Abstract: For a semiconductor device S, an inspection is performed in a zero-bias state by use of electromagnetic waves generated by irradiation of pulsed laser light, and an inspection range is set with reference to layout information of the semiconductor device S to perform two-dimensional scanning by inspection light L1 of the pulsed laser light within the range. Moreover, with the inspection range of the semiconductor device S arranged at a predetermined position with respect to an optical axis of an optical system, and with a solid immersion lens 36 disposed for the semiconductor device S, by a galvanometer scanner 30 being scanning means, the inspection range of the semiconductor device S is two-dimensionally scanned by the inspection light L1 via the solid immersion lens 36, and an electromagnetic wave emitted from the semiconductor device S is detected by a photoconductive element 40.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a method for immobilizing, onto a column carrier, a compound having a sulfo group or a compound to which a sulfo group can be added. The method comprises immobilizing the compound onto the column carrier using a linker comprising: a sulfo group-binding group capable of forming a bond with the sulfo group in the compound; and a carrier-binding group capable of forming a bond with a group present on the surface of the column carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat-panel display member, including at least an anti-reflection layer, an electrically conductive layer and a transparent resin layer, having the anti-reflection layer disposed on a first face of the electrically conductive layer, and having the transparent resin layer disposed on a second face on the other side of the first face of the electrically conductive layer, wherein a peripheral portion of the above flat-panel display member has an electrode reaching the above electrically conductive layer or the above transparent resin layer from the outermost surface of said first face side. The present invention provides a flat-panel display member capable of being produced with good production efficiency and excellent in electromagnetic wave shielding performance and visibility, and its manufacturing method.

Abstract: An oscillation section for which an output frequency is controlled based on a control signal depending on an ambient temperature; a temperature compensation circuit for supplying the control signal to this oscillation section; and a switching switch circuit consisting of an output buffer and a temperature sensor output switch for which ON and OFF are controlled so that any one of an oscillation output from the oscillation section and a temperature sensor output from the temperature compensation circuit is outputted. The temperature sensor output switch is structured so that transfer gate switches are connected in a two-stage serial manner and a third switch connected to a fixed potential is sandwiched between these connection points. When an oscillation output is outputted, the transfer gate switches are OFF and the third switch is ON and, when a temperature sensor output is outputted, the transfer gate switches are ON and the third switch is OFF.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide an inexpensive and highly durable electrode which is capable of causing hydrogen peroxide to generate a current output in the same manner as those of platinum or iridium. A working electrode (9) (electrode for electrochemical measurement apparatus (1)) for use in an electrochemical measurement apparatus 3 according to the invention is made of an alloy containing iridium and niobium, and the alloy has such a composition as to enable measurement of the concentration of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electrode for an electrochemical measurement apparatus that is less susceptible to influence from interference substances as compared to conventional technology and an electrochemical measurement apparatus using such an electrode. A working electrode 9 (an electrode 1 for an electrochemical measurement apparatus) used in an electrochemical measurement apparatus 3 of the present invention uses an alloy containing iridium and rhenium with such a composition that selectivity for hydrogen peroxide can be obtained.

Abstract: A gas-component measurement device includes a housing having an suction port that introduces a measurement-targeted gas, and an exhaust port that discharges the measurement-targeted gas, and a water-absorbing member that is disposed in the housing and impregnated with a solvent that dissolves a gas component, and an electrochemical sensor that detects the gas component trapped by the solvent in the water-absorbing member. The exhaust port and suction port are disposed to oppose each other while sandwiching therebetween the electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: The measuring device 1 includes a measurement vessel 13 contained a liquid 12 filled therein, and a sensor 11 provided in the measuring vessel 13 and for detecting components of a gaseous sample dissolved in the liquid 12. The measuring device 1 also includes a bubble-generating unit 14, which is supplied with a gaseous sample and has an aperture 141 for discharging the gaseous sample in form of bubbles into the liquid. The aperture 141 faces the sensor 11 and the bubble-generating unit 14 is disposed to have a predetermined clearance with the sensor 11. A relation of 1/2Y?X?3/2Y is satisfied, where X represents a distance of a clearance between the bubble-generating unit 14 and the sensor 11 and Y represents a diameter of the aperture 141 of the bubble-generating unit 14.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a filter for display comprising only one piece of plastic film as a substrate for price-reduction, using a laminated body having a conductive layer and a functional layer on the substrate and having an electrode capable of electric conduction to a display housing in the peripheral part of the laminate body, and a production method thereof. Provided is a filter for display, which is a laminated body including a conductive layer having a conductive mesh, one plastic film disposed only in one side of said conductive layer, and a functional layer disposed at the viewing side relative to said conductive layer and plastic film and having at least one function selected from antireflection function, hard coat function and antiglare function, which has a cavity reaching at least conductive layer, while penetrating through the functional layer from the surface of the functional layer side, in at least one part of the peripheral part of the laminated body.

