Abstract: This application provides a bead with a covalently attached chemical compound and a covalently attached DNA barcode and methods for using such beads. The bead has many substantially identical copies of the chemical compound and many substantially identical copies of the DNA barcode. The compound consists of one or more chemical monomers, where the DNA barcode takes the form of barcode modules, where each module corresponds to and allows identification of a corresponding chemical monomer. The nucleic acid barcode can have a concatenated structure or an orthogonal structure. Provided are method for sequencing the bead-bound nucleic acid barcode, for cleaving the compound from the bead, and for assessing biological activity of the released compound.

Abstract: This application provides a bead with a covalently attached chemical compound and a covalently attached DNA barcode and methods for using such beads. The bead has many substantially identical copies of the chemical compound and many substantially identical copies of the DNA barcode. The compound consists of one or more chemical monomers, where the DNA barcode takes the form of barcode modules, where each module corresponds to and allows identification of a corresponding chemical monomer. The nucleic acid barcode can have a concatenated structure or an orthogonal structure. Provided are method for sequencing the bead-bound nucleic acid barcode, for cleaving the compound from the bead, and for assessing biological activity of the released compound.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate in an etch process chamber includes: pulsing RF power from an RF bias power supply to a lower electrode disposed in a substrate support of the etch process chamber at a first frequency of about 200 kHz to about 700 kHz over a first period to create a plasma in a process volume of the etch process chamber, wherein a conductance liner surrounds the process volume to provide a ground path for an upper electrode of the etch process chamber; and pulsing RF power from the RF bias power supply to the lower electrode at a second frequency of about 2 MHz to about 13.56 MHz over the first period.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and methods for substantially reducing an occurrence of radio frequency (RF) coupling through a chucking electrode. The chucking electrode is disposed in an electrostatic chuck positioned on a substrate support. The substrate support is coupled to a process chamber body. An RF source is used to generate a plasma in a process volume adjacent to the substrate support. An impedance matching circuit is disposed between the RF source and the chucking electrode is disposed in the electrostatic chuck. An electrostatic chuck filter is coupled between the chucking electrode and the chucking power source.

Abstract: A method of accessing content in a virtualized file system is disclosed. A virtualization API is called to enumerate a list of files within a target directory. The calling of the virtualization API includes bypassing a calling of an operating system API included on a device. The enumeration includes reading from a local data structure on the device. A content data item within a file of the enumerated list of files is determined to be required for an application to perform an operation. A content identifier is determined for the content data item. The content identifier is stored in the local data structure for subsequent access to the content data item.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming holes through a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of forming holes in a substrate for use in a process chamber includes: partially forming the plurality of holes in a substrate using a first drill to form a plurality of rough holes through the substrate from a first side of the substrate to an opposite second side of the substrate; positioning the substrate between a second drill and a third drill; using the second drill to finish the plurality of rough holes from the first side of the substrate to a first location at least halfway along the length of each hole of the plurality of rough holes; and using the third drill to finish the plurality of rough holes from the second side of the substrate to at least the first location along the length of each hole of the plurality of rough holes.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing substrates that includes a process chamber with a process volume and a conductance liner surrounding the process volume wherein the conductance liner has at least one fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion is configured to expose a substrate transfer slot in a wall of the process chamber. The apparatus also includes a lifting assembly with an actuator attached to the movable portion of the conductance liner. The lifting assembly is configured to move the movable portion of the conductance liner in a vertical direction to expose the substrate transfer slot.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing substrates that includes a process chamber with a process volume located above a substrate support assembly surrounded by an edge ring, an upper electrode located above the process volume and a conductive tuning ring surrounding the upper electrode and in electrical contact with the upper electrode. The conductive tuning ring has at least one gas port on a lower surface above the edge ring. The conductive tuning may also have at least one stepped portion on the lower surface that forms an extended bottom surface. In some embodiments, the extended bottom surface may slant radially inwardly or radially outwardly. In some embodiments, the extended bottom surface may have one or more radiused edges.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to magnetic and electromagnetic systems and a method for controlling the density profile of plasma generated in a process volume of a PECVD chamber to affect deposition profile of a film on a substrate and/or facilitate chamber cleaning after processing. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed that includes a rotational magnetic housing disposed about an exterior sidewall of a chamber. The rotational magnetic housing includes a plurality of magnets coupled to a sleeve that are configured to travel in a circular path when the rotational magnetic housing is rotated around the chamber, and a plurality of shunt doors movably disposed between the chamber and the sleeve, wherein each of the shunt doors are configured to move relative to the magnets.

