Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include electronic packages and methods of forming such electronic packages. In an embodiment, an electronic package comprises a package substrate with a die side and a land side. In an embodiment, a pad is on the land side. In an embodiment, a dielectric layer covers sidewalls of the pad, and a surface finish is over an exposed surface of the pad.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to inter-node execution of configuration files on reconfigurable processors using smart network interface controller (SmartNIC) buffers. In particular, the technology disclosed relates to a runtime logic that is configured to execute configuration files that define applications and process application data for applications using a first reconfigurable processor on a first node, and a second host processor on a second node. The execution includes streaming configuration data in the configuration files and the application data between the first reconfigurable processor and the second host processor using one or more SmartNIC buffers.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to runtime execution of configuration files on reconfigurable processors with varying configuration granularity. In particular, the technology disclosed relates to a runtime logic that is configured to receive a set of configuration files for an application, and load and execute a first subset of configuration files in the set of configuration files and associated application data on a first reconfigurable processor. The first reconfigurable processor has a first level of configurable granularity. The runtime logic is further configured to load and execute a second subset of configuration files in the set of configuration files and associated application data on a second reconfigurable processor. The second reconfigurable processor has a second level of configurable granularity that is different from the first level of configurable granularity.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) structure having a plurality of backend double-walled capacitors (DWCs) are described. In an example, a first interconnect layer is disposed over a substrate and a second interconnect layer is disposed over the first interconnect layer. In the example, a plurality of DWCs are disposed in the first interconnect layer or the second interconnect layer to provide capacitance to assist the first interconnect layer and the second interconnect layer in providing electrical signal routing and power distribution to one or more devices in the IC structure. In examples, the IC structure includes a logic IC or a coupling substrate.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to inter-processor execution of configuration files on reconfigurable processors using smart network interface controller (SmartNIC) buffers. In particular, the technology disclosed relates to a runtime logic that is configured to execute configuration files that define applications and process application data for applications using a first reconfigurable processor and a second reconfigurable processor. The execution includes streaming configuration data in the configuration files and the application data between the first reconfigurable processor and the second reconfigurable processor using one or more SmartNIC buffers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are colored gratings in microelectronic structures. For example, a microelectronic structure may include first conductive structures alternating with second conductive structures, wherein individual ones of the first conductive structures include a bottom portion and a top portion, individual cap structures are on individual ones of the second conductive structures, the bottom portions of the first conductive structures are laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the second conductive structures, and the top portions of the first conductive structures are laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the cap structures. In some embodiments, a microelectronic structure may include one or more unordered lamellar regions laterally spaced apart from and aligned with the first conductive structures.

Abstract: We describe apparatuses, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of liquid samples in a clinical point of care setting.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a probe comprising a tube, wherein one or more optical fibers extend at least partially through the tube for transmitting at least one of a laser light and an illumination light from a light source to a target location. A distal end of the tube comprises a flat-walled morphology, and a protective window with a round edge is press-fit to the distal end. The flat-walled morphology of the distal end of the tube has a reduced diametric interference sensitivity, thus allowing a wider range of tolerances between the window and the tube walls for effective press-fitting.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media for a common preamble for wireless local-area networks (WLANs). An apparatus of a first wireless device including processing circuitry configured to decode a first data frame from a second wireless device, the data frame indicating a destination address of a third wireless device and in response to the third wireless device being an immediate neighbor of the first wireless device, encode a second data frame comprising the data from the first data frame and an address of the third wireless device as the receiver address of the data frame. The processing circuitry further configured to in response to the third wireless device not being an immediate neighbor of the first wireless device, encode the second data frame to comprise the data from the first data frame, an address of a fourth wireless device, and the address of the third wireless device.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to inter-node execution of configuration files on reconfigurable processors using network interface controller (NIC) buffers. In particular, the technology disclosed relates to a runtime logic that is configured to execute configuration files that define applications and application data for applications using a first reconfigurable processor connected to a first host, and a second reconfigurable processor connected to a second host. The first reconfigurable processor is configured to push input data for the applications in a first plurality of buffers. The first host is configured to cause a first network interface controller (NIC) to stream the input data to a second plurality of buffers from the first plurality of buffers. The second host is configured to cause a second NIC to stream the input data to the second reconfigurable processor from the second plurality of buffers.

Abstract: A device including a microfluidic channel structure formed on a substrate and including a first channel and a fluid actuator within the microfluidic channel structure. A sense region within the first channel is to receive a fluid flow of target biologic particles for counting in a single file pattern, with the sense region having a volume on a same order of magnitude as a volume of a single one of the target biologic particles.

