Abstract: A method and system for electrolytically processing a microelectronic workpiece. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting the workpiece with an electrolytic fluid, positioning one or more electrodes in electrical communication with the workpiece, directing an electrical current through the electrolytic fluid from the electrodes to the workpiece or vice versa, and actively changing a distribution of the current at the workpiece during the process. For example, the current can be changed such that a current ratio of at least one electrical current to the sum of the electrical currents shifts from a first current ratio value to a second current ratio value. Accordingly, the current applied to the workpiece can be adjusted to achieve a target shape for a conductive layer on the workpiece, or to account for temporally and/or spatially varying characteristics of the electrolytic process.

Abstract: A method is provided for selectively guiding calls from a legacy network into a new network for service processing there. The methodology allows a less costly transition from a legacy network to a new network as the overall network evolves.

Abstract: A plating bath for electroplating copper on a microelectronic workpiece in a through-mask plating application at a rate of at least 2 ?m/min where the bath includes: (a) 50-85 g/L of Cu2+; (b) 50-100 g/L of H2SO4; (c) 30-150 ppm of Cl—; (d) a brightener; (e) a wetting agent; (f) optionally a leveler; and (g) water. A process for electroplating copper on a microelectronic workpiece in a through-mask plating application at a rate of at least 2 ?m/min where the process includes the steps of: (a) providing the plating bath described above; (b) providing a workpiece which has one or more through-mask openings having a conductive layer at the bottom of the openings; (c) contacting the conductive layer with the plating bath; and (d) providing electroplating power between the conductive layer and an anode disposed in electrical contact with the bath, whereby copper is deposited onto the conductive layer at a rate of at least 2 ?m/min.

Abstract: A method and system for electrolytically processing a microelectronic workpiece. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting the workpiece with an electrolytic fluid, positioning one or more electrodes in electrical communication with the workpiece, directing an electrical current through the electrolytic fluid from the electrodes to the workpiece or vice versa, and actively changing a distribution of the current at the workpiece during the process. For example, the current can be changed such that a current ratio of at least one electrical current to the sum of the electrical currents shifts from a first current ratio value to a second current ratio value. Accordingly, the current applied to the workpiece can be adjusted to achieve a target shape for a conductive layer on the workpiece, or to account for temporally and/or spatially varying characteristics of the electrolytic process.

Abstract: A new class of herbicidal compounds consisting of 1-alkyl- and 1,1-dialkyl-3-(4-substituted-3-amino-5-isothiazolyl)ureas and N-(4-substituted-3-amino-5-isothiazolyl)-alkanamides, in which the 4-substituent consists of cyano and carbamoyl, exhibits preemergence and postemergence herbicidal activity, controlling effectively the growth of a wide spectrum of grassy and broad-leaved plant species. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail, and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: A new class of herbicidal compounds consisting of 1-alkyl- and 1,1-dialkyl-3-(4-substituted-3-alkoxy-5-isothiazolyl)ureas and N-(4-substituted-3-alkoxy-5-isothiazolyl)alkanamides, in which the 4-substituent consists of alkoxycarbonyl, cyano and carbamoyl, exhibits preemergence and postemergence herbicidal activity, controlling effectively the growth of a wide spectrum of grassy and broad-leaved plant species. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail, and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: A new class of herbicidal compounds consisting of 1-alkyl- and 1,1-dialkyl-3-(3,4-substituted-5-isothiazolyl)ureas and N-(3,4-substituted-5-isothiazolyl)-alkanamides in which the 3-substituent consists of alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, and alkylsulfonyl, and the 4-substituent consists of cyano, and carbamoyl, exhibits preemergence and postemergence herbicidal activity, controlling effectively the growth of a wide spectrum of grassy and broad-leaved plant species. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail, and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: A new class of herbicidal compounds consisting of N'-(substituted-5-isothiazolyl)-N,N-dimethylformamidines in which the 3-substituent on the isothiazole moiety consists of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino and dialkylamino, and the 4-substituent on the isothiazole moiety consists of cyano, carbamoyl, and nitro, and in which the hydrogen of the dimethylformamidine moiety may be substituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or carbonitrile, exhibits preemergence and postemergence herbicidal activity, controlling effectively the growth of a wide spectrum of grassy and broad-leaved plant species. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail, and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: A new class of herbicidal compounds consisting of N,N-dialkyl-N'-(substituted-5-isothiazolyl)-N'-acylureas in which the 3-substitutent on the isothioazole moiety consists of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, and dialkylamino, and the 4-substituent on the isothiazole moiety consists of cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, and nitro; and in which the nitrogen atom of the N,N-dialkylurea to which the isothiazolyl moiety is bonded, is also bonded to an acyl moiety, exhibits outstanding preemergence and postemergence herbicidal activity, controlling effectively the growth of a wide spectrum of grassy and broad-leaved plant species. The synthesis of members of this class is described in detail and the utility of representative compounds is exemplified.

Abstract: Agricultural fungicidal compositions based on N-(sulfonyloxy)benzimidoyl halides exhibit a broad spectrum of antifungal activity, particularly against late blight, bean rust and rice blast. The synthesis of representative compounds is described, and the utility of antifungal compositions is exemplified.