Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hardening an aluminum-based matrix alloy by the dispersion of metallized graphite (MG) with copper and optionally zinc or boron by the agitation in liquid state. By this means, the impregnating of MG particles (reinforcing phase) is increased, facilitating the homogenous distribution in the aluminum-base matrix alloy. The mechanical properties of aluminum or aluminum-based are increased alloys by the process of hardening by dispersion, without affecting the density and electrical conductivity of the alloy.

Abstract: A selective garbage container having a prismatic body, open at the front, the bases of which are carried out in respective rectangular frames (7), such that the body is open at the top and bottom. A pivoting drawer (12) is housed inside this body that can be accessed both from the front area of the body and from the top area by means of pivoting of a top tray (21) acting as a cover. The container is especially designed as an element for domestic use.

Abstract: An electronic package for an electronic device includes a substrate. A power transistor die has a lower surface and a upper surface, and the lower surface of the power transistor die is mounted on the substrate. A control circuit for controlling the power transistor is mounted to the upper surface of the power transistor die using an insulating epoxy.

Abstract: A power converter includes a plurality of switching stages, each switching stage including a series coupled pair of MOS-gated switching elements coupled together at a common node, each switching stage being connectable from a voltage source to a ground potential; a plurality of inductors coupled, at respective first ends, to the respective common nodes of the switching stages; and a shunt capacitor coupled from second ends of the plurality of inductors to the ground potential.

Abstract: An isolated forward switching power converter includes a primary side circuit and a secondary side circuit having an output inductor, a first MOS gated transistor coupled in series with the output inductor, a second MOS gated transistor coupled in shunt relationship with the output inductor, and a synchronous rectifier control circuit which senses the voltage across the output inductor and alternately biases the first and second transistors on and off in response thereto.

Abstract: A system is provided for automatically actuating an alarm whenever a would-be thief attempts to remove the antenna from a vehicle equipped with a C.B. radio or other communication system. The preferred embodiment includes a hidden switch which remains depressed by the antenna until it is partially unscrewed, at which time the switch closes the alarm circuit. For example, the horn of the vehicle may be connected to the switch and serve as the alarm.