Abstract: Embodiments of a Low Dropout (LDO) regulator are provided in which an n-channel Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MESFET) is utilized as a pass transistor of the LDO regulator. In one embodiment, the LDO regulator is implemented on an integrated circuit die and includes an n-channel Semiconductor-on-lnsulator (SOI) MESFET pass transistor. A voltage applied to a substrate of the SOI MESFET pass transistor is controlled to configure the LDO regulator in either an ultra-low dropout voltage mode or a high Power Supply Rejection (PSR) mode. In another embodiment, the LDO regulator includes an re-channel MESFET pass transistor and a switch that operates to disconnect the MESFET pass transistor from a supply voltage of the LDO regulator when the LDO regulator is desired to be shut off.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of fabricating semiconductor structures, and to semiconductor structures fabricated by such methods. In some embodiments, the methods may be used to fabricate semiconductor structures of III-V materials, such as InGaN. A semiconductor layer is fabricated by growing sublayers using differing sets of growth conditions to improve the homogeneity of the resulting layer, to improve a surface roughness of the resulting layer, and/or to enable the layer to be grown to an increased thickness without the onset of strain relaxation.

Abstract: A scalable switch, a system of switches and methods, configured to sense a carrier at the output of the respective switch. The invention intelligently, and dynamically, controls the connection of a respective switch input to a respective switch output as a function of a carrier being present, or absent, at a selected output. Alternatively, a control plane is adopted to make request to send and acknowledge clearance to send. These control methods operate on a step-by-step manner allowing fast and parallel connectivity to be established to connect a variety of interfaces, including Ethernet, PCI, SCSI, and FibreChannels. The present invention reduces switch cost, energy cost, and switch volume, while allowing scalability of connection requirements, reduction of delay, and promotion of green IT.

Abstract: An integrated sensor is capable of detecting analytes using electrochemical (EC), electrical (E), and optical (O) signals or EC and O signals. The sensor introduces synergetic new capabilities and enhances the sensitivity and selectivity for real-time detection of an analyte in complex matrices, including the presence of high concentration of interferences in liquids and in gas phases.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.

Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Plant viral vectors have great potential in rapid production of proteins, but no simple. Here a geminivirus-based system for high-yield and rapid production of oligomeric protein complexes, including virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is described. In particular, a single vector that contains two non-competing replicons for transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves is described. The correct assembly of these subunit proteins into functional oligomeric structures (VLPs or full-size mAb) is also described. This system advances plant transient expression technology by eliminating the need for non-competing viruses, and thus, enhances the realistic commercial application of this technology for producing multiple-subunit protein complexes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a recombinant Yersinia pestis bacterium and a vaccine comprising a recombinant Yersinia pestis bacterium.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.

Abstract: A Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter and a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) scheme for controlling the DAB converter are disclosed. In general, the DAB converter includes a transformer, a first H-bridge that is connected to a primary winding of the transformer and controlled via first control signals, and a second H-bridge that is connected to a secondary winding of the transformer and controlled via second control signals. A controller provides the first and second control signals based on an input-to-output voltage ratio and load of the DAB converter such that, in addition to phase shift control, PWM control is simultaneously applied to both the first H-bridge and the second H-bridge when the DAB converter operates at low power and PWM control is applied to only one of the first H-bridge and the second H-bridge when the DAB converter operates above low power.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel biomarkers and combinations thereof. The present invention also provides assays and data evaluation methods related to the detection and monitoring of diseases, particularly, diabetes. In particular, the biomakers in accordance with the present invention include, but are not limited to, modified forms of nominally wild-type proteins, such as Gc-Globulin or GcG (also known as Vitamin D binding protein), beta-2-microglobulin (b2m), cystatin C (cysC), Albumin and Hem A&B. Particular forms of diabetes contemplated by the methods of the present invention include, but are not limited to, type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), pre-T1D and pre-T2DM. The present invention also provides methods of detecting multiple biomarkers in a single assay and to employ data evaluation methods that is able to accurately use these data in the determination and monitoring of diseases, such as diabetes.

Abstract: Some embodiments include power inverters and related methods. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of etching an organosiloxane dielectric material can include: (a) providing the organosiloxane dielectric material; (b) providing a patterned mask over the organosiloxane dielectric material; and (c) reactive ion etching the organosiloxane dielectric material. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: Some embodiments teach a method of preparing a flexible substrate assembly. The method can include: (a) providing a carrier substrate; (b) providing a cross-linking adhesive; (c) providing a plastic substrate; and (d) coupling the carrier substrate to the plastic substrate using the cross-linking adhesive. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of providing a semiconductor device can include: (a) providing a substrate; (b) depositing a first metal layer over the substrate; (c) spin-coating a first dielectric material over the first metal layer, where the first dielectric material includes an organic siloxane-based dielectric material; and (d) depositing a second dielectric material comprising silicon nitride over the first dielectric material. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: A nanoscale motion detector attaches a gold nanorod (30) to the rotating arm (26) of a molecular structure (10) to cause the nanoparticle to rotate. The molecular structure is an F1-ATPase enzyme. The gold nanorod is exposed to a light source. The long axis of the gold nanorod scatters red light when the nanorod is in a first position. The short axis of the gold nanorod scatters green light when the nanorod is in a second position. A polarizing filter filters the red and green light to detect the rotational motion by observing alternating red and green lights. A detection DNA stand (50) is coupled between the gold nanorod and the molecular structure. The detection DNA strand hybridizes with a target DNA strand (58) if the target DNA strand matches the detection DNA strand to form a structural link between the molecular structure and gold nanorod.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a Boolean function as either a threshold function or a non-threshold function are disclosed. In one embodiment, in order to identify a Boolean function as either a threshold function or a non-threshold function, a determination is first made as to whether the Boolean function satisfies one or more predefined conditions for being a threshold function, where the one or more predefined conditions include a condition that both a positive cofactor and a negative cofactor of the Boolean function are threshold functions. If the one or more predefined conditions are satisfied, a determination is made as to whether weights for the positive and negative cofactors are equal. If the weights for the cofactors are equal, then the Boolean function is determined to be a threshold function. Further, in one embodiment, this threshold function identification process is utilized in a threshold circuit synthesis process.

Abstract: A nanoscale motion detector attaches a gold nanorod (30) to the rotating arm (26) of a molecular structure (10) to cause the nanoparticle to rotate. The molecular structure is an F1-ATPase enzyme. The gold nanorod is exposed to a light source. The long axis of the gold nanorod scatters red light when the nanorod is in a first position. The short axis of the gold nanorod scatters green light when the nanorod is in a second position. A polarizing filter filters the red and green light to detect the rotational motion by observing alternating red and green lights. A detection DNA stand (50) is coupled between the gold nanorod and the molecular structure. The detection DNA strand hybridizes with a target DNA strand (58) if the target DNA strand matches the detection DNA strand to form a structural link between the molecular structure and gold nanorod.