Abstract: A method of processing image data in a connectionist network comprises a plurality of units, wherein the method implements a multi-channel unit forming a respective one of the plurality of units, and wherein the method comprises: receiving, at the data input, a plurality of input picture elements representing an image acquired by means of a multi-channel image sensor, wherein the plurality of input picture elements comprise a first and at least a second portion of input picture elements, wherein the first portion of input picture elements represents a first channel of the image sensor and the second portion of input picture elements represents a second channel of the image sensor; processing of the first and at least second portion of input picture elements separately from each other; and outputting, at the data output, the processed first and second portions of input picture elements.

Abstract: A thrust washer for a bearing assembly having increased strength, decreased weight and improved oil flow for lubrication and/or cooling of the bearing assembly. The thrust washer includes an annular washer body surrounding a central axis. The washer body has first and second opposite axial sides, and each axial side includes a plurality of alternating radially-extending ridges and channels that define oil flow passageways. In one example, the thrust washer is a stamped component.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining information related to an environment of a vehicle comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: determining a point cloud based on measurement data, the point cloud comprising a plurality of points; determining respective features for each point of the point cloud; determining a grid structure based on the point cloud; determining a processed grid structure based on processing the grid structure using an artificial neural network; and determining at least one final grid structure based on the point cloud, the respective features for each point of the point cloud, and the processed grid structure.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a housing having an annular interior portion and a bearing cartridge disposed radially inboard of the annular interior portion. The bearing cartridge includes a bearing that includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed radially between the inner and outer rings, a washer engaged with the bearing and having a retention tab, and a spring that is retained in engagement with the washer via the retention tab. The spring biases the washer and the bearing relative to the housing in a first axial direction.

Abstract: A solder material is provided. In one or more examples, the solder material may include metal solder particles, a carboxylic acid, and an alcohol selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, and glycerol.

Abstract: A strain-wave gearing, in particular for an industrial robot, includes a first assembly, to which a flexible gearing element provided with an external toothing and formed as a flanged bushing is fastened, and a wave generator, intended to deform the flexible gearing element, and an output-side assembly which has an internal toothing meshing with the external toothing of the flexible gearing element. The output-side assembly is mounted in the first assembly by means of a rolling bearing, the rolling bearing being sealed towards both sides in each case by a seal that is effective between the first assembly and the output-side assembly, and one of these two seals delimiting, on its side facing away from the rolling bearing, a lubricant chamber which extends as far as the toothing of the flexible gearing element and of the output-side assembly.

Abstract: An oil redirector duct arrangement for a clutch assembly. The oil redirector directs transmission fluid from a radially inner fluid inlet to a radially outer region including clutch plates of a clutch pack. This increases oil flow to the clutch pack to provide proper functioning and durability of the clutch over a wider range of conditions than assemblies that do not include such oil redirector duct configuration. The oil redirector can be implemented in existing transmission assemblies without a change in size or form factor.

Abstract: A method for shaping a one- or multi-part wave winding which is intended for insertion into a rotor, a stator or an insertion tool and consists of one or more conductor wires in a magazine is disclosed. The method includes introducing the wave winding, by means of straight portions of the conductor wires, into receptacles of the magazine; pressing the wave winding into the receptacles of the magazine, as a result of which shaping of the conductor wires is brought about and the conductor wires are molded to the receptacles; and them transferring the wave winding with the shaped conductor wires to an insertion tool, a stator, or a rotor. A wave winding, is produced according to the method, in which the straight wire portions have a cross section which is adapted to the groove.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one example, the electronic device comprises a laminate carrier comprising a plurality of laminated layers, an electronic component embedded in the laminate carrier, and an at least partially electrically conductive pin extending partially inside the laminate carrier and partially protruding beyond the laminate carrier. The pin is electrically coupled with the electronic component.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor device includes a leadframe for flip chip attaching a semiconductor die thereon that comprises a rectangular area segmented into individual pads. The individual pads comprise a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is larger than the second pad and larger than the third pad. The second pad is located in a first corner area of the rectangular area and the third pad is located in a second corner area of the rectangular area. The second corner area is located diagonally opposite to the first corner area.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor device includes an encapsulation material at least partially encapsulating a semiconductor component of the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device further includes a first lead protruding out of a first side surface of the encapsulation material and a second lead protruding out of a second side surface of the encapsulation material opposite to the first side surface. The first lead includes a first notch aligned with the first side surface of the encapsulation material. The first notch faces away from a further lead protruding out of the first side surface of the encapsulation material.

