Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds containing one or more units derived from 2,6-disubstituted-[1,5]naphthyridine or 1,6-disubstituted-1H-[1,5]naphthyridine-2-one, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to mixtures and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, mixtures and formulations as organic semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices and organic photodetectors (OPD), and to OE, OPV and OPD devices comprising these compounds, mixtures or formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel composition comprising n-type organic semiconducting (OSC) polymers and p-type OSCs, to its use as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photo-detectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising the compositions.

Abstract: Pressure gauges according to this invention provide pressure measurement on all brands of crimping tools, including 6-Ton D3 tools. In particular, this design eliminates the need to remove the tool crimp head to measure the pressure of the crimping tool. Additionally, this design eliminates the need to install additional dedicated fixtures on the crimping tool to measure the ram pressure. This design incorporates a self-centering profile to avoid side-loading when mounting the pressure gauge in the crimping tool. The dial indicator on pressure gauges of this invention captures and holds the maximum pressure reading with the use of a simple manual lever. The lever can be easily reset for the next pressure reading. Pressure gauges according to various embodiments of this invention include dual piston pressure sensors. Additionally, pressure measurement is accomplished with a simple hydro mechanical manometer display.

Abstract: A system for tracing members of an animal population throughout a process including moving at least some of the members between a plurality of physically separate locations, the system comprising: a plurality of identification devices, each being attached to, and uniquely identifying, a respective member of the members; a plurality of identification device readers, each capable of being located at a respective physically separate location of the physically separate locations, and each capable of reading the identification devices to uniquely identify the respective member; a data repository comprising one or more records, each of the records (i) being associated with a respective member of the members, and (ii) including a unique animal identifier associated with the identification device attached to the respective member of the members; and a processing circuitry configured to perform a process for storing location change records indicative of location changes of the members during the process.

Abstract: An optical receiver comprises a monolithically integrated pin photodiode (PIN) and transimpedance amplifier (TIA). The TIA comprises InP heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) fabricated from a first plurality of layers of an epitaxial layer stack grown on a SI:InP substrate; the PIN is fabricated from a second plurality of layers of the epitaxial layer stack. The p-contact of the PIN is directly connected to the input of the TIA to reduce PIN capacitance CPIN. The TIA capacitance CTIA may be matched to CPIN. Device parameters comprising: a thickness of the absorption layer, window area, and an optional mirror thickness of the PIN; device capacitance CPIN+CTIA; and feedback resistance RF of the TIA; are optimized to performance specifications comprising a specified sensitivity and responsivity at an operational wavelength. This design approach enables cost-effective fabrication an integrated PIN-TIA, for applications such as a 1577 nm receiver for an ONU for 10G-PON.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: Doherty power amplifiers with coupled line combiners are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power amplifier system includes a carrier amplifier having a carrier output that provides a first radio frequency signal, a peaking amplifier having a peaking output that provides a second radio frequency signal, and a coupled line combiner including a first conductor line connected to the peaking output, a second conductor line electromagnetically coupled to the first conductor line, a third conductor line connected to the carrier output, and a fourth conductor line electromagnetically coupled to the third conductor line and in series with the second conductor line. The power amplifier system further includes an inductor in series with the fourth conductor line and the second conductor line and operable to provide a radio frequency output signal to an output terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: Doherty power amplifiers with coupled line combiners are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power amplifier system includes a carrier amplifier having a carrier output that provides a first radio frequency signal, a peaking amplifier having a peaking output that provides a second radio frequency signal, and a coupled line combiner that combines the first radio frequency signal and the second radio frequency signal to generate a radio frequency output signal at an output terminal. The coupled line combiner includes a first conductor line connected between the peaking output and a reference voltage, a second conductor line electromagnetically coupled to the first conductor line, a third conductor line connected between the carrier output and the reference voltage, and a fourth conductor line electromagnetically coupled to the third conductor line and connected between the output terminal and the second conductor line.

Abstract: A power amplifier including a cascode output stage, a bias circuit, and a temperature compensation and bias boost circuit. The cascode output stage has an input and an output and includes first and second transistors connected in series. A base of the first transistor is coupled to the input, an emitter of the first transistor is coupled to a reference potential, a collector of the first transistor is coupled to an emitter of the second transistor, and a collector of the second transistor is coupled to a supply voltage and the output. The bias circuit is coupled to the base of the second transistor. The bias boost circuit is coupled to the base of the first transistor, compensates for changes in temperature of the cascode output stage, and increases a bias current provided to the first transistor responsive to an increase in the temperature of the cascode output stage.

Abstract: Methods for in-vehicle contextual promotions are described herein. In a first method a driver receives an in-vehicle promotion (for either food or fuel) based on a time of day, their location, route, favorite items, favorite vendors, and nearby vendors. The driver taps the promotion and receives a list of favorite items. The driver makes a selection of the favorite items, makes a payment for the selected product using an e-wallet, and picks up the selected product. In a second method, the driver may receive an in-vehicle promotion, including a “remind me later” link. When the user taps on the link, they may then access the promotion at a later time on their mobile phone app outside of the vehicle. The user taps on the saved link and is redirected to a vendor's website. The user may make a purchase for a product at the vendor's website at this later time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel siloxane oligomer and polymers and crosslinkable compositions, which may be used for the preparation of dielectric materials having excellent barrier, passivation and/or planarization properties. There is also provided a monomer composition from which the siloxane oligomers or polymers may be obtained and a method for preparing said siloxane oligomers or polymers. Beyond that, the present invention relates to a manufacturing method for preparing a microelectronic structure, wherein a crosslinkable composition is applied to a surface of a substrate and then cured, and to an electronic device comprising a microelectronic structure which is obtained by said manufacturing method.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a ?-extended ?-disubstituted dicyanomethylene quinoid structure, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact lens comprising a first colourant which is a blue-blocking colourant having an absorption maximum (?max) in the range of from 415 nm to 455 nm and a second colourant, wherein the second colourant is a polymerizable dye having an absorption maximum (?max) in the range of from 470 nm to 600 nm, and optionally also comprising a third colourant which is a colourant having an absorption maximum in the range of from greater than 600 nm to 800 nm. A method of making the lens is also provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to a self-assembled monolayer suitable for the modification of electrodes comprised in electronic devices as well as to such electronic devices. The present application also relates to a method for depositing such self-assembled monolayer onto an electrode as well as to the manufacturing of the corresponding devices.

Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) module includes a first transistor having a base, a collector, and an emitter, a radio-frequency output transmit path coupled to the collector of the first transistor at a first end and to a radio-frequency output port at a second end, and an output matching network disposed in the radio-frequency output transmit path, the output matching network including a shunt arm coupled to ground, the shunt arm including a switch that is controllable to modify an impedance of the output matching network.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to assisting patients with treatment and recovery to remain in an upright position. More specifically, the present disclosure is a device that may be used to support patients in an upright position that may be used with any surface. Further, the device may allow the users to vary the angle of support and may be controlled through a simple interface, such as a button, remote control, or controls on an electronic interface device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blend containing an electron acceptor and an electron donor, the acceptor being an n-type semiconductor which is a small molecule that does not contain a fullerene moiety, the electron donor being a p-type semiconductor which is a conjugated polymer comprising donor and acceptor units in random sequence, to a formulation containing such a blend, to the use of the blend in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD and OLED devices comprising the blend.