Abstract: A liquid-encapsulated damper mount includes an outer member fixed to a vehicle body, and an inner member fixed to an upper end of a damper. The outer member and the inner member are connected to each other by first, second and third elastomer members. A first liquid chamber defined between the first and second elastomer members communicates with a second liquid chamber defined between the second and third elastomer members through a restriction. The restriction is defined in mating surfaces of the inner member and a ring member which are made of a metal and hence, even if the second elastomer member is deformed in any manner, the cross-sectional area of the restriction is not changed. Thus, when a load of a very low speed is inputted from a road surface, a stable damping force can be generated in the liquid-encapsulated damper mount, thereby preventing the resonance of an unsprung portion to enhance the riding comfort during traveling of a vehicle on a flat road.

Abstract: An optical device has a supporting substrate including at least a surface layer and an etching stopper layer. The surface layer is etched to create a window in which the etching stopper layer or a lower supporting layer is exposed. An optical substrate, in which a lens element is formed, is mounted upright on the exposed floor of the etched window. Another optical element such as an optical fiber, a laser diode, or a photodiode is mounted on the surface layer. This optical element is easily aligned with the lens element by passive methods, by aligning the optical element and optical substrate in relation to marks on the upper surface of the supporting substrate, for example, or in relation to the sides of the window. Vertical alignment is automatically controlled by the thickness of the etched layers.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device includes: a matrix of memory cells each including a semiconductor transistor and a ferroelectric capacitor; word lines and bit lines provided so as to intersect each other; and plate lines provided substantially in parallel to the word lines, at least two plate lines corresponding to each of the word lines. A drain of the semiconductor transistor is coupled to a first electrode of the ferroelectric capacitor; a source of the semiconductor transistor is coupled to a corresponding bit line; a gate of the semiconductor transistor is coupled to a corresponding word line; and a second electrode of the ferroelectric capacitor is coupled to a corresponding plate line. The device further includes: a selection/driving circuit being coupled to the word lines and the plate lines and receiving a ROW address, the ROW address divided into a first portion and a second portion.

Abstract: A ferroelectric storage device comprises a memory cell including a first ferroelectric capacitor and connected to a first bit line, wherein the memory cell memorizes data based on a polarization of the first ferroelectric capacitor, and the memory cell outputs a first amount of electric charge generated by a change in the polarization of the first ferroelectric capacitor to the first bit line in reading out the data, a reference cell including a second ferroelectric capacitor and connected to a second bit line, wherein the reference cell outputs as a reference level a second amount of electric charge generated by a change in the polarization of the second ferroelectric capacitor to the second bit line, an amplifier for comparing the first amount of electric charge with the second amount of electric charge to read out data, first amount-of-electric-charge setting section for setting the first amount of electric charge to an arbitrary level, and a second amount-of-electric-charge setting section for setting the

Abstract: There is provided a difference in dynamic characteristics between one and the other of vibration isolating rubber members which are provided as a pair on left and right sides of an automotive vehicle. This causes a difference &dgr; in phase between vibrations transmitted via the left and right vibration isolating rubber members , and vibrations from the left and right vibration isolating rubber members cancel each other, whereby the vibration of the body of the automotive vehicle can be reduced.

Abstract: A liquid-filled vibration isolator includes: an annular mounting portion provided at an end portion of an arm; an inner cylinder disposed inside the annular mounting portion; two resilient members disposed adjacent to each other in an axial direction of the inner cylinder, the resilient member connecting an inner peripheral surface of the annular mounting portion and an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder in such a manner as to define an annular liquid chamber facing the inner peripheral surface of the annular mounting portion and the resilient members; and two ring members respectively fixed to outer peripheral surfaces of the two resilient members, the ring members being press-fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the annular mounting portion in such a manner as to abut against two stepped portions formed on the inner peripheral surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A first bushing rubber and a first collar are integrally fixed to an outer periphery of a left end of an inner tube which supports a spherical portion of a support shaft for rotation through a bearing. A second bushing rubber and a second collar are integrally fixed to an inner periphery of a right end of an outer tube which is disposed outside the inner tube. A liquid chamber, containing a liquid encapsulated therein, is defined between the first and second bushing rubbers by axially placing the outer tube over the outside of the inner tube, fixing the outer tube to the first collar by caulking, and fixing the second collar to the inner tube by press-fitting. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the spring characteristics of the first and second bushing rubbers and the sectional shape of the liquid chamber.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device of the present invention includes at least one memory cell which includes a semiconductor transistor and a ferroelectric capacitor, the ferroelectric memory device reading out data from each of the at least one memory cell and comparing the read data with a reference level signal to amplify a signal corresponding to the data read out from the at least one memory cell.

