Abstract: Memory devices and systems with post-packaging master die selection, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a plurality of memory dies. Each memory die of the plurality includes a command/address decoder. The command/address decoders are configured to receive command and address signals from external contacts of the memory device. The command/address decoders are also configured, when enabled, to decode the command and address signals and transmit the decoded command and address signals to every other memory die of the plurality. Each memory die further includes circuitry configured to enable, or disable, or both individual command/address decoders of the plurality of memory dies. In some embodiments, the circuitry can enable a command/address decoder of a memory die of the plurality after the plurality of memory dies are packaged into a memory device.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.

Abstract: A sealing device 2 for forming a seal against an object such as a pipe surface 12 comprises a sealing strip 6 having a deformable inner pad 8, which is held tightly on the object by a slide fastener 18. The fastener 18 is preferably a hermetic zip fastener. A sealing device of the present invention may be used with a filter bag and the like.

Abstract: Propellers including blades affixed to a hub which provide generally axial flow of a fluid medium through the blade area. The blades are formed from cylindrical segments and include a generally straight leading edge and a generally convex trailing edge.

Abstract: To permit ball-bonding of wires of aluminium or aluminium alloy to small electrical circuits or components, a spark discharge is created between the end of the wire and an electrode in a shielding atmosphere with a peak current density in the wire section which is from 40 to 450 times that used for ball-bonding gold wire. In this way oxidation of the ball is prevented.

Abstract: Difficulties in forming a ball on the end of a wire of aluminium or aluminium alloy for ball bonding are overcome by applying between the wire and an electrode a low voltage, typically 30 volts, and bringing the wire and electrode into temporary contact to fuse the wire and initiate a spark discharge which results in the formation of a ball on the wire end. The spark discharge takes place in a shielding gas to avoid oxidation of the ball.