Abstract: A siloxane compound according to the present invention is represented by the general formula (1). wherein X are each independently either X1 or X2 with the proviso that at least one of X is X2; R1 to R5 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-C8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, a phenyl group or a pyridyl group; each of R1 to R5 may have a carbon atom replaced by an oxygen atom and may have an ether bond, a carbonyl group or an ester bond in its structure; m and n are each independently an integer of 1 to 10; and Y are each independently a specific cross-linking group. The siloxane compound according to the present invention has flowability and easy formability at lower temperatures as compared to conventional silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A siloxane compound according to the present invention is represented by the general formula (1): where X are each independently either X1 or X2 with the proviso that at least one of X is X1; R1 to R8 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-C8 alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, a phenyl group or a pyridyl group; each of R1 to R5 may have a carbon atom replaced by an oxygen atom and may have an ether bond, a carbonyl group or an ester bond in its structure; m is an integer of 3 to 8; n is an integer of 0 to 9; p is 0 or 1; and Y are each independently a cross-linking group. This siloxane compound according to the present invention has higher heat resistance and flowability and easy formability at lower temperatures as compared to conventional silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: A semiconductor device which includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip which is mounted on the substrate, a package in which an upper surface of the substrate and the semiconductor chip are sealed using an insulating material, and a molding material which is exposed to the upper surface of the package. In addition, the device includes a lead of which one end is connected to the mold material and the other end is electrically connected to the substrate, which is integrally formed of the same material as from a connection portion with the mold material to a connection portion with the substrate, and of which the connection portion with the mold material is exposed to the upper surface of the package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device which includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip which is mounted on the substrate, a package in which an upper surface of the substrate and the semiconductor chip are sealed using an insulating material, and a molding material which is exposed to the upper surface of the package. In addition, the device includes a lead of which one end is connected to the mold material and the other end is electrically connected to the substrate, which is integrally formed of the same material as from a connection portion with the mold material to a connection portion with the substrate, and of which the connection portion with the mold material is exposed to the upper surface of the package.

Abstract: The invention provides an input/output-integrated display device equipped with a means for inputting information through handwriting comprising a protective glass plate arranged as an outermost layer on the observation side of the device, leaving a space between the protective glass plate and a part of the device facing the same. The protective glass plate is a chemically reinforced glass plate prepared by immersing, in a molten salt bath, a glass plate produced according to the floating technique and has a Young's modulus of 71 to 74 GPa and a Poisson's ratio of 0.22 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention herein provides an input/output-integrated display device which never causes, with ease, any contact between a protective glass plate and a part such as a display panel which is arranged in the device while facing the protective glass plate as well as a protective glass plate used in the display device. The input/output-integrated display device equipped with a means for inputting information through handwriting comprises a protective glass plate which is arranged as an outermost layer on the observation side of the device, while leaving a space between the protective glass plate and a part of the device facing the same. The protective glass plate is a chemically reinforced glass plate prepared by immersing, in a molten salt bath, a glass plate which is produced according to the floating technique and has a Young's modulus ranging from 71 to 74 GPa and a Poisson's ratio ranging from 0.22 to 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-package coating agent for forming an antifogging film. This coating agent contains a first coating agent comprising an isocyanate containing an isocyanate group; and a second coating agent comprising (a) a polyol component comprising at least a water-absorbing polyol and a hydrophobic polyol and (b) a surfactant comprising a group that is reactive with the isocyanate group. It is possible to form an antifogging film by a method including the steps of mixing the first and second coating agents together to prepare a coating agent; applying the coating agent to the substrate to form a precursory film on the substrate; and hardening the precursory film under room temperature or heating into the antifogging film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass plate including (a) a glass substrate having a major surface divided into a central major portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the central major portion; and (b) an oxide film formed on the central major portion by baking a precursory film. The oxide film is not formed on the peripheral portion such that the peripheral portion is free from shrinkage force caused by the baking.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article having a substrate and photocatalytic film covering the substrate. This film contains (1) a film-forming component including ZrO2 and SiO2 and (2) TiO2 crystals dispersed in the film-forming component. These ZrO2, SiO2 and TiO2 crystals respectively are in amounts of 25-60 wt %, 15-50 wt % and 25-45 wt %, based on the weight of the film. The article is improved in photocatalytic activity, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance by the provision of the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass plate including (a) a glass substrate having a major surface divided into a central major portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the central major portion; and (b) an oxide film formed on the central major portion by baking a precursory film. The oxide film is not formed on the peripheral portion such that the peripheral portion is free from shrinkage force caused by the baking.

Abstract: An antifogging article includes a substrate and an antifogging film covering the substrate. The antifogging film contains (a) 30-60 wt % of a metal oxide constituting a matrix phase of the antifogging film and (b) 40-70 wt % of ultrafine oxide particles constituting a dispersed phase of the antifogging film. The antifogging film is prepared by a process including the steps of (1) applying a sol containing (i) a precursor of the metal oxide, (ii) the ultrafine oxide particles, and (iii) a strong acid catalyst to the substrate, thereby forming thereon a precursory film; and (2) heating the precursory film into the antifogging film. The antifogging article is superior in hydrophilicity and antifogging property.

Abstract: An indicator lamp unit comprises a number of light-emitting elements, such as LEDs, arranged on the circumference of a disk or arranged in rows on the circumference of a cylinder, and a milk-white lamp case covering the light-emitting elements. A display terminal comprises, in an integral unit, a display, such as a LCD or an ELD, and said indicator lamp unit. The display and an internal CPU are controlled by an external CPU.