Abstract: A fluid-filled bushing for supporting on a vehicle body an end portion of a suspension arm. The bushing is designed such that the frequency to keep the dynamic spring constant of the fluid-filled bushing to a minimum, or the frequency to keep the loss coefficient of the same to a maximum is set in the vicinity of the rigid resonance frequency f0 (for example, 600 Hz) of the suspension arm. As a result, a transmission force (transmission force N=resonance magnification &ugr;×dynamic spring constant K*) due to the vibration in the vicinity of the above-mentioned rigid resonance frequency transmitted from the road surface through the suspension arm is reduced, so that it is possible to improve road noise.

Abstract: An outer sleeve and an inner sleeve are connected to each other by an elastomeric member. Main liquid chambers and subsidiary liquid chambers, circumferentially connected to the main liquid chambers, are defined between the elastomeric member and the outer sleeve and communicate with each other through orifices. When a large load is input in directions X and X', the volume of the main liquid chambers are decreased, thereby causing the liquid forced out of the main liquid chambers to flow through the orifices, so that a damping force is produced by a resistance, due to a liquid, generated during flowing of the liquid. When a load in directions Z and Z' is input by a load in the directions X and X', the volume of the subsidiary liquid chambers adjoining the main liquid chambers is decreased, thereby causing the liquid, forced out of the subsidiary liquid chambers, to flow through the orifices, thus producing a damping force.

Abstract: A semiconductor type memory device includes: a counting unit for receiving a start address and counting an address taking the start address as a starting point; a setting unit for outputting an ending address; and a stopping unit for receiving the counted address and the ending address and causing the counting unit to stop counting when the counted address reaches the ending address.

Abstract: First, second, third and fourth liquid chambers including a liquid encapsulated therein are defined by disposition of first and second elastomeric members between outer and inner sleeves. The first and second liquid chambers communicate with each other through a first orifice having a relatively large diameter, and the first and third liquid chambers communicate with the second and fourth liquid chambers through a second orifice having a relatively small diameter. When a small load is input, the first and second liquid chambers are deformed to cause the liquid to pass through the first orifice, so that a relatively small damping force is produced by a resistance due to the liquid passing through the first orifice. When a large load is input, the third and fourth liquid chambers are deformed to cause the liquid to pass through the second orifice, so that a relatively large damping force is produced by a resistance due to the liquid passing through the second orifice.

Abstract: A vibration-proof mount includes an inner shell member comprised of a center pipe and a bush, and an outer shell member including a first collar and a second collar. The center pipe and the outer shell member are connected to each other by first and second elastomer members with a liquid encapsulated therein. A liquid chamber is formed between the first and second elastomer members and expanded and contracted in volume by a load, and an orifice is defined in the first elastomer member and connected to the liquid chamber. The orifice is formed by only a wall surface of the first elastomer member and hence, the sectional area of a flow path in the orifice can be insured to prevent a difference in characteristic between individuals of the vibration-proof mount, as compared with the case where the orifice is defined between a plurality of members.

Abstract: To achieve a lowering of a dynamic spring constant in an air column resonance region of a tire without increasing the hardness of an elastic body of a liquid-encapsulated bushing, an outer tube and an inner tube are connected by a bushing rubber. Front liquid chambers and rear liquid chambers are placed in communication with each other by first communication passages. The upper liquid chambers and the rear liquid chambers are placed in communication with each other by second communication passages and a third communication passage. If a load of 80-250 Hz is input in a Z-Z' direction, the peak of the dynamic spring constant is shifted toward a higher-frequency side by the third communication passage and a dynamic spring constant in the air column resonance region (220-250 Hz) of a tire is lowered, thereby reducing road noise.

