Abstract: The present invention includes a semi-quantitative method for the detection of ENOX2 transcript variants from one or more anti-ENOX2 antibody-binding spots on a blot comprising the steps of: electrophoretically separating proteins from a concentrated blood, serum, or plasma sample from the subject; transferring the electrophoretically separated proteins to a substrate; separating the one or more ENOX2 transcript variants from the one or more anti-ENOX2 antibody-binding spots; and measuring an ENOX2-catalyzed conversion of an ionic silver or gold to a colloidal silver or gold detected by light scattering from the one or more anti-ENOX2 antibody binding spots on the substrate, wherein each of the one or more spots is indicative of the ENOX2 transcript variant. Also provided is the basis for a point of care test to detect ENOX2 transcript variants based on use of colloidal gold or silver complexes with ENOX2 as a rapid simple test for cancer presence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro diagnosis of colorectal cancer by determining the presence of the Leukocyte Elastase Inhibitor tumor marker in a biological sample taken from a patient suspected of having colorectal cancer. Said method can be used for early diagnosis, screening, therapeutic follow-up and prognosis, and also for relapse diagnosis in relation to colorectal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biomarkers. More specifically, the present invention relates to biomarkers useful in diagnosing aggressive prostate cancer. In one embodiment, a method for identifying patients as having or likely to have aggressive prostate cancer comprises the steps of (a) obtaining a biological sample from the patient; (b) performing an assay on the biological sample to detect fucosylated fucosylated DPP-4, sTIE-2, sVEGFR-1, and FUT8; and (c) identifying the patient as having or likely to have aggressive prostate cancer if there is a statistically significant difference in the levels of fucosylated TIMP-1, fucosylated DPP-4, sTIE-2, sVEGFR-1 and FUT8.

Abstract: Compositions and processes are provided for the robust detection of hepatitis C virus in a sample. Compositions include amino acid sequences of HCV core region including or exclusive to residues 14-31 or 50-90 of the HCV core protein. Also provided are processes of detecting HCV in a sample whereby the provided peptides are optionally used alone or in conjunction with antibodies that do not recognize the peptides so that detection is independent of seroconversion in a subject. Using the compositions and processes, HCV can be detected in a sample prior to or following seroconversion leading to robust HCV detection and diagnosis.

Abstract: A method for assaying a sample for each of multiple analytes is described. The method includes contacting an array of spaced-apart test zones with a liquid sample (e.g., whole blood). The test zones disposed within a channel of a microfluidic device. The channel is defined by at least one flexible wall and a second wall which may or may not be flexible. Each test zone comprising a probe compound specific for a respective target analyte. The microfluidic device is compressed to reduce the thickness of the channel, which is the distance between the inner surfaces of the walls within the channel. The presence of each analyte is determined by optically detecting an interaction at each of multiple test zones for which the distance between the inner surfaces at the corresponding location is reduced. The interaction at each test zone is indicative of the presence in the sample of a target analyte.

Abstract: Methods of assaying a biological target are disclosed. The method comprises: (a) providing a sample containing the biological target; (b) providing biotin-labeled first aptamers conjugated to a gold nanoparticle (GNP), and second aptamers conjugated to a magnetic bead, wherein the first and the second aptamers exhibit specific binding affinities to the target; (c) incubating the sample with the first and the second aptamers to obtain target-bound aptamers; (d) separating the target-bound aptamers from unbound aptamers; (e) eluting the first aptamers from the GNP; (f) incubating the eluted biotin-labeled first aptamers with streptavidin-magnetic beads and reporter gold nanoparticles (GNPs) to obtain a complex comprising: the bead, the first aptamers, attached to the bead; and the reporter GNPs captured by the bead through the first aptamers; (g) eluting the reporter GNPs captured; and (h) detecting the target by measuring and analyzing a light-scattering signal of the eluted reporter GNPs.

Abstract: Protein ubiquitylation, an essential post-translational modification, regulates almost every cellular process including protein degradation, protein trafficking, signal transduction, and DNA damage response in eukaryotic cells. The diverse functions of ubiquitylation are thought to be mediated by distinct chain topologies resulting from eight different ubiquitin linkages, chain lengths, and complexities. Currently, ubiquitin linkages are generally thought to be a critical determinant of ubiquitin signaling. However, ubiquitin chain lengths, another key element of ubiquitin signaling, have not been well documented especially in vivo situation during past three decades from the discovery of ubiquitin. The reason of this was simply because no method has been available for determination of ubiquitin chain length in endogenous ubiquitylated substrates. In the present invention, a practical technique for determining the actual length of substrate-attached polyubiquitin chains from biological samples is established.

