Abstract: A distributed switchless system characterized by full mesh connectivity is disclosed. The full mesh distributed switchless system allows direct and indirect communication between a source node and a destination node. In direct communication, data propagates via links connecting the source and destination nodes. In indirect communication, data is first sent to an intermediate node via links connecting the source and intermediate nodes. The intermediate node sends the data to the destination node via links connecting the intermediate node and the destination node. The traffic can be divided into all available links across the nodes, rather than only the links connecting the source and destination nodes. Because indirect communication uses more links compared to direct communication, the traffic in each link is smaller. Consequently, the switchless distributed interconnect system can operate with fewer links between any two nodes and links with smaller bandwidth.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting intrusion in an optical fiber can be realized as a method comprising: receiving an optical signal; demultiplexing the received optical signal into one or more payload data signals, a first control signal, and a second control signal; comparing a ratio of power levels of the first and second control signals with a threshold ratio; comparing the power level of the control first signal with a first threshold power value and the second control signal with a second threshold power value if the ratio of the power levels of the first and second control signals exceeds the threshold ratio; and generating an intrusion alarm signal, if the first signal is below the first threshold power value and the second signal is below the second threshold power value.

Abstract: A passive connectivity optical module (“PassCOM”) is disclosed. A PassCOM is a passive device without a switching functionality. A PassCOM connects links between a plurality of nodes using replaceable plugs. The device can be used for an internal inter-node switching system, where each node is capable of sending data to a destination using a specific link. A source node sends data through a particular link that is connected to a link from a destination node in the PassCOM. Data is first sent from a source node through a link connecting the source node and the PassCOM, then the data is transmitted, through a plug, to the destination node using a link connecting the PassCOM and the destination.

Abstract: A switching Clos network universal element that can dynamically change its role is disclosed. The universal element contains a matrix of VCSELs and a matrix of photodiodes on top of an electro-optical chip. The matrix of VCSELs sends data via a first set of optical links, and the matrix of photodiodes receives data a second set of optical links. The universal element also receives and sends data through electronic links. The universal element can function as an expander, aggregator or transitive switch in a folded Clos network. As an expander or an aggregator, the universal element uses its optical links as ingress links and its electronic links as egress links. Using this universal element, a network can be constructed without separate switching elements. Multiple universal elements can be positioned on a PCB, and the multiple universal elements can function as one switch.

Abstract: A multi-chassis router with passive interconnect and distributed switchless interconnect for connecting a plurality of nodes in full mesh is disclosed. This system allows direct and indirect communication between a source node and a destination node. In direct communication, data propagates via links connecting the source and destination nodes. In indirect communication, data is first sent to an intermediate node via links connecting the source and intermediate nodes. The intermediate node sends the data either to the destination node via links connecting the intermediate node and the destination node. A passive device with replaceable plugs connects the plurality of nodes in full mesh. The passive device facilitates setting up and updating a network.

Abstract: A multi-chassis router with passive interconnect and distributed switchless interconnect for connecting a plurality of nodes in full mesh is disclosed. This system allows direct and indirect communication between a source node and a destination node. In direct communication, data propagates via links connecting the source and destination nodes. In indirect communication, data is first sent to an intermediate node via links connecting the source and intermediate nodes. The intermediate node sends the data either to the destination node via links connecting the intermediate node and the destination node. A passive device with replaceable plugs connects the plurality of nodes in full mesh. The passive device facilitates setting up and updating a network.

Abstract: A switching Clos network universal element that can dynamically change its role is disclosed. The universal element contains a matrix of VCSELs and a matrix of photodiodes on top of an electro-optical chip. The matrix of VCSELs sends data via a first set of optical links, and the matrix of photodiodes receives data a second set of optical links. The universal element also receives and sends data through electronic links. The universal element can function as an expander, aggregator or transitive switch in a folded Clos network. As an expander or an aggregator, the universal element uses its optical links as ingress links and its electronic links as egress links. Using this universal element, a network can be constructed without separate switching elements. Multiple universal elements can be positioned on a PCB, and the multiple universal elements can function as one switch.

Abstract: A passive connectivity optical module (“PassCOM”) is disclosed. A PassCOM is a passive device without a switching functionality. A PassCOM connects links between a plurality of nodes using replaceable plugs. The device can be used for an internal inter-node switching system, where each node is capable of sending data to a destination using a specific link. A source node sends data through a particular link that is connected to a link from a destination node in the PassCOM. Data is first sent from a source node through a link connecting the source node and the PassCOM, then the data is transmitted, through a plug, to the destination node using a link connecting the PassCOM and the destination.

Abstract: A distributed switchless system characterized by full mesh connectivity is disclosed. The full mesh distributed switchless system allows direct and indirect communication between a source node and a destination node. In direct communication, data propagates via links connecting the source and destination nodes. In indirect communication, data is first sent to an intermediate node via links connecting the source and intermediate nodes. The intermediate node sends the data to the destination node via links connecting the intermediate node and the destination node. The traffic can be divided into all available links across the nodes, rather than only the links connecting the source and destination nodes. Because indirect communication uses more links compared to direct communication, the traffic in each link is smaller. Consequently, the switchless distributed interconnect system can operate with fewer links between any two nodes and links with smaller bandwidth.

Abstract: An apparatus for QRS waveform quantifying, comprising: an input unit, for receiving one or more high frequency (HF) range QRS complexes from one or more ECG leads, a primary analyzer, for calculating a primary index from the high frequency (HF) range QRS complex, and a secondary analyzer, connected after the primary analyzer, for deriving a secondary index from the primary index, thereby to provide a quantification of QRS complexes.

