Abstract: A connection arrangement device for making a secure connection with at least one tube in a fluid line includes at least one adapter body having a passage bore with at least two outlets, and a mating block which is formed with at least one component and also has at least one channel receiving the adapter body. The adapter body includes a retention feature formed outside the adapter body and the mating block includes a mating feature formed inside the channel. Further, the retention feature of the adapter body is configured to interact with the mating feature of the mating block when the adapter body is coupled to the channel of the mating block such that the adapter body is securely retained within the channel of the mating block.

Abstract: Provided is a method for making a composite structure with exposed conductive fibers. The exposed conductive fibers can be used for static dissipation. In the present method, a liquid, gum, gel, or impermeable film mask is applied to the conductive fiber material. The mask functions to prevent infiltration of curable liquid resin into the conductive fiber material. The masked conductive fiber material is incorporated into the composite structure, along with structural fiber material. The liquid resin is cured. The mask material and cured resin are removed from the masked areas, thereby exposing the conductive fiber material. The exposed conductive fiber material can collect and drain electrostatic charges. The present method can be used to make storage tanks and other objects that require electrostatic charge dissipation.

Abstract: Multi-pixel sensors such as camera sensors may be configured to capture two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional images of the interior of a process chamber or other fabrication tool. The sensors may be configured to capture pixelated electromagnetic radiation intensity information from within the interior of such process chamber before, during, and/or after processing of a substrate in the chamber. Such sensors may also be utilized for control, predictive, and/or diagnostic applications.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) tracking system can include PV modules having support frame assemblies. Base frame assemblies also can be included. Each base frame assembly can have an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can be coupled to a respective support frame assembly such that the PV modules are oriented at a tilt angle with respect to horizontal to form a solar array of PV tables. Elongated members can extend in a north-south direction. Each elongated member can be coupled with a respective base frame assembly. The elongated members can rotate the PV tables about a rotational axis that is oriented at the tilt angle. The tilt angle can be fixed. A control unit can be coupled to the base frame assemblies and the elongated members such that the control unit rotates the PV tables about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A fireplace assembly includes: a housing defining an airflow space and an inner chamber; one or more fans disposed in the housing to facilitate airflow through the airflow space; a flame generator disposed in the inner chamber and capable of generating a flame with a maximum heat output of at least 20,000 BTU (British thermal units); a display device disposed in the housing and configured to display a visual image in front of or behind the flame generator; one or more glass panels disposed in the housing to at least partially define the airflow space to facilitate the airflow; and a control module operatively coupled with the display device and disposed within the airflow space. The airflow through the airflow space is configured to control temperature within the airflow space.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) tracking system can include PV modules having support frame assemblies. Base frame assemblies also can be included. Each base frame assembly can have an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can be coupled to a respective support frame assembly such that the PV modules are oriented at a tilt angle with respect to horizontal to form a solar array of PV tables. Elongated members can extend in a north-south direction. Each elongated member can be coupled with a respective base frame assembly. The elongated members can rotate the PV tables about a rotational axis that is oriented at the tilt angle. The tilt angle can be fixed. A control unit can be coupled to the base frame assemblies and the elongated members such that the control unit rotates the PV tables about the rotational axis.

Abstract: Metal may be electroplated on a semiconductor substrate in an electroplating chamber with a micro inert anode array positioned proximate to the semiconductor substrate having one or more die. The micro inert anode array includes a plurality of micro inert anode elements that are independently controllable. Current applied to the micro inert anode elements provides a current distribution in the array that may be based at least in part on a die layout in the semiconductor substrate or based at least in part on global within-wafer corrections. The current distribution may achieve uniform plating thickness even with a non-uniform distribution of features in the die of the semiconductor substrate. In some implementations, current distribution may be adjusted in the array during substrate rotation according to a rotational path of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A connection arrangement device for making a secure connection with at least one tube in a fluid line includes an adapter body having a passage bore forming at least one fluid channel with at least two outlets and a mating block having a cavity with at least one longitudinal channel receiving the adapter body. The adapter body is overmolded to the mating block as a single unit such that the adapter body is securely retained in the mating block. Further, the at least one tube is inserted into one of the at least two outlets and connected with the adapter body in a firmly bonded manner.