Abstract: A test device may include a performance module to determine entropy values for images, such as of a graphical user interface, to be presented on a display device of the test device. An entropy value for an image may be indicative of a distribution of data values, such as intensity or color values for pixels in the image. Patterns of entropy values over time may provide information indicative of performance of the test device. For example, a constant entropy value over time may indicate the graphical user interface is not changing. In another example, particular patterns of entry values over time may be indicative of presentation of wait indicators or other user interface elements. The entropy values may be used to determine data indicative of performance of the test device. This data may be stored locally, sent to an external device, and so forth.

Abstract: Techniques for failover management using availability groups are described. According to some embodiments, customers can define one or more availability groups within their infrastructure. Each availability group may be associated with one or more rules which describe how the availability group should fail over. The availability group definition may define the resources included in the availability group, a target region to fail over to, and capacity reservations for the availability group in the target region. In some embodiments, the definition may also include a replication frequency for storage resources which defines how often data is backed up. Once a customer as created an availability group the customer is then able to either create resources in that availability group or associate already existing resources with the availability group. An availability group management service can ensure that data, capacity reservations and network infrastructure are defined and/or replicated to the target location.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods and compositions for immune cell activation. Disclosed are antibody-coated microparticles and methods for use. In some cases, immune cell activation methods comprising mechanical stimulation are disclosed. Embodiments are directed to activation of cytotoxic T cells. Additional aspects include generation and activation of regulatory T cells.

Abstract: The disclosure presents processes and methods for decomposing friction factors and generating a calibrated friction factor and adjusted input parameters. The calibrated friction factor and adjusted input parameters can be utilized by a borehole system as an input to adjust borehole operations to improve the operational efficiency. The friction factors can be decomposed by type, such as geometrical, geomechanical, mechanical, and fluid. The disclosure also presents processes and methods for identifying an outlier portion of a friction factor, as identified by a deviation threshold that can be used to identify adjustments to borehole operations in that portion of the borehole. A system is disclosed that is capable of implementing the processes and methods in a borehole operation system, such as a downhole system, a surface system, or a distant system, for example, a data center, cloud environment, lab, corporate office, or other location.

Abstract: A reinforcement structure (10) comprising an inner member (14) at least partially secured within a shell (12), wherein the inner member is secured within the shell so that one or more abutment portions (18) of the shell are positioned in receiving portions (20) of the inner member, to create at least a partial press-fit condition between the inner member and the shell.

Abstract: A method of managing file permissions in a remote file storage system includes defining permissions for the remote file storage system and controlling access to objects on the remote file storage system according to the permissions of the remote file storage system. The permissions are transferred to a client file storage system remote from the remote file storage system, and access to objects on the client file storage system is controlled according to the permissions of the remote file storage system. A remote file storage system includes a permissions file generator operative to generate a permissions file, which is transmitted to a client file storage system for enforcement at the client file storage system.

Abstract: The disclosure presents processes and methods for utilizing one or more micro-services to generate a calibration of a factor of a borehole operation or to generate an optimization adjustment to the borehole operation. The micro-services selected for execution can be selected by an optimization workflow, where each type of borehole operation can have its own set of micro-services. The micro-services can be part of one or more computing systems, such as a downhole system, a surface system, a well site controller, a cloud service, a data center service, an edge computing system, other computing systems, or various combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a system for implementing micro-services on one or more computing systems to enable a light weight and fast response, e.g., real-time or near real-time response, to borehole operations.

Abstract: In an approach, a processor receives a request to deploy a workload in a container environment, where: the container environment comprises a plurality of external providers running container environment clusters; and the request (i) includes one or more requirements of the workload and (ii) does not specify a particular external provider of the plurality of external providers. A processor determines a cluster, from the plurality of external providers running the container environment clusters, that meets the one or more requirements of the workload. A processor deploys the workload on the determined cluster.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microelectronic assemblies including microelectronic components coupled by direct bonding, and related structures and techniques. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a first microelectronic component including a first guard ring extending through at least a portion of a thickness of and along a perimeter; a second microelectronic component including a second guard ring extending through at least a portion of a thickness of and along a perimeter, where the first and second microelectronic components are coupled by direct bonding; and a seal ring formed by coupling the first guard ring to the second guard ring. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a microelectronic component coupled to an interposer that includes a first liner material at a first surface; a second liner material at an opposing second surface; and a perimeter wall through the interposer and connected to the first and second liner materials.