Abstract: A power semiconductor module arrangement includes a power electronics substrate comprising a first DC voltage pad, a second DC voltage pad, a first load pad, and a second load pad, first and second transistor dies mounted on the first load pad, third and fourth transistor dies mounted the first DC voltage pad, the first and second transistor dies collectively form a first switch, the third and fourth transistor dies collectively form a second switch, the first and second DC voltage pads are arranged such that a DC supply impedance for a first commutation loop that flows through the first and third transistor dies matches a DC supply impedance for a second commutation loop that flows through the second and fourth transistor dies, and an impedance of a first load connection to the third transistor die is greater than an impedance of a second load connection to the fourth transistor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate including a die pad, first and second discrete transistor dies mounted on the die pad, an encapsulant body that encapsulates the first and second discrete transistor dies, and a plurality of leads that are exposed from the encapsulant body, wherein the first and second discrete transistor dies are connected in parallel with one another by electrical interconnections that electrically connect common terminals of the first and second discrete transistor dies to one of the leads, and wherein at least one of the electrical interconnections has a balanced configuration that provides substantially identical electrical impedance as between the common terminals of the first and second discrete transistor dies and the lead to which they are connected.

Abstract: [1-Pheny1)-5-(heteroaryl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)oxy] acetic acid derivatives and salts thereof, crop protection compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them, use thereof and plant protection compositions. The present invention relates to crop protection compounds and to compositions which comprise specific compounds as safeners for reducing phytotoxic effects of agrochemicals, especially herbicides. The invention relates more particularly to certain [1-(phenyl)-5-(heteroaryl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)oxy]acetic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) and their salts, to processes for preparing them and to their use as plant protection compounds (safeners).

Abstract: A needle shield removal assembly includes a needle shield gripper configured to operatively engage a needle shield, and a gripper holder, wherein the needle shield gripper is secured to the gripper holder via a connection interface, wherein the connection interface is formed by a holder interface feature engaging a gripper interface feature, wherein the gripper holder has an opening configured to receive the needle shield gripper and/or the needle shield, wherein the holder interface feature is offset from the opening, wherein the gripper holder defines a receiving space within which the needle shield gripper is received, wherein the receiving space has an axial extension, and wherein the needle shield gripper and the gripper holder are adjusted to one another to reduce mechanical contact of a) the gripper holder and a bent region of the needle shield gripper and/or b) the gripper holder and an edge of the needle shield gripper.

Abstract: A phosphorescent coating system and a method of providing the coating system on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes applying a color-providing composition, such as a pigmented basecoat composition, and applying a clearcoat composition. After application and cure, the color-providing composition forms a color-providing film layer, and the clearcoat composition forms a clearcoat film layer. The color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition are cross-linkable. Either one, or both, of the color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition include phosphorescent pigment. The color-providing composition is applied to the substrate to form an uncured film layer of the color-providing composition. Next, the clearcoat composition is applied wet-on-wet to the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition such that an uncured film layer of the clearcoat composition is formed on the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) coating system for a vehicle and a method of providing the EL coating system are disclosed. A dielectric coating composition is applied to a conductive substrate, such as an automotive body panel. Application of the dielectric coating composition, which includes an EL phosphor, forms a dielectric film layer on the substrate. A conductive coating composition, which includes an electroconductive additive, is applied to the dielectric film layer to form a conductive film layer on the dielectric film layer. The dielectric coating composition is disposed between the substrate and conductive film layer such that the conductive film layer remains spaced from the substrate. The EL phosphor in the dielectric film layer is excitable by an electrical field established across the dielectric film layer. As such, the coating system of the vehicle is EL, or ‘electroluminesces,’ upon application of an electrical charge to the substrate and the conductive film layer.

Abstract: A layered system on a substrate reduces a temperature that is realized by the substrate. The layered system also reduces the temperature that is realized by an interior space that is defined by the substrate. The layered system includes a first layer that is applied onto the substrate. A second layer is applied onto the first layer. The second layer is darker than the first layer and includes a particular pigment. This pigment is transparent an infrared region such that infrared energy transmits through the second layer and is reflected away from the substrate by the first layer thereby reducing any effect that the infrared energy has on a temperature of the substrate and the interior space.

Abstract: A retroreflective coating system and a method of providing the coating system on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes applying a color-providing composition, such as a pigmented basecoat composition, and applying a clearcoat composition. After application and cure, the color-providing composition forms a color-providing film layer, and the clearcoat composition forms a clearcoat film layer. The color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition are cross-linkable. Either one, or both, of the color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition include retroreflective microspheres. The color-providing composition is applied to the substrate to form an uncured film layer of the color-providing composition. Next, the clearcoat composition is applied wet-on-wet to the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition such that an uncured film layer of the clearcoat composition is formed on the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) coating system for a vehicle and a method of providing the EL coating system are disclosed. A dielectric coating composition is applied to a conductive substrate, such as an automotive body panel. Application of the dielectric coating composition, which includes an EL phosphor, forms a dielectric film layer on the substrate. A conductive coating composition, which includes an electroconductive additive, is applied to the dielectric film layer to form a conductive film layer on the dielectric film layer. The dielectric coating composition is disposed between the substrate and conductive film layer such that the conductive film layer remains spaced from the substrate. The EL phosphor in the dielectric film layer is excitable by an electrical field established across the dielectric film layer. As such, the coating system of the vehicle is EL, or ‘electroluminesces,’ upon application of an electrical charge to the substrate and the conductive film layer.

Abstract: A retroreflective coating system and a method of providing the coating system on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes applying a color-providing composition, such as a pigmented basecoat composition, and applying a clearcoat composition. After application and cure, the color-providing composition forms a color-providing film layer, and the clearcoat composition forms a clearcoat film layer. The color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition are cross-linkable. Either one, or both, of the color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition include retroreflective microspheres. The color-providing composition is applied to the substrate to form an uncured film layer of the color-providing composition. Next, the clearcoat composition is applied wet-on-wet to the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition such that an uncured film layer of the clearcoat composition is formed on the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition.

Abstract: A phosphorescent coating system and a method of providing the coating system on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes applying a color-providing composition, such as a pigmented basecoat composition, and applying a clearcoat composition. After application and cure, the color-providing composition forms a color-providing film layer, and the clearcoat composition forms a clearcoat film layer. The color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition are cross-linkable. Either one, or both, of the color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition include phosphorescent pigment. The color-providing composition is applied to the substrate to form an uncured film layer of the color-providing composition. Next, the clearcoat composition is applied wet-on-wet to the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition such that an uncured film layer of the clearcoat composition is formed on the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition.