Abstract: Herein disclosed is a semiconductor integrated circuit device comprising a SRAM having its memory cell composed of transfer MISFETs to be controlled through word lines and drive MISFETs. The gate electrodes of the drive MISFETs and the gate electrodes of the transfer MISFETs of the memory cell, and the word lines are individually formed of different conductive layers. The drive MISFETs and the transfer MISFETs are individually arranged to cross each other in the gate length direction. The word lines are extended in the gate length direction of the gate electrodes of the drive MISFETs and caused to cross the gate electrodes of the drive MISFETs partially.

Abstract: An arrangement which is particularly effective for decoders in semiconductor memory circuits which use, for example, common NMOS to receive one input for a plurality of logic decoder gates is provided includes a plurality of logic gates each having a first input terminal for respectively receiving first input signals, and each being coupled to a common node. In one embodiment, first and second switching elements are also coupled to the common node. The first and second switching elements are both coupled to a second input terminal for receiving a second input signal which is common to the plurality of logic gates, and both operate complementary to one another in response to the second input signal. An improved read/write arrangement is also provided for such semiconductor memory circuits which includes circuitry to prevent connection of a common read line to the data lines during the writing operation. This enhances the writing speed by removing the load of the common read line during writing.

Abstract: An improved buffer circuit arrangement is provided which is particularly useful for semiconductor integrated circuit semiconductor memories and microprocessors. The buffer circuit is capable of switching large loads in various types of LSIs, and features a low noise and high speed circuit operation. This is accomplished by a parallel connection of output transistors in an output buffer circuit, and by differentiating the starting time of operation between the output transistors connected in parallel without using a delay circuit. For example, differentiating the starting times can be achieved by either providing the transistors with different characteristics from one another or the driving circuits with different characteristics from one another. Another aspect of the circuit is the provision of a two-level preset arrangement which presets the output node of the circuit to predetermined values before the input signals are applied.

Abstract: A plasma treatment apparatus for forming a thin film on a substrate in a vacuum vessel includes a magnetic field generator which can be positioned inside or outside the vacuum vessel, and a microwave source. The magnetic field strength is controllable such that an electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) area is defined near the substrate. The magnetic field generator can be arranged so that plasma and reactive gas introduction ports are on the microwave introduction side of the ECR area and the substrate is on the opposite side of the ECR area. Alternatively, a gas introduction port can be positioned such that reactive gas is introduced into the ECR area or onto the substrate.

Abstract: An improved buffer circuit arrangement is provided which is particularly useful for semiconductor integrated circuit semiconductor memories and microprocessors. The buffer circuit is capable of switching large loads in various types of LSIs, and features a low noise and high speed circuit operation. This is accomplished by a parallel connection of output transistors in an output buffer circuit, and by differentiating the starting time of operation between the output transistors connected in parallel without using a delay circuit. For example, differentiating the starting times can be achieved by either providing the transistors with different characteristics from one another or the driving circuits with different characteristics from one another. Another aspect of the circuit is the provision of a two-level preset arrangement which presets the output node of the circuit to predetermined values before the input signals are applied.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated logic circuit is provided which includes a plurality of logic gates each having a first input terminal for respectively receiving first input signals, wherein each of the logic gates is coupled to a common node. In one embodiment, first and second switching elements are also coupled to the common node. The first and second switching elements are both coupled to a second input terminal for receiving a second input signal which is common to the plurality of logic gates, and both operate complementary to one another in response to the second input signal. This arrangement is particularly effective for decoders in semiconductor memory circuits which use a common NMOS to receive one input for a plurality of logic decoder gates. An improved read/write arrangement is also provided for semiconductor memory circuits which includes circuitry to prevent connection of a common read line to the data lines during the writing operation.

Abstract: A fabric material that has a high resistance to tearing and is useful for sporting goods utilizing wind pressure, for example, yacht-sails, paragliders and hanggliders, comprises a woven fabric comprising, as a principal fiber component, polyester fibers and satisfies the following specifications:(1) a basic weight of 20 to 100 g/m.sup.2,(2) a tensile strength of 30 kg/5 cm or more,(3) an ultimate elongation of 18% or more,(4) a burst strengh of 0.18 kg/cm.sup.2 or more,(5) a tear strength of 1.0 kg or more, and(6) an air permeability of 1.0 ml/cm.sup.2 /sec or lessand preferably the polyester fibers have an intrinsic viscosity of 0.7 to 0.95, an individual fiber thickness of 1.5 to 3.0 denier, a tensile strength of 6.0 g/d or more, an ultimate elongation of 20% or more, a gradient A of a stress-strain curve at a point on the curve at which the elongation of the fibers is zero, of 1.

Abstract: A composite of metal and an organic film having a high adhesiveness without deterioration of film quality is provided by exposing the surface of organic film to at least one of chemically reactive gas phase molecules and gas phase ions thereby forming functional groups on the surface of organic film, and forming a metallic film thereon through the functional groups.

