Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a level two (L2) controller, a first request for a cache line in a shared cache coherence state; mapping, by the L2 controller, the first request to a second request for a cache line in an exclusive cache coherence state; and responding, by the L2 controller, to the second request.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of first dielectric layers at a top side of the substrate; an active device layer at a top side of the first layers; a plurality of second dielectric layers at a top side of the device layer; first and second sense pads at a top side of the second layers; a first metal body electrically connected to the first pad; and a second metal body electrically connected to the second pad. The bodies, with the layers, form a capacitor that couples the pads. Each of the bodies includes: an upper portion that is embedded in the plurality of second layers and is directly connected to a respective one of the first and second pads; a lower portion that is embedded in the plurality of first layers; and a via that connects the upper to the lower portion through the active layer.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of first dielectric layers at a top side of the semiconductor substrate; an active device layer at a top side of the plurality of first dielectric layers; and a plurality of second dielectric layers at a top side of the active device layer. Also included are at least hundreds of metal bodies, each of which is on the order of about 10 nm to about 1000 nm in critical dimension and includes: a first metal plate, at a first level in the plurality of first dielectric layers that is adjacent to the active device layer; a second metal plate, at a second level in the plurality of second dielectric layers that is adjacent to the active device layer; and a first plurality of vias that connect the first metal plate to the second metal plate through the active device layer.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of first dielectric layers at a top side of the substrate; an active device layer at a top side of the first layers; a plurality of second dielectric layers at a top side of the device layer; first and second sense pads; and a metal body that electrically connects the pads. The metal body includes a first portion that is embedded in the first layers, made of a first plurality of discrete segments; a second portion that is embedded in the second layers, made of a second plurality of discrete segments, of which a first is electrically connected to the first pad and a second is electrically connected to the second pad; and a plurality of vias that interconnect the first and second portions. Breaking any of the vias reduces the electrical connectivity between the pads.

Abstract: An exemplary structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of first dielectric layers at a top side of the substrate; an active device layer at a top side of the first dielectric layers; a plurality of second dielectric layers at a top side of the active device layer; and a metal body. The body includes a first portion that is embedded in the plurality of first dielectric layers. The first portion comprises a first layer of first metal. The body further includes a second portion that is embedded in the plurality of second dielectric layers. The second portion comprises a first layer of second metal. A plurality of vias interconnect the first portion to the second portion through the active device layer. The first layer of the first portion mechanically connects the plurality of vias and the first layer of the second portion mechanically connects the plurality of vias.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor device comprising: a back end of the line (BEOL) stack including a dielectric stack, and an active device region in the dielectric stack, the active device region including at least one component selected from the group consisting of transistors, capacitors and nanosheet structures; and a crack stop that extends vertically through the active device region.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for collaboration and view sharing between users when performing editing operations over a shared document. A first portion of a shared document is displayed to a first user in a user interface of a first instance of a collaboration application of a first user. The displayed first portion comprises a first location of the first user within the shared document. In the user interface, an indication specifying a relative locational direction from the first location towards a second location of a second user within the shared document is provided. A second portion of the shared document is being displayed to the second user through a second instance of the collaboration application during a conference call between a set of users, where the displayed second portion includes the second location of the second user within the shared document.

Abstract: An electric motor may be provided having a rotor shaft having an internal oil channel therein and a plurality of radial feed oil channels positioned about a middle and center of the rotor shaft, a rotor core, the rotor core having a plurality of axial channels therein, and a pair of end plates coupled to the rotor shaft, where each end plate has alternating inclined channels and drain holes so as to alternate a flow direction of the oil in each adjacent pole.

Abstract: Balloon catheters for delivery of prosthetic hear valves are provided. The balloon catheters are configured to deploy a prosthetic heart valve through inflation. The balloon catheters are further configured with one or more retention bumpers to reduce or prevent migration of the prosthetic heart valve during delivery. Balloon catheters described herein are configured with substantially incompressible retention bumpers that promote longitudinal inflation fluid flow.

Abstract: Balloon catheters for delivery of prosthetic hear valves are provided. The balloon catheters are configured to deploy a prosthetic heart valve through inflation. The balloon catheters are further configured with one or more retention bumpers to reduce or prevent migration of the prosthetic heart valve during delivery. Balloon catheters described herein are configured with substantially incompressible retention bumpers that promote longitudinal inflation fluid flow.

Abstract: Reinforced surgical constructs and methods of reinforced anchor fixation in bone, as well as associated surgical repairs are disclosed. A reinforcement (anchoring device) is loaded onto a fixation device. The fixation device can be a knotless fixation device such as a hard-body anchor, or a knotless soft anchor such as an all-suture knotless anchor. The reinforcement can consist of an anchoring device that integrates with the fixation device, to improve and aid the fixation of the device into an existing tissue hole.

Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an artificial turf includes creating fluid polyurethane mass. The creation including reacting first and second polyols with an isocyanate. The first polyol is a polyether polyol and/or a polyester polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups per molecule, the second polyol being polybutadien diol. The isocyanate including isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymers or isocyanate prepolymers or a mixture thereof, the isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymers and the isocyanate prepolymers having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule. The method further includes incorporating an artificial turf fiber into a carrier such that a first portion of the fiber protrudes to the front side of the carrier and that a second portion of the fiber is located at the back side of the carrier, adding the fluid polyurethane mass on the back side of the carrier, and hardening the fluid polyurethane mass.

Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for indicating extents of tracks in mirroring queues based on information gathered on tracks in extents in cache. Extent information on an extent of tracks in a cache indicated in an active cache list is processed in response to destaging a track from the active cache list to add to a demote list used to determine tracks to remove from the cache. The extent information is related to a number of modified tracks in an extent destaged from the active cache list. The extent information for the extent is used to determine one of a plurality of mirroring queues to indicate the extent including modified tracks. A mirroring queue having a higher priority than another mirroring queue is processed at a higher rate to determine extents of tracks to mirror from the cache to the secondary storage.

Abstract: A method including receiving a unique identifier for a user. The method also can include determining, using a wallet directory, a shared wallet associated with the unique identifier. The shared wallet can include identifying information for cards issued from multiple different issuers. The method additionally can include sending the identifying information for the cards to enable the user to select one of the cards for a first transaction at a first merchant. The method further can include obtaining information about a first selected card of the cards based on a selection from the user. The method additionally can include requesting a first payment authorization token for the first selected card from a wallet network system. The method further can include sending the first payment authorization token to enable the first merchant to process the first transaction using the first selected card. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are described.

Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.

Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for saving track metadata format information for tracks demoted from cache for use when the demoted track is later staged into cache. A track is demoted from the cache and indicated in a demoted track list. The track format information for the demoted track is saved, wherein the track format information indicates a layout of data in the track. The saved track format information for the demoted track is used when the demoted track is staged back into the cache.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a level two (L2) controller, a first request for a cache line in a shared cache coherence state; mapping, by the L2 controller, the first request to a second request for a cache line in an exclusive cache coherence state; and responding, by the L2 controller, to the second request.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment.