Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing an electronic device including: printing a conductive pattern on a first surface of a first green sheet having a multilayer structure, the conductive pattern being electrically connected to an internal interconnection formed in the first green sheet; superposing a second green sheet on the first surface of the first green sheet, the second green sheet having an opening located in an area corresponding to the conductive pattern; pressurizing the first green sheet and the second green sheet superposed thereon in directions in which the second green sheet is superposed on the first green sheet; burning the first green sheet and the second green sheet superimposed thereon to thus form a multilayer ceramic substrate; and mounting an electronic element on a second surface of the multilayer ceramic substrate opposite to the first surface, the electronic element being electrically connected to the internal interconnection.

Abstract: A lens unit includes a lens barrel (7) with a through hole (6), a first lens (8a) press-fitted into the through-hole (6), a first step (9a) catching an outer edge of the first lens (8a) in the through-hole (6), a second lens (8b) press-fitted into the through-hole (6) in a direction of an optical axis of the first lens (8a), and a second step (9b) catching an outer edge of the second lens (8b) in the through-hole (6). The second lens (8b) has a diameter larger than that of the first lens (8a). A third step (10a) or a sloped portion broadening the through hole from the first lens to the second lens is further provided.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion. Also provided are crystalline forms of FR901228, e.g., type A and type B crystalline forms of FR901228.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion. Also provided are crystalline forms of FR901228, e.g., type A and type B crystalline forms of FR901228.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a coil that has a spiral shape and is provided on the substrate, and a conductive pattern that is provided inside of the coil, has optical reflectivity higher than that of a surface of the coil, and is divided into pieces.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electronic device includes selectively forming a glass layer on a ceramic substrate by printing, baking the glass layer, and forming a capacitor on the glass layer, the capacitor including metal electrodes and a dielectric layer interposed between the metal electrodes.

Abstract: A micro-oscillation element includes a movable main section, a first frame and a second frame, and a first connecting section that connects the movable main section and the first frame and defines a first axis of rotation for a first rotational operation of the movable main section with respect to the first frame. The element further includes a second connecting section that connects the first frame and the second frame and defines a second axis of rotation for a second rotational operation of the first frame and the movable main section with respect to the second frame. A first drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the first rotational operation. A second drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the second rotational operation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are not orthogonal.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an insulative substrate, a spiral inductor formed by an interconnection layer provided on a first surface of the insulative layer, a first chip that is mounted on a second surface of the insulative layer opposite to the first surface and is electrically connected to a passive circuit including the spiral inductor, the first chip having an electrically conductive substrate, and a first protrusion that is provided on one of the first and second surface of the insulative substrate and protrudes therefrom, the first protrusion being electrically connected to one of the passive circuit and the first chip to an external circuit.

Abstract: A micro movable device includes a base substrate, a fixed portion bonded to the base substrate, a movable portion having a fixed end connected to the fixed portion and extending along the base substrate, and a piezoelectric drive provided on the movable portion and the fixed portion on a side opposite to the base substrate. The piezoelectric drive has a laminate structure provided by a first electrode film contacting the movable portion and the fixed portion, a second electrode film and a piezoelectric film between the first and the second electrode films. At least one of the movable portion and the fixed portion is provided with a groove extending along the piezoelectric drive.

Abstract: There is proved a variable capacitor that includes a substrate, a signal line disposed on a surface of the substrate for feeding a signal, a ground electrode disposed on the surface, and a movable electrode opposed the signal line and the ground electrode, the movable electrode operable to move toward and away from the signal line and the ground electrode. The movable electrode can be displaced by an electrostatic attraction between the movable electrode and the signal line and between the movable electrode and the signal line. An amount of displacement of the movable electrode varies according to an amount of the voltage which generates the electrostatic attraction.

Abstract: An electronic component includes: a multilayer ceramic substrate that has a penetration electrode formed therein, and has a passive element provided on the upper face thereof; an insulating film that is provided on the multilayer ceramic substrate, and has an opening above the penetration electrode; a first connecting terminal that is provided on the insulating film so as to cover the opening, and is electrically connected to the penetration electrode; and a second connecting terminal that is provided on a region of the insulating film other than the opening region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic device includes forming a photosensitive SOG oxide layer on a multi-layer ceramics substrate having a penetrating electrode, forming an opening by subjecting the photosensitive SOG oxide layer to an exposure treatment and developing treatment so that an upper face of the penetrating electrode is exposed, and forming a passive element on the photosensitive SOG oxide layer, the passive element being connected to the penetrating electrode through the opening.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: an insulating substrate; at least one capacitor and an inductor that are formed directly on the insulating substrate; a line that connects the capacitor and the inductor from the above; and an external connecting pad unit that is made of the same conductor as the line and is disposed on the insulating substrate.

Abstract: A micro-oscillation element includes a movable main section, a first frame and a second frame, and a first connecting section that connects the movable main section and the first frame and defines a first axis of rotation for a first rotational operation of the movable main section with respect to the first frame. The element further includes a second connecting section that connects the first frame and the second frame and defines a second axis of rotation for a second rotational operation of the first frame and the movable main section with respect to the second frame. A first drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the first rotational operation. A second drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the second rotational operation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are not orthogonal.

Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.

Abstract: A micro movable device includes a base substrate, a fixed portion bonded to the base substrate, a movable portion having a fixed end connected to the fixed portion and extending along the base substrate, and a piezoelectric drive provided on the movable portion and the fixed portion on a side opposite to the base substrate. The piezoelectric drive has a laminate structure provided by a first electrode film contacting the movable portion and the fixed portion, a second electrode film and a piezoelectric film between the first and the second electrode films. At least one of the movable portion and the fixed portion is provided with a groove extending along the piezoelectric drive.

Abstract: A micro movable element includes a micro movable substrate, a package base and an electroconductive connector. The micro movable substrate is provided with a micro movable unit that includes a frame, a pivotally movable portion, a torsion connector connecting the frame and the movable portion, and an actuator to generate driving force for the pivotal motion of the movable portion. The package base includes an internal interconnect structure. The electroconductive connector is provided between the micro movable substrate and the package base for electrically connecting the actuator and the internal interconnect structure to each other.

Abstract: A microswitching element includes a base substrate, a fixing portion attached to the base substrate, and a movable portion including a fixed end fixed to the fixing portion. The movable portion is surrounded by the fixing portion via a slit having a pair of closed ends. The movable portion includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface faces the base substrate, and the second surface is opposite to the first surface. The microswitching element also includes a movable contact portion provided on the second surface of the movable portion, and a pair of fixed contact electrodes each including a contact surface facing the movable contact portion. The fixed contact electrodes are attached to the fixing portion.