Abstract: A matrix processor and processing method, the processor including a data encoder for receiving an input data stream; a data controller coupled to the data encoder for arranging the input data in an operand matrix, at least one processing unit for processing the data in matrix form by Boolean matrix-matrix multiplication with a selected operator matrix, and an output control module coupled to the processing unit for outputting desired results therefrom.

Abstract: A bit-matrix processor including a pair of optoelectronic matrices and a controller for causing the matrices to perform Boolean Matrix transforms to perform logical operations, wherein Boolean logical equivalents include logical AND to replace element-wise multiplication, and logical OR instead of summation. According to one embodiment, the processor includes an optical source matrix for receiving input binary data; a passive optical replicator for replicating a pattern on the optical source matrix and projecting it onto a Spatial Light Modulator (SLM); a database loading device for loading data onto the SLM thereby to perform logical AND with the optical source matrix data; an integrating device for integrating light from the SLM onto a photodiode matrix; and an output signal processing device.

Abstract: A lookup table including stored data, the lookup table including a Random Access Memory (RAM) for storing the data, wherein the RAM includes a plurality of windows; and a Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) for storing indices, each index pointing to the windows, and a method for performing a Longest Prefix Match (LPM) including organizing data in such a lookup table, searching according to a lookup key in the TCAM, receiving a match signal from the TCAM including an index pointing to one of the windows, and searching according to the lookup key in the pointed to window.

Abstract: Current-perpendicular-to-plane (CPP) read sensors having constrained current paths made of lithographically-defined conductive vias with surrounding oxidized metal sublayers, and methods of making the same, are disclosed. In one illustrative example, at least part of a sensor stack structure which includes an electrically conductive spacer layer is formed. A metal (e.g. Ta) sublayer is then deposited over and adjacent the spacer layer, followed by one of an oxidation process, a nitridation process, and an oxynitridation process, to produce an insulator (e.g. TaOx) from the metal sublayer. The metal sublayer deposition and oxidation/nitridation/oxynitridation processes are repeated as necessary to form the insulator with a suitable thickness. Next, a resist structure which exposes one or more portions of the insulator is formed over the insulator. With the resist structure in place, exposed insulator materials are removed by etching to form one or more apertures through the insulator down to the spacer layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for QRS waveform quantifying, comprising: an input unit, for receiving one or more high frequency (HF) range QRS complexes from one or more ECG leads, a primary analyzer, for calculating a primary index from the high frequency (HF) range QRS complex, and a secondary analyzer, connected after the primary analyzer, for deriving a secondary index from the primary index, thereby to provide a quantification of QRS complexes.

Abstract: Current-perpendicular-to-plane (CPP) read sensors having constrained current paths made of lithographically-defined conductive vias with surrounding oxidized metal sublayers, and methods of making the same, are disclosed. In one illustrative example, at least part of a sensor stack structure which includes an electrically conductive spacer layer is formed. A metal (e.g. Ta) sublayer is then deposited over and adjacent the spacer layer, followed by one of an oxidation process, a nitridation process, and an oxynitridation process, to produce an insulator (e.g. TaOx) from the metal sublayer. The metal sublayer deposition and oxidation/nitridation/oxynitridation processes are repeated as necessary to form the insulator with a suitable thickness. Next, a resist structure which exposes one or more portions of the insulator is formed over the insulator. With the resist structure in place, exposed insulator materials are removed by etching to form one or more apertures through the insulator down to the spacer layer.

Abstract: In a disk drive GMR or TMR head that uses Ir—Mn—Cr as a pinning layer, Pt—Mn is used as part of the seed layer below the pinning layer to enhance GMR and pinning without deleteriously affecting other head characteristics and to improve head thermal stability.

Abstract: A magnetic sensing device for use in a magnetic head includes a sensor stack structure having a sensing layer structure and an insulator structure formed adjacent the sensing layer structure. The insulator structure includes a plurality of oxidized metallic sublayers, a plurality of nitrided metallic sublayers, or a plurality of oxynitrided metallic sublayers. The insulator structure may be a capping layer structure of a giant magnetoresistance sensor or, alternatively, a tunnel barrier layer structure of a tunneling magnetoresistance sensor or a magnetic random access memory. Advantageously, each treated metallic sublayer is sufficiently uniformly treated so as to increase the magnetoresistive effect and improve soft magnetic properties of the magnetic sensing device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an improved magnetic read sensor having synthetic or AP pinned layers with high resistance and high magnetoelastic anisotropy is disclosed. A pinned layer includes a cobalt-iron ternary alloy, where a third constituent of the cobalt-iron ternary alloy layer is selected for increasing the resistance and magnetoelastic anisotropy of the cobalt-iron ternary alloy layer.

Abstract: A magnetic head that includes a spin valve sensor of the present invention which may be a CIP or CPP device. The sensor includes a free magnetic layer that is comprised of CoFeCu. In certain embodiments the free magnetic layer may also include a sublayer of NiFe. The CoFeCu free magnetic layer preferably includes Fe in a range of 5-20 at. % and Cu in a range of 1-10 at. %. The sensor may also include a cap layer of the present invention that is comprised of ZnOx/TaOx. The CoFeCu free magnetic layer of the present invention provides improved sensor performance characteristics of reduced coercivity and generally similar GMR as compared to the prior art. Where the ZnOx/TaOx cap layer is utilized, increased GMR is obtained. Thus a magnetic head of the present invention that includes both a CoFeCu free magnetic layer and a ZnOx/TaOx cap layer demonstrates reduced coercivity and increased GMR.