Abstract: To provide an automated apparatus for conveying a rectangular substrate. According to one embodiment, there is provided a substrate conveying apparatus for conveying the rectangular substrate. The substrate conveying apparatus includes a plurality of conveyance rollers, a plurality of roller shafts, a motor, and a pusher. The plurality of conveyance rollers are configured to support a lower surface of the substrate. To the plurality of roller shafts, the plurality of conveyance rollers are mounted. The motor is configured to rotate the plurality of roller shafts. The pusher is for lifting the substrate on the plurality of conveyance rollers such that the substrate is separated away from the plurality of conveyance rollers. The pusher includes a stage configured to pass through a clearance between the plurality of roller shafts.

Abstract: To provide an automated apparatus for conveying a rectangular substrate. According to one embodiment, there is provided a substrate conveying apparatus for conveying the rectangular substrate. The substrate conveying apparatus includes a plurality of conveyance rollers, a plurality of roller shafts, a motor, and a pusher. The plurality of conveyance rollers are configured to support a lower surface of the substrate. To the plurality of roller shafts, the plurality of conveyance rollers are mounted. The motor is configured to rotate the plurality of roller shafts. The pusher is for lifting the substrate on the plurality of conveyance rollers such that the substrate is separated away from the plurality of conveyance rollers. The pusher includes a stage configured to pass through a clearance between the plurality of roller shafts.

Abstract: A fuel supply system includes a fuel pump, a storing part, an injection nozzle, a communication part, a first fuel source, a second fuel source, and a fuel transfer passage part. The storing part stores fuel, which is drawn from a suction port. Part of fuel discharged from a discharge port is injected through the nozzle. The communication part communicates between the nozzle and the storing part. The communication part includes a first opening and a second opening, which are formed at positions where negative pressure is generated as a result of the injection of fuel through the nozzle. Fuel is drawn through the first and second openings, and is guided into the storing part through the communication part. The fuel flowing into the second opening is stored in the first source. The fuel stored in the second source is transferred into the first opening through the passage part.

Abstract: A circuit system is provided capable of improving the throughput thereof by eliminating the operational constraint that if the operating frequency of a content addressable memory is lower than the operating frequency of a system LSI, two system clocks should be provided, or the higher frequency should be synchronized with the slower system clock. A clock control circuit (103) for down-converting an internal clock (?1) of a LSI (101) is provided, and a control signal whose frequency is made lower is used to operate a content addressable memory circuit (102).

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: A magnetic film forming apparatus can form a magnetic film, especially a magnetic alloy film, selectively on a metal surface exposed on a surface of a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer. The magnetic film forming apparatus comprises an electroless plating apparatus having a magnetic field generation apparatus for generating a magnetic field around and parallel to a substrate disposed such that the surface of the substrate is in contact with a plating solution in a plating tank.

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: An electroless plating apparatus can suppress a change in quality of a plating solution and form a plated film without loss of its properties and reliability. The electroless plating apparatus includes a plating solution circulation system having a plating solution supply pipe for supplying a plating solution in a plating solution reservoir tank to a plating tank and a plating solution recovery pipe for returning the plating solution in the plating tank to the plating solution reservoir tank, and a heat retention section for preventing lowering of the temperature of the plating solution in the entire plating solution circulation system.

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: A lid member is mounted to the fuel tank to cover an opening of the fuel tank. A fuel pump is arranged in the fuel tank to pump fuel in the fuel tank. A module case supports the fuel pump. A pump module includes fuel component protruding from a lateral side of the module case in a projection, which is viewed from a side of the lid member. A supporting member is connected with the lid member and the module case to support the pump module in the fuel tank. The lid member supports the pump module via the supporting member. The module case includes a connecting portion that connects with the supporting member. The connecting portion protrudes from the module case to the lateral side of the module case. The connecting portion is arranged in an imaginary circle that passes through outer peripheries of the module case and the fuel component in the projection. The imaginary circle accommodates the module case and the fuel component in the projection.