Abstract: The ferroelectric semiconductor memory cell comprises: a ferroelectric layer having a first face and a second face; a semiconductor layer disposed on the first face of the ferroelectric layer so as to have different conductivity values depending on a polarization state of the ferroelectric layer, the semiconductor layer having a first end and a second end; and a conductive layer disposed on the second face of the ferroelectric layer, the conductive layer being electrically connected to the first end of the semiconductor layer, wherein a first voltage or a second voltage respectively corresponding to a first value and a second value of the binary information is applied at the second end of the semiconductor layer while applying a third voltage having a potential level between the first and second voltages at the first end of the semiconductor layer, thereby varying the polarization state of the ferroelectric layer so that the binary information is written in the ferroelectric semiconductor memory cell.

Abstract: A liquid-encapsulated anti-vibration device is provided having an inner shell and an outer shell connected to each other by means of a first elastomeric member, a second elastomeric member and a diaphragm. A main liquid chamber is defined between the first and second elastomeric members and changed in volume by the axial movement of the inner and outer shells relative to each other. A subsidiary liquid chamber is defined between the first elastomeric member and the diaphragm. The main and subsidiary liquid chambers communicate with each other by a constriction extending axially through the first elastomeric member. Since the diaphragm is mounted independently from the first elastomeric member, the size and shape of the constriction, defined in the first elastomeric member, cannot be limited by the diaphragm.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin obtained by reacting a 1,3-bis(dicarboxyphenyl)-1,1,3,3-tetrasubstituted disiloxane dianhydride with an alcohol or alcohol derivative, followed by reaction with an epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups, or an epoxy resin obtained by reacting a 1,3-bis(dicarboxyphenyl)-1,1,3,3-tetrasubstituted disiloxane with an epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups and (b) a curing agent is suitable for bonding semiconductor chips to a copper frame with a small warpage of the chips.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (a) an epoxy resin obtained by reacting a 1,3-bis(dicarboxyphenyl)-1,1,3,3-tetrasubustituted disiloxane dianhydride with an alcohol or alcohol derivative, followed by reaction with an epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups, or an epoxy resin obtained by reacting a 1,3-bis(dicarboxyphenyl)-1,1,3,3-tetrasubstituted disiloxane with an epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups and (b) a curing agent is suitable for bonding semiconductor chips to a copper frame with a small warpage of the chips.

Abstract: An electroconductive resin paste suitable for bonding a semiconductor element onto a substrate and exhibiting a superior adhesion strength and processability when heated to 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C., and a process for producing a semiconductor device using the electroconductive resin paste are provided, which electroconductive resin paste comprises.(A) a mixed epoxy resin of a phenolic novolac type epoxy resin with an epi-bis type epoxy resin,(B) a phenolic novolac resin and/or phenol aralkyl resin,(C) organic borate,(D) a diluent containing a silane compound having one glycidyl group as at least one component therein, and(E) an electroconductive metal powder.

Abstract: A fluid-filled vibroisolating device includes a joint member adapted to be joined to a vibrating body such as an engine, a support member adapted to be supported on a supporting body such as a vehicle frame and defining an expandable and contractible auxiliary fluid chamber filled with a fluid, an elastomeric member interconnecting the joint and support members and disposed in a vibrating direction in which the vibrating body vibrating direction in which the vibrating body vibrates, the elastomeric member, the joint member, and the support member jointly defining an expandable and contractible main fluid chamber filled with a fluid, a partition mounted in the support member and separating the main and auxiliary fluid chambers from each other, the partition having flow regulator for regulating the flow of the fluid between the main and auxiliary fluid chambers, and a reinforcing member integrally formed with the elastomeric member for preventing the elastomeric member from being collapsed.