Abstract: A semiconductor configuration with an ohmic contact-connection includes a p-conducting semiconductor region made of silicon carbide. A p-type contact region serves for the contact-connection. The p-type contact region is composed of a material containing at least nickel and aluminum. A substantially uniform material composition is present in the entire p-type contact region. A method for contact-connecting p-conducting silicon carbide with a material containing at least nickel and aluminum is also provided. The two components nickel and aluminum are applied simultaneously on the p-conducting semiconductor region.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Abstract: A semiconductor configuration for current control has an n-type first semiconductor region with a first surface, a p-type covered island region, within the first semiconductor region, with a second surface, an n-type contact region arranged on the second surface within the island region and a lateral channel region, formed between the first and second surface as part of the first semiconductor region. The channel is part of a current path from or to the contact region. The current within the lateral channel region may be influenced by at least one depletion zone. A lateral edge of the lateral channel region extends as far as the contact region.

Abstract: The invention relates a powder in tube type method of making an HTc superconductive multifilament strand having a silver-based matrix, in which: a first envelope is filled with powder reagents for an HTc superconductor; the resulting billet is drawn down into a monofilament strand; said monofilament strand is cut up into lengths and a secondary envelope is filled with the resulting lengths, thereby making a multifilament billet which is drawn down into a multifilament strand; said multifilament strand is cut up into lengths and a new envelope is filled with the resulting lengths, thereby making a new multifilament billet which is drawn down into a new multifilament strand; and it is shaped and subjected to heat treatment; according to the invention, at least one face of the monofilament strand is electrically insulated; and during the first multifilament step the secondary envelope is filled with the resulting insulated lengths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fixing a tubular element in a cavity, which device is made up of hoops made of an elastically flexible material disposed in cross-sectional planes of said cavity, and means for retaining said element, said device being characterized in that, along the longitudinal axis of said cavity, said hoops are secured together by a flexible longitudinal support and are interconnected by a flexible membrane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of installing a tubular element in a cavity. The method comprises the following steps: preparing a unit comprising said tubular element and a layer of a fixing compound which covers the entire outer periphery of said tubular element, at least over a fraction of its length; positioning said unit along the inside wall of said cavity; and applying activation treatment to said compound in such a manner as to fix said tubular element to said inside wall. The unit is preferably placed on the bottom of the cavity.

Abstract: A method of installing a tubular member in an inaccessible cavity includes a step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity, a step of bringing the tubular member into contact with retaining members, and a step of fixing the tubular member by pressing it against the wall of the cavity. The method comprises three successive phases. A first phase comprises the step of cleaning the internal wall of the cavity and a step of topographically surveying the internal wall of the cavity. A second phase comprises a step of determining a position on the internal wall for retaining members for retaining the tubular member and a step of installing on the internal wall retaining members for retaining the tubular member and fixing members for fixing the retaining members to the wall.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling having a base body (6), a sealing ring (12, 13), a locking ring (40) and an annular body which can be connected to the base body (6). A pipe end (4, 5) can be locked in position by the locking ring (40). The plug-in coupling of the invention enables a connection to be made with at least one pipe end in a simple, functionally reliable manner, in such a way that pipes made of different materials can be used together. The pipe ends (4, 5) can be inserted into an axial annular gap or space (27) between the base body (6) and the annular body (18, 19) in such a way that the sealing ring (12) lies adjacent the interior of the pipe end (4, 5), making a good seal with the pipe end, and also in such a way that the locking ring (40) is located in the annular gap (27). The locking ring (40) is prestressed and adjoins the locking surface (20) of the annular body (18) on one side and the exterior surface of the inserted pipe end (4, 5) on the other side.

Abstract: The invention is a magnetic lifting device having a lever-operated cam and roller combination, which facilitates removal of the magnetic lifting device from a workpiece, wherein the cam-mounted roller is free to rotate, eliminating the potential for marring the service of the workpiece when the cam is operated.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor region made from n-conducting SiC and a second semiconductor region made from p-conducting SiC. A Schottky contact layer electrically contacts the first semiconductor region, and an ohmic p-contact layer electrically contacts the second semiconductor region. Both contact layers consist of a nickel-aluminum material. This allows both contact layers to be annealed together without adversely effecting the Schottky contact behavior.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder in tube type method of manufacturing an HTc superconductor multifilament conductor having a matrix of compatible silver alloy and in which, during preparation of the multifilament billet, the number of segments per layer is organized so that, in cross-section, the segment layers viewed as a whole have the general shape of a converging-diverging nozzle, the throat of the converging-diverging nozzle shape being substantially contained in said superposition midplane; and in which, during the mechanical treatment of said multifilament billet preceding the synthesis heat treatment, a rolling force is applied in a direction perpendicular to the superposition midplane, and at least one of the side edges of the rolled billet is cut off perpendicularly to the superposition midplane, thereby revealing the matrix of compatible silver alloy.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for automatically adjusting a selected following interval for the vehicle based on driving conditions is provided. The method includes determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving a signal indicative of a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on the driven wheel speed, and capable of adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for automatically adjusting a selected following interval for the vehicle based on driving conditions is provided. The method includes determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving a signal indicative of a driven wheel speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of determining a driving surface coefficient of friction based on the driven wheel speed, and capable of adjusting the selected following interval for the vehicle based on the driving surface coefficient of friction.

Abstract: In an adaptive vehicle speed control system, a method and system for controlling the speed of the vehicle while the vehicle is traversing a curved path. The method and system include determining a yaw acceleration of the vehicle, and determining a maximum allowed speed of the vehicle on the curved path based on the yaw acceleration. The method and system also include limiting the speed of the vehicle on the curved path to a value no greater than the maximum allowed vehicle speed.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Abstract: In an adaptive speed control system for a vehicle, a method and system for controlling vehicle deceleration are provided. The method includes determining a speed of the vehicle, and setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed determined. The system includes a receiver capable of receiving an input signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, and a controller capable of setting a maximum allowed vehicle deceleration based on the vehicle speed.

Abstract: A powder in tube type method of making an HTc superconductive multifilament strand having a silver-based matrix, and an HTc superconductive multifilament strand having a silver-based matrix. The method includes, prior to the monofilament step, preparing a composite multilayer material is including at least one silver-based sheet, and at least one layer of non-superconductive ceramic material that is permeable to oxygen. During the monofilament step, a thickness of composite multilayer material is interposed between first and second thicknesses of silver-based material, thereby forming the first silver-based envelope.

Abstract: Method of maintaining a superconducting cryolink at low temperature by a flow of liquid nitrogen produced by a liquefier feeding one end of a link section, wherein the section is fed by a single liquefier and nitrogen is drawn off from at least one intermediate point of the link section.