Abstract: Multi-pixel sensors such as camera sensors may be configured to capture two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional images of the interior of a process chamber or other fabrication tool. The sensors may be configured to capture pixelated electromagnetic radiation intensity information from within the interior of such process chamber before, during, and/or after processing of a substrate in the chamber. Such sensors may also be utilized for control, predictive, and/or diagnostic applications.

Abstract: A fluid valve includes a housing (70) that includes a first housing portion (76) that provides fluid passage that has an inlet port (72.74) and an outlet port (72, 74) that are configured to be in fluid communication with one another. The housing has a second housing portion (78) that is affixed to the first housing portion. The fluid valve further includes a solenoid (88) that is arranged within the first housing portion (76) and has a plunger (94) that is movable between open and closed positions to selectively fluidly connect the inlet and outlet ports. The fluid valve further includes a Hall effect sensor (102) that is arranged in the second housing portion (78) and is aligned with the plunger (94) in one of the opened and closed positions.

Abstract: A composition for a firefighting agent includes: water, xanthan gum, ethoxylated alcohol, a surfactant, and at least one of: boric acid or borax.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for protection from hazards of conductivity is disclosed using non-electrical means to disrupt electrical current with a thermovolumetric substance. The purpose of this invention is to prevent hazardous conditions from occurring by disrupting the flow of electrical current prior to the development of arc fault conditions.

Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a semiconductor die with an electronic component and a contact structure connected to the electronic component, as well as an organic panel frame, a lamination structure that partially embeds the semiconductor die in an opening of the organic panel frame, and a ceramic substrate mounted to a first side of the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) tracking system can include PV modules having support frame assemblies. Base frame assemblies also can be included. Each base frame assembly can have an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can be coupled to a respective support frame assembly such that the PV modules are oriented at a tilt angle with respect to horizontal to form a solar array of PV tables. Elongated members can extend in a north-south direction. Each elongated member can be coupled with a respective base frame assembly. The elongated members can rotate the PV tables about a rotational axis that is oriented at the tilt angle. The tilt angle can be fixed. A control unit can be coupled to the base frame assemblies and the elongated members such that the control unit rotates the PV tables about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing, a canister valve solenoid (CVS) that is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a first fluid passageway between first and second ports. The module also includes a pump that is arranged within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second ports, and a pressure sensor that is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second ports. A first controller is arranged in the housing and is in communication with the pump, the CVS and the pressure sensor. The first controller runs a test procedure using the pump and operating the CVS between open and closed positions to monitor a pressure within the module. The first controller communicates a result based upon the monitored pressure to a second controller that is arranged outside the housing and remotely from the module.

Abstract: Provided is a method for making a composite structure with exposed conductive fibers. The exposed conductive fibers can be used for static dissipation. In the present method, a liquid, gum, gel, or impermeable film mask is applied to the conductive fiber material. The mask functions to prevent infiltration of curable liquid resin into the conductive fiber material. The masked conductive fiber material is incorporated into the composite structure, along with structural fiber material. The liquid resin is cured. The mask material and cured resin are removed from the masked areas, thereby exposing the conductive fiber material. The exposed conductive fiber material can collect and drain electrostatic charges. The present method can be used to make storage tanks and other objects that require electrostatic charge dissipation.

Abstract: A peripheral controller implemented on a server facilitates a transaction initiated at a payment user interface (UI). The peripheral controller is configured to pair the payment UI with a peripheral device, which is configured to receive payment information from a user. The peripheral controller also is configured to communicate with a payment processing system to facilitate processing of a payment request.

Abstract: A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing, a canister valve solenoid (CVS) that is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a first fluid passageway between first and second ports. The module also includes a pump that is arranged within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second ports, and a pressure sensor that is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second ports. A first controller is arranged in the housing and is in communication with the pump, the CVS and the pressure sensor. The first controller runs a test procedure using the pump and operating the CVS between open and closed positions to monitor a pressure within the module. The first controller communicates a result based upon the monitored pressure to a second controller that is arranged outside the housing and remotely from the module.