Abstract: A method includes providing, within an etch chamber, a base structure including a target layer disposed on a substrate, and an etch mask disposed on the target layer, dry etching, within the etch chamber, the target layer using thionyl chloride to obtain a processed base structure, and after forming the plurality of features. The processed base structure includes a plurality of features and a plurality of openings defined by the etch mask. The method further includes removing the processed base structure from the etch chamber. In some embodiments, the target layer includes carbon. In some embodiments, the dry etching is performed at a sub-zero degree temperature.

Abstract: Bi-directional trench power switches. At least one example is a semiconductor device comprising: an upper base region associated with a first side of a substrate of semiconductor material; an upper-CE trench defined on the first side, the upper-CE trench defines a proximal opening at the first side and a distal end within the substrate; an upper collector-emitter region disposed at the distal end of the upper-CE trench; a lower base region associated with a second side of substrate; and a lower collector-emitter region associated with the second side.

Abstract: Bi-directional trench power switches. At least one example is a semiconductor device comprising: an upper base region associated with a first side of a substrate of semiconductor material; an upper-CE trench defined on the first side, the upper-CE trench defines a proximal opening at the first side and a distal end within the substrate; an upper collector-emitter region disposed at the distal end of the upper-CE trench; a lower base region associated with a second side of substrate; and a lower collector-emitter region associated with the second side.

Abstract: Methods for operating an edge computing unit in a network for data aggregation and status communication with respect to microservices includes extracting data from data sources and converting the extracted data into a pre-defined data set. Data of the pre-defined data set is aggregated into one or more classes based on a prediction performed through a machine learning inferencing or a work flow engine. An irregularity of operation pertaining to the microservices within the aggregated data is identified based on a predetermined-criteria. An alert pertaining to the detected irregularity is generated and communicated to a client device.

Abstract: Bi-directional trench power switches. At least one example is a semiconductor device comprising: an upper base region associated with a first side of a substrate of semiconductor material; an upper-CE trench defined on the first side, the upper-CE trench defines a proximal opening at the first side and a distal end within the substrate; an upper collector-emitter region disposed at the distal end of the upper-CE trench; a lower base region associated with a second side of substrate; and a lower collector-emitter region associated with the second side.

Abstract: The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrochlorofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present application discloses compositions comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated compounds (e.g., hydrochlorofluorocarbons), wherein the fluorinated compound is present in the composition in an amount effective to form an azeotrope composition or azeotrope-like composition with the hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for making dibutyl ethers using a reactant comprising isobutanol and water. The dibutyl ethers so produced are useful in transportation fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making butenes using dry 1-butanol obtained from fermentation broth. The butenes so produced may be converted to isoalkanes, alkyl-substituted aromatics, isooctanes, isooctanols, and octyl ethers, which are useful in transportation fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for making isooctenes using a reactant comprising 1-butanol and water. The isooctenes so produced are useful for the production of fuel additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for making butenes using a reactant comprising 1-butanol and water. The butenes so produced may be converted to isoalkanes, alkyl-substituted aromatics, isooctanes, isooctanols and ethers, which are useful as transportation fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making dibutyl ethers using dry isobutanol derived from fermentation broth. The dibutyl ethers so produced are useful in transportation fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making isooctenes using dry isobutanol derived from fermentation broth. The isooctenes so produced are useful for the production of fuel additives.

Abstract: Conductive structures, including aircraft antennae and associated methods of formation, are disclosed. An antenna in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include a flexible circuit material having a substrate and at least one conductive layer adjacent to the substrate. The flexible circuit material can be rolled to form a cylindrical or partially cylindrical antenna, such as a dipole antenna. The conductive material can further include circuit elements, such as leads, conductive lines, vias, and/or other elements electrically coupled to the antenna. The flexible circuit material can also support a transmitter and/or receiver that is coupled to the antenna via the circuitry. Accordingly, the antenna can be formed integrally with the circuitry and can be configured and positioned for enhanced signal reception and/or transmission.

Abstract: Conductive structures, including aircraft antennae and associated methods of formation, are disclosed. An antenna in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include a flexible circuit material having a substrate and at least one conductive layer adjacent to the substrate. The flexible circuit material can be rolled to form a cylindrical or partially cylindrical antenna, such as a dipole antenna. The conductive material can further include circuit elements, such as leads, conductive lines, vias, and/or other elements electrically coupled to the antenna. The flexible circuit material can also support a transmitter and/or receiver that is coupled to the antenna via the circuitry. Accordingly, the antenna can be formed integrally with the circuitry and can be configured and positioned for enhanced signal reception and/or transmission.