Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for using a floating-gate MOSFET as a programmable reference circuit. One example of the programmable reference circuit is a programmable voltage reference source, while a second example of a programmable reference circuit is a programmable reference current source. The programmable voltage reference source and/or the reference current source may be incorporated into several types of circuits, such as comparator circuits, current-mirror circuits, and converter circuits. Comparator circuits and current-mirror circuits are often incorporated into circuits such as converter circuits. Converter circuits include analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters.

Abstract: Computer implemented method, system and computer usable program code for profiling the execution of an application that is both space-and time-efficient and highly accurate. A computer implemented method for profiling the execution of an application includes sampling execution characteristics of the application at a plurality of sampling points to provide samples, and deriving a calling context of the samples. The application is continuously executed between sampling points while additional profiling data is gathered.

Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for using a floating-gate MOSFET as a programmable reference circuit. One example of the programmable reference circuit is a programmable voltage reference source, while a second example of a programmable reference circuit is a programmable reference current source. The programmable voltage reference source and/or the reference current source may be incorporated into several types of circuits, such as comparator circuits, current-mirror circuits, and converter circuits. Comparator circuits and current-mirror circuits are often incorporated into circuits such as converter circuits. Converter circuits include analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters.

Abstract: Energy generating system using sea waves characterised in that said floating body (1) is mounted on a structure (5), in that it includes at last one horizontal shaft (9) integral by its ends to said structure (5), and in that said means for converting the movement of said floating body (1) into mechanical energy include a moving housing (10) around which the connecting cable or chain (4) winds, with said housing (10) being mounted in rotating fashion in relation to said horizontal shaft (9), in such a way that it rotates under the action of said wound cable or chain (4). The system obtains energy in a very simple and effective way.

Abstract: System for the control and extinction of forest fires, which includes means for detecting (3) the fire, water-supply means (1) and water-distribution means (2), characterized in that said water-distribution means (2) include a fixed installation in the terrain and in that the system includes real-time control means (5) that pick up the signal from the detecting means (3) and act on the water-supply means (1) to the installation. Thanks to these characteristics the response time to the fire is immediate and deforestation is not necessary for installing the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to new polymerizable, luminescent compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, Q and L1 have the meanings given in claim 1. Furthermore the invention relates to polymerizable mixtures containing compounds according to the invention and preferably at least one polymerizable mesogenic compound. Polymer materials obtainable by polymerizing such mixtures are also described. These compounds, mixtures and materials show advantageous photoluminescent and/or electroluminescent properties and may be used in light emitting devices and optical- or electrooptical display elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for using a floating-gate MOSFET as a programmable reference circuit. One example of the programmable reference circuit is a programmable voltage reference source, while a second example of a programmable reference circuit is a programmable reference current source. The programmable voltage reference source and/or the reference current source may be incorporated into several types of circuits, such as comparator circuits, current-mirror circuits, and converter circuits. Comparator circuits and current-mirror circuits are often incorporated into circuits such as converter circuits. Converter circuits include analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters.

Abstract: The invention relates to new polymerizable, luminescent compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, A1, A2, A3, Z1, W and Q have the meanings given in claim 1. Furthermore the invention relates to polymerizable mixtures containing compounds according to the invention and pleferably at least one polymerizable mesogenic compound. Polymer materials obtainable by polymerizing such mixtures are also described. These compounds, mixtures and materials show advantageous photoluminescent and/or electroluminescent properties and may be used in light emitting devices and optical- or electrooptical display elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for using a floating-gate MOSFET as a programmable reference circuit. One example of the programmable reference circuit is a programmable voltage reference source, while a second example of a programmable reference circuit is a programmable reference current source. The programmable voltage reference source and/or the reference current source may be incorporated into several types of circuits, such as comparator circuits, current-mirror circuits, and converter circuits. Comparator circuits and current-mirror circuits are often incorporated into circuits such as converter circuits. Converter circuits include analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters.

Abstract: An optimizing, compiler that performs retargetable object code generation for a specific processor by matching tree patterns in directed acyclic graphs derived from the source code.

Abstract: The present invention includes panels having longitudinal sides configured for lateral engagement of the panels an include a drainage channel hidden by a jut or wing of the panel arranged immediately beside the channel. The channel collects possible infiltrations through joints arranged between the laterally coupled panels. The panels also include a slot at one end and an extension at the other end which, when are coupled together by overlapping and axial sliding. The panels have a space in which a securing staple is arranged to secure the panels to a support structure. The staple is spaced apart from the channel and hidden by the jut of the next lateral panel, so that the securing devices are isolated from the outside. In a preferred embodiment, one of the sides of the panels has a cross section with a smaller cross section than the rest of the panel so that it can be coupled by longitudinal sliding into a slot of complementary form arranged at the other end of the panels.