Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured, for each of a plurality of logical storage devices of a storage system, to determine in a multi-path layer of a layered software stack of a host device a performance level for that logical storage device, to communicate the performance levels for respective ones of the logical storage devices from the multi-path layer of the layered software stack of the host device to at least one additional layer of the software stack above the multi-path layer, and to select particular ones of the logical storage devices for assignment to particular storage roles in the additional layer based at least in part on the communicated performance levels. The additional layer in some embodiments comprises an application layer configured to automatically select a particular one of the logical storage devices for a particular storage role.

Abstract: A battery module includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a copper pattern; a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) having a copper pattern; and a conductive bonding portion for bonding the PCB to the FPCB, wherein the copper pattern of the PCB and the copper pattern of the FPCB are electrically connected to each other by a conductive metal particles, and wherein at least one of the copper pattern of the PCB and the copper pattern of the FPCB has at least one or more alloy layers selected from a group consisting one or more of Ni—Sn and Au—Ni—Sn—Bi.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured, for each of a plurality of logical storage devices of a storage system, to determine in a multi-path layer of a layered software stack of a host device a performance level for that logical storage device, to communicate the performance levels for respective ones of the logical storage devices from the multi-path layer of the layered software stack of the host device to at least one additional layer of the software stack above the multi-path layer, and to select particular ones of the logical storage devices for assignment to particular storage roles in the additional layer based at least in part on the communicated performance levels. The additional layer in some embodiments comprises an application layer configured to automatically select a particular one of the logical storage devices for a particular storage role.

Abstract: Apparatus for improved treatment of effluents are provided herein. In some embodiments, an abatement system may include an exhaust conduit to flow an effluent stream therethrough; a plurality of packed beds disposed in the exhaust conduit to remove non-exhaustible effluents from the effluent stream; one or more spray jets to provide an effluent treating agent between adjacent packed beds, the effluent treating agent to remove non-exhaustible effluents from the effluent stream; and a dripper disposed in the exhaust conduit above an uppermost packed bed to provide the effluent treating agent in large droplets to wet and rinse particulate from an upper surface of the uppermost packed bed substantially without forming fine droplets.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to real-time analysis of electrochemical deposition (ECD) metal plating solutions, for the purpose of reducing plating defects and achieving high quality metal deposition. The present invention provides various new electrochemical analytical cell designs for reducing cross-contamination and increasing analytical signal strength. The present invention also provides improved plating protocols for increasing potential signal strength and reducing the time required for each measurement cycle. Further, the present invention provides new methods and algorithms for simultaneously determining concentrations of suppressor, accelerator, and leveler in a sample ECD solution within three experimental runs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlled combustion and decomposition of gaseous pollutants while reducing deposition of unwanted reaction products from within the treatment systems. The systems include a novel thermal reaction chamber design having stacked reticulated ceramic rings through which fluid, e.g., gases, may be directed to form a boundary layer along the interior wall of the thermal reaction chamber, thereby reducing particulate matter buildup thereon. The systems further include the introduction of fluids from the center pilot jet to alter the aerodynamics of the interior of the thermal reaction chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlled combustion and decomposition of gaseous pollutants while reducing deposition of unwanted reaction products from within the treatment systems. The systems include a novel thermal reaction chamber design having stacked reticulated ceramic rings through which fluid, e.g., gases, may be directed to form a boundary layer along the interior wall of the thermal reaction chamber, thereby reducing particulate matter buildup thereon. The systems further include the introduction of fluids from the center pilot jet to alter the aerodynamics of the interior of the thermal reaction chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal reactor apparatus used to treat industrial effluent fluids, for example waste effluent produced in semiconductor and liquid crystal display manufacturing processes. Specifically, the present invention relates to improved monitoring and control features for the thermal reactor apparatus, including a flame sensing device, an intrinsically safe flammable gas sensing device, and a sequential mode of operation having built-in safety redundancy. The improved monitoring and control features ensure the safe and efficient abatement of waste effluent within the thermal reactor apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to real-time analysis of electrochemical deposition (ECD) metal plating solutions, for the purpose of reducing plating defects and achieving high quality metal deposition. The present invention provides various new electrochemical analytical cell designs for reducing cross-contamination and increasing analytical signal strength. The present invention also provides improved plating protocols for increasing potential signal strength and reducing the time required for each measurement cycle. Further, the present invention provides new methods and algorithms for simultaneously determining concentrations of suppressor, accelerator, and leveler in a sample ECD solution within three experimental runs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of electrolytic and electroless metal plating. A method and system for determining the presence of analytes in metal plating solutions using Raman spectroscopy is described. High absorbance plating bath samples are analyzed by Raman spectroscopy by minimizing the penetration depth of the incident light beam. A chemical auto-dosing system for controlling the concentration of one or more plating bath additives in a metal plating bath is also provided.

Abstract: A method of removing arsenic and fluoride from aqueous solutions in the same process is provided. Specifically, the pH of the aqueous solution is adjusted to a pH in the range of about 5 to 8. A combination of calcium salts, and ferric or aluminum salts are added to form insoluble arsenic and fluoride bearing solids. The solids are then removed from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of metal plating. More specifically, the present invention is related to a method and system for determining the presence of analytes in metal plating solutions using Raman spectroscopy. In an additional embodiment a chemical auto-dosing system for controlling the concentration of one or more plating bath additives in a metal plating bath is provided.

Abstract: A Raman spectroscopy method and system for quantifying the concentration of arsenic and/or other aqueous solution constituents. A variety of spectroscopy probe configurations and a chemical auto-dosing system are provided as well as a method for deconvoluting a spectrum with overlapping peaks to identify and quantify the concentrations of individual constituents of the solution based on a single spectrum.

Abstract: A method of removing arsenic and fluoride from aqueous solutions in the same process is provided. Specifically, the pH of the aqueous solution is adjusted to a pH in the range of about 5 to 8. A combination of calcium salts, and ferric or aluminum salts are added to form insoluble arsenic and fluoride bearing solids. The solids are then removed from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for verifying a product and monitoring conditions of the product during shipping, storage and use. The apparatus includes at least one controller configured to provide functional control to the apparatus. A memory is coupled with controller, and configured to store at least the product identification. The apparatus includes a communication interface coupled with the controller, and is configured to communicate at least the product identification stored in the memory. The controller couples with at least one sensor positioned proximate the product. The sensor is configured to measure at least one condition of the product. The apparatus monitors conditions of the product by initiating at least one measurement of the product conditions, and storing at least one of the measurements. The apparatus further communicates the measurements of the product conditions to allow the determination of the quality of the product.

Abstract: A system, methods, and computer readable medium for providing automated customer support of semiconductor manufacturing equipment is disclosed. Sensors attached to the semiconductor manufacturing equipment can be monitored by either an automated program or a service technician to detect alarm conditions. Upon detection of an alarm condition, a remotely located customer support system can be contacted and provided with key values indicating the nature of the alarm condition. The remotely located customer support system can use the key values to query a database for electronic text files containing instructions for a service technician to follow when taking corrective action to resolve the alarm condition. When an electronic text file is found to be associated with the key value in the database, the electronic text file is transmitted to a service technician who services the manufacturing equipment at the customer site.