Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an interconnection array for a circuit. The interconnection array comprises a victim net that is positioned parallel to and adjacent to sections of multiple crossed aggressor nets, thereby, minimizing the exposure of the circuit to delay or false switching as a result of coupling capacitance. Also, disclosed are embodiments of an associated method of re-routing an interconnection array that incorporates identifying a victim net and at least two aggressor nets and crossing the aggressor nets so that sections of multiple aggressor nets are positioned parallel to and adjacent to the victim net in order to minimizes the impact of coupling capacitance on the victim net with minimal changes to the wiring environment.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product that performs yield estimates using critical area analysis on integrated circuits having redundant and non-redundant elements. The non-redundant elements are ignored or removed from the critical area analysis performed for undesired opens.

Abstract: Forming of a statistical model for a set of independently variable parameters for analysis of a circuit design is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes establishing a timing model including delay and delay changes due to process parameter variations (Pi) that impact timing; selecting an element of the circuit design that dominates circuit delay in the timing model; determining a delay sensitivity of each of a set of derived process parameters (Vj) for the element that are linear combinations of the process parameter variations (Pi); and selecting only those derived process parameters with a high sensitivity for use in the statistical model. The invention simplifies the statistical model and reduces the number of calculations require for timing analysis. A method of performing a timing analysis using the simplified statistical model is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pump (1) has a tubular inlet portion (4) which is arranged to penetrate the mouth (27) of a container having a seal (29) in order to dispense liquid from the container. The pump has a body (2) connected to a housing (23) comprising holding means (25) which holds the container such that in a first position the inlet portion of the pump is external to the seal and in a second position the inlet portion extends through the seal into a reservoir (30) to allow liquid to be dispensed. In the second position, the inlet portion projects into the reservoir to an extent sufficient to displace a volume of liquid filling the inlet channel (6) of the pump and occupying the pump chamber (3). The pump is thereby rendered self priming by the initial movement between the first and second positions which at the same time disrupts the seal. The pump is particularly useful for the nasal administration of liquid sprays from an ampule having an elastomeric seal closure or a duck bill valve.

Abstract: This invention relates to containers for the bulk storage or transport of liquefied gases, for example, in ocean going marine tankers comprising a tank surrounded and supported at least from below by thermal insulation built up from panels sealed together and supported by an outer rigid shell.In such containers there is a problem of mounting the panels on said rigid shell so that they are rigidly fixed and aligned with each other.