Abstract: A component carrier including a stack having at least one electrically conductive layer structure and a plurality of electrically insulating layer structures. Methods are presented for manufacturing the component carrier where the at least one electrically conductive layer structure is arranged with a vertical connection structure continuously extending vertically through at least two of the plurality of electrically insulating layer structures.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for graphics processing. The apparatus may identify at least one mesh associated with at least one frame. The apparatus may also divide the at least one mesh into a plurality of groups of primitives, each of the plurality of groups of primitives including at least one primitive and a plurality of vertices. The apparatus may also compress the plurality of groups of primitives into a plurality of groups of compressed primitives, the plurality of groups of compressed primitives being associated with random access. Additionally, the apparatus may decompress the plurality of groups of compressed primitives, at least one first group of the plurality of groups of compressed primitives being decompressed in parallel with at least one second group of the plurality of groups of compressed primitives.

Abstract: Aspects presented herein relate to methods and devices for graphics processing including an apparatus, e.g., a GPU. The apparatus may divide at least one scene into a plurality of meshlets, each of the meshlets including a plurality of primitives, and each of the primitives including plurality of vertices. The apparatus may also calculate a pair of texture coordinates for each of the plurality of vertices. Further, the apparatus may select a size of each of the plurality of meshlets in the at least one scene based on the pair of the texture coordinates and based on a perspective projection of each of the plurality of meshlets. The apparatus may also calculate layout information in a meshlet atlas for each of the meshlets in the at least one scene. Moreover, the apparatus may shade each of a plurality of pixels in the meshlet atlas based on the calculated layout information.

Abstract: An apparatus for parallel processing includes a memory and one or more processors, at least one of which operates a single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) model, and each of which are coupled to the memory. The processors are configured to process data samples associated with one or multiple chains or graphs of data processors, which chains or graphs describe processing steps to be executed repeatedly on data samples that are a subset of temporally ordered samples. The processors are additionally configured to dynamically schedule one or multiple sets of the samples associated with the one or multiple chains or graphs of data processors to reduce latency of processing of the data samples associated with a single chain or graph of data processors or different chains and graphs of data processors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for graphics processing. The apparatus may identify at least one mesh associated with at least one frame. The apparatus may also divide the at least one mesh into a plurality of groups of primitives, each of the plurality of groups of primitives including at least one primitive and a plurality of vertices. The apparatus may also compress the plurality of groups of primitives into a plurality of groups of compressed primitives, the plurality of groups of compressed primitives being associated with random access. Additionally, the apparatus may decompress the plurality of groups of compressed primitives, at least one first group of the plurality of groups of compressed primitives being decompressed in parallel with at least one second group of the plurality of groups of compressed primitives.

Abstract: A drive system for an electric vehicle includes a primary motor with a first power and a secondary motor with a second power, greater than the first power. The primary motor may be a synchronous motor and the secondary motor may be an asynchronous motor. The primary motor may be a permanent magnet motor and the secondary motor may be an induction motor. A power ratio between the first power of the primary motor and the second power of the secondary motor may be less than 1.

Abstract: A device for classifying a material mixture of multiple materials has a first transport unit into which the material mixture to be classified is deposited by a supply device. A second transport unit is arranged downstream. A first chute is provided between the first and second transport, via which a first material with a first fluid resistance can be separated from the material mixture. At least one third transport unit is arranged downstream of the second transport unit, such that a transit route for the materials is formed between the second and third transport units. A second chute is provided between the second and third transport units, via which at least the second material with a second fluid resistance can be separated from the material mixture. The third transport unit is designed so that material can pass through and/or a fluid flow can pass through.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for graphics processing. The apparatus may configure a plurality of billboards associated with a viewpoint of a first frame of a plurality of frames, the plurality of billboards being configured in one or more layers at least partially around the viewpoint, the configuration of the plurality of billboards being based on one or more volumetric elements between at least one of the plurality of billboards and the viewpoint. The apparatus may also render an image associated with each of the one or more volumetric elements between at least one billboard of the plurality of billboards and the viewpoint, the rendered image including a set of pixels. The apparatus may also store data in the at least one billboard based on the rendered image associated with each of the one or more volumetric elements, the data corresponding to the set of pixels.

Abstract: A cooling crescent for a hybrid module includes a first half section and a second half section. The first half section has a radially outer inlet orifice and a plurality of circumferentially disposed radially inner outlet orifices. The second half section is sealed to the first half section to form a narrow channel hydraulically connected to the radially outer inlet orifice, and a circumferentially extending channel hydraulically connected to the narrow channel and the plurality of circumferentially disposed radially inner outlet orifices. In some example embodiments, the first half section or the second half section comprises a plurality of axially extending tabs with respective orifices for fixing the cooling crescent to a housing of the hybrid module. In an embodiment, the plurality of axially extending tabs are configured to be adjustable to vary a respective height of the tabs to accommodate for e-motor stators of varying sizes.

Abstract: A generator module includes a housing arranged for mounting to a rear face of an internal combustion engine, a generator stator fixed in the housing, a generator rotor arranged radially inside of the generator stator, and a bearing arranged to support a radial inside of the generator rotor on the housing. The generator rotor may include a rotor carrier and a plurality of stacked plates secured to the rotor carrier. The bearing may be at least partially radially aligned with the plurality of stacked plates.

Abstract: A starter-generator module for a vehicle includes a bulkhead wall, a module housing fixed to the bulkhead wall, an e-motor stator fixed to the module housing, an e-motor rotor disposed radially inside of the e-motor stator, and a power electronics unit fixed to the module housing. The module housing has a first opening and the power electronics unit covers the first opening. The e-motor rotor has a rotor carrier arranged for fixing to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. In an example embodiment, the rotor carrier includes holes arranged for receiving respective fasteners for fixing the rotor carrier to an engine crankshaft, and a bolt circle diameter of the holes is less than an inside diameter of the first opening. In an example embodiment, the rotor carrier is fixed to a crankshaft by a bolt, and the first opening is arranged for receiving a tool to secure the bolt.

Abstract: An apparatus for parallel processing includes a memory and one or more processors, at least one of which operates a single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) model, and each of which are coupled to the memory. The processors are configured to process data samples associated with one or multiple chains or graphs of data processors, which chains or graphs describe processing steps to be executed repeatedly on data samples that are a subset of temporally ordered samples. The processors are additionally configured to dynamically schedule one or multiple sets of the samples associated with the one or multiple chains or graphs of data processors to reduce latency of processing of the data samples associated with a single chain or graph of data processors or different chains and graphs of data processors.

Abstract: A generator module includes a housing arranged for mounting to a rear face of an internal combustion engine, a generator stator fixed in the housing, a generator rotor arranged radially inside of the generator stator, and a bearing arranged to support a radial inside of the generator rotor on the housing. The generator rotor may include a rotor carrier and a plurality of stacked plates secured to the rotor carrier. The bearing may be at least partially radially aligned with the plurality of stacked plates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for graphics processing at a server and/or a client device. In some aspects, the apparatus may convert application data for at least one frame, the application data corresponding to one or more image functions or one or more data channels. The apparatus may also encode the application data for the at least one frame, the application data being associated with a data stream, the application data being encoded via a video encoding process. The apparatus may also transmit the encoded application data for the at least one frame. Additionally, the apparatus may receive application data for at least one frame, the application data being associated with a data stream. The apparatus may also decode the application data for the at least one frame; and convert the application data for the at least one frame.

Abstract: Aspects presented herein relate to methods and devices for graphics processing including an apparatus, e.g., a GPU. The apparatus may divide at least one scene into a plurality of meshlets, each of the meshlets including a plurality of primitives, and each of the primitives including plurality of vertices. The apparatus may also calculate a pair of texture coordinates for each of the plurality of vertices. Further, the apparatus may select a size of each of the plurality of meshlets in the at least one scene based on the pair of the texture coordinates and based on a perspective projection of each of the plurality of meshlets. The apparatus may also calculate layout information in a meshlet atlas for each of the meshlets in the at least one scene. Moreover, the apparatus may shade each of a plurality of pixels in the meshlet atlas based on the calculated layout information.

Abstract: A P1 hybrid module for a vehicle includes a housing, a motor stator, an input shaft, a resolver rotor, an output flange, a motor rotor, a housing plate, and a resolver stator. The housing is arranged for fixing to an engine and a multi-speed transmission. The motor stator is fixed to the housing. The input shaft is arranged for driving connection to a flange of a damper. The resolver rotor is fixed to the input shaft. The output flange is arranged for fixing to a torque converter. The motor rotor is rotatably fixed to the output flange. The housing plate is fixed to the housing by a first fastener. The resolver stator is fixed to the housing plate radially outside of the resolver rotor.

Abstract: A drive module for a vehicle includes an input extending along an axis and configured to be driven by an engine. An electric motor has a rotor carrier hub configured to be rotated about the axis. The rotor carrier hub is non-rotatably connected to a torque converter cover and is selectively coupled to the input via a clutch. The rotor carrier hub has an inner surface defining an interior, an outer surface defining an exterior, and a plurality of holes extending through the rotor carrier hub from the inner surface to the outer surface to enable oil to transfer from the interior to the exterior. This provides a controlled and relative constant oil flow for cooling the drive module.

Abstract: A device for classifying a material mixture of multiple materials has a first transport unit into which the material mixture to be classified is deposited by a supply device. A second transport unit is arranged downstream. A first chute is provided between the first and second transport, via which a first material with a first fluid resistance can be separated from the material mixture. At least one third transport unit is arranged downstream of the second transport unit, such that a transit route for the materials is formed between the second and third transport units. A second chute is provided between the second and third transport units, via which at least the second material with a second fluid resistance can be separated from the material mixture. The third transport unit is designed so that material can pass through and/or a fluid flow can pass through.

Abstract: A radially compliant connection includes an axis, a first plate with a first connection portion, a second plate with a second connection portion, an intermediate plate with third and fourth connection portions, a first flexible element fixed to the first connection portion and to the third connection portion, and a second flexible element fixed to the second connection portion and to the fourth connection portion. In some example embodiments, the first connection portion has a radially inner surface with a first radius, and the second connection portion has a first radially outer surface with a second radius, less than the first radius. In an example embodiment, the third connection portion has a second radially outer surface with a third radius, equal to the second radius, or the fourth connection portion has a third radially outer surface with a fourth radius, equal to the second radius.

Abstract: A shipping strap for a hybrid module includes a first annular surface, a second annular surface, and a central bore. The first annular surface includes a first orifice for receiving a first fastener for fixing the shipping strap to a hybrid module housing, or receiving a dowel pin for radially positioning the shipping strap relative to the hybrid module housing. The second annular surface includes a second orifice for receiving a second fastener for securing the shipping strap to a rotor for an electric machine to axially position the rotor in the hybrid module housing. In some example embodiments, the shipping strap has a through bore aligned with the central bore, and a lifting element installed in the through bore for installing the hybrid module in a multi-speed transmission. In an example embodiment, the lifting element is installed in the through bore by a threaded connection.