Abstract: A Time Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (TDDB) test pattern circuit, which can reduce testing time and statistically improve a precision of measurement as well as a method for testing the test pattern circuit are discussed. Typically, a test pattern circuit includes in plurality of unit test patterns. Each unit test pattern includes a capacitor connected to a stress voltage. The stress voltage is applied to the capacitor and the current flowing from the capacitor is measured over time. The dielectric in the capacitor breaks down over time and at a certain point, the current from the capacitor changes suddenly. Unfortunately, the convention test pattern circuit requires serial testing of each unit cell, and therefore, the measuring time is significant when there are many unit cells involved. The circuit allows for the measurements to take place simultaneously for all unit cells within the test pattern circuit.

Abstract: The invention provides compound and salts of Formula I and II, disclosed herein, which includes compounds of Formula A and Formula B: Such compounds possess useful antimicrobial activity. The variables R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, and R9 shown in Formula A and B are defined herein. Certain compounds of Formula I and Formula II disclosed herein are potent and/or selective inhibitors of bacterial DNA synthesis and bacterial replication. The invention also provides antimicrobial compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, containing one or more compounds of Formula I or Formula II and one or more carriers, excipients, or diluents. Such compositions may contain a compound of Formula I or Formula II as the only active agent or may contain a combination of a compound of Formula I or Formula II and one or more other active agents. The invention also provides methods for treating microbial infections in animals.

Abstract: A method for constructing a still-image slideshow is provided. The method comprises receiving a command signal for constructing a slideshow associated with video data included in digital data received by the digital data receiver; acquiring at least one still image from the video data, in response to receiving the command signal; and constructing the slideshow based on the still image.