Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions including a eutectic matrix that includes methylsulfonylmethane and a sugar alcohol and particles of a nutraceutical in the eutectic matrix. In some embodiments, the sugar alcohol:methylsulfonylmethane ratio may be from 95:5 to 20:80. Also provided herein are methods for making the compositions and methods for increasing solubility and bioavailability of a nutraceutical.

Abstract: Navigation and simulation systems and methods for minimally invasive therapy in which the navigation system imports a planning method using patient specific preoperative images. The navigation system uses intraoperative imaging during the medical procedure to update the preoperative images and provides images of tracked surgical tools along the surgical path prepared from the preoperative images.

Abstract: A transistor device includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A dietary composition comprising (i) from about 40% to about 80% (w/w) of a fiber composition comprising glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate; and (ii) from about 10% to about 60% (w/w) psyllium is provided, along with a method and a food product for promoting satiety, promoting weight loss, lowering blood cholesterol levels or lowering blood glucose levels in a mammal.

Abstract: A transistor device includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A packaged transistor amplifier includes a package having an input lead and an output lead; a transistor stage having a plurality of unit cell transistors that are electrically coupled to the input lead in parallel, each of the unit cell transistors having an output; a first output bond pad that is coupled to a first subset of the outputs of the unit cell transistors by a first feed network; a second output bond pad that is separate from the first output bond pad, the second output bond pad coupled to a second subset of the outputs of the unit cell transistors by a second feed network; a first output bond wire coupled between the first output bond pad and the output lead; and a second output bond wire coupled between the second output bond pad and the output lead. Related design methods are also provided.

Abstract: A packaged transistor amplifier includes a package having an input lead and an output lead; a transistor stage having a plurality of unit cell transistors that are electrically coupled to the input lead in parallel, each of the unit cell transistors having an output; a first output bond pad that is coupled to a first subset of the outputs of the unit cell transistors by a first feed network; a second output bond pad that is separate from the first output bond pad, the second output bond pad coupled to a second subset of the outputs of the unit cell transistors by a second feed network; a first output bond wire coupled between the first output bond pad and the output lead; and a second output bond wire coupled between the second output bond pad and the output lead. Related design methods are also provided.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor device includes a source contact extending in a first direction, a gate finger extending in the first direction adjacent the source contact, and a drain contact adjacent the gate finger, wherein the gate finger is between the drain contact and the source contact. The device further includes a gate jumper extending in the first direction, a gate bus connected to the gate jumper and the gate finger, and a gate signal distribution bar that is spaced apart from the gate bus in the first direction and that connects the gate jumper to the gate finger.

Abstract: A transistor includes a plurality of gate fingers that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction, each of the gate fingers comprising at least spaced-apart and generally collinear first and second gate finger segments that are electrically connected to each other. The first gate finger segments are separated from the second gate finger segments in the first direction by a gap region that extends in the second direction. A resistor is disposed in the gap region.

Abstract: A transistor device includes a source contact extending in a first direction, a gate finger extending in the first direction adjacent the source contact, and a drain contact adjacent the gate finger, wherein the gate finger is between the drain contact and the source contact. The device further includes a gate jumper extending in the first direction, a gate bus connected to the gate jumper and the gate finger, and a gate signal distribution bar that is spaced apart from the gate bus in the first direction and that connects the gate jumper to the gate finger.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition composed of a dietary fiber composition composed of from about 48% to about 90% (w/w) glucomannan, from about 5% to about 20% (w/w) xanthan gum, and from about 5% to about 30% (w/w) alginate in combination with at least one of metformin or sitagliptin or a combination thereof is described. The pharmaceutical composition is effective to lower elevated blood glucose levels and total blood cholesterol levels in a subject significantly more than the dietary fiber composition alone or a composition consisting of at least one of metformin or sitagliptin or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A transistor package includes a transistor and one or more bandwidth limiting matching networks. The one or more bandwidth limiting matching networks are coupled to one of a control contact and an output contact of the transistor in order to limit the gain response of the transistor outside of a predetermined frequency band. Specifically, the transistor package has a gain roll-off greater than 0.5 dB within 200 MHz of the predetermined frequency band, while providing signal losses less than 1.0 dB inside the predetermined frequency band at a power level greater than 240 W. By providing the bandwidth limiting matching networks in the transistor package, the gain response of the transistor may be appropriately limited in order to comply with the spectral masking requirements of one or more wireless communications standards, for example, Long Term Evolution (LTE) standards.

Abstract: A gallium nitride (GaN) radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) is configured to receive and amplify a low-level WiFi signal to generate a WiFi transmit signal. By using a GaN RFIC, the performance of the RFIC is significantly improved when compared to conventional RFICs for WiFi signals. In one exemplary embodiment, the RFIC has an error vector magnitude less than 29 dBc, an average power output around 29 dBm, and an average power added efficiency of greater than 25%. In additional embodiments, the RFIC has a gain greater than about 32 dB and a peak output power around ?37 dB.