Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a die and corresponding radio-frequency module and wireless mobile device. Examples of the die include, integral to the die, a power amplifier controller, a low noise amplifier, and an antenna switch in communication with both the power amplifier controller and the low noise amplifier.

Abstract: A test apparatus for torsional testing of a wind turbine blade is provided. The apparatus includes a test stand for rigidly supporting the wind turbine blade; a load frame for mounting on the wind turbine blade at a testing position along the length of the blade; and an actuator connected to the load frame for twisting the blade via the load frame. The load frame includes an outer frame to which the actuator is connected and a profiled insert held within the outer frame and defining a profiled aperture corresponding to the profile of the blade at the testing position. The profiled insert encloses and is in direct contact with the outer surface of the blade over substantially the entire profile of the blade. A system and method of torsional testing of a wind turbine blade and a load frame for the test apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: A system coupled to a pipeline includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion by an over-center latch and a secondary adjustment mechanism such that a diameter of the system can be adjusted independently by either the over-center latch or the secondary adjustment mechanism. The first portion may be coupled to the second portion by a ratchet mechanism. The system may include a service saddle or a tapping sleeve. The system may be coupled to a water main.

Abstract: Distributed radio frequency (RF) communication systems for automotive are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, an RF communication system for an automobile includes an RF module located close to an antenna to satisfy a specified output power with small insertion loss. Additionally, the baseband processor is placed remotely from the RF module in a different area of the automobile to provide a lower temperature environment. Additionally, the RF module communicates with the baseband processor in a digital format eliminating the need for higher cost cabling (for instance, due to higher noise immunity arising from using digital signaling) and using digital transfer cabling, which can already be present in the automobile for other purposes. The RF module can include an RF front-end (RFFE) and a transceiver used for providing frequency conversion, for instance, between RF and baseband.

Abstract: An electrical component and method for manufacturing the electrical component with a substrate a conductor stack having multiple layers and including at least one electrically conductive path. The conductor stack mounted to the substrate with a dielectric passivation stack encasing at least a portion of the conductor stack.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) communication systems with interference cancellation for coexistence are provided herein. In certain embodiments, an RF communication system includes a transmitter that transmits a transmit signal through a first front end system, a receiver that processes a receive signal from a second front end system, and an interference cancellation circuit that generates an interference cancellation signal that compensates the receiver for interference arising from the transmitter. The interference cancellation circuit includes a filter for filtering the transmit signal, a controllable phase circuit for adjusting a phase of the interference cancellation signal, and a controllable gain circuit for adjusting a gain of the interference cancellation signal.

Abstract: A door frame and threshold assembly, comprising a reservoir tube, including a first top surface comprising at least one inlet weep hole, a first rear surface, a first bottom surface, and a first front surface comprising at least one outlet weep hole, an interior sill portion, including a second top surface, a third top angled elevationally downward in a first direction, an exterior sill portion, including a fourth top surface angled elevationally downward in the first direction, a second rear surface engaged with the reservoir tube and spaced apart from the interior sill portion, and a third bottom surface, and a sill pan operatively arranged under and spaced apart from at least one of the first bottom surface and the third bottom surface, wherein the sill pan forms a conduit in fluid communication with the outlet weep hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a removable optical imaging device cap for use with a near infrared (NIR) light optical imaging device for detecting intracranial hematoma.

Abstract: A power overlay (POL) module includes a semiconductor device having a first side and an opposing second side, a dielectric sheet having a first side coupled to the semiconductor device second side, and an opposing second side, the dielectric sheet defining an aperture therethrough. The POL module also includes a first conductive layer disposed on the second side of the dielectric sheet and electrically coupled through the aperture to the semiconductor device second surface, a first conductive plate having a first side, and an opposing second side coupled to the first surface of the semiconductor device. The POL module further includes a first heat sink coupled the first side of the conductive plate and a first thermal interface layer disposed between the first conductive plate and the first heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods of detecting user interaction with a respiratory therapy device and effecting an action in response to the detection. The apparatus comprises a sensor which is positioned so as to detect the presence of a user's hand or fingers near to the apparatus, such as a surface or handle. In embodiments the apparatus may be configured to detect gestures or movement of the user. On detection of a user, the apparatus may be configured to effect one or more actions, such as disabling a feature of an input or output device or alerting a user.

Abstract: A computer implemented system, method, or computer readable medium for providing a visual interactive software tool that permits users to investigate and evaluate financial, trade, and business-related risks. An interactive tool is provided that can integrate front and back end capabilities to, for example, provide quick and efficient navigation to pertinent information in a visual workspace. The system, method, or computer readable medium can be configured to include a software engine that identifies corridors or other subgraph features in accordance with automated traversal based on a set of rules. The features can provide a notification and selective visual access to risk-related subgraphs based on topic, category, or sanctions as a virtual lens for the user in connection with a displayed node.

Abstract: A subsea vertical drilling machine is disclosed, having: a drill assembly formed by: a riser pipe having a first end, a second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends; and a drilling machine body, including a drilling head, coupled to the first end of the riser pipe; and a vertical feed system configured for advancing the drill assembly in a vertical direction. The riser pipe is provided with at least one rack extending along at least a part of the length of the riser pipe, and the vertical feed system comprises a motor coupled to a pinion, the pinion arranged for engaging with the rack for advancing the drill assembly.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) communication systems with interference cancellation for coexistence are provided herein. In certain embodiments, an RF communication system includes a transmitter including a power amplifier that amplifies an RF transmit signal to generate an amplified RF transmit signal, a receiver including a low noise amplifier (LNA) that amplifies an RF receive signal, and an interference cancellation circuit. The interference cancellation circuit includes a filter that generates an analog interference cancellation signal based on filtering the amplified radio frequency transmit signal, a controllable phase circuit that provides a phase adjustment to the analog interference cancellation signal, and a controllable gain circuit that provides a gain adjustment to the analog interference cancellation signal. The interference cancellation circuit injects the analog interference cancellation signal into the LNA to compensate the receiver for interference arising from the transmitter.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes an electric field (E-field) suppression layer formed over a termination region. The E-field suppression layer is patterned with openings over metal contact areas. The E-field suppression layer has a thickness such that an electric field strength above the E-field suppression layer is below a dielectric strength of an adjacent material when the semiconductor device is operating at or below a maximum voltage.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques relate to ganged and switch combined systems for satellite-navigation-band filters. For example, a system can include a mid-range-band filter, a satellite-navigation-band filter, and circuitry configured to receive a signal from an antenna and route the signal to the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter. The circuitry can be implemented in at least one of (i) a ganged configuration in which the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter receive the signal through a common input node or (ii) a switch-combined configuration in which two or more switch arms are configured to be controlled simultaneously to route the signal to the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter.

Abstract: Envelope tracking systems for power amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, an envelope tracker is provided for a power amplifier that amplifies an RF signal. The envelope tracker includes an error amplifier that controls a voltage level of a power amplifier supply voltage of the power amplifier based on amplifying a difference between a reference signal and an envelope signal indicating an envelope of the RF signal. The envelope tracker further includes a multi-level switching circuit that generates an error amplifier supply voltage based on sensing a current of the error amplifier, and uses the error amplifier supply voltage to power the error amplifier.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a multiplexer that includes a switchable acoustic wave filter. The switchable acoustic wave filter can include one or more acoustic wave resonators, switchable acoustic wave resonators, and a switch configurable into at least a first state and a second state. The switch can select a different subset of the switchable acoustic wave resonators to filter a radio frequency signal together with at least the one or more acoustic wave resonators in the first state than in the second state. Related filters, radio frequency systems, wireless communication devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a switchable acoustic wave filter. The switchable acoustic wave filter can include a switch configured to electrically connect an acoustic wave resonator to a node in a first state and to electrically isolate the acoustic wave resonator from the node in a second state. The switchable acoustic wave filter can filter a radio frequency signal with at least the acoustic wave resonator and a second acoustic wave resonator in the first state. The switchable acoustic wave filter can filter the radio frequency signal with at least the second acoustic wave resonator in the first state. Related multiplexers, radio frequency systems, wireless communication devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for searching for an output machine learning (ML) algorithm to perform an ML task is described. The method includes: receiving a set of training examples and a set of validation examples, and generating a sequence of candidate ML algorithms to perform the task. For each candidate ML algorithm in the sequence, the method includes: setting up one or more training parameters for the candidate ML algorithm by executing a respective candidate setup function, training the candidate ML algorithm by processing the set of training examples using a respective candidate predict function and a respective candidate learn function, and evaluating a performance of the trained candidate ML algorithm by executing the respective candidate predict function on the set of validation examples to determine a performance metric. The method includes selecting a trained candidate ML algorithm with the best performance metric as the output ML algorithm for the task.

Abstract: The compound (S)-1-(5-((2,3-dihydro-[1,4]dioxino[2,3-b]pyridin-7-yl)sulfonyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrroll-2(1H)-yl)-3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropan-1-one, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is useful to increase the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. Methods and compositions for the treatment of a hemoglobinopathies are provided herein, including certain pharmaceutical compositions for activating PKR.