Abstract: A method for storing a seedling, a nursery plant and a bulb for a long period under an ordinary temperature condition by immersing a seedling, a nursery plant and a bulb in a solution containing a growth inhibitor or an osmoregulator, sealing thus treated seedling, nursery plant and bulb in a suitable container and then preserving the sealed seedling, nursery plant and bulb at an ordinary temperature.

Abstract: A laminar structure comprising an organic material and an inorganic material; for example, a coating structure on an organic substrate comprising an organic material on which an inorganic film must be formed and a method of producing the structure, a structure which is suitable for increasing the reliability of an optical disk and a method of producing this, a wiring structure on an organic substrate comprising the organic material on which electric wiring must be formed and a method of producing this, and a structure suitable for increasing the reliability of a semiconductor integrated circuit device and a method of producing this.

Abstract: A powered snowplow includes a snowplow body housing which houses at least a power source, a self-propelling mechanism supporting the snowplow body and drivable by the power source for propelling the snowplow, an auger mechanism mounted on a front portion of the snowplow body, the auger mechanism having a snow collecting auger, and a control mechanism mounted on a rear portion of the snowplow body. The control mechanism includes a first control lever operable for transmitting power from the power source to the self-propelling mechanism, a second control lever operable for transmitting power from the power source to the auger mechanism, an auger height adjusting handle disposed near the second control lever, for adjusting a height of the auger, and an interlink plate for keeping the second control lever operated in coaction with the first control lever when the first control lever is operated.

Abstract: A culturing apparatus including a culturing tank for culturing cells, organs or tissue strips of a plant, internally therein, and a cutting device for cutting cultured plant bodies arranged within the culturing tank, wherein a push-out means for urging the plant bodies against the cutting device is further provided or the cutting means is made movable so as to be urged against the plant bodies.

Abstract: A plasma operation apparatus utilizes plasma generated by a microwave cooperative with a magnetic field as to perform a surface operation on a specimen such as semiconductor substrates, such as, for example, thin film deposition, etching, sputtering and plasma oxidation. The apparatus particularly takes advantage of electron cyclotron resonance and is suitable for performing highly efficient and high-quality plasma operations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyimide powder in use for adhesion and/or coat forming and to a method of preparing said powder, wherein polyamic-acid is chemically imidized which is obtained by reacting tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride with diamine in organic solvents.This invention further relates to a method for adhesion and coat forming by using said polyimide powder.This invention still further relates to a method for preparing prepreg by using said polyimide powder, and a method for adhesion and preparing molded laminates by using said prepreg.

Abstract: A method for promoting fusion of plant protoplasts comprising the steps of; (a) treating the plant protoplasts with a fusion agent, and then (b) incubating the resultant plant protoplasts in an incubation medium having an osmotic pressure lower than that required for maintaining the plant protoplasts in a stable form. This effectively promotes the fusion of the plant protoplasts at a higher fusion rate in a wider range of plants.

Abstract: A waterproof composite sheet material useful for sails of wind surfing equipment and boats, comprising a water-repellent fibrous sheet substrate impregnated with a water-repellent material and waterproof thermoplastic resin film layers firmly bonded to the surfaces of the substrate through waterproof bonding material layers.

Abstract: A method for growing a silicon-including film is disclosed in which the above film is grown on a surface of a substrate by using, as a discharge gas, a halogenide silicon gas or a gas mixture containing a halogenide silicon gas in a plasma deposition apparatus including a vacuum chamber, means for supplying microwave power to the vacuum chamber, means for forming a magnetic field in at least part of the vacuum chamber, means for introducing the discharge gas into the vacuum chamber, and means for holding the substrate within the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a passivation layer disposed on a semiconductor body having at least one circuit element therein. This layer is made of a silicon nitride material containing 0.8-5.9 weight-% of H, together with 61-70 weight-% of Si, 25-37 weight-% of N and up to 0.6 weight-% of O and has a density of 2.9-3.05 gr/cm.sup.3.

Abstract: An improved web infeed system feeds a web of material to printing plate roll having a tension sensor, a compact differential drive unit and a dancer roll mechanism. A main rotation input is imparted from a drive motor to the flexible spline while a portion of main rotation input is imparted via a clutch to the wave generator in the direction opposite to the rotation of the flexible spline, and the result of computing said two rotation inputs is obtained from the circular spline to produce an output, then the state of engagement between the clutch and output is changed by a controller which computes the signal of a tension sensor in a place advance circuit, thereby controlling the rotation speed of said output to maintain constant the tension of the web.

Abstract: Two bevel gears are meshed together and rotated around their central axes in mesh, one of them transmitting power to the other. One of the gears is moved relative to the other, so that the meshing area between their teeth moves on the tooth surface of at least one of them. Occurrence of vibration is detected by a vibration detector. Thereby irregularities are tested for.