Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide for protection of configuration bitstreams from theft. One exemplary embodiment receives a scrambled configuration bitstream with an integrated circuit. The scrambled configuration bitstream is descrambled using a plurality of multiplexers under control of a security key. A configuration bitstream is received in portions. One specific embodiment uses a key stored in memory to control a bank of multiplexers that descramble each of the received portions of the configuration bitstream. Other embodiments store longer keys, and use portions of the keys to descramble one or more portions of their respective configuration bitstreams. The outputs of the multiplexers are then stored in configuration memory cells.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide for protection of configuration bitstreams from theft. One exemplary embodiment receives a scrambled configuration bitstream with an integrated circuit. The scrambled configuration bitstream is descrambled using a plurality of multiplexers under control of a security key. A configuration bitstream is received in portions. One specific embodiment uses a key stored in memory to control a bank of multiplexers that descramble each of the received portions of the configuration bitstream. Other embodiments store longer keys, and use portions of the keys to descramble one or more portions of their respective configuration bitstreams. The outputs of the multiplexers are then stored in configuration memory cells.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for protecting devices in an output stage from over-voltage conditions caused by high supply and input voltages. Embodiments provide over-voltage protection that operates over a range of voltage levels, and that can be optimized for performance at different voltage levels. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention uses stacked devices to protect n and p-channel output devices from excess supply and input voltages. These stacked devices are biased by voltages received at their gates. These gate voltages vary as a function of supply voltage to maintain performance. Other embodiments of the present invention provide a body bias switch that generates a bias for the bulk of p-channel output devices. This bias tracks the higher of a supply or input voltage, such that parasitic drain-to-bulk diodes do not conduct. A switch may be provided that shorts the bulk connection to VCC under appropriate conditions.

Abstract: A process for producing styrene-containing polymers having a narrow particle size distribution, comprising the steps:(i) preparing a polymerization mixture, said mixture comprisinga) an organic phase comprising at least 50 wt %. styrene and a monomer-soluble polymerization initiator, andb) an aqueous phase comprising water, an organic protective colloid and a substantially water insoluble inorganic suspension stabilizer;(ii) adding to said polymerization mixture 50-500 ppm of a metal carbonate, bicarbonate or mixtures thereof based on said aqueous phase; and(iii) polymerizing said polymer mixture to produce said styrene-containing polymer particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of low-viscosity aqueous dispersions of glycerol esters of long-chain fatty acids by dispersing under mechanical agitation in the aqueous phase, wherein the starting material is constituted by soap-free glycerol esters having a content of less than 2% by weight of free glycerol esters, a content is set of 0.5-6% by weight of alkali soaps of long-chain fatty acids. The dispersions are utilized for the coating of expandable finely divided styrene polymers.

Abstract: A process for controlling bead size in the manufacture of expandable styrene polymers by suspension polymerization, wherein, referred to the aqueous phase, a concentration of ions of calcium, aluminum, metals of the 1st, 2nd, or 6th through 8th side groups of the period table of elements of 3.times.10.sup.31 5 to 3.times.10.sup.-2 % by mass is established, these metal ions being present as cations in the higher oxidation stage of water-soluble, inorganic salts.

Abstract: Fine particulate expandable styrene polymers suitable for the production of molded bodies with improved minimum mold dwell times, containing 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, referred to the polystyrene or the total of the polymerized monomers, of polyoctenamer having I values from about 10 to 400 ml/g and trans octylene contents from about 20 to 90%.

Abstract: Fine particulate expandable styrene polymers suitable for the production of molded bodies with improved minimum mold dwell times, containing 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, referred to the polystyrene or the total of the polymerized monomers, of polyoctenamer having I values from about 10 to 400 ml/g and trans octylene contents from about 20 to 90%.