Abstract: A refrigerated automatic distributor (51) for juices extracted from fresh fruits (53) comprising a fruit or vegetable stocking store (52), a juice extraction device (54) for extracting juice from fruits or vegetables, a fruit moving mechanism for moving the fruits or vegetables between the stocking store and the extraction device, a mouth (26) of access to a container (33) for the juice and an electronic control unit (31). The distributor (51) further comprises a sealing device (41) for sealing the container (33) with the juice extracted and to be dispensed and in which the electronic control unit (31) is provided for activating the sealing device (41) on request of the user.

Abstract: A refrigerated automatic distributor (51) for juices extracted from fresh fruits (53) comprising a fruit or vegetable stocking store (52), a juice extraction device (54) for extracting juice from fruits or vegetables, a fruit moving mechanism for moving the fruits or vegetables between the stocking store and the extraction device, a mouth (26) of access to a container (33) for the juice and an electronic control unit (31). The distributor (51) further comprises a sealing device (41) for sealing the container (33) with the juice extracted and to be dispensed and in which the electronic control unit (31) is provided for activating the sealing device (41) on request of the user.

Abstract: A power management unit for a non-volatile memory device is proposed. The power management unit includes means for providing a reference voltage, resistive means for deriving a reference current from the reference voltage, means for generating a plurality of operative voltages from a power supply voltage, and means for regulating the operative voltages; in the power management unit of the invention, for each operative voltage the means for regulating includes means for deriving a scaled reference current from the reference current according to a scaling factor, further resistive means for deriving a rating voltage from the scaled reference current, means for deriving a measuring voltage from the operative voltage and the rating voltage, and means for controlling the operative voltage according to a comparison between the measuring voltage and the reference voltage.

Abstract: A power management unit for a non-volatile memory device is proposed. The power management unit includes means for providing a reference voltage, resistive means for deriving a reference current from the reference voltage, means for generating a plurality of operative voltages from a power supply voltage, and means for regulating the operative voltages; in the power management unit of the invention, for each operative voltage the means for regulating includes means for deriving a scaled reference current from the reference current according to a scaling factor, further resistive means for deriving a rating voltage from the scaled reference current, means for deriving a measuring voltage from the operative voltage and the rating voltage, and means for controlling the operative voltage according to a comparison between the measuring voltage and the reference voltage.

Abstract: A circuit for sensing a ferroelectric non-volatile information storage unit comprises a pre-charge circuit for applying a prescribed pre-charge voltage to a storage capacitor of the information storage unit. The pre-charge voltage causes a variation in a polarization charge of the storage capacitor, depending on an initial polarization state of the storage capacitor. A charge integration circuit integrates an electric charge proportional to the variation in polarization charge experienced by the storage capacitor. The charge integration circuit thus provides an output voltage depending on the polarization state of the storage capacitor.

Abstract: A ferroelectric semiconductor memory includes an arrangement of memory units comprising at least one row of memory units. The memory units of the at least one row are associated with a respective word line of the arrangement. The arrangement of memory unit includes a plurality of local word lines branching off from the word line associated with the at least one row, each local word line being connected to a respective group of memory units of the line. Selective connection means allow to selectively connect one of the local word lines to the respective word line. The arrangement of memory units further includes a plurality of local plate biasing lines, each one associated with the memory units of a respective group of memory units, for selectively driving the memory units of the respective groups.

Abstract: A method and circuit for accessing a memory location comprising at least one respective ferroelectric storage unit of a matrix of ferroelectric storage units, the memory location is selected by connecting a first terminal of a ferroelectric storage element of the at least one respective storage unit to a respective access line to the memory location; at least another memory location to which is not intended to be accessed is also selected. A second terminal of the ferroelectric storage element is biased to a prescribed access electric potential, and an electric potential on the access line is sensed; the second terminal of the ferroelectric storage elements of the other memory location is also biased to the access potential.

Abstract: A method of sensing a ferroelectric non-volatile information storage unit comprising two ferroelectric storage capacitors in mutually opposite polarization states, and a sensing circuit for actuating the method.