Abstract: This application provides a bead with a covalently attached chemical compound and a covalently attached DNA barcode and methods for using such beads. The bead has many substantially identical copies of the chemical compound and many substantially identical copies of the DNA barcode. The compound consists of one or more chemical monomers, where the DNA barcode takes the form of barcode modules, where each module corresponds to and allows identification of a corresponding chemical monomer. The nucleic acid barcode can have a concatenated structure or an orthogonal structure. Provided are method for sequencing the bead-bound nucleic acid barcode, for cleaving the compound from the bead, and for assessing biological activity of the released compound.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly, and method of forming thereof is provided. The apparatus, for example, includes a gas distribution plate comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion made from single crystal silicon (Si) and the outer portion made from one of single crystal Si or polysilicon (poly-Si); a first ring body formed from silicon (Si) and silicon carbide (SiC) as a major component thereof, wherein the first ring body is bonded to and extends from one of the inner portion or outer portion of the gas distribution plate; and a backing plate configured to connect to the gas distribution plate via the first ring body.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly, and method of forming thereof is provided. The apparatus, for example, includes a gas distribution plate comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion made from single crystal silicon (Si) and the outer portion made from one of single crystal Si or polysilicon (poly-Si), wherein a bonding layer is provided on a back surface of at least one of the inner portion or outer portion; a backing plate formed from silicon (Si) and silicon carbide (SiC) as a major component thereof, wherein the backing plate is bonded to at least one of the back surface of at least one of the inner portion or outer portion of the gas distribution plate.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly, and method of forming thereof is provided. The apparatus, for example, includes a gas distribution plate comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion made from single crystal silicon (Si) and the outer portion made from one of single crystal Si or polysilicon (poly-Si); a connector having a circular configuration and formed from silicon (Si) and silicon carbide (SiC) as a major component thereof, wherein the connector is bonded to at least one of the inner portion and outer portion of the gas distribution plate; and a backing plate configured to connect to the gas distribution plate via the connector.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas spring having a travel control includes positive and negative chambers and a valve mechanism that controls the fluid communication between the chambers. The valve mechanism includes a valve bore that while only moving a small amount, allows for large changes in gas spring travel length.

Abstract: This application provides a bead with a covalently attached chemical compound and a covalently attached DNA barcode and methods for using such beads. The bead has many substantially identical copies of the chemical compound and many substantially identical copies of the DNA barcode. The compound consists of one or more chemical monomers, where the DNA barcode takes the form of barcode modules, where each module corresponds to and allows identification of a corresponding chemical monomer. The nucleic acid barcode can have a concatenated structure or an orthogonal structure. Provided are method for sequencing the bead-bound nucleic acid barcode, for cleaving the compound from the bead, and for assessing biological activity of the released compound.

Abstract: This application provides a bead with a covalently attached chemical compound and a covalently attached DNA barcode and methods for using such beads. The bead has many substantially identical copies of the chemical compound and many substantially identical copies of the DNA barcode. The compound consists of one or more chemical monomers, where the DNA barcode takes the form of barcode modules, where each module corresponds to and allows identification of a corresponding chemical monomer. The nucleic acid barcode can have a concatenated structure or an orthogonal structure. Provided are method for sequencing the bead-bound nucleic acid barcode, for cleaving the compound from the bead, and for assessing biological activity of the released compound.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas spring having a travel control includes positive and negative chambers and a valve mechanism that controls the fluid communication between the chambers. The valve mechanism includes a valve bore that while only moving a small amount, allows for large changes in gas spring travel length.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide magnetic and electromagnetic housing systems and a method for controlling the properties of plasma generated in a process volume of a process chamber to affect deposition properties of a film. In one embodiment, the method includes rotation of the rotational magnetic housing about a center axis of the process volume to create dynamic magnetic fields. The magnetic fields modify the shape of the plasma, concentration of ions and radicals, and movement of concentration of ions and radicals to control the density profile of the plasma. Controlling the density profile of the plasma tunes the uniformity and properties of a deposited or etched film.

Abstract: Frangible firearm projectiles, firearm cartridges containing the same, and methods for forming the same. The firearm projectiles are formed from compacted metal powders that may include an anti-sparking agent. The compacted metal powders may be or include a compacted mixture of metal powders that may include powders of one or more of iron, zinc, bismuth, copper, tungsten, nickel, boron, and/or alloys thereof, and/or oxides thereof. The compacted mixture may be heat treated for a time sufficient to form a plurality of discrete alloy domains within the compacted mixture. The frangible firearm projectile may be formed by a mechanism6 that includes vapor-phase diffusion bonding and oxidation of the metal powders and that does not include forming a liquid phase of any of the metal powders or utilizing a polymeric binder. The anti-sparking agent may include a borate, such as boric acid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that assist a user in performing proper setup of a vehicle suspension. A user may utilize a device equipped with an image sensor to assist the user in proper setup of a vehicle suspension. The device executes an application that prompts the user for input and instructs the user to perform a number of steps for adjusting the suspension components. In one embodiment, the application does not communicate with sensors on the vehicle. In another embodiment, the application may communicate with various sensors located on the vehicle to provide feedback to the device during the setup routine. In one embodiment, the device may analyze a digital image of a suspension component to provide feedback about a physical characteristic of the component.