Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes patterning a conductive layer over a substrate to define a conductive pad having a first width. The method includes depositing a passivation layer, wherein the passivation layer directly contacts the conductive pad. The method includes depositing a protective layer over the passivation layer, wherein the protective layer directly contacts the conductive pad. The method includes depositing an under-bump metallization (UBM) layer directly contacting the conductive pad, wherein the UBM layer has a second width greater than the first width. The method includes depositing a mask layer over the UBM layer; and forming an opening in the mask layer wherein the opening has the second width. The method includes forming a conductive pillar in the opening on the UBM layer; and etching the UBM layer using the conductive pillar as a mask, wherein the etched UBM layer has the second width.

Abstract: A process for producing a viscous epoxy syrup from at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy, comprising the steps of: adding an initiator selected from the group consisting of electron-poor monoisocyanate, photoinitiator and thermal initiator to at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy; mixing the components; polymerizing the multifunctional epoxy such that the viscosity of the resulting epoxy syrup is at least twice as high, preferably at least four times as high and in particular at least ten times as high as the viscosity of the employed epoxy in the unreacted state makes it possible to produce epoxy adhesives having pressure-sensitive properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a viscous epoxy syrup from at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy, comprising the steps of: adding an initiator selected from the group consisting of electron-poor monoisocyanate, photoinitiator and thermal initiator to at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy; mixing the components; polymerizing the multifunctional epoxy such that the viscosity of the resulting epoxy syrup is at least twice as high, preferably at least four times as high and in particular at least ten times as high as the viscosity of the employed epoxy in the unreacted state makes it possible to produce epoxy adhesives having pressure-sensitive properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a viscous epoxy syrup from at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy, comprising the steps of: adding an initiator selected from the group consisting of electron-poor monoisocyanate, photoinitiator and thermal initiator to at least one liquid multifunctional epoxy; mixing the components; polymerizing the multifunctional epoxy such that the viscosity of the resulting epoxy syrup is at least twice as high, preferably at least four times as high and in particular at least ten times as high as the viscosity of the employed epoxy in the unreacted state makes it possible to produce epoxy adhesives having pressure-sensitive properties.

Abstract: The developed oligonucleotide microchip for simultaneous, rapid identification of multiple crucial forest Phellinus pathogens was based on the DIG or biotin-labeled specific probes derived form ribosomal DNA genes (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2), by using reverse-dot hybridization. The chip can precisely and accurately identify and diagnose seventeen Phellinus species, including notorious hardwood and conifer tree killer, P. noxius and P. weirii, with a sensitivity of 1 pg DNA/?l on Nylon membrane, and 100 fg DNA/?l on plastic chip, respectively. Verification and identification of forest Phellinus pathogens infested authentic samples or voucher specimens can be accomplished within 7 hr.

Abstract: The developed oligonucleotide microchip for simultaneous, rapid identification of multiple crucial forest Phellinus pathogens was based on the DIG or biotin-labeled specific probes derived form ribosomal DNA genes (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2), by using reverse-dot hybridization. The chip can precisely and accurately identify and diagnose seventeen Phellinus species, including notorious hardwood and conifer tree killer, P. noxius and P. weirii, with a sensitivity of 1 pg DNA/?l on Nylon membrane, and 100 fg DNA/?l on plastic chip, respectively. Verification and identification of forest Phellinus pathogens infested authentic samples or voucher specimens can be accomplished within 7 hr.

Abstract: A container includes a closed variable-volume container body, and a central stem secured in the container body. The central stem generally extends along the axis of the container body and has a plurality of branches generally extending radially outwardly from its full length. When the container body is filled with water and cooled, the central stem serves as a core on which ice deposits so that the temperature at which the water begins to solidify is raised.