Abstract: The present invention discloses a data output dispatching device and method capable of reducing the probability of packets from the same queue being transmitted sequentially. An embodiment of the method comprises the following steps: providing a plurality of buffers capable of storing the data of Q queues respectively while each queue is associated with a weighting and the sum Ws of all the weightings is between 2(M-1) and 2M and not greater than a maximum sum in which Q is an integer greater than 1, M is a positive integer and N is an integer not less than M; providing a binary bit reverse count value not greater than 2N; and assigning a token to one of the Q queues for data output according to the reverse count value.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject application provide for a circuit comprising: a lead frame having a first plurality of exposed terminals, the lead frame defining a plane; a laminate substrate in the plane defined by the lead frame, adjacent to the lead frame, and electrically coupled to the lead frame, the laminate substrate having a first surface including a second plurality of exposed terminals and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first one or more dies mounted on the lead frame and electrically coupled to the lead frame; and a second one or more dies mounted on the second surface of the laminate substrate and electrically coupled to the laminate substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel copolymers containing cross-linkable and graft-able moieties, novel compositions comprised of these novel copolymers and a solvent, and methods for using these novel compositions to form neutral layer films which are both cross-linked and grafted on the substrate which are used in processes for aligning microdomains of block copolymers (BCP) on this neutral layer coated substrate such as self-assembly and directed self-assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diblock copolymer comprising a repeat unit (1) and a repeat unit (2), where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy and halide, R3 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl and C1-C4 fluoroalkyl, and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are independently chosen from a C1-C4 alkyl and n=1-6. The invention also relates to a novel composition comprising the novel polymer and a solvent. The invention further relates to a process utilizing the novel composition for affecting directed self-assembly of the block copolymer.

Abstract: Auto-compensation—for compensating voltage regulators generating a regulated output voltage—may be performed dynamically by determining various coefficients of a compensation function used in compensating the power regulator, based at least on assumptions about the structure of the regulator and corresponding filters. At least the DC loop gain and the position of the compensation zeros may be determined without requiring any prior knowledge of the values of the various components of the system. The compensator coefficients may be adjusted based on duty-cycle jitter information, which may be accurately obtained/measured at a high signal-to-noise ratio. By observing the duty-cycle jitter, the capacitor (equivalent series resistance) may be optimally compensated by tuning the 0 dB crossover slope of the loop gain. Accordingly, auto-compensation may be performed by measuring the duty-cycle jitter while maintaining optimum stability and transient performance.

Abstract: A method for identifying impedance related parameters in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system including n coils is disclosed. Said method includes determining optimum values of the impedance related parameters based on a set of measured input impedance by applying an evolutionary algorithm to solve optimum solutions. Wherein the set of measured input impedance includes an input impedance vector {right arrow over (Z)}=(Z1, Z2, . . . , Zm-1, Zm), each input impedance in the vector (Zk) measured at different frequencies fk, (k=1, 2, . . . m); and the impedance related parameters includes dll+1 representing a distance between the l-th coil and the l+1 coil (l=1, 2, . . . n?1) and Ci representing a capacitance of the capacitor connected to the i-th coil (i=1, 2, . . . n).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diblock copolymer comprising a repeat unit (1) and a repeat unit (2), where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy and halide, R3 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl and C1-C4 fluoroalkyl, and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are independently chosen from a C1-C4 alkyl and n=1-6. The invention also relates to a novel composition comprising the novel polymer and a solvent. The invention further relates to a process utilizing the novel composition for affecting directed self-assembly of the block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates a novel aqueous composition comprising polymeric thermal acid generator and a process of coating the novel composition onto photoresist pattern, thereby forming a layer of the polymeric thermal acid generator over the photoresist pattern. The polymeric thermal acid generator comprises a polymer having at least one repeating unit of structure 2; where R1 to R5 are independently chosen from the group consisting of H and C1-C6 alkyl; R6 is chosen from the group consisting of unsubstituted aryl, substituted aryl, alkyl (C1-C8) and fluoroalkyl (C1-C8) and W is a C2-C6 alkylene spacer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a coupled-inductor structure includes first and second windings. The first winding is configured to conduct a phase current, has a first node configured for coupling to a phase node of a power supply, and has a second node configured for coupling to an output node of the power supply and to a first node of a sense impedance that is configured to generate a sense signal representative of the phase current. And the second winding is configured for magnetic coupling with the first winding, has a first node coupled to the first node of the first winding, and has a second node configured for coupling to a second node of the sense impedance. For example, the first winding may be a phase inductor of a switching power supply, and the impedance may be a capacitor that generates a sense voltage representative of the phase current.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a coupled-inductor structure includes first and second windings. The first winding is configured to conduct a phase current, has a first node configured for coupling to a phase node of a power supply, and has a second node configured for coupling to an output node of the power supply and to a first node of a sense impedance that is configured to generate a sense signal representative of the phase current. And the second winding is configured for magnetic coupling with the first winding, has a first node coupled to the first node of the first winding, and has a second node configured for coupling to a second node of the sense impedance. For example, the first winding may be a phase inductor of a switching power supply, and the impedance may be a capacitor that generates a sense voltage representative of the phase current.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (10) includes a housing (130), a receiver (190, 450) operably coupled to the housing for receiving data regarding a physical location of the portable electronic device, a location trigger unit (300), and an application unit (200). The location trigger unit is operably coupled to the housing and to the receiver, and the location trigger unit comprises a first processor (322). The application unit is operably coupled to the housing and to the location trigger unit, and comprises a second processor (222). The application unit comprises a plurality of operating modes. The location trigger unit, based on the physical location of the portable electronic device, is operable to at least one of effect a) changing the operating mode of the application unit, and b) turning on and off the second processor of the application unit. The portable electronic device maybe a portable phone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an underlayer composition, wherein the underlayer is typically used for promoting the formation of self assembled structures, and wherein the underlayer formulation comprises: (a) a polymer comprising at least one monomer repeat unit having the structure (I) wherein X is a crosslinking group chosen from and wherein n is 0-5, p is 0-5, q is 1-2, m is 1-2 and R is H, C1-C4alkyl or tri(C1-C4alkyl)silyl; (b) at least one thermal acid generator; and (c) a solvent. The invention further relates to methods of making and using the composition.

