Abstract: A voltage switching circuit used in a row decoder includes: PMOS transistor P2 and high-voltage NMOS transistor D3 connected in series between VRDEC and TG; PMOS transistor P1 and high-voltage NMOS transistor D2 connected in series between VRDEC and NA; NMOS transistor N2 and high-voltage NMOS transistor D6 connected in series between TG and Vss to be driven by decode output Ab; and NMOS transistor N1 and high-voltage NMOS transistor D5 connected in series between NA and Vss to be driven by decode output Aa. Gates and drains of P1 and P2 are cross-coupled. Gates of D3 and D2 are coupled to TG and NA, respectively.

Abstract: A microprocessor with built-in test, comprising: a register for retaining a test address of a test program; a next address generation logic for generating a command address of a command scheduled to be executed next, based on a command address of a command to be executed next; a first multiplexer for selecting, based on a test mode signal, any one of a boot address specifying a bootstrap program and the test address; a second multiplexer for selecting, based on a reset signal, any one of the command address of the command scheduled to be executed next and the address selected by the first multiplexer; and a program counter for retaining the address selected by the second multiplexer and for outputting the retained address to the next address generation logic as the command address of the command to be executed next.

Abstract: A driving force generated by an engine is transmitted to driving wheels (not shown) via an automatic transmission. The engine is provided with an electronically controlled throttle body and the like. An E-ECU performs cooperative control when necessary, so that an output of the engine is obtained in accordance with a load applied thereto. On the other hand, the automatic transmission is provided with a torque converter. Even in the case where the aforementioned predetermined condition has been fulfilled in a T-ECU, if the E-ECU detects a deterioration in performance of the electronically controlled throttle body or the like, the performance of neutral control is prohibited.

Abstract: Radar apparatus in which output RF signals are modulated on an optical signal prior to transmission. Incoming optical echo signals are converted into RF signals using a detector. The original functionality of the radar apparatus is to a large extend retained, including the Doppler processing. The target radar cross section is determined by the wavelength of the optical signal.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner which can efficiently vaporize the refrigerant using the waste heat of the engine; which has a stable heating capability regardless of the temperature of the outside air, and which can decease the electric power required for the fan and thereby decrease the noise due to the fan, in a heating operation; in order to achieve the object, the present invention provide an air conditioner comprising: a refrigerant circuit comprising a compressor for compressing a refrigerant; an outer heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant and outside air; a restrictor for restricting the refrigerant flowing out from a water heat exchanger; and an inner heat exchanger for exchanging heat between inside air and the refrigerant; an engine cooling water circuit comprising an engine for driving the compressor; and a radiator for exchanging heat between engine cooling water and outside air; and a water heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the re

Abstract: Ten radiation antenna elements project from a straight feeder stripline. A first set of radiation antenna elements each having a rectangular shape project from a first side edge of the feeder stripline such that the radiation antenna elements incline at an angle of about 45 degrees. The distance between adjacent radiation antenna elements is equal to an guide wavelength &lgr;g and the length of each radiation antenna element is equal to &lgr;g/2. Similarly, a second set of radiation antenna elements each having a rectangular shape project from a second side edge of the feeder stripline. Each of the radiation antenna elements in the second set is disposed to be separated by &lgr;g/2 from a corresponding one of the radiation antenna elements in the first set. Each of the radiation antenna elements is connected to the corresponding side edge of the feeder stripline via a corner thereof.

Abstract: Goniochromatic luster pigments based on multiply coated platelet-shaped metallic substrates comprising at least one layer packet ofA) a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide, silicon oxide hydrate, aluminum oxide and/or aluminum oxide hydrate, andB) a nonselectively absorbing, silicon-containing layer which is at least partially transparent to visible light,and also, if desired, additionallyC) an outer layer which consists essentially of colorless or selectively absorbing metal oxide,are useful for coloring paints, inks, including printing inks, plastics, glasses, ceramic products and decorative cosmetic preparations.