Abstract: Protein ubiquitylation, an essential post-translational modification, regulates almost every cellular process including protein degradation, protein trafficking, signal transduction, and DNA damage response in eukaryotic cells. The diverse functions of ubiquitylation are thought to be mediated by distinct chain topologies resulting from eight different ubiquitin linkages, chain lengths, and complexities. Currently, ubiquitin linkages are generally thought to be a critical determinant of ubiquitin signaling. However, ubiquitin chain lengths, another key element of ubiquitin signaling, have not been well documented especially in vivo situation during past three decades from the discovery of ubiquitin. The reason of this was simply because no method has been available for determination of ubiquitin chain length in endogenous ubiquitylated substrates. In the present invention, a practical technique for determining the actual length of substrate-attached polyubiquitin chains from biological samples is established.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microarray device for the screening or the finding of protein inhibitors, to a method for the production thereof, and to a corresponding method for screening or finding protein inhibitors. The microarray device according to the invention comprises a solid supporting element having a support material, at least one protein immobilized thereon for which inhibitors are to be screened or found, and at least one known inhibitor of the at least one protein, the inhibitor being bound to the at least one protein and comprising a detectable label.

Abstract: The invention provides, in part, methods for diagnosing a pancreatic ?-cell disorder, predicting a subject's risk of developing a pancreatic ?-cell disorder, monitoring pancreatic ?-cell function or pancreatic ?-cell mass in a subject at risk of developing a pancreatic ?-cell disorder, monitoring efficacy of a treatment of a pancreatic ?-cell disorder in a subject, identifying a subject having an increased risk of developing a pancreatic ?-cell disorder, selecting a subject for treatment of a pancreatic ?-cell disorder, selecting a subject for participation in a clinical study, and detecting endoplasmic reticulum stress in a pancreatic ?-cell. These methods include determining at least one level of soluble mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) in a biological sample from the subject. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing a soluble MANF protein and kits containing an antibody or an antigen-binding antibod fragment that binds specifically to a soluble MANF.

Abstract: Provided are methods for determining skeletal muscle mass in subject. Also provided are methods for diagnosing a neurological condition or disease or a condition or disease associated with reduced skeletal muscle mass in a subject. Further provided are purified antibodies that bind specifically to a BIN1 polypeptide that is expressed specifically in skeletal muscle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for predicting time-to-delivery in pregnant women. The methods include predicting that a pregnant woman will deliver within a predetermined time frame if PAMG-1 is determined to be present at a level above a predetermined detection threshold in a vaginal fluid sample obtained from the pregnant woman. Also provided are methods for determining a patient's risk of preterm labor and/or spontaneous rupture of the chorioamniotic membrane.

Abstract: A method of bioassay for the quantification of peptide fragments comprising a neo-epitope formed by cleavage of mimecan, a protein of an atherosclerotic plaque, by a proteinase is provided. In the method a sample, such as urine or serum, is contacted with an antibody reactive with the neo-epitope and the level of binding of the antibody to peptide fragments in the sample is determined. The assay is predictive of risk of cardiovascular disease events.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and methods for preparing antibodies to metabolites in the serotonin, tryptophan, kynurenine pathways. The prepared antibodies have low cross-reactivity to related metabolites, and are useful reagents for specific and sensitive immunoassays The present invention also provides stable derivatives of various metabolites and short chain fatty acids. The derivative can be conjugated to a biomolecule such as a carrier protein and combined with an adjuvant to stimulate an immune response. The derivatives can also be conjugated to other biomolecules.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to assays and methods for the detection of renal inflammation by measuring the level of P2Y14 and/or UDP-glucose in a sample from a subject, such as a urine sample. The present disclosure also relates to methods for the treatment of renal inflammation by administering a P2Y14 inhibitor.

Abstract: Hydroxyphenylbenzazole compounds that are useful for the selective detection of zinc, aluminum, chromium, and iron cations in vitro and in vivo. The Hydroxyphenylbenzazole compounds include a 2-hydroxyphenyl group bound to a single benzazole group; a first ligand group that is a Schiff base moiety; and a second ligand group selected from a Schiff base moiety and a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: A kit for the determination of the thrombogenic power of human immunoglobulins contained in a biologically acceptable product. Also a process making it possible to determine the thrombogenic power linked to the presence of activated Factor XI and/or activated Factor IX and/or activated Factor XII, and/or activated Factor VII and/or activated Factor X in a sample capable of being administered to humans.

