Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a delayed output signal from an input signal applied to an RC delay circuit of a semiconductor device during an active mode. The RC delay circuit is configured to pull up a voltage level on a node responsive to a reset signal during a stand-by mode.

Abstract: Certain bleached earths improve methods of fatty acid purification.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for voltage dependent delay. An example apparatus includes an oscillator including a delay circuit that is configured to provide an oscillating output signal has a delay based on a delay of the delay circuit. The delay of the delay circuit is based on a voltage it receives. For example, the delay of the delay circuit increases for an increasing received voltage and decreases for a decreasing received voltage. As a result, the oscillating output signal provided by the oscillator is based on the received voltage. For example, a frequency of the oscillating output signal decreases for increasing received voltage and increases for decreasing received voltage. Described in another way, the frequency of the oscillating output signal is relatively low for relatively high received voltage and relatively high for relatively low received voltage.

Abstract: An artificial potential field path planning method and an apparatus based on obstacle classification solve the problem of path and motion uncertainty in steering a flexible needle in soft tissue. The apparatus includes an image sensing system, a control module, an execution system and an upper PC. Using the apparatus, the method includes: the image sensing system obtains real-time images of the puncture environment, identifies a target and obstacles from the real-time images, classifies the obstacles, and calculates total potential energy of points in the current environment based on artificial potential field. With a curvature constraint and an optimization index for the flexible needle, the path planning module carries out static path planning to obtain an initial path and the needle entry point, then conducts dynamic path planning to determine the path for steering the flexible needle in the soft tissue accordingly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a delayed output signal from an input signal applied to an RC delay circuit of a semiconductor device during an active mode. The RC delay circuit is configured to pull up a voltage level on a node responsive to a reset signal during a stand-by mode.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a Pomalidomide derivative and a preparation method therefor. Specifically, the present invention relates to the Pomalidomide derivative and a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and applications thereof in the preparation of drugs for treating cancers.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells; and an array timer coupled to the memory array, configured to generate an output timing signal based on a fixed input and a reference signal, wherein: the fixed input is from a supply circuit, the reference signal is from a reference block, and the output timing signal is configured to control the memory array.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells; and an array timer coupled to the memory array, configured to generate an output timing signal based on a fixed input and a reference signal, wherein: the fixed input is from a supply circuit, the reference signal is from a reference block, and the output timing signal is configured to control the memory array.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells; and an array timer coupled to the memory array, configured to generate an output timing signal based on a V-I stable input and an analog reference signal, wherein: the V-I stable input is from a bandgap supply circuit, the analog reference signal is from an analog reference block, and the output timing signal is configured to control the memory array.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present invention provides a sealing telemetry assembly used for a gas turbine. The gas turbine includes at least one turbine disk, and the sealing telemetry assembly includes a sealing cover and at least one power supply apparatus. The sealing cover is used to cover the turbine disk, and the sealing cover includes a cavity forming portion and a cover. At least one installation cavity is provided within the cavity forming portion, and the cover covers and is fixed to the cavity forming portion. The power supply apparatus is configured in the installation cavity. A gas turbine, a sealing cover, and a manufacturing method of a sealing telemetry assembly are also provided. They can improve working performance of the gas turbine, reduce production costs, and monitor an internal working environment of the gas turbine.

Abstract: An integrated circuit has a lateral flux capacitor assembly that includes a first metal layer having a capacitive portion with first and second lateral sides and first and second capacitive fingers, a first dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the first lateral side of the capacitive portion and a second dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the second lateral side of the capacitive portion. The first set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the first dummy metal lines portion and the second set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the second dummy metal lines portion. A method of making an integrated circuit assembly with a lateral flux capacitor includes electrically connecting a first plurality of capacitive fingers in a first metal layer to a first dummy metal lines portion of the first metal layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are trimeric polypeptide pharmaceutical compositions comprising three monomers, each monomer comprising a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of the N-terminal heptad repeat (NHR or HR1) or C-terminal heptad repeat (CHR or HR2) of the transmembrane glycoprotein of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and a trimerization motif.

