Abstract: An adsorbent of the present invention includes a support; and a protein having an adsorption site for adsorbing a target substance, in which the protein includes a reversible binding site and a covalent binding site, the support includes an orientation-controlling site forming a reversible bond with the reversible binding site, and an immobilization site forming a covalent bond with the covalent binding site, the covalent binding site includes a nucleophilic functional group, and the immobilization site includes a functional group capable of reacting with the nucleophilic functional group by a nucleophilic substitution or a nucleophilic addition. Thus, it is possible to provide an adsorbent in which the utilization efficiency of the adsorption site of the protein is improved. As a result, the protein amount can be reduced, and the step for storing a culture solution can be simplified due to the faster purification step.

Abstract: A stimulation-responsive material comprises regions of pH-responsive polymer and regions of temperature-responsive polymer, the regions existing at different locations.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a first transmission circuit outputting a first transmission signal of a first wireless communication system based on time-division multiplexing, a second transmission circuit outputting a second transmission signal of a second wireless communication system based on time-division multiplexing, and a switch circuit outputting a reception signal from an antenna, as a first reception signal of the first wireless communication system or a second reception signal of the second wireless communication system, outputting the first transmission signal and the first reception signal in a time division manner, and outputting the second transmission signal and the second reception signal in a time division manner.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a circuit substrate, a first semiconductor device substrate that is mounted on the circuit substrate and that processes an input signal of a first frequency band, a second semiconductor device substrate that is mounted on the circuit substrate and that processes an input signal of a second frequency band, and a control device substrate that is arranged between the first and second semiconductor device substrates and that controls the first and second semiconductor device substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-frequency power amplifier device capable of reducing a talk current. For example, the high-frequency power amplifier device has first and second power amplifier circuits, first and second transmission lines, and a region in which the first and second transmission lines are disposed close to each other. Either the first or second power amplifier circuit becomes activated in accordance with an output level. When the second power amplifier circuit is activated, currents flowing in the first and second transmission lines are transmitted in the same direction so that magnetic coupling occurs to strengthen each transmission line's magnetic force. When, on the other hand, the first power amplifier circuit is activated, currents flowing in the first and second transmission lines are transmitted in the opposite directions so that magnetic coupling occurs to weaken each transmission line's magnetic force.

Abstract: A technology is provided that is capable of improving deterioration of a fuel cell due to non-stationary operation (startup/shutdown, fuel depletion). An anode-side catalyst composition comprising a catalyst having catalyst particles carried on electrically conductive material and an ion exchange resin, characterized in that the catalyst particle are formed of an alloy, of which oxygen reduction capability and water electrolysis are both lower than those of platinum, and which has hydrogen oxidation capability.

Abstract: To provide an engine oil degradation-estimating device and a device for estimating antioxidant performance of engine oil which are capable of determining degradation and an antioxidant performance of engine oil inexpensively and accurately, thereby making it possible to properly determine degradation of the engine oil and the time for replacement of the engine oil. The engine oil degradation-estimating device includes an ECU 2. The ECU 2 estimates an antioxidant performance OIT and a cleanliness preservation performance TBN of engine oil, and determines degradation of engine oil based on the estimated antioxidant performance OIT and cleanliness preservation performance TBN. The device for estimating antioxidant performance of engine oil also includes an ECU 2. The ECU 2 acquires concentration [FUEL] of fuel in engine oil, and estimates the antioxidant performance of the engine oil based on the acquired fuel concentration [FUEL].

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-frequency power amplifier device capable of reducing a talk current. For example, the high-frequency power amplifier device has first and second power amplifier circuits, first and second transmission lines, and a region in which the first and second transmission lines are disposed close to each other. Either the first or second power amplifier circuit becomes activated in accordance with an output level. When the second power amplifier circuit is activated, currents flowing in the first and second transmission lines are transmitted in the same direction so that magnetic coupling occurs to strengthen each transmission line's magnetic force. When, on the other hand, the first power amplifier circuit is activated, currents flowing in the first and second transmission lines are transmitted in the opposite directions so that magnetic coupling occurs to weaken each transmission line's magnetic force.

Abstract: To provide a technique capable of improving the deterioration of a fuel cell due to a non-stationary operation (start/stop, fuel shortage) and ensuing a low cost. An anode-side catalyst composition for fuel cells, comprising a catalyst obtained by supporting a catalyst particle on an electrically conductive material and an ion exchange resin, wherein the catalyst particle is composed of a metal, a metal oxide, a partial metal oxide or a mixture thereof each being lower in both the oxygen reduction ability and the water electrolysis overvoltage than platinum and having a hydrogen oxidation ability.

Abstract: To provide an engine oil degradation-estimating device and a device for estimating antioxidant performance of engine oil which are capable of determining degradation and an antioxidant performance of engine oil inexpensively and accurately, thereby making it possible to properly determine degradation of the engine oil and the time for replacement of the engine oil. The engine oil degradation-estimating device includes an ECU 2. The ECU 2 estimates an antioxidant performance OIT and a cleanliness preservation performance TBN of engine oil, and determines degradation of engine oil based on the estimated antioxidant performance OIT and cleanliness preservation performance TBN. The device for estimating antioxidant performance of engine oil also includes an ECU 2. The ECU 2 acquires concentration [FUEL] of fuel in engine oil, and estimates the antioxidant performance of the engine oil based on the acquired fuel concentration [FUEL].

Abstract: An optical connector comprises a clamp member holding an optical fiber, a first housing to which the clamp member is fixed, and a second housing fitted to the first housing. The first housing has an aligning portion for aligning and positioning the optical fiber, and a clamp holding portion holding the clamp member. The optical fiber has an end portion protruding forward from the aligning portion in a cantilevered state.

Abstract: A high frequency power amplifying device has two amplifying lines. Each amplifying line has a configuration in which a plurality of amplifying stages are connected in cascade having two source voltage terminals, of which one is connected to the first amplifying stage of one amplifying line and to the remaining amplifying stages of the other amplifying line, and the other, to the first amplifying stage of the latter amplifying line and to the remaining amplifying stages of the former amplifying line. An air core coil with a low D.C. resistance, formed by spirally winding a copper wire of about 0.1 mm in diameter, is connected in series between the final amplifying stage of each amplifying line and the source voltage terminal.

Abstract: In a radio communication system, an electronic component for high frequency power amplifier carries out the detection of output level, required for feedback control of the output power of a high frequency power amplification circuit, by current detection. The electronic component has an error amplifier. The error amplifier compares an output level detection signal with an output level instruction signal, and generates a signal for controlling the gain of the high frequency power amplification circuit according to the difference between them. For the error amplifier, a low-pass amplification circuit is used. The amplification circuit is provided with, between its output terminal and its inverting input terminal, a phase compensation circuit. The phase compensation circuit comprises a resistance element, and another resistance element and a capacitive element in series connected in parallel with the resistance element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high frequency power amplifier of an open-loop type, which outputs a signal having a level corresponding to an output level required under control of a power supply voltage for each output power FET, based on a control signal for the output level. The high frequency power amplifier is provided with a bias voltage generating circuit which generates a gate bias voltage of each output power FET according to an output voltage of a power control circuit for controlling the power supply voltage for the output power FET, based on the control signal for the output level.

Abstract: In a radio communication system, an electronic component for high frequency power amplifier carries out the detection of output level, required for feedback control of the output power of a high frequency power amplification circuit, by current detection. The electronic component has an error amplifier. The error amplifier compares an output level detection signal with an output level instruction signal, and generates a signal for controlling the gain of the high frequency power amplification circuit according to the difference between them. For the error amplifier, a low-pass amplification circuit is used. The amplification circuit is provided with, between its output terminal and its inverting input terminal, a phase compensation circuit. The phase compensation circuit comprises a resistance element, and another resistance element and a capacitive element in series connected in parallel with the resistance element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high frequency power amplification circuit capable of preventing an output power and current consumption from being largely changed even when a load fluctuates in a wireless communication system for detecting an output level necessary for feedback control by a current detecting method. In a high frequency power amplification circuit as a component of a wireless communication system which detects an output level necessary for feedback control by a current detecting method, a capacitive element is interposed between the drain terminal of a power amplification transistor in the final stage and the gate terminal of a transistor constructing a current mirror circuit in a circuit for detecting an output level, and a change in an output power accompanying load fluctuation is reflected in a detection current of the output level detecting circuit.

Abstract: In a radio communication system, an electronic component for high frequency power amplifier carries out the detection of output level, required for feedback control of the output power of a high frequency power amplification circuit, by current detection. The electronic component has an error amplifier. The error amplifier compares an output level detection signal with an output level instruction signal, and generates a signal for controlling the gain of the high frequency power amplification circuit according to the difference between them. For the error amplifier, a low-pass amplification circuit is used. The amplification circuit is provided with, between its output terminal and its inverting input terminal, a phase compensation circuit. The phase compensation circuit comprises a resistance element, and another resistance element and a capacitive element in series connected in parallel with the resistance element.

Abstract: The number of components of a high frequency power amplifier is reduced. A bias resistance ratio is adjusted in accordance with a change in the threshold voltage Vth of a transistor. A high frequency power amplifier has a plurality of amplifying systems. Each of these systems has an input terminal to which a signal to be amplified is supplied, an output terminal, a bias terminal, a plurality of amplifying stages which are sequentially cascaded between the input and output terminals, and a bias circuit connected to the bias terminal and each of the amplifying stages to apply a bias potential to the amplifying stage. The amplifying stage includes a control terminal for receiving an input signal and the bias potential supplied to the stage and a first terminal for transmitting an output signal of the stage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high frequency power amplifier of an open-loop type, which outputs a signal having a level corresponding to an output level required under control of a power supply voltage for each output power FET, based on a control signal for the output level. The high frequency power amplifier is provided with a bias voltage generating circuit which generates a gate bias voltage of each output power FET according to an output voltage of a power control circuit for controlling the power supply voltage for the output power FET, based on the control signal for the output level.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high frequency power amplifier of an open-loop type, which outputs a signal having a level corresponding to an output level required under control of a power supply voltage for each output power FET, based on a control signal for the output level. The high frequency power amplifier is provided with a bias voltage generating circuit which generates a gate bias voltage of each output power FET according to an output voltage of a power control circuit for controlling the power supply voltage for the output power FET, based on the control signal for the output level.