Abstract: The present application provides for a compound of Formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, compositions containing such compounds, therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, and therapeutic methods and include the administration of such compounds with at least one additional therapeutic agent.

Abstract: An automatic analyzer is capable of ensuring sufficient nozzle cleaning and suppressing of deterioration in the accuracy of analysis. When it is judged that there remains no analysis item of the sample, a judgment is made on whether the sample dispensation quantity of the n-th sample dispensation is less than a dispensation quantity threshold value or not, and if less, a cleaning pattern is selected by making a judgment on whether or not all the sample dispensation quantities of the first through (n?1)-th sample dispensations are less than the dispensation quantity threshold value. If the sample dispensation quantity of the n-th sample dispensation is the dispensation quantity threshold value or more, another cleaning pattern selected by making the judgment on whether or not all the sample dispensation quantities of the first through (n?1)-th sample dispensations are less than the dispensation quantity threshold value.

Abstract: An automatic analysis device in which a probe is washed in a short period of time and the amount of washing water which may be mixed in at the time of suctioning of a succeeding liquid can be decreased. Washing water is supplied to a throttle portion of a washing tank from a washing nozzle. A reagent probe is inserted into the washing tank. Washing of the outside of the reagent probe, washing of the throttle portion, and a washing operation for the inside of the reagent probe are performed while a lowering operation of the reagent probe is performed. The automatic analysis device is configured to perform a drying operation by using vacuum nozzles even when the reagent probe is lifted, and thus, washing and drying operations of the reagent probe can be sped up and can be performed in a short period of time.

Abstract: A device of a dual floating anemometer comprised of a mast, support arms for instruments, purlins, a central buoy, connecting beams, the edge floaters, the buoy hoop, the buoy—anchorage connector, anchorage hoop, anchorage, wind measuring instruments A, the connector beam of the anemometer base B, the wind instrument base B wind measuring instruments B, the anchorages of the edge floaters, the connections of the anchorages of the edge floaters with the edge floaters and the connector hoops of the anchorages with the edge floaters, which can be placed in shallow or big water depths and can simultaneously measure the characteristic wind parameters using both common anemometers and Doppler anemometers, so that the measurements of the wind potential (velocity, direction, turbulence) are extended to a higher altitude than the altitude of the mast which bears the cup anemometers, because of the combinatorial action.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for detecting wrist steps and a method thereof, which can exactly detect a user wrist step based on a plurality of acceleration signals. The apparatus includes an acceleration sensor, a controller and a display unit. The acceleration sensor detects a plurality of acceleration signals corresponding to a plurality of axis directions. The controller detects a plurality of wrist step feature points corresponding to the plurality of acceleration signals, detects time periods between the plurality of wrist step feature points, selects any one acceleration signal among the plurality of acceleration signals based on a standard deviation of the time periods, and detects wrist steps corresponding to the selected acceleration signal. The display unit displays the wrist steps.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating microelectronic packages and microelectronic packages having split gyroscope structures are provided. In one embodiment, the microelectronic package includes a first Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) die having a first MEMS gyroscope structure thereon. The microelectronic package further includes a second MEMS die, which has a second MEMS gyroscope structure thereon and which is positioned in a stacked relationship with the first MEMS die. The first and second MEMS gyroscope structures overlap as taken along a first axis orthogonal to a principal axis of the first MEMS die.

Abstract: An electronic device configured for real-time calibration of an on-board accelerometer. A plurality of acceleration measurements are collected from the accelerometer to form a data set. An accelerometer error correction model is maintained that includes bias error calibration parameters, sensitivity calibration parameters, and cross-axis calibration parameters that each specify respective weights for each of bias error, sensitivity error, and cross-axis error. Calibration values are determined for one or more of the bias error calibration parameters, the sensitivity calibration parameters, and the cross-axis error calibration parameters for the data set of acceleration measurements using the accelerometer error correction model. A true acceleration vector may be determined that corresponds to a subsequently received acceleration measurement using the determined calibration values.

Abstract: Harmonic feedback atomic force microscopy (HF-AFM) includes regulating feedback in oscillating probe atomic force microscopy (AFM) based upon an extracted frequency component of a probe response signal. Feedback in conventional oscillating probe AFM uses the probe response signal as a whole (or at least a driven frequency component of the probe response signal). The extracted frequency of the extracted frequency component of HF-AFM generally is different from any substantially driven frequency that generates the probe oscillation and may be a harmonic of a driven frequency. The regulating may include responding to the strength or weakness of the extracted frequency component such that weakening (or strengthening) of the extracted frequency component contributes positively to a decrease (or an increase) in the average tip-sample distance and contributes negatively to an increase (or a decrease) in the average tip-sample distance.

