Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an interconnect package, a method of forming the interconnect package, and a power module. The interconnect package includes a first insulating layer, a source connecting portion disposed on a surface of the first insulating layer and adapted to electrically connect a source pad to a substrate, a second insulating layer, and a gate connecting portion disposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer and adapted to electrically connect a gate pad to the substrate.

Abstract: A multifunctional data reorganization network includes a binary switching unit and a recursive shuffle network (RSN), wherein both the binary switching unit and the recursive shuffle network can enable bidirectional transmission of data, and the data reorganization network completes data reorganization by controlling the transmission direction of a signal in the network. The network may serve as a data transfer path between a storage unit and a computation unit to perform multiple data reorganization functions while transferring data, thereby enabling flexible data structure adjustment of non-regular data, and thus improving data transfer efficiency and computational efficiency of non-regular computation.

Abstract: In a method for extracting microbial DNA from milk, the extracted DNA can be directly used for PCR amplification. The method includes the following steps: treating milk with TE solution, fully disrupting microbial cells by bead milling, immobilizing proteins in the middle layer between the aqueous and organic phases with high-vacuum silicone grease so as to prevent impurities in the middle layer from entering the aqueous phase, etc. The extracted DNA has a high degree of intactness, high concentration and purity.

Abstract: A method for asymmetric synthesis of (?)-Anisomelic Acid is provided in the present invention, a chiral compound (?)-Costunolide is used as a starting material, a key intermediate is obtained by a regioselective ozone decomposition reaction, then carbon chain extension is performed by a Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) reaction and a Peterson olefination reaction, and a (?)-anisomelic acid fourteen-membered carbocyclic skeleton is constructed by a ring-closing metathesis (RCM) reaction, laying an important foundation for subsequent (?)-anisomelic acid biological activity research, in the synthesis route, various (?)-anisomelic acid analogs can also be obtained from the key intermediate, the reaction operations in the synthesis route are simple and the present invention can be widely popularized and used.

Abstract: In a method for enriching and separating an anaerobic fiber-degrading bacterium on the basis of cellulosic magnetic nanoparticles, the cellulosic magnetic nanoparticles are prepared by coating cellulose on the surface of a magnetic nanomaterial. Bacteria attach to the cellulosic magnetic nanoparticles. Anaerobic fiber-degrading bacteria degrade the cellulose and then detach from the cellulosic magnetic nanoparticles, and the anaerobic fiber-degrading bacteria are obtained by means of separation using a magnet. The magnetic nano-separation technology can be used as a new technology to efficiently separate anaerobic fiber-degrading bacteria.

Abstract: Computing architecture comprises an off-chip memory, an on-chip cache unit, a prefetching unit, a global scheduler, a transmitting unit, a pre-recombination network, a post-recombination network, a main computing array, a write-back cache unit, a data dependence controller and an auxiliary computing array. The architecture reads data tiles into an on-chip cache in a prefetching mode, and performs computing according to the data tiles; in the computing process of the tiles, a tile exchange network is adopted to recombine a data structure, and a data dependence module is arranged to process a data dependence relationship possibly existing between different tiles. According to the computing architecture, the data utilization rate can be increased, the data processing flexibility is improved, and therefore Cache Miss is reduced, and the memory bandwidth pressure is reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing multi-component polymers through post-polymerization modification, used to functionalize polysulfonyl imidate polymer including a dispersing polymer reactant, an electrophilic substitution reagent and a catalyst in an organic dispersant; adding acid-binding agent to react at room temperature for 4-48 h; obtaining the precipitate when the reaction finished; washing and drying the obtained precipitate to get the functionalized multi-component polymers. The present disclosure involves a low polymerization temperature, allowing for the reaction to occur at room temperature. Additionally, the conversion rate is high, and the applicable electrophilic substitution monomer reagents have a wide selection. Besides that, the synthesis cost of the reaction is low due to the widespread availability of common chemical reagents such as catalysts, organic dispersants, acid binding agents, and other reaction reagents.

Abstract: ?-RgIA4 peptide analogs, compositions therewith, and methods for their treatment and use are disclosed and described. For example, an ?-RgIA4 peptide analog can comprise a recognition finger region configured to bind to an ?9?10 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and a side chain bonding configuration that protects an inter-cysteine sulfur linkage.

Abstract: A tapered fiber optoacoustic emitter includes a nanosecond laser configured to emit laser pulses and an optic fiber. The optic fiber includes a tip configured to guide the laser pulses. The tip has a coating including a diffusion layer and a thermal expansion layer, wherein the diffusion layer includes epoxy and zinc oxide nanoparticles configured to diffuse the light while restricting localized heating. The thermal expansion layer includes carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) configured to convert the laser pulses to generate ultrasound. The frequency of the ultrasound is tuned with a thickness of the diffusion layer and a CNT concentration of the expansion layer.

Abstract: A tapered fiber optoacoustic emitter includes a nanosecond laser configured to emit laser pulses and an optic fiber. The optic fiber includes a tip configured to guide the laser pulses. The tip has a coating including a diffusion layer and a thermal expansion layer, wherein the diffusion layer includes epoxy and zinc oxide nanoparticles configured to diffuse the light while restricting localized heating. The thermal expansion layer includes carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) configured to convert the laser pulses to generate ultrasound. The frequency of the ultrasound is tuned with a thickness of the diffusion layer and a CNT concentration of the expansion layer.

