Abstract: The invention relates to a method for deposition of at least one electrically conducting film (20) on a substrate (30), comprising the steps: selecting a layer (10) of a film material, wherein the layer (10) comprises a mask (40) on a front side (11) and wherein the layer (10) and the mask (40) are one piece, positioning the front side (11) of the layer (10) upon the substrate (30), applying at least one laser pulse (120) onto a back side (12) of the layer (10), so as to melt and to vaporize at least parts of the layer (10) such that melt droplets (110) are propelled toward and deposited upon said substrate (30), forming the film (20), wherein at least one slot (45) of the mask (40) limits the distribution of said melt droplets (110).

Abstract: The invention relates to an OLED device with a substrate (1), a conductor layer (3), an organic layer (2) as an active layer, and a shunt line (4) as an additional current distribution channel, wherein the conductor layer (3) is provided on the substrate (1), wherein the shunt line (4) is provided on the conductor layer (3), wherein the shunt line (4) is at least partially covered by an electrically insulating layer (5), and wherein the organic layer (2) is provided on top of the conductor layer (3) and the covered shunt line (4). In this way, such an OLED device is provided which prevents short circuit formation and, thus, device failure.

Abstract: An EL device according to the invention comprises a seal of an organic sealing material which substantially does not extend inside the inner perimeter 8 of the sealing surface. To be able to provide the sealing material between the sealing surfaces by capillary action, the seal has a thickness of less than 100 micrometers. Preferably, the seal has a thickness of less than 10 micrometers and a width of more than 0.2 mm, so that the diffusion of volatile materials through the seal is greatly reduced.

Abstract: An electrically resistive structure comprising a substrate (11) which is provided on at least one side with a first resistive film (13) and a second resistive film (17), the materials of these first and second films (13, 17) being mutually different, whereby an anti-diffusion film (15) is disposed between the first and second films (13, 17). The presence of such an anti-diffusion film (15) allows annealing of the resistive structure without significant degradation of its resistive properties. Suitable alloy materials for use in such an anti-diffusion film (15) include WTi, and particularly WTiN. Appropriate exemplary materials for the first resistive film (13) and second resistive film (17) include SiCr and CuNi alloys, respectively.

Abstract: The X-ray examination apparatus includes an X-ray source, an X-ray detector and an X-ray filter which is located between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The X-ray filter includes elements, notably capillary tubes, and the X-ray absorptivity of separate filter elements is adjustable by adjustment of a quantity of X-ray absorbing liquid in the respective filter elements. The quantity of X-ray absorbing liquid in the individual filter elements is adjusted by way of electric voltages applied to the individual filter elements. A control system is provided to apply the electric voltages selectively to the individual filter elements. The control system includes voltage lines and switching elements which electrically couple the filter elements to an electric voltage source. The filter elements are formed by spaces between corrugated plates or parallel plates provided with separating members, such as protrusions which extend transversely of the plates. The voltage lines are disposed on the plates.

Abstract: A method and a device for manufacturing an electroluminescent display, by means of which a first pattern of electrodes (2) is provided on a flat surface (1) on which a layer of organic electroluminescent material (7) is subsequently deposited. A mask (10) with strips of mask material (11) is formed on a separate support (14), the strips being separated from each other by spaces (12) which correspond to a second pattern of electrodes (8). Subsequently, said mask is transferred to the layer of electroluminescent material in a dry manner by pressing the support onto the substrate. After transferring the mask (10), a second electrode material (13) is deposited, the electrodes of the second pattern being formed in the spaces in the mask. The layer of electroluminescent material (7) may be deposited by vapor deposition, spin-coating or screen-printing.

Abstract: X-ray examination apparatus including a filter An X-ray examination apparatus (1) includes an X-ray source (2), an X-ray detector (5) and an X-ray filter (6). The X-ray filter (6) is arranged between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The X-ray filter (6) includes a plurality of filter elements (7) whose X-ray absorptivity can be adjusted by adjusting a quantity of X-ray absorbing liquid (30) present in individual filter elements (7). The filter elements are formed by substantially parallel plates (8), respective plates being provided with separating members (10) which project approximately transversely from the plane of such a plate. The filter elements are formed notably by parallel corrugated plates or by parallel plates provided with partitions extending transversely from the plates.

Abstract: An electronic component with a substrate (1, 31) of which a surface (4, 34) is provided with a thin-film structure with passive elements (5, 35), with a resistor (6, 36) formed in a layer of resistor material (7, 37), and with a capacitor having a lower electrode (9, 39) formed in an electrode layer (10, 40) provided on the surface, a dielectric (11, 41) formed by a layer of insulating material (12, 41) provided on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode (13, 43) formed in an electrode layer (14, 44) provided on the dielectric. One of the electrodes (9, 43) of the capacitor (8, 38) is formed in an electrode layer (10, 44) which is constructed as a dual layer (19-21, 49-51), of which the layer of resistor material (7, 37) in which also the resistor (6, 36) is formed constitutes a first partial layer (19, 49), on which a layer of conductive material (20, 55) is provided which constitutes the other, second partial layer (21, 51).

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a pn junction for producing electromagnetic radation in an active region and a monocrystalline semiconductor body having a first region of a first conductivity type and a second region of the second opposite conductivity type, which forms with each other the pn junction. On the second region is disposed a blocking layer of the first conductivity type, which has an interruption at the area of the active region, while on the blocking layer is disposed a highly doped contact layer of the second conductivity type, which adjoins a surface and in which a contact region is located at the area of said interruption, which also adjoins the surface and extends into the second region. The first region on the one hand and the contact region and the contact layer on the other hand are each provided with an electrode.

Abstract: This application relates to a roller base for supporting the foot pedal used to control the operation of a trolling motor, and it includes a pair of spaced foot pedal base plate supporting brackets. The supporting brackets are slidably mounted on an elongated rod for sliding movement along the length thereof. Each of the brackets is apertured to facilitate the securement of the foot pedal base plate thereto. The rod carries, at one of its ends, structure by which the rod can be swivelly or pivotally attached to a vertically extending member secured to the boat carrying the trolling motor to be controlled by the foot pedal. The opposite end of the elongated rod carries a stop element which prevents movement of the outermost of the supporting brackets out of engagement with the end of the rod.