Abstract: A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device may include an array of DRAM cells, with each DRAM cell configured to store a high logic voltage and a low logic voltage. The DRAM device may further include a precharge circuit configured to selectively provide a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage to a first line and a second line, respectively, and a sense amplifier comprising a cross-coupled transistor sensing circuit coupled between the first line and second line. The sense amplifier may include at least one transistor including a superlattice channel. The DRAM device may further include a refresh circuit configured to selectively couple a third reference voltage to a corresponding DRAM cell via the first line and based upon a voltage difference between the first line and the second line, with the third reference voltage being greater than the high logic voltage of the DRAM cell.

Abstract: A system and method for attaching design elements to an article of clothing are provided. The system includes an embroidered design element with a conductive layer coupled to a back surface of the embroidered design element. The system further includes a coupling member. In operation, the conductive layer is releasably and magnetically coupled to the coupling member with an article of clothing between the conductive layer and the coupling member.

Abstract: A portable tape dispenser is disclosed. The portable tape dispenser can comprise a spool and two sidewalls which overhang the spool to capture a roll of tape on the spool. In some examples, one of the sidewalls can have a clip for attaching the portable tape dispenser to a user's clothing. In some examples, the tape dispenser can have features such as a through hole disposed in one of the sidewalls or an extension piece to adjust the width of the spool.

Abstract: A system and method for attaching design elements to an article of clothing are provided. The system includes an embroidered design element with a conductive layer coupled to a back surface of the embroidered design element. The system further includes a coupling member. In operation, the conductive layer is releasably and magnetically coupled to the coupling member with an article of clothing between the conductive layer and the coupling member.

Abstract: A portable tape dispenser is disclosed. The portable tape dispenser can comprise a spool and two sidewalls which overhang the spool to capture a roll of tape on the spool. In some examples, one of the sidewalls can have a clip for attaching the portable tape dispenser to a user's clothing. In some examples, the tape dispenser can have features such as a through hole disposed in one of the sidewalls or an extension piece to adjust the width of the spool.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured according to a transformer based step down topology is provided. The apparatus includes a first transformer that transfers energy from a primary side of the first transformer to a secondary side of the first transformer for driving a load at the secondary side. The apparatus includes a first inductor and a second inductor electrically coupled at the secondary side. The apparatus includes a primary side directional conducting element and a secondary side directional conducting element configured to perform a first phase of transferring the energy through the first inductor and a second phase of transferring the energy through the second inductor. The first inductor induces the second inductor to transfer energy during the first phase and the second inductor induces the first inductor to transfer energy during the second phase.

Abstract: A memory system including a first chip having a processor, and a second chip having a DRAM sector that includes: a plurality of DRAM arrays; an output circuit configured to store a plurality of data values read from the DRAM arrays; a first set of through silicon vias (TSVs) connecting the processor to the DRAM sector, wherein the first processor transmits a plurality of weight data values to the DRAM sector on the first set of TSVs; a plurality of comparator arrays coupled to receive the plurality of weight data values and the plurality of data values read from the DRAM arrays, and in response, generate a plurality of comparison output values; and a second set of TSVs connecting the processor to the DRAM sector, wherein the plurality of comparison output values are transmitted from DRAM sector to the processor on the second set of TSVs.

Abstract: A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device may include an array of DRAM cells, with each DRAM cell configured to store a high logic voltage and a low logic voltage. The DRAM device may further include a precharge circuit configured to selectively provide a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage to a first line and a second line, respectively, and a sense amplifier comprising a cross-coupled transistor sensing circuit coupled between the first line and second line. The sense amplifier may include at least one transistor including a superlattice channel. The DRAM device may further include a refresh circuit configured to selectively couple a third reference voltage to a corresponding DRAM cell via the first line and based upon a voltage difference between the first line and the second line, with the third reference voltage being greater than the high logic voltage of the DRAM cell.

Abstract: A table for use in an autopsy, necropsy, pathology or dissection procedure, wherein the table comprises a base and a carrier rotatably connected to the base. The table also comprises a first tray arranged within the carrier and a second tray arranged within the carrier. The second tray is parallel to the first tray when in a first position and the second tray and the first tray having a predetermined sized gap arranged therebetween when the carrier is in a first position. The rotating autopsy table may allow for a single user of the table to perform an autopsy procedure on the front of a cadaver or body and then rotate the table on their own, such that the autopsy procedure may be continued on the back of the body without help from other equipment or other people to flip or turn the body over.

Abstract: A system and method for attaching design elements to an article of clothing are provided. The system includes an embroidered design element with a conductive metal layer coupled to a back surface of the embroidered design element. The system further includes a magnetic member. In operation, the conductive metal layer is releasably and magnetically coupled to the magnetic member with an article of clothing between the conductive metal layer and the magnetic member.

