Abstract: The present invention generally provides a sputtering apparatus and method in which a sputtering target has a plurality of target sections bonded to a common backing plate. Each segment can be bonded to the common backing plate using a different bonding material. One target segment can be bonded to the backing plate using electrically conductive bonding material while another section is bonded to the backing plate using electrically insulating bonding material. Additionally, each different target section can be separately biased.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system, comprising a controller and a processor. The controller comprises at least an output pin and a plurality of input pins, and is configured to receive self-identify control signals through one or more of the plurality of input pins and to transmit a controller self-identify signal through the output pin based on the self-identify control signals. The processor is coupled to the controller and configured to generate self-identify control signals and to transmit the self-identify control signals to the controller.

Abstract: The invention provides antiandrogenic compositions and methods of use. The general methods deliver an antiandrogen to a host determined to be in need thereof by contacting the host with an effective amount of an antiandrogenic, optionally substituted 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM); and detecting a resultant antiandrogenic response in the host. The method may further comprise, prior to the contacting step, determining that the host is in need of the antiandrogen.

Abstract: A power supply for a rechargeable battery in a portable computer system is disclosed which adjusts the level of charging current depending upon the current drawn by the portable computer system. The power supply includes an AC adapter which supplies input current for operating the computer system and for charging the battery. Sensors are connected to the AC adapter, the battery, and an output of the power supply to detect the level of input current from the AC adapter, the level of charging current supplied to the battery, and the output voltage level of the power supply. A controller is connected to each of the sensors and monitors the input current level, the charging current level, and the output voltage level. The controller generates a control signal which indicates whether any one of the levels has exceeded a respective predetermined maximum value.