Abstract: A measurement resistor for current measurement is described. According to one exemplary embodiment, the measurement resistor includes a first and a second metal layer, an electrically insulating interlayer and a resistive layer. The first metal layer is arranged in a first plane. The second metal layer is arranged in a second plane that is essentially parallel to the first plane and separated from the first plane. The electrically insulating interlayer is arranged between the first and second metal layers and mechanically connects the first and second metal layers to one another. The resistive layer electrically connects the first and second metal layers to one another.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an acquisition system for oscilloscopes having n input channels. The acquisition system comprises n A/D converters (2.1, 2.2, . . . , 2.n) with each of the n A/D converters receiving a signal under test from one of n channels and digitizing the received signal into digital samples; an acquisition memory for storing the digitized samples from the n A/D converters; and a memory allocation processor for dynamically allocating memory lengths (or memory depths) for the selected n input channels within an acquisition memory based on the user setting from the oscilloscope. To efficiently use the acquisition memory, the acquisition system does not allocate any memory areas for the input channels that are not selected. In addition, the acquisition system can set up sampling rates for the n input channels based on the frequencies of the signals under test received from the n input channels.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and integrated circuit for broad-range current measurement using duty cycling are disclosed. Embodiments of an apparatus for sensing current through a transistor device may include an interface configured to receive a current from the transistor device for sensing. Additionally, embodiments may include a sensor component coupled to the interface and configured to receive the current from the transistor device and to generate a responsive sensor voltage. Embodiments may also include a sense control circuit configured to control a duty cycle of the sensor component.

Abstract: A bidirectional voltage differentiator circuit comprises start-up circuitry, sensing circuitry, and output circuitry coupled to logic circuitry. The start-up circuitry acts to start-up the sensing circuitry when the circuit is powered on, and accelerates the response of the sensing circuitry thereafter. The sensing circuitry senses variation in an input voltage applied to an input node. Responsive to the voltage variation sensed by the sensing circuitry, the output circuitry produces a state change at a first or second output node. The logic circuitry receives the states of the output nodes and produces a logic output signal to indicate the occurrence of the variation sensed in the input voltage. The voltage sensing circuit is operable to sense variation of the input voltage regardless of whether the voltage is rising or falling and without regard to the DC value of the input voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radio frequency (RF) power calorimeter having a load electrically coupled to a RF input, a variable low-frequency power source electrically coupled to the load and configured to apply low-frequency bias to the load. The RF power calorimeter includes a thermal medium thermally coupled to the load. Additionally, the RF power calorimeter includes an outlet temperature sensor thermally coupled to the thermal medium, the outlet temperature sensor being positioned to measure the temperature of the thermal medium due to heating by the load. The RF power calorimeter also has circuitry configured to use temperature measurements of the thermal medium in thermal contact with an RF load in combination with the low-frequency bias to measure average power of an RF source electrically coupled to the RF input. Also disclosed in a method of measuring RF power using the RF power calorimeter.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for handling the heating resulting from the operation of a self-powered power sensor (SPPS). The SPPS periodically switches between a sense mode and a harvest mode, each contributing to power dissipation that translates into heat, which may become a safety hazard. A duty cycle that is the ratio between the period in which sensing take place and the total time elapsed between sensing periods defines the duty cycle of the SPPS. In order to prevent overheating of the SPPS it is configured to provide a dynamic duty cycle that is higher for lower currents in the primary power wire and lower, for higher primary currents. This allows for better power dissipation of the SPPS and removing it from operation in unfavorable or dangerous conditions.

Abstract: An intelligent electronic device (IED), e.g., an electrical power meter, having wireless communication capabilities, e.g., Bluetooth connectivity, for transmitting and receiving data without a hardwire connection is provided. A system and method for retrieving revenue metering data from at least one IED, e.g., a revenue meter, are also provided. The system includes at least one intelligent electronic device including a transceiver configured for receiving calculated energy consumption data from a processor and transmitting the calculated energy consumption data via a spread-spectrum frequency hopping technique; and a data collection device configured for receiving the calculated energy consumption data from the at least one intelligent electronic device in response to supplying a pairing passkey to the intelligent electronic device.