Abstract: An integrated circuit has a lateral flux capacitor assembly that includes a first metal layer having a capacitive portion with first and second lateral sides and first and second capacitive fingers, a first dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the first lateral side of the capacitive portion and a second dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the second lateral side of the capacitive portion. The first set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the first dummy metal lines portion and the second set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the second dummy metal lines portion. A method of making an integrated circuit assembly with a lateral flux capacitor includes electrically connecting a first plurality of capacitive fingers in a first metal layer to a first dummy metal lines portion of the first metal layer.

Abstract: An integrated circuit has a lateral flux capacitor assembly that includes a first metal layer having a capacitive portion with first and second lateral sides and first and second capacitive fingers, a first dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the first lateral side of the capacitive portion and a second dummy metal lines portion positioned adjacent the second lateral side of the capacitive portion. The first set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the first dummy metal lines portion and the second set of capacitive fingers is electrically connected to the second dummy metal lines portion. A method of making an integrated circuit assembly with a lateral flux capacitor includes electrically connecting a first plurality of capacitive fingers in a first metal layer to a first dummy metal lines portion of the first metal layer.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides anti-miRNAs for the treatment of diseases associated with atherogenesis and methods of treatment, and diagnosis and/or prognosis of these diseases using lipoprotein-associated miRNAs.

Abstract: A mute door lock includes a lower seat plate, a lining plate and an oriented plate disposed on the lower seat plate, wherein a latch bolt is mounted on the oriented plate via a guide rod at the tail end of the latch bolt, the latch bolt is inserted into a bolt hole of the lining plate, a spring is sheathed onto the guide rod, which abuts between the oriented plate and the latch bolt and always pushes the latch bolt outward. A tail part of the guide rod is provided with a reset plate which abuts against a linkage mechanism supported by a buffer cylinder, the linkage mechanism drives the buffer cylinder to stretch. The buffer cylinder is connected to the latch bolt via the linkage mechanism, which can make the latch bolt restore slowly, avoiding the noise generated when the traditional latch bolt is restored quickly.

Abstract: A wafer-level packaging method of BSI image sensors includes the following steps: S1: providing a wafer package body comprising a silicon base, an interconnect layer, a hollow wall and a substrate; S2: cutting the wafer package body via laser in a first cutting process to separate the interconnect layer of adjacent BSI image sensors; and S3: cutting the wafer package body via a blade in a second cutting process to obtain independent BSI image sensors. As a result, damage of the interconnect layer and the substrate may be decreased to improve performance and reliability of the BSI image sensor.

Abstract: A wafer-level packaging method of BSI image sensors includes the following steps: S1: providing a wafer package body comprising a silicon base, an interconnect layer, a hollow wall and a substrate; S2: cutting the wafer package body via laser in a first cutting process to separate the interconnect layer of adjacent BSI image sensors; and S3: cutting the wafer package body via a blade in a second cutting process to obtain independent BSI image sensors. As a result, damage of the interconnect layer and the substrate may be decreased to improve performance and reliability of the BSI image sensor.

Abstract: A wafer-level packaging method of BSI image sensors includes the following steps: S1: providing a wafer package body comprising a silicon base, an interconnect layer, a hollow wall and a substrate; S2: cutting the wafer package body via a first blade in a first cutting process to separate the interconnect layer of adjacent BSI image sensors; and S3: cutting the wafer package body via a second blade in a second cutting process to obtain independent BSI image sensors. As a result, damage of the interconnect layer and the substrate may be decreased to improve performance and reliability of the BSI image sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are trimeric polypeptide pharmaceutical compositions comprising three monomers, each monomer comprising a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of the N-terminal heptad repeat (NHR or HR1) or C-terminal heptad repeat (CHR or HR2) of the transmembrane glycoprotein of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and a trimerization motif.