Abstract: An oscillation circuit of the present invention includes: an oscillation section for which an output frequency is controlled based on a control signal depending on an ambient temperature; a temperature compensation circuit for supplying the control signal to this oscillation section; and a switching switch circuit consisting of an output buffer and a temperature sensor output switch for which ON and OFF are controlled so that any one of an oscillation output from the oscillation section and a temperature sensor output from the temperature compensation circuit is outputted. The temperature sensor output switch is structured so that transfer gate switches are connected in a two-stage serial manner and a third switch connected to a fixed potential is sandwiched between these connection points. When an oscillation output is outputted, the transfer gate switches are OFF and the third switch is ON and, when a temperature sensor output is outputted, the transfer gate switches are ON and the third switch is OFF.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat-panel display member, including at least an anti-reflection layer, an electrically conductive layer and a transparent resin layer, having the anti-reflection layer disposed on a first face of the electrically conductive layer, and having the transparent resin layer disposed on a second face on the other side of the first face of the electrically conductive layer, wherein a peripheral portion of the above flat-panel display member has an electrode reaching the above electrically conductive layer or the above transparent resin layer from the outermost surface of said first face side. The present invention provides a flat-panel display member capable of being produced with good production efficiency and excellent in electromagnetic wave shielding performance and visibility, and its manufacturing method.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a method for immobilizing, onto a column carrier, a compound having a sulfo group or a compound to which a sulfo group can be added. The method comprises immobilizing the compound onto the column carrier using a linker comprising: a sulfo group-binding group capable of forming a bond with the sulfo group in the compound; and a carrier-binding group capable of forming a bond with a group present on the surface of the column carrier.

Abstract: An objective of this invention is to prevent deterioration with time of a storage or calibration solution due to, for example, growth of microorganisms or bacteria. Another objective of this invention is to prevent deterioration of, for example, an enzyme or organic layer in an electrode coating of a sensor caused by a storage or calibration solution. Another objective of this invention is to prevent detachment of an organic layer in an electrode coating from an adjacent layer or electrode, caused by a storage or calibration solution. For achieving these objectives, a storage solution 23 and a calibration solution in a sensor comprising an enzyme electrode 18 comprise an electrolyte, a pH buffering agent and a compound containing a heterocycle having nitrogen and sulfur heteroatoms.

Abstract: A temperature compensated oscillator keeping the area of a capacitor array and the bit number of a memory from increasing and allowing for high precision is provided. A adjusting method of such a resonator and an integrated circuit for temperature compensated oscillation are also provided. A capacitor array and a variable capacitance diode are connected and used as a load capacitance in an oscillation circuit, and the capacitance value of the former is digital-controlled and that of the latter is analog-controlled, so that the amount of compensation data necessary for the digital control is reduced and highly precise temperature compensation is permitted.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for a biochemical compound has a channel structure having an inlet port and an outlet port. A passageway extends between the inlet and outlet ports for passing a liquid sample therethrough. The passageway has its inside walls lined with a layer of hydrophilic material. A biosensor is provided in the passageway to detect a biochemical compound contained in the liquid sample. Preferably, the hydrophilic material comprises a metal oxide having a photocatalytic characteristic, which is illuminated with ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: An electrochemical sensor based on a three-electrode method containing a reference electrode, comprising: A working electrode 2, a counter electrode 3 and a reference electrode 4 formed on an insulating substrate 1; an examining electrode 8 provided to examine an electric potential of the reference electrode 4; a combining layer 20, an immobilized enzyme layer 21 and a diffusion-limiting layer 22 made of a fluororesin provided on voltmeter is provided on these electrodes, between the examining electrode 8 and the reference electrode 4 so that the electric potential of the reference electrode can be examined; to detect an abnormality in the reference electrode immediately after its occurrence, recover a high reliability of measured value by removing the abnormality quickly, make it possible to conduct a continuous measurement for a long time and furthermore try to reduce a running cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides an enzyme electrode exhibiting good measurement performance under wide ranges of the application conditions, being excellent in durability during long-term use and further being producible with a higher yield, as well as a process for manufacturing the enzyme electrode employing a wafer process particularly suitable to mass production.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus, including a biosensor for carrying out measurement of a specified component in a liquid sample using an enzymatic reaction, a computation processing part for obtaining the computed value by computing an output signal of the biosensor, and a container for storing a calibration liquid for calibrating the biosensor, equipped with temperature control means (a heater 40, a thermostat 41) for keeping the calibration liquid at a constant temperature, saves an installation space by miniaturizing an apparatus, suppresses the running cost, and improves the measurement precision.

Abstract: A semiconductor temperature detecting circuit use semiconductor temperature sensors each comprising bipolar transistors connected in a Darlington connection to provide a semiconductor temperature detecting circuit capable of automatically compensating for variations in fabrication of a reference voltage for comparing outputs of temperature sensors. The semiconductor temperature detecting circuit includes a first and a second semiconductor temperature sensor each having bipolar transistors connected in Darlington connection and respectively receiving different constant currents (I and nxI). Temperature detected is based on a corresponding relationship between a ratio of output voltages of the first and the second semiconductor temperature sensors and the temperature.