Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for quantizing a machine learning model. The technique includes generating a first set of quantized feature values based on a first set of feature values inputted into the machine learning model and a first set of quantization levels. The technique also includes determining that a first output generated by the machine learning model based on the first set of quantized feature values does not match a second output associated with the first set of feature values. The technique further includes generating a second set of quantized feature values based on the first set of feature values and a second set of quantization levels that is associated with a higher quantization resolution than the first set of quantization levels, and storing a first mapping of the second set of quantized feature values to the first output in a lookup table.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described.

Abstract: A method for making a mixed polymer network by reacting a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a synthetic water-soluble polymer with a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Methods for making the carboxyalkyl cellulose.

Abstract: An input signal having amplitude information is pre-distorted and converted into two pre-distorted signals without amplitude information. The two pre-distorted signals are separately amplified and then recombined to generate a linearized amplified output signal having amplitude information. The pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented using a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. Alternatively, the pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented in circuitry that combines the functions of a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. The amplified, pre-distorted signals are preferably combined using circuitry that provides at least some impedance matching, such as a transformer or a transmission line tee with transmission line stubs.

Abstract: An input signal having amplitude information is pre-distorted and converted into two pre-distorted signals without amplitude information. The two pre-distorted signals are separately amplified and then recombined to generate a linearized amplified output signal having amplitude information. The pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented using a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. Alternatively, the pre-distortion and conversion may be implemented in circuitry that combines the functions of a pre-distorter and a LINC modulator. The amplified, pre-distorted signals are preferably combined using circuitry that provides at least some impedance matching, such as a transformer or a transmission line tee with transmission line stubs.

Abstract: Rolling-element bearing components made from high quality steel are subjected to ion nitriding in a plasma as a final step in the manufacturing process to produce a layer with a hardness around 800-1200 HV with a depth no more than 150 &mgr;m. By controlling the conditions no friable surface layer is created and no further steps need to be performed on the component.