Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic semiconductor device classification system including a current measuring unit, a data memory, a processor connected to the data memory and the current measuring unit, and an output unit connected to the processor. Patterns of curves representing approximate I-V characteristics between predetermined electrodes of semiconductor devices are automatically determined and the approximate I-V characteristics are classified into predetermined categories. The data memory stores the discrete I-V relations, and further stores a first control voltage, a first threshold current value at the first control voltage, a second control voltage corresponding to the second control voltage. The processor includes an acquisition circuit, a comparison circuit and a classification circuit. In the acquisition circuit, the first decision current value at the first control voltage and the second decision current value at the second control voltage are obtained using the measured results.

Abstract: Lead frames supplied from a first supply unit are intermittently conveyed in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. An adhesive is supplied from a second supply unit onto islands of the lead frames, and also semiconductor chips are supplied from a third supply unit onto the islands. When one of different kinds of semiconductor chips supplied from the third supply unit is selected, the selected semiconductor chip is held by a holder having a configuration adapted to the selected semiconductor chip. Therefore, transfer means for semiconductor chips includes at least two kinds of holders.

Abstract: The centrifugal fluidizing granulator for powder coating granulation has a sensor for detecting changes of viscosity of the growing particles by means of a load cell or a displacement detector; and output signal of the sensor is compared with the data stored in a memory contained in a control unit which determines whether the growing particles are in their wetted state or dried state. The control unit controls the spraying of the liquid and the dispersion of the guest powder based on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: A method for molding powder under compression by use of a compression molding machine including a horizontally supported turntable provided with bores vertically extending therethrough, and upper pressure rods and lower pressure rods respectively positioned above and below the respective bores, the upper end portion of each lower pressure rod being fitted in the corresponding bore. The method includes subjecting powder contained in each bore to preliminary compression by dropping the corresponding upper pressure rod into the bore by gravity before the compression molding operation.

Abstract: A rotary powder compression machine with a horizontal turntable for compressing powder placed into a compression bore between an upper and a lower compression rods. An ultrasonic sensor monitors the amount of powder deposited upstream of the open feed shoe in the rotation direction of the turn-table.

Abstract: Sustained-release preparations essentially consisting of 1 part by weight of a water-soluble active ingredient and 1 to 10 parts by weight of two or more fats where the melting point is different in one from others, being capable of releasing active ingredients at a constant rate for a long-period of time, and being manufactured easily and economically.

Abstract: An antibacterial, 7.beta.-[(Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4-carboxybut-2-enoylamino]-3-cephem-4 -carboxylic acid is stable in a (di or tri)-hydrate crystal form. A pharmacologically effective amount of this hydrate is filled in a gelatin hard capsule and sealed by a band of gelatin to make a stable composition for clinical use after storage for a long time.

Abstract: An antibacterial, 7.beta.-[(Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4-carboxybut-2-enoylamino]-3-cephem-4 -carboxylic acid is stable in a (di or tri)-hydrate crystal form. A pharmacologically effective amount of this hydrate is filled in a gelatin hard capsule and sealed by a band of gelatin to make a stable composition for clinical use after storage for a long time.

Abstract: Sustained-release formulations which can release a water-soluble active ingredient or ingredients at the zero-order over a long period of time, comprising:a. an inert core,b. a powder-coating layer containing a water-soluble active ingredient or ingredients,c. a powder-coating layer of practically water-repellent material, andd. a film-coating layer composed of practically pH-independent and water-insoluble film-coating material.

Abstract: An antibacterial, 7.beta.-[(Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4-carboxybut-2-enoylamino]-3-cephem-4 -carboxylic acid is stable in a (di or tri)-hydrate crystal form. A pharmacologically effective amount of this hydrate is filled in a gelatin hard capsule sealed by a band of gelatin to make a stable composition for clinical use after storage for a long time.

Abstract: Highly effective and orally administrable sustained-release preparation of an antihypertensive agent, pinacidil (N"-cyano-N-4-pyridyl-N'-1,2,2-trimethylpropylguanidine) comprising a rapid-release and a slow-release component at a ratio of about 7:3 to about 1:9 by pinacidil weight.

Abstract: Highly potent long-acting formulation of cefaclor for treating bacterial infections in human or animals, comprising a rapid-release and a slow-release component at a ratio of about 3:7 to about 5:5 by potency of cefaclor, convenient for administration or carrying about.