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: A lid member is mounted to the fuel tank to cover an opening of the fuel tank. A fuel pump is arranged in the fuel tank to pump fuel in the fuel tank. A module case supports the fuel pump. A pump module includes fuel component protruding from a lateral side of the module case in a projection, which is viewed from a side of the lid member. A supporting member is connected with the lid member and the module case to support the pump module in the fuel tank. The lid member supports the pump module via the supporting member. The module case includes a connecting portion that connects with the supporting member. The connecting portion protrudes from the module case to the lateral side of the module case. The connecting portion is arranged in an imaginary circle that passes through outer peripheries of the module case and the fuel component in the projection. The imaginary circle accommodates the module case and the fuel component in the projection.

Abstract: A fuel supply system has a cover, a pump unit, and metal pipes. The cover and the pump unit are connected through the use of the metal pipes so as to be moved relatively each other. A case cover, covering the pump unit, has supporting portions, each of which has a through hole. Each metal pipe is inserted through the through hole and thereby guided to be moved in its axial direction inside the supporting portion. The supporting portion has a plurality of grooves. Therefore, sliding resistance between the metal pipe and the supporting portion is reduced, that is, the pump unit can be smoothly moved relatively to the cover.

Abstract: A circuit system is provided capable of improving the throughput thereof by eliminating the operational constraint that if the operating frequency of a content addressable memory is lower than the operating frequency of a system LSI, two system clocks should be provided, or the higher frequency should be synchronized with the slower system clock. A clock control circuit (103) for down-converting an internal clock (?1) of a LSI (101) is provided, and a control signal whose frequency is made lower is used to operate a content addressable memory circuit (102).

Abstract: A fuel supply device is composed of a bottom cover closing a bottom opening of a fuel tank and a fuel pump module mounted on the bottom cover. The fuel pump module includes a fuel pump for sucking fuel contained in the fuel tank, a pressure regulator for regulating fuel pressure by discharging part of the fuel sucked by the fuel pump and a fuel level detector for detecting a fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel pump module is submerged in fuel contained in the fuel tank. The fuel level detector is positioned apart from the pressure regulator in both the horizontal and vertical directions, so that the fuel level detector accurately detects the fuel level without being disturbed by a fuel flow discharged from the pressure regulator.

Abstract: There is provided a control circuit (409) for fetching a result of a comparison of a part of bits of entry data with a corresponding bit of comparison data and prohibiting a comparison of residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data when the result of the comparison is mismatched, and the comparison of the residual bits in the entry data with the corresponding bit of the comparison data is prohibited. Consequently, the number of signal lines to be activated in one cycle of a comparing operation is decreased. Thus, a reduction in a consumed power can be achieved.

Abstract: In a fuel supply apparatus for a vehicle, a sender gauge is attached to a stay separated from a flange and a bracket for supporting a fuel pump. By changing the shape of the stay, without changing the shape of other components, the mounting position of the sender gauge can be arbitrarily defined. The position of the sender gauge can be moved to a position where the interference of a float member with a fuel tank, sub-tank or suction filter may be prevented.

Abstract: In a fuel supply apparatus for a vehicle, a sender gauge is attached to a stay separated from a flange and a bracket for supporting a fuel pump. By changing the shape of the stay, without changing the shape of other components, the mounting position of the sender gauge can be arbitrarily defined. The position of the sender gauge can be moved to a position where the interference of a float member with a fuel tank, sub-tank or suction filter may be prevented.

Abstract: A fuel supply system has a cover, a pump unit, and metal pipes. The cover and the pump unit are connected through the use of the metal pipes so as to be moved relatively each other. A case cover, covering the pump unit, has supporting portions, each of which has a through hole. Each metal pipe is inserted through the through hole and thereby guided to be moved in its axial direction inside the supporting portion. The supporting portion has a plurality of grooves. Therefore, sliding resistance between the metal pipe and the supporting portion is reduced, that is, the pump unit can be smoothly moved relatively to the cover.