Abstract: A method of manufacturing grooved polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein the formation of defects in the polishing layers are minimized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polishing layers having a window for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers having an integral window are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing grooved polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein the formation of defects in the polishing layers are minimized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polishing layers having a window for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers having an integral window are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for parallel, discrete, simulations include functional capabilities to incorporate one or more human operators or actors into the simulation process. Such individuals can be presented situations where one or more decisions are necessary with respect to ongoing events. Entered decisions are incorporated into simulated events and activities being simulated. These in turn influence the behavior of those entities and also initiate the occurrence of other time-based processes. An architecture artifact or product can be automatically created or updated by recording how a sequence of events took place. The creation of sections of the DoDAF OV-6C Operational Event Trace architectural diagram, for the executable architecture model, can be automatically performed to dynamically provide event traces in response to a live exercise.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein the formation of density defects in the polishing layers is minimized.

Abstract: Bus interface units (BIUs)(54) perform fault detection, identification, and reconfiguration for all information transfers between redundant central processing units (CPUs)(56) and memory or input/output (I/O)(57A-C) in a mesh interconnected array of a highly reliable fault-tolerant computer system. Errors are detected by self-checking within the BIUs, signal parity checks by the BIUs, cross channel comparisons, and mesh transaction assessments. Fault identification and mesh reconfiguration for the mesh is performed such that no faulty unit remains active in decision making after reconfiguration, and the number of good units isolated during reconfiguration is minimized.

Abstract: A method for interconnecting integrated circuits (ICs) mounted on a multichip module so as to minimize spacing between the ICs and maximize their density. A multichip module (20,80) includes a plurality of ICs (22,82) that are mounted on a substrate (24,84). The ICs are electrically connected to pads (28), spaced apart from each other and offset from the boundaries of the ICs to define vertical routing channels (35) and horizontal routing channels (42). The horizontal routing channel includes a top routing channel (36), a bottom routing channel (38), and a central routing channel (40). Initially, a minimal number of tracks are provided in the central routing channel. Each pad has an electrical connection point or pin (44,46) associated with it and the pins are organized into nets. The method provides for dividing the nets into two pin subnets. Each subnet in the horizontal routing channel is assigned to a vertical track so as to minimize violation of a constraint graph.

Abstract: A hydraulic stabilizer disclosed for reducing shock from firing a bow includes a piston movably received within a hydraulic cylinder. First and second chambers are defined between end caps of the hydraulic cylinder and the axial ends of the piston. The two chambers are connected by a central passage through the center of the piston. O-rings are mounted on the radially outer periphery of the piston and radial passages connect the central passage to the outer periphery of the piston. Conical coil springs are mounted in each of the first and second fluid chambers and bias the piston towards a central position with respect to the hydraulic cylinder. The use of conical coil springs ensures that the piston slows down as it moves towards the ends of the hydraulic cylinder. The improved hydraulic stabilizer reduces shocks from firing of the bow and ensures quieter shooting and more accurate bow operation.