Abstract: This application provides methods and systems for rapid load support for grid frequency transient events. Example systems may include a turbine having a first controller, a generator coupled to the turbine, where the generator is configured to provide power to an electrical grid, and an exciter configured to provide a magnetic field in the generator. The exciter may include a second controller configured to monitor a first set of electrical properties associated with the electrical grid, determine that a transient event is present on the electrical grid based on the first set of electrical properties, and send a notification of the transient event to the first controller.

Abstract: This application provides methods and systems for rapid load support for grid frequency transient events. Example systems may include a turbine having a first controller, a generator coupled to the turbine, where the generator is configured to provide power to an electrical grid, and an exciter configured to provide a magnetic field in the generator. The exciter may include a second controller configured to monitor a first set of electrical properties associated with the electrical grid, determine that a transient event is present on the electrical grid based on the first set of electrical properties, and send a notification of the transient event to the first controller.

Abstract: Temperature compensation of an acoustic stack is disclosed. A first temperature compensation layer is disposed between a first surface of a substrate and a second surface of a piezoelectric layer; and a second temperature compensation layer is disposed over the plurality of electrodes. A temperature coefficient of frequency (TCF) of the acoustic stack is approximately zero (0.0) over a frequency range of Band 13.

Abstract: An apparatus include a device substrate having an upper surface, and a frame layer having an upper surface. The frame layer is disposed over the upper surface of the device substrate, and a first opening exists in the frame layer. The apparatus also includes a seed layer disposed over the device substrate and substantially bounded by the first opening; and a lid layer having an upper surface. The lid layer is disposed over the upper surface of the frame layer. A second opening exists in the lid layer, and the second opening is aligned with the first opening. The apparatus also includes an electrically and thermally conductive pillar disposed in the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: An improved sanitary wipe apparatus, a sterile, naturally sanitizing wipe adapted to be stored within a dispenser box and removed one-by-one for use by a person to remove anti-microbial agents from a top drinking surface of a beverage can before drinking therefrom.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling laser piercing of a remote material (10), which apparatus comprises: at least one piercing laser (1) for emitting laser radiation (2) for piercing the remote material (10), which laser radiation (2) is characterized by a first wavelength (16); a probe laser (3) for emitting a probe signal (4) for monitoring the piercing of the remote material (10); beam delivery optics (5) configured to direct the laser radiation (2) and the probe signal (4) onto the material (10); at least one detector (6) for detecting optical radiation (7) that is emitted or reflected by the material (10) in response to the probe signal (4); and an electronic filter (8) for filtering an electronic signal (9) emitted by the detector (6) in response to the detector (6) detecting the optical radiation (7); and the apparatus being characterized in that the probe laser (3) is configured such that the probe signal (4) is able to be modulated by a modulation signal (13); and the electronic filter (8) comprises a phase se

Abstract: A table for use in an autopsy, necropsy, pathology or dissection procedure, wherein the table comprises a base and a carrier rotatably connected to the base. The table also comprises a first tray arranged within the carrier and a second tray arranged within the carrier. The second tray is parallel to the first tray when in a first position and the second tray and the first tray having a predetermined sized gap arranged therebetween when the carrier is in a first position. The rotating autopsy table may allow for a single user of the table to perform an autopsy procedure on the front of a cadaver or body and then rotate the table on their own, such that the autopsy procedure may be continued on the back of the body without help from other equipment or other people to flip or turn the body over.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The semiconductor substrate comprises a bulk region, and a surface region. The surface region has a high trap density, and a reduced carrier mobility, compared to the bulk region. A piezoelectric layer, having a first surface and a second surface, is disposed over the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of electrodes are disposed over the first surface of the piezoelectric layer, and the plurality of electrodes are configured to generate surface acoustic waves in the piezoelectric layer. The SAW resonator device also comprises a layer disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and the second surface of the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) device includes: a base substrate; a piezo-electric material layer; at least one interdigitated electrode pair disposed on the piezo-electric material layer; and an acoustic wave suppression layer disposed between the piezo-electric material layer and the base substrate, the acoustic wave suppression layer being configured to suppress an acoustic wave propagating in a direction from the piezo-electric material layer to the base substrate.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator device is disclosed. The SAW resonator has a piezoelectric layer disposed over a semiconductor substrate. The piezoelectric layer has a first surface and a second surface. The polarization axis (C-axis) of the piezoelectric layer is oriented at an angle relative to the second surface of the piezoelectric layer in a range of approximately 0° to approximately 45°. A layer is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and the second surface of the piezoelectric layer.