Abstract: An audio processing system may split frequency-domain processing between multiple DSP cores. Processing multi-channel audio data—e.g., from devices with multiple speakers—may require more computing power than available on a single DSP core. Such processing typically occurs in the frequency domain; DSP cores, however, typically communicate via ports configured for transferring data in the time-domain. Converting frequency-domain data into the time domain for transfer requires additional resources and introduces lag. Furthermore, transferring frequency-domain data may result in scheduling issues due to a mismatch between buffer size, bit rate, and the size of the frequency-domain data chunks transferred. However, the buffer size and bit rate may be artificially configured to transfer a chunk of frequency-domain data corresponding to a delay in the communication mechanism used by the DSP cores. In this manner, frequency-domain data can be transferred with a proper periodicity.

Abstract: Bipolar electrode (100) for use in an electrolysis unit, said bipolar electrode (100) comprising a planar main body having a first side and a second side, each of said first side and said second side being provided with a corresponding pattern of protrusions (125), wherein each of said protrusions has a geometrical base within the plane of said planar main body and a substantially planar top side (129), the orthogonal projection of said top side onto said main body being contained in said geometrical base, and wherein the top sides (129) of the respective protrusions (129) of said first side and said second side lie in two planes parallel to said planar main body, the electrode being further characterized by specific shape and orientation requirements. Method for producing the bipolar electrode as above described, which includes an embossing step.

Abstract: Bipolar electrode (100) for use in an electrolysis unit, said bipolar electrode (100) comprising a planar main body having a first side and a second side, each of said first side and said second side being provided with a corresponding pattern of protrusions (125), wherein each of said protrusions has a geometrical base within the plane of said planar main body and a substantially planar top side (129), the orthogonal projection of said top side onto said main body being contained in said geometrical base, and wherein the top sides (129) of the respective protrusions (129) of said first side and said second side lie in two planes parallel to said planar main body, the electrode being further characterized by specific shape and orientation requirements. Method for producing the bipolar electrode as above described, which includes an embossing step.

Abstract: The invention relates to Membrane Electrode Assemblies (“MEAs”) for solid-polymer-electrolyte proton-conducting membrane fuel cells (“PEM-FCs”) having better performance and improved durability, in particular when operated under severe electrochemical conditions such as fuel starvation and start-up/shut-down cycling. The MEAs are characterized in that at least one of its two electrode layers (EL1 and/or EL2) contains a first electrocatalyst (EC1) comprising an iridium oxide component in combination with at least one other inorganic oxide component and a second electrocatalyst (EC2/EC2?), which is free from iridium. Preferably, an iridium oxide/titania catalyst is employed as EC1. The MEAs reveal better performance, in particular when operated under severe operating conditions such as fuel starvation and start-up/shut-down cycling.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalytic system according to which a mixture of a halogenated neutral metallocene derived from a transition metal chosen from groups IIIB, IVB, VB and VIB of the Periodic Table and of an organoaluminium compound is prepared and an ionising agent is added thereto. (Co)polymerisation process according to which a mixture of a halogenated neutral metallocene as defined above and of an organoaluminium compound is prepared, the olefin is brought into contact with this mixture and an ionising agent is added thereto.

Abstract: Process for the polymerization of olefins using a catalytic system comprising a solid precursor containing at least one neutral halogenated metallocene derived from a transition metal and at least one ionizing agent, and an organometallic compound derived from a metal chosen from groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIA, and IVA of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A metallocene corresponding to the formula wherein M is a group 4 transition metal, each Y is, independently, selected from the group of halogen, hydrocarbyl and hydrocarbyloxy, R1, R4 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, with the provision that, respectively, R2 and R3, R5 and R6, R7 and R8 can be linked to each other.

Abstract: A metallocene corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a group 4 transition metal, each Y is, independently, selected from the group of halogen, hydrocarbyl and hydrocarbyloxy,R.sup.1, R.sup.4 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy,R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 are, independently, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, with the provision that, respectively, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 can be linked to each other.A process for the preparation of metallocenes comprising the following steps:(a) contacting, in a solvent, a transition metal halide of formula MX.sub.4 with an organometallic compound of formula M'R.sub.

