Abstract: Provided is a pressure transmitter device including: a pressure receiving diaphragm in contact with a measuring fluid; a fill fluid, in contact with an opposite side of the pressure receiving diaphragm to the other side in contact with the measuring fluid, for transferring a pressure received by the pressure receiving diaphragm from the measuring fluid to a sensor disposed at a position apart from the pressure receiving diaphragm; a hydraulic path filled with the fill fluid and connecting the pressure receiving diaphragm and the sensor; and an output circuit for measuring and outputting an absolute pressure of the measuring fluid or a differential pressure between measuring fluids based on the pressure received by the sensor, where a hydrocarbon absorbing material for absorbing hydrocarbon and a hydrogen occlusion material for occluding hydrogen are provided inside the hydraulic path.

Abstract: A method for preparing a solid electrolytic capacitor and an improved solid electrolytic capacitor is provided. The method includes providing an anode, forming a dielectric on the anode, forming a cathode on the dielectric and forming subsequent layers on the cathode wherein the cathode and subsequent layers preferably comprise interlayers. At least one interlayer comprises a monomer, oligomer or polymer with multifunctional or multiple reactive groups and an adjacent layer comprises a molecule with crosslinkable functionality. The oligomer or polymer with multifunctional or multiple reactive groups on one layer react with the crosslinkable functionality in the adjacent layer.

Abstract: An external electrode included in a laminated ceramic electronic component is formed on a ceramic body by baking a conductive paste including a glass component. The ceramic body with the conductive paste applied thereto is subjected to heat treatment under the conditions where the top temperature is 800° C. or higher, and the electromotive force at the top temperature is 600 to 900 mV. In this heat treatment, the glass component in the conductive paste penetrates into grain boundaries between ceramic grains of the ceramic body, and a crystalline substance containing elements constituting the glass component is generated which has dissolving resistance against plating solutions.

Abstract: The system utilizes conductivity equipment as well as a camera, pressure sensor, and acoustic hydrophone within a probe deployed via cable into a pipe to be inspected. The probe completes an electric circuit back to ground when the probe is adjacent a defect through which electric currents can pass, thus producing varying electric current. The camera, incorporated into the electric probe, is utilized for both inspection and navigation through the pipe by providing a close-circuit video data feed. The pressure sensor detects alterations in the pressure and flow field of the fluidic region in the area of a leak. The acoustic hydrophone listens for the sound leaks in a pressurized pipeline. The inspection device is tethered to a cable and inserted a measured distance into the pipeline, typically with the pipeline under pressure, via a launch tube. Multi-sensor data versus pipeline position is thus obtained.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting a leak in a hose of a hydraulic system having a control valve assembly with first and second work ports in fluid communication with an actuator is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes estimating a first hydraulic fluid flow rate for fluid flowing from the control valve assembly first work port to the actuator. Another step may be estimating a second hydraulic fluid flow rate for fluid flowing from the actuator to the control valve assembly second work port. In one step, a proportional flow rate difference is calculated between the first and second hydraulic fluid flow rates. Subsequently, a flow error value can be calculated by subtracting the flow rate difference from a predetermined margin value. Where the flow error value integrated over time exceeds a total flow error threshold value, a hydraulic fluid leak signal can be generated.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for sensing particulate matter in an exhaust system of a vehicle. An example system comprises a particulate matter sensor inside a tube configured to receive a portion of exhaust gas in an exhaust passage.

Abstract: An electrical ceramic capacitor, in particular a multilayer ceramic capacitor, comprising a ceramic body including a stack of parallel metallic layers of opposing polarity separated by a dielectric material arranged in an active zone of the ceramic body enclosed between outer surfaces, wherein at one or more surfaces a shock-absorbing region is arranged.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chip for measuring a pressure in a pressure space includes a MEMS substrate having a measuring region, a contact-making region connected to the measuring region via lines and having contacts, and a bushing region disposed between the measuring region and the contact-making region. The MEMS substrate defines a cavity formed as a blind hole that defines an opening through one side of the MEMS substrate, the bottom of the blind hole forming a membrane. A measuring bridge includes piezoresistive elements disposed on that side of the membrane which faces away from the cavity's opening. A carrier substrate is disposed over the cavity's opening and bonded to the MEMS substrate in a two-dimensional manner to form a rod, with the result that the carrier substrate forms a bottom wall of the cavity spaced apart from the membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to three-dimensional crystalline foams with high surface areas, high lithium capacity, and high conductivity for use as electrode materials and methods for their fabrication. In additional embodiments, the invention also relates to the use of three-dimensional crystalline foams as supercapacitors for improved charge and energy storage.

Abstract: A method for characterizing properties of a sample that employs a test apparatus including an isolated sample cell and pressure sensor where the isolated sample cell is loaded with the sample and gaseous test fluid to perform a number of different tests to derive properties of the sample. The tests can be performed over different parameters, such as different applied pressures of the test fluid to derive parameters related to apparent gas permeability of the sample as a function of applied pressure, different gaseous test fluids to characterize dependence of permeability of the sample on mean free molecular path or pressure, with both adsorptive and non-adsorptive test gases to characterize at least one property related to adsorptive interaction between the adsorptive test gas and the sample, and with samples of varying saturation levels to derive a measure of at least one property of the subsamples at corresponding saturation levels.

Abstract: A universal object holding mechanism for holding three-dimensional objects for printing thereon uses an array of wires connected to one side of a frame that are stretched to an opposite side of the frame of the holding mechanism to thereby trap an object between the wires and a back plate positioned behind and spaced from the frame. A minimum number of wires are used to hold the object against a minimum number of datum pins, so that the maximum amount of object surface is available for printing.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating crack resistant Microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices are provided, as are MEMS devices produced pursuant to such methods. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a sacrificial body over a substrate, producing a multi-layer membrane structure on the substrate, and removing at least a portion of the sacrificial body to form an inner cavity within the multi-layer membrane structure. The multi-layer membrane structure is produced by first forming a base membrane layer over and around the sacrificial body such that the base membrane layer has a non-planar upper surface. A predetermined thickness of the base membrane layer is then removed to impart the base membrane layer with a planar upper surface. A cap membrane layer is formed over the planar upper surface of the base membrane layer. The cap membrane layer is composed of a material having a substantially parallel grain orientation.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymer supercapacitor and method for making such a supercapacitor. The supercapacitor is formed by loading a flexible electrode plate of a high surface area material with metal oxide particles, then encasing the electrode plate in a coating of a polymer electrolyte. The electrode plate is then folded in half and flexible plates attached to the upper and lower surfaces to form the supercapacitor.

Abstract: A composite electronic component includes a composite body in which a capacitor and an inductor are coupled to each other, the capacitor including a ceramic body including a plurality of dielectric layers and first and second internal electrodes, and the inductor including a magnetic body including a coil part. An input terminal is disposed on a first side surface of the composite body and is connected to the coil part. An output terminal includes a first output terminal disposed on the first side surface of the composite body and connected to the coil part and a second output terminal disposed on a first end surface of the composite body and connected to the first internal electrodes. A ground terminal is disposed on a second end surface of the composite body and is connected to the second internal electrodes. The capacitor is coupled to a side surface of the inductor.

Abstract: A high density electrode includes a through type aluminum sheet, a plurality of first hollow protrusion members protruded to one side of the through type aluminum sheet, a plurality of second hollow protrusion members protruded to the other side of the through type aluminum sheet, a first active material sheet bonded to the first surface of the through type aluminum sheet, and a second active material sheet bonded to the second surface of the second surface of the through type aluminum sheet.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a multilayer unit, thickness-direction first and second outer layer sections, and length-direction first and second outer layer sections. A dimension of the thickness-direction second outer layer section is greater than a dimension of the thickness-direction first outer layer section. The thickness-direction second outer layer section includes an inner portion and an outer portion. A composition ratio of Si to Ti in a ceramic dielectric layer included in the outer portion is higher than that in the inner portion. A Si content ratio is higher in a boundary portion between the outer portion and the inner portion. The inner portion has a higher composition ratio of Mn to Ti than the outer portion. Both of minimum dimensions in the length direction of the length-direction first and second outer layer sections are greater than a dimension in the thickness direction of the thickness-direction first outer layer section.

Abstract: A ceramic electronic component includes an electronic component ceramic main body and internal electrodes disposed within the electronic component main body. The internal electrodes include through holes passing through the internal electrodes in the thickness direction. Ceramic columns are disposed in the through holes and connect the ceramic on one side of the internal electrodes and the ceramic on the other side thereof. An area ratio of the ceramic columns to ends of the internal electrodes located within the electronic component main body is greater than an area ratio of ceramic columns to central portions of the internal electrodes.

Abstract: A seal detecting device and means for detecting a leakage on an outer case of an electronic device include providing a through hole on the outer case of the electronic device, an inner side of the electronic device is connected to an outer side of the electronic device; providing an airtight container, placing the outer case of the electronic device into the airtight container, one of the inner side and outer side of the outer case is defined as a gas supply side, and the other side is a detecting side; supplying compressed gas to the gas supply side; leading the detecting side to outside and detect a gas flow, so as to detect if there is a leakage on the outer case of the electronic device. The device and means have the advantages of high sensitivity, quick detecting speed, and high accuracy.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly is provided having a case containing an upper capacitor and a lower capacitor in vertical alignment, each of the capacitor elements are separately sealed and provided with a pressure interrupter. A terminal board overlays the cover of the upper capacitor and is affixed to the top of the case. The terminals associated with the upper capacitor are mounted on the cover and extend through openings in the terminal board. The terminals associated with the lower capacitor are mounted on the terminal board and connected to contacts on the cover of the lower capacitor. The common leads of all of the capacitor elements are connected, thereby allowing any or all of the capacitor elements to be connected in parallel by accessing the terminals from the terminal board.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for testing components of an aerosol delivery device. For example, a system for testing a control board for an aerosol delivery device may include a control board for an aerosol delivery device and a test apparatus. The test apparatus may provide a test initiation signal to the control board. The control board may execute an onboard diagnostic test to test operation of the control board in response to the test initiation signal. The control board may provide diagnostic information generated based on execution of the onboard diagnostic test to the test apparatus. The test apparatus may determine, based on the diagnostic information, whether the control board is faulty.