Abstract: The invention provides a capacitive sensor circuit in which a capacitance to be sensed is selectively coupled into a ring oscillator circuit. The ring oscillator frequency is measured with the capacitance coupled and not coupled, and a capacitance is derived from the change in ring oscillator frequency.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification device includes a fingerprint identification element configured to identify fingerprint and a capacitive touch sensor configured to continuously detect whether an object is touching the fingerprint identification element. A controller is electrically connected to the fingerprint identification element and the capacitive touch sensor. The controller is configured to control the capacitive touch sensor to stop detecting and the fingerprint identification element to start working when the capacitive touch sensor detects that an object is touching the fingerprint identification element.

Abstract: A method for determining current return path integrity in an electric device with a plurality of signal lines and supply lines. A library with at least one reference signal pattern of a near end crosstalk signal on a defined signal line arising from an input signal on another defined signal line is provided, a predetermined signal to a selected signal line of the electric device is applied, the near end crosstalk signal on at least one further signal line of the electric device is detected, said near end crosstalk signal is compared with the corresponding reference signal pattern from the library, and if there is a deviation between the near end crosstalk signal and the corresponding reference signal pattern, an information that there is any defect in the electric device is displayed.

Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium are provided. One system includes a transmit antenna, at least one receive antenna, and a controller configured to operate the transmit antenna and the at least one receive antenna to acquire coupled signal information from a device under test. The system also includes a processor configured to approximate a shape of a structure within the device under test using changes in resonance determined from the coupled reflected signal information and caused by different materials forming the structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for thermal testing of an antenna. Embodiments enable positioning a unit under test having an antenna in an anechoic chamber and, manipulating a RF transparent heat chamber over the antenna. A system can raise a temperature in the heat chamber to a selected temperature and obtain antenna performance information while the antenna is heated in the heat chamber. Temperature affects on antenna performance can be determined.

Abstract: The service life of electrical equipment is predicted using a thermal history sensor mounted in the electrical equipment. At least one thermal history sensor is mounted inside or on an outer wall surface of electrical equipment. The thermal history sensor includes dissimilar metal joints, and the resistance values of the dissimilar metal joints change in response to the amount of intermetallic compound growing in the dissimilar metal joints due to the temperature inside the electrical equipment or of the outer wall thereof during operation. A determining mechanism periodically or irregularly monitors and stores in memory the resistance values of the dissimilar metal joints from the thermal history sensor, and uses the stored history of resistance values to predict the service life of the electrical equipment.

Abstract: The service life of electrical equipment is predicted using a thermal history sensor mounted in the electrical equipment. At least one thermal history sensor is mounted inside or on an outer wall surface of electrical equipment. The thermal history sensor includes dissimilar metal joints, and the resistance values of the dissimilar metal joints change in response to the amount of intermetallic compound growing in the dissimilar metal joints due to the temperature inside the electrical equipment or of the outer wall thereof during operation. A determining mechanism periodically or irregularly monitors and stores in memory the resistance values of the dissimilar metal joints from the thermal history sensor, and uses the stored history of resistance values to predict the service life of the electrical equipment.

Abstract: A structure, such as a wafer, chip, IC, design structure, etc., includes a through silicon via (TSV) and an electromigration (EM) monitor. The TSV extends completely through a semiconductor chip and the EM monitor includes a plurality of EM wires proximately arranged about the TSV perimeter. An EM testing method includes forcing electrical current through EM monitor wiring arranged in close proximity to the perimeter of the TSV, measuring an electrical resistance drop across the EM monitor wiring, determining if an electrical short exists between the EM monitor wiring and the TSV from the measured electrical resistance, and/or determining if an early electrical open or resistance increase exists within the EM monitoring wiring due to TSV induced proximity effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for insulation monitoring between a low-voltage supply system and a high-voltage supply system, wherein the apparatus can be connected both to a high-voltage positive connection and also to a high-voltage negative connection and also to the low-voltage supply system, wherein the apparatus has a plurality of electrical contacts for coupling monitoring connections to the high-voltage circuit by means of a respective high-voltage positive connection and by means of a respective high-voltage negative connection, it being possible for said contacts to be connected in different sections of the high-voltage supply system.

Abstract: A partial discharge measurement method includes: a moving step of moving an insulated wire including an insulating layer on a surface of the insulated wire; a voltage applying step of bringing an electrode which is connected to a power supply into contact with the insulating layer of the insulated wire which is moving, and applying a predetermined test voltage to the insulating layer while moving the insulated wire; a detection step of detecting, as a