Abstract: A catalytic solid for (co)polymerization of ethylene, includes (a) at least one inorganic support; (b) at least one transition metal metallocene having a formula (C.sub.p).sub.a (C.sub.p ').sub.h MX.sub.x Z.sub.z, in which C.sub.p and C.sub.p each denote a cyclopentadienyl, indenyl, or fluorenyl radical or a substituted derivative of such a radical, coordinated to the central atom M, optionally the groups C.sub.p and C.sub.p are linked via a covalent bridge, M denotes the at lease one transition metal, which is selected from the group consisting of scandium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium and vanadium, a, b, x and z denote integers such that (a+b+x+z)=m, x>0, z.gtoreq.0 and a and/or b.noteq.0, m denotes the valency of the at least one transition metal M, X denotes a halogen, and Z denotes a hydrocarbon radical which may optionally comprise oxygen or a silyl radical of formula (--R.sub.

Abstract: (Co)polymerisation process according to which a mixture of a halogenated neutral metallocene as defined above and of an organoaluminium compound is prepared, the olefin is brought into contact with this mixture and an ionising agent is added thereto.

Abstract: Solid precursor of a catalytic system for the polymerization of olefins, containing at least one neutral halogenated metallocene derived from a transition metal, the latter being linked to at least one halogen atom, and at least one ionizing agent.Process for the preparation of this solid precursor, according to which a compound based on the neutral halogenated metallocene is mixed with a compound based on the ionizing agent in a heterogeneous medium. Catalytic system comprising an organometallic compound derived from a metal chosen from groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IVA of the Periodic Table, and a solid precursor described above. Process for the polymerization of olefins, in which this catalytic system is used.

Abstract: Catalyst system comprising an ionic metallocene derived from a transition metal, a catalytic solid containing an element of group IVB, magnesium and a halogen, and an aluminium derivative. Process for preparing this catalyst system, according to which a mixture of a neutral metallocene and of the catalytic solid is prepared, the mixture thus obtained is placed in contact with an aluminium derivative and an ionizing agent is added to it. Process for (co)polymerization of an olefin, according to which a mixture of the neutral metallocene and of the catalytic solid is prepared, the mixture thus obtained is placed in contact with an aluminium derivative and the olefin, and the ionizing agent is added to it.

Abstract: Catalytic solid for the (co)polymerisation of at least one olefin, comprising a coprecipitate of magnesium and of at least one transition metal, obtained by means of a process comprising the preparation of a mixture of a magnesium compound, such as the chloride or a magnesium alcoholate, and of a compound denoted by one of the formulae MY.sub.x (O--R').sub.t-x and M'O.sub.y (O--R").sub.s-2y and the treatment of the resulting mixture with a complex of formula M"(A)Al.sub.2 (X',X").sub.8 where X' and X" denote halogens, M and M' transition metals of groups IVB and VB, M" a transition metal of group IVB, A an aromatic hydrocarbon, Y a halogen or a group (O--R'"), and R', R" and R'" an alkyl, aryl or cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalytic system according to which a mixture of a halogenated neutral metallocene derived from a transition metal chosen from groups IIIB, IVB, VB and VIB of the Periodic Table and of an organoaluminium compound is prepared and an ionising agent is added thereto. (Co)polymerization process according to which a mixture of a halogenated neutral metallocene as defined above and of an organoaluminium compound is prepared, the olefin is brought into contact with this mixture and an ionising agent is added thereto.

Abstract: Catalyst system comprising an ionic metallocene derived from a transition metal, a catalytic solid containing an element of group IVB, magnesium and a halogen, and an aluminium derivative.Process for preparing this catalyst system, according to which a mixture of a neutral metallocene and of the catalytic solid is prepared, the mixture thus obtained is placed in contact with an aluminium derivative and an ionizing agent is added to it.Process for (co)polymerization of an olefin, according to which a mixture of the neutral metallocene and of the catalytic solid is prepared, the mixture thus obtained is placed in contact with an aluminium derivative and the olefin, and the ionizing agent is added to it.