Abstract: Disclosed are the H. zea nudivirus sequence and two additional related sequences from H. virescens and H. armigera nudiviruses for development of genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. Such genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Previously disclosed were insects infected with the previously disclosed genetically modified H. zea nudivirus, methods of making genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. The genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Also disclosed are insects infected with the disclosed genetically modified nudiviruses, methods of making the genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using the genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. The genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Also disclosed are insects infected with the disclosed genetically modified nudiviruses, methods of making the genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using the genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. The genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Also disclosed are insects infected with the disclosed genetically modified nudiviruses, methods of making the genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using the genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. The genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Also disclosed are insects infected with the disclosed genetically modified nudiviruses, methods of making the genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using the genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: A method includes determining a type of controller used by an electronic device and determining a connector configuration of the electronic device. The method further includes selectively cutting one or more wires of a ribbon cable of a user interface circuit in response to determining the type of controller to configure the user interface circuit for operation with the type of controller.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations. The genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Also disclosed are insects infected with the disclosed genetically modified nudiviruses, methods of making the genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using the genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: A method includes determining a type of controller used by an electronic device and determining a connector configuration of the electronic device. The method further includes selectively cutting one or more wires of a ribbon cable of a user interface circuit in response to determining the type of controller to configure the user interface circuit for operation with the type of controller.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a network interface responsive to a powered network to receive a power supply and data and includes an electrical isolation barrier adapted to define a non-isolated power domain and an isolated power domain. The circuit device further includes a first control circuit associated with the non-isolated power domain. The first control circuit is coupled to a primary winding of a transformer to control current flow via the primary winding. The circuit device also includes a second control circuit associated with the isolated power domain. The second control circuit is coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer and is adapted to detect a power error associated with the secondary winding. The second control circuit transfers a command across the electrical isolation barrier to the first control circuit to adjust a current at the primary winding in response to detecting the power error.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of forming a field effect transistor (FET) device having a reduced peak current density is disclosed. The method includes forming a field effect transistor (FET) device on a substrate. The FET device includes a drain terminal, a source terminal, a gate terminal, and a body terminal. The method further includes depositing a plurality of metal contacts along a width of a gate terminal of the FET device and forming a wire trace to contact each of the plurality of metal contacts to reduce a gate resistance along the width of the gate terminal.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a circuit device includes a first die coupled to a circuit substrate and having a substantially planar surface. The first die includes electrical contacts distributed on the substantially planar surface adjacent to at least three edges of the first die. The circuit device further includes a second die attached to the substantially planar surface of the first die. The second die is rotated by an offset angle about an axis relative to the first die. The offset angle is selected to allow horizontal and vertical access to the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A powered device includes a voltage protection circuit, two outputs, a switch, and a snubber circuit. The two outputs of the integrated circuit may be coupled to an external transformer. The snubber circuit of the integrated circuit is responsive to the switch and is coupled with respect to the two outputs to direct energy from at least one of the two outputs to the voltage protection circuit.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a network interface responsive to a powered network to receive a power supply and data and includes an electrical isolation barrier adapted to define a non-isolated power domain and an isolated power domain. The circuit device further includes a first control circuit associated with the non-isolated power domain. The first control circuit is coupled to a primary winding of a transformer to control current flow via the primary winding. The circuit device also includes a second control circuit associated with the isolated power domain. The second control circuit is coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer and is adapted to detect a power error associated with the secondary winding. The second control circuit transfers a command across the electrical isolation barrier to the first control circuit to adjust a current at the primary winding in response to detecting the power error.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of forming a field effect transistor (FET) device having a reduced peak current density is disclosed. The method includes forming a field effect transistor (FET) device on a substrate. The FET device includes a drain terminal, a source terminal, a gate terminal, and a body terminal. The method further includes depositing a plurality of metal contacts along a width of a gate terminal of the FET device and forming a wire trace to contact each of the plurality of metal contacts to reduce a gate resistance along the width of the gate terminal.

Abstract: A powered device includes a voltage protection circuit, two outputs, a switch, and a snubber circuit. The two outputs of the integrated circuit may be coupled to an external transformer. The snubber circuit of the integrated circuit is responsive to the switch and is coupled with respect to the two outputs to direct energy from at least one of the two outputs to the voltage protection circuit.

Abstract: It is the object of the current invention to provide methods and compositions relating to the expression of vankyrin proteins in cell lines to increase their viability, longevity and capacity for protein production. The inventors have discovered that the expression of P-ank-1 and I2-ank-3 proteins in cell culture has increased the cells' longevity and capacity for endogenous and/or heterologous target protein production. Specifically, the present invention relates to the enhanced expression of endogenous and/or heterologous target proteins/polypeptides in recombinant cells that are also expressing P-ank-1 and/or I2-ank-3 protein compared to expression host cells that are not expressing P-ank-1 and/or I2-ank-3 protein.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a locking ring assembly for a rotary target used in a physical deposition process of the type that comprises at least one rotary target segment mechanically disposed on a backing tube. The locking ring assembly comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, both comprising cooperative threading. The inner ring comprises two or more separable segments.

Abstract: A shared hybrid circuit for use in provisioning a communication system. In the method and apparatus of the present invention, a single shared hybrid separates transmitted and received signals for multiple transmission pathways between the distribution equipment and the customer premises equipment. In addition, the shared hybrid circuit of the present invention provides a method and apparatus to cancel a component of a downstream broadcast signal from a composite upstream/downstream signal detected at a node, thereby providing a significant reduction in echo and for the upstream transmission from a customer premises equipment transmitter. The present invention results in a significant cost savings over conventional hybrid circuits since a single shared hybrid can be used in provisioning service for many subscribers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for provisioning broadband services to subscribers using an impedance-matched interface at a servicing area interface (SAI) that is in the same geographic vicinity as the subscriber group. Adequate signal-to-noise ratios at the subscriber site is achieved using a fraction of the power required using currently available broadband provisioning techniques. The impedance characteristics of the F1/F2 distribution lines at the SAI allow the broadband distribution system of the present invention to be deployed without the need for a POTS splitter to provide standard telephone service to the subscriber. The present invention also provides an improved coupling system to ensure that proper impedance is maintained to facilitate the operation of POTS equipment if the system components in the coupling system experience a loss of power.

Abstract: A semiconductor process is disclosed which forms openings in a dielectric layer through which the emitter region and collector region of lateral bipolar junction transistors are formed. In one embodiment of the invention, the emitter openings for the lateral bipolar junction transistors are first protected by a photoresist layer that is patterned to expose the collector openings for the transistors. A first implant is performed through the exposed windows in the dielectric layer and into the exposed substrate or epitaxial layer therebelow, and then diffused to a suitable depth. The patterned photoresist is then removed to additionally expose the emitter openings, and a second implant is performed, this time into both the collector and the emitter regions, and then diffused to a suitable depth that is shallower than the first implant (used in the collector).