Abstract: A Ferritic stainless steel, non Ferritic stainless steel or carbon steel based lead frame and method for producing same is provided. The lead frame is preferably used for TantalumNiobium capacitors but could possibly be applicable to other integrated circuits with the same operating parameters. Any reference to Tantalum capacitors in this application applies equally to Niobium capacitors unless otherwise noted. The lead frame is prepared by choosing one of Ferritic stainless steel, non Ferritic stainless steel or carbon steel as a base metal and rolling it to a final required thickness. The base metal is then preferably plated with a nickel strike or other conventional barrier layer and then with final outer plating layers(s). The exact thickness and choice of layering varies and can be tailored to meet the requirements of each lead attach process.

Abstract: A Ferritic stainless steel, non Ferritic stainless steel or carbon steel based lead frame and method for producing same is provided. The lead frame is preferably used for Tantalum/Niobium capacitors but could possibly be applicable to other integrated circuits with the same operating parameters. Any reference to Tantalum capacitors in this application applies equally to Niobium capacitors unless otherwise noted. The lead frame is prepared by choosing one of Ferritic stainless steel, non Ferritic stainless steel or carbon steel as a base metal and rolling it to a final required thickness. The base metal is then preferably plated with a nickel strike or other conventional barrier layer and then with final outer plating layers(s). The exact thickness and choice of layering varies and can be tailored to meet the requirements of each lead attach process.

Abstract: A compound or groups of compounds, present in an active principle, derived from tunicates of the species Synoicum adareanum, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. Extracts from tunicates show selective toxicity against several different cancer cell lines in the NCI 60 cell line panel. These compounds are useful in the effective treatment of cancers, particularly malignant melanomas, colon cancer, and renal cancer cell lines.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the tension on a web slitter-rewinder drive belt assembly. More specifically, this device permits the operator to vertically adjust the position of the idler roll on the drive belt assembly using an adjustment mechanism located on an exterior surface of the machine. The device includes a bracket and a cross brace received therein in sliding engagement.