Abstract: A system for neuromodulation includes a split-ring resonator (SRR) comprising a resonance circuit, the SRR being implantable in a cranial target site and a source of microwave signals, wherein the microwave signals are deliverable wirelessly to couple with the SRR to produce a localized electrical field, wherein the localized electrical field inhibits one or more neurons at the cranial target site with submillimeter spatial precision.

Abstract: A method for dynamic security challenge authentication may include generating, based on data about one or more previous interactions of the user with a plurality of applications, files, and devices, one or more security challenges. Examples of interactions include launching an application, editing a file, and logging onto a device. The data may be retrieved from services or components involved with the interactions. The identity of the user may be authenticated based on the responses to the security challenges. Related systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A system for neuromodulation includes a split-ring resonator (SRR) comprising a resonance circuit, the SRR being implantable in a cranial target site and a source of microwave signals, wherein the microwave signals are deliverable wirelessly to couple with the SRR to produce a localized electrical field, wherein the localized electrical field inhibits one or more neurons at the cranial target site with submillimeter spatial precision.

Abstract: A system for neuromodulation includes a split-ring resonator (SRR) comprising a resonance circuit, the SRR being implantable in a cranial target site and a source of microwave signals, wherein the microwave signals are deliverable wirelessly to couple with the SRR to produce a localized electrical field, wherein the localized electrical field inhibits one or more neurons at the cranial target site with submillimeter spatial precision.

Abstract: Computing architecture comprises an off-chip memory, an on-chip cache unit, a prefetching unit, a global scheduler, a transmitting unit, a pre-recombination network, a post-recombination network, a main computing array, a write-back cache unit, a data dependence controller and an auxiliary computing array. The architecture reads data tiles into an on-chip cache in a prefetching mode, and performs computing according to the data tiles; in the computing process of the tiles, a tile exchange network is adopted to recombine a data structure, and a data dependence module is arranged to process a data dependence relationship possibly existing between different tiles. According to the computing architecture, the data utilization rate can be increased, the data processing flexibility is improved, and therefore Cache Miss is reduced, and the memory bandwidth pressure is reduced.

Abstract: A tapered fiber optoacoustic emitter includes a nanosecond laser configured to emit laser pulses and an optic fiber. The optic fiber includes a tip configured to guide the laser pulses. The tip has a coating including a diffusion layer and a thermal expansion layer, wherein the diffusion layer includes epoxy and zinc oxide nanoparticles configured to diffuse the light while restricting localized heating. The thermal expansion layer includes carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) configured to convert the laser pulses to generate ultrasound. The frequency of the ultrasound is tuned with a thickness of the diffusion layer and a CNT concentration of the expansion layer.

Abstract: A multifunctional data reorganization network includes a binary switching unit and a recursive shuffle network (RSN), wherein both the binary switching unit and the recursive shuffle network can enable bidirectional transmission of data, and the data reorganization network completes data reorganization by controlling the transmission direction of a signal in the network. The network may serve as a data transfer path between a storage unit and a computation unit to perform multiple data reorganization functions while transferring data, thereby enabling flexible data structure adjustment of non-regular data, and thus improving data transfer efficiency and computational efficiency of non-regular computation.

Abstract: A super-tough steel and a production method thereof. The present invention belongs to the field of steels and preparation thereof, and particularly relates to a super-tough steel for cryogenic services, and a production method thereof. The super-tough steel comprises the following elements in percentage by weight: 0.10% to 0.15% of C, and 29.5% to 31.5% of Mn, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities. The production method comprises the following steps: A1, smelting with argon protection, and electroslag remelting; A2, hot rolling or hot forging; A, annealing at 900° C. to 1100° C. for 1 hour, and quenching; and A4, cold rolling, annealing of the cold-rolled plate at 700° C.-1200° C. for 1 hour, and quenching after annealing. The steel is simple in composition and does not contain precious metals; and the steel has an average grain size of less than 30 microns, and is non-magnetic with complete face-centered cubic structure.

Abstract: In a method for extracting microbial DNA from milk, the extracted DNA can be directly used for PCR amplification. The method includes the following steps: treating milk with TE solution, fully disrupting microbial cells by bead milling, immobilizing proteins in the middle layer between the aqueous and organic phases with high-vacuum silicone grease so as to prevent impurities in the middle layer from entering the aqueous phase, etc. The extracted DNA has a high degree of intactness, high concentration and purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor, a circuit board and an engine cooling module including the motor. The motor includes a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a control module and a heat sink. The control module includes a circuit board and heat generating electronic components mounted on the circuit board. A bottom surface of the circuit board faces the heat sink. The heat generating electronic components are mounted on a top surface of the circuit board. Metal heat conducting members are embedded inside the circuit board at positions corresponding to the heat generating electronic components, and extend along a thickness direction of the circuit board. The heat generated by the heat generating electronic components is conducted from the top surface of the circuit board to the bottom surface of the circuit board. The present invention improves the heat dissipation effect of the motor.