Abstract: A method of reading and restoring data stored in a ferroelectric memory cell is disclosed. The cell includes a first transistor and first ferroelectric capacitor connected, in series with each other, between a first bitline and an auxiliary line, a second transistor and second ferroelectric capacitor connected, in series with each other, between a second bitline and the auxiliary line, the first and second transistors having respective control terminals connected to a common wordline. The reading method includes precharging the first and second capacitors, applying a read pulse to the cell such that the state of the first capacitor is changed, reading the cell by a sensing means, and restoring the first capacitor to an initial state.

Abstract: A method and circuit for accessing a memory location comprising at least one respective ferroelectric storage unit of a matrix of ferroelectric storage units, the memory location is selected by connecting a first terminal of a ferroelectric storage element of the at least one respective storage unit to a respective access line to the memory location; at least another memory location to which is not intended to be accessed is also selected. A second terminal of the ferroelectric storage element is biased to a prescribed access electric potential, and an electric potential on the access line is sensed; the second terminal of the ferroelectric storage elements of the other memory location is also biased to the access potential.

Abstract: A ferroelectric semiconductor memory includes an arrangement of memory units comprising at least one row of memory units. The memory units of the at least one row are associated with a respective word line of the arrangement. The arrangement of memory unit includes a plurality of local word lines branching off from the word line associated with the at least one row, each local word line being connected to a respective group of memory units of the line. Selective connection means allow to selectively connect one of the local word lines to the respective word line. The arrangement of memory units further includes a plurality of local plate biasing lines, each one associated with the memory units of a respective group of memory units, for selectively driving the memory units of the respective groups.

Abstract: A method of sensing a ferroelectric non-volatile information storage unit comprising two ferroelectric storage capacitors in mutually opposite polarization states, and a sensing circuit for actuating the method.

Abstract: A circuit for sensing a ferroelectric non-volatile information storage unit comprises a pre-charge circuit for applying a prescribed pre-charge voltage to a storage capacitor of the information storage unit. The pre-charge voltage causes a variation in a polarization charge of the storage capacitor, depending on an initial polarization state of the storage capacitor. A charge integration circuit integrates an electric charge proportional to the variation in polarization charge experienced by the storage capacitor. The charge integration circuit thus provides an output voltage depending on the polarization state of the storage capacitor.

Abstract: A method of reading and restoring data stored in a ferroelectric memory cell is disclosed. The cell includes a first transistor and first ferroelectric capacitor connected, in series with each other, between a first bitline and an auxiliary line, a second transistor and second ferroelectric capacitor connected, in series with each other, between a second bitline and the auxiliary line, the first and second transistors having respective control terminals connected to a common wordline. The reading method includes precharging the first and second capacitors, applying a read pulse to the cell such that the state of the first capacitor is changed, reading the cell by a sensing means, and restoring the first capacitor to an initial state.

Abstract: The automatic citrus fruit juicer has a fixed frame with an upper platform and a lower platform. A first drum with a vertical axis is rotatably mounted and actuated between the platforms and is crossed by holes for the passage of fruit juice. A second drum with a vertical axis is rotatable eccentrically outside the first drum and is provided with lateral pressing means for pressing its inner surface toward the outer surface of the first drum at a citrus fruit squashing region. A unit for cutting fruits into two halves is mounted above the drums at an opening of the upper platform provided to allow the fruit halves to drop between the drums so that the cut surfaces of the citrus fruits rest against the surface of the first drum. The lower platform is provided with a hole for the exit of the fruit juice and with a chute for removing the peels of the squashed fruit halves.

Abstract: Fruit juice automatic dispenser, including a refrigerated unit for storing the fruit to be squashed, an assembly for cutting and squashing the individual citrus fruits, a station for removing a dose of squash, means for washing the squashing elements and for collecting the wash water and the peels of the citrus fruits and a control unit which controls the assemblies and is adapted to make them operate in succession when activated by a coin operated device.