Abstract: A process for conformally coating passive surface mount components soldered to a printed circuit substrate of a lidless flip-chip ball grid array package includes affixing a stiffener ring to the substrate before forming a conformal coating on the passive surface mount components. The stiffener ring is affixed to the substrate so that the plurality of passive surface mount components and the integrated circuit die are contained within an opening formed by the stiffener ring. After affixing the stiffener ring to the substrate, the conformal coating is formed on the passive surface mount components. The conformal coating extends over each of the passive surface mount components, around a periphery of each of the passive surface mount components, and under each of the passive surface mount components. A product made according to the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for conformally coating passive surface mount components soldered to a printed circuit substrate of a lidless flip-chip ball grid array package includes affixing a stiffener ring to the substrate before forming a conformal coating on the passive surface mount components. The stiffener ring is affixed to the substrate so that the plurality of passive surface mount components and the integrated circuit die are contained within an opening formed by the stiffener ring. After affixing the stiffener ring to the substrate, the conformal coating is formed on the passive surface mount components. The conformal coating extends over each of the passive surface mount components, around a periphery of each of the passive surface mount components, and under each of the passive surface mount components. A product made according to the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protocol compiler to generate flight code and routing tables is disclosed. In various embodiments, one or more definition files are received. The one or more definition files are parsed to extract flight control system definition data. A communication topology comprising a set of entities of the flight control system and communication links between said entities is determined based on the flight control system definition data. A set of one or more routing tables is generated programmatically based at least in part on the communication topology and message type definition data. Flight code to implement a flight control system defined at least in part by said flight control system definition data is generating programmatically, based at least in part on the flight control system definition data, including code to route messages according to said one or more routing tables.

Abstract: A protocol compiler to generate flight code and routing tables is disclosed. In various embodiments, one or more definition files are received. The one or more definition files are parsed to extract flight control system definition data. A communication topology comprising a set of entities of the flight control system and communication links between said entities is determined based on the flight control system definition data. A set of one or more routing tables is generated programmatically based at least in part on the communication topology and message type definition data. Flight code to implement a flight control system defined at least in part by said flight control system definition data is generating programmatically, based at least in part on the flight control system definition data, including code to route messages according to said one or more routing tables.

Abstract: A substrate pad in a semiconductor package having a geometry and structure that facilitates providing a solder joint to the pad that has enhanced structural integrity and resistance to mechanical impact. The pad may include a plated metal stud that anchors the solder to the pad interface, providing a more compliant solder joint, even when lead-free solder is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact beam for a vehicle body, which has an oblong box-type hollow profile. In order to enable the impact beam to provide sufficient rigidity and strength in the event of an impact in spite of having a lightweight construction, it is proposed that an oblong, planar, fiber-reinforced plastic part is fitted at least on the rear side of the hollow profile, which side faces the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for production of structural components with complex geometry from fiber composites in which the method is divided into two independent chemical reactions, a first pre-cross-linking during preforming into a semi-finished product and final cross-linking during deformation to a final shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact beam for a vehicle body, which has an oblong box-type hollow profile. In order to enable the impact beam to provide sufficient rigidity and strength in the event of an impact in spite of having a lightweight construction, it is proposed that an oblong, planar, fiber-reinforced plastic part is fitted at least on the rear side of the hollow profile, which side faces the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for securing a motorcycle that can be mounted onto a wheel lift bar of any commercial tow truck, including a flat bed tow truck and a wrecker tow truck, is used for towing a motorcycle. The motorcycle towing device comprises a front wheel assembly, a rear assembly, a ramp, and several ratchet straps. The motorcycle towing device is easy to assemble and can be easily stored in a typical storage compartment of the tow truck when not being used. The motorcycle can be pushed up a ramp into a channel where it is secured using ratchet straps. After lifting the wheel lift bar of the tow truck, the motorcycle is ready for towing. Since the motorcycle to be towed occupies only the wheel lift bar of a flat bed tow truck, a second vehicle can be towed at the same time on the flat bed platform.

Abstract: A structural element made from fibre-reinforced plastic which has a multilayer structure comprising different types of fibre and different fibre orientations. The structural element includes at least one inner layer, which surrounds a substantially hollow core, an intermediate layer having at least one preferred fibre orientation in the direction of a load axis of the structural element, and an outer layer having electrically insulating fibres.

Abstract: A conical anchoring system to anchor one or more loaded, stressed or pre-stressed tension elements (9) comprising a conical anchoring casing and an anchor body (7) fitting into the casing and retaining the tension element(s). The boundary surface between the anchor body and the casing wall is substantially designed to allow free sliding. To prevent the tension elements from being torn out of the anchor body or rupturing the anchor body itself, the rigidity of the gradient material forming the anchor body increases from the site of entry of the tension element at the cone, that is from the front zone, to the rear part of the anchor cone. Substantially improved shear distribution along the surface of the tension element(s) is achieved thereby over the case of substantially uniform rigidity of the anchor body.