block of material by a surface tension. The heat transfer member being operative to transfer heat from the device to the heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed is ion implantation apparatus in which an ion source is coupled to a semiconductor or workpiece holder which is mounted for rotation and reciprocation in a first chamber in the path of the ion beam. A second chamber is releasably coupled to the first chamber with means connected to the second chamber in such a manner as to enable displacement between the first and second chamber, the chambers being in fluid communication with one another when the apparatus is in operation. Vacuum drawing means are provided to effect a vacuum in both the first and second chamber when the apparatus is in operation, and when it is desired to withdraw the holder from the apparatus by disconnecting the second chamber from the first chamber, venting the first chamber automatically actuates a check valve which seals the second chamber permitting the retention of a vacuum in the second chamber while allowing the first chamber to be exposed to atmospheric pressure.