Abstract: A system and method of managing time-series data for smart grids is disclosed. Data is collected from a plurality of sensors. An index is modified for a newly created block. A one disk operation per read or write is performed. The one disk operation per read includes accessing and looking up the index to locate the data without movement of an arm of the disk, and obtaining the data. The one disk operation per write includes searching the disk for free space, calculating an offset, modifying the index, and writing the data contiguously into a block of the disk the index points to.

Abstract: A computer system, computer product, and method for accessing a secure store, which includes receiving a request to access a secure store, checking the file path of the request to make sure it exists in the secure store, verifying security parameters from the process at the file system filter layer, saving the PID of the process by the file system filter layer, comparing the saved PID to the process's PID, and allowing the process to access the path in the secure store specified in the request.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a formulation for depositing a cured underlayer for promoting the formation of self assembled structures. The underlayer comprises: (a) a polymer comprising at least one pendant vinyl ether monomer repeat unit having the structure, (I): wherein R is chosen from H, C1-C4 alkyl, or halogen, and W is a divalent group chosen from C1-C6 alkylene, C6-C20 arylene, benzylene, or C2-C20 alkyleneoxyalkylene; (ii) optional thermal acid generator; and (c) a solvent. The invention also relates to processes of forming a pattern using the underlayer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject application provide for a circuit comprising: a lead frame having a first plurality of exposed terminals, the lead frame defining a plane; a laminate substrate in the plane defined by the lead frame, adjacent to the lead frame, and electrically coupled to the lead frame, the laminate substrate having a first surface including a second plurality of exposed terminals and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first one or more dies mounted on the lead frame and electrically coupled to the lead frame; and a second one or more dies mounted on the second surface of the laminate substrate and electrically coupled to the laminate substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an underlayer composition, wherein the underlayer is typically used for promoting the formation of self assembled structures, and wherein the underlayer formulation comprises: (a) a polymer comprising at least one monomer repeat unit having the structure (I) wherein X is a crosslinking group chosen from and wherein n is 0-5, p is 0-5, q is 1-2, m is 1-2 and R is H, C1-C4alkyl or tri (C1-C4alkyl)silyl; (b) at least one thermal acid generator; and (c) a solvent. The invention further relates to methods of making and using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for using the neutral layer compositions for aligning microdomains of directed self-assembling block copolymers (BCP). The processes are useful for fabrication of electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a block copolymer solution, wherein the method comprises: providing a solution comprising a block copolymer in a non aqueous solvent; and, treating the solution to remove metals using an ion exchange resin. The invention also relates to a method of forming patterns using the treated block copolymer.

Abstract: A system, power supplies, controller and method for enhanced phase current sharing are disclosed. For example, a power supply for enhanced phase current sharing is disclosed, which includes a plurality of power modules, a communication bus coupled to an input of each power module of the plurality power modules, and an output voltage node coupled to a first side of an inductor of each power module of the plurality of power modules, wherein each power module of the plurality of power modules includes a digital controller coupled to the input of the power module, and an RC circuit enabled to generate a feedback signal, coupled to a second side of the inductor and the output voltage node. In some implementations, the power supply is at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) or at least part of a power supply formed on a semiconductor IC, wafer, chip or die.