Abstract: Disclosed are aspects of a radar system for a vehicle that includes a first radar antenna assembly connected to at least one radar transmitter for transmitting radar signals into a traffic space and a second radar antenna assembly connected to at least one radar receiver for receiving radar signals reflected by objects present in the traffic space. The first radar antenna assembly is spaced apart from the second radar antenna assembly. The at least one radar transmitter is coupled to the at least one radar receiver by a synchronization line for a bistatic radar operation of the radar system. Further, at least one of the first radar antenna assembly or the second radar antenna assembly includes a feed horn and a reflector for the feed horn.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for setting an axial preload force of a roller screw drive rotatably mounted in a housing. The housing is split transversely into a first and a second housing part. The roller screw drive is inserted with two axially spaced bearings into the second housing part. An axial preload force is applied which is transmitted from the first bearing via the roller screw drive to the second bearing. An axial load spacing between the bearing supporting surface of the first bearing and a second housing edge of the second housing part is measured. An adjusting nut is screwed into the first housing part until an axial adjustable spacing is the same size as the measured axial load spacing. The adjusting nut is then secured in place in the first housing part, and the two housing parts are connected to one another.

Abstract: A rack assembly unit for mounting a control unit to a vehicle rack system is provided; a rack chassis and a tray are configured to receive the control unit for coupling to a vehicle system. The tray is movably coupled to the rack chassis at a coupling mechanism, which provides for movement of the tray relative to the rack chassis between open and closed positions. At the open position, the tray is spaced apart from rack chassis to facilitate user access to the tray and receiving the control unit therein. At the closed position, the tray is located fully inserted relative to the rack chassis and such that the control unit located in the tray is provided at a control unit operating position thermally coupled to a cold plate of a cooling system to provide for cooling of components of the control unit.

Abstract: A plain bearing sleeve includes an inner diameter, a sleeve length greater than the inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a wall thickness smaller than 8% of the inner diameter. A sleeve blank includes a longitudinal axis, an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end face, a second end face opposite the first end face, and at least three threaded holes arranged on the first end face. A method for producing the plain bearing sleeve includes clamping the outer surface at the first end face for rotation, machining the inner surface to the inner diameter, fixing the first end face at the at least three threaded holes for rotation, machining the outer surface to the outer diameter, clamping the inner surface at the second end face for rotation, and cutting a ring with the first end face and the at least three threaded holes from the sleeve blank.

Abstract: Optical elements with anisotropic, patterned surface relief microstructures in which information is encoded in the distribution of the orientation of different zones. From the analysis of the distribution of the light scattered from the element, the orientation distribution in the element and therefore the encoded information can be evaluated. The elements are particularly useful for securing documents and articles against counterfeiting and falsification.

Abstract: A device for forming a housing for a power semiconductor module arrangement includes a mold. The mold includes a first cavity including a plurality of first openings and a second opening, the second opening being coupled to a runner system, wherein the runner system is configured to inject a mold material into the first cavity through the second opening. The device further includes a plurality of sleeves or hollow bushings, wherein a first end of each of the plurality of sleeves or hollow bushings is arranged in one of the first openings, and wherein a second end of each of the plurality of sleeves or hollow bushings extends to the outside of the mold, a heating element configured to heat the mold, and a cooling element configured to cool the plurality of sleeves or hollow bushings.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes a plug connector and a secondary locking device. The plug connector mates with a corresponding counter connector and includes a plug connector housing having a terminal cavity for receiving an electrical contact terminal. The secondary locking device provides a secondary locking function when the plug connector mates with the corresponding counter connector and when the secondary locking device is in a closed position. The secondary locking device is movable relative to the plug connector housing from an open position to the closed position. The secondary locking device has a stem portion and a flexible leg. The stem portion extends in the closing direction. The flexible leg has a fixed end and a free end. The flexible leg connects to the stem portion at its fixed end. The flexible leg extends from the fixed end to the free end opposite the closing direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package may include at least one semiconductor chip including a contact pad configured to conduct a current, a conductor element, wherein the conductor element is arranged laterally overlapping the contact pad and with a distance to the contact pad, at least one electrically conductive spacer, a first adhesive system configured to electrically and mechanically connect the at least one electrically conductive spacer with the contact pad, and a second adhesive system configured to electrically and mechanically connect the at least one electrically conductive spacer with the conductor element, wherein the conductor element is electrically conductively connected to a clip or is at least part of a clip, and wherein the spacer is configured to electrically conductively connect the contact pad with the laterally overlapping portion of the conductor element.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided and include a radar system that transmits radar signals within frames having radar chirps. The radar chirps have a stepped frequency waveform such that the initial and end frequencies are changed for subsequent chirps and have a constant pulse repetition period between chirps. The radar system performs range fast Fourier transform (FFT) processing and Doppler FFT processing on receive values corresponding to reflected signals from an object. The radar system estimates range and range-rate information about the object based on range FFT values and Doppler FFT values using a signal model and determines information about the object based on the estimated range and range-rate information. The signal model includes (1) a fast-time dimension term corresponding to samples within a radar chirp and (2) a slow-time dimension term corresponding to individual radar chirps within the frame, with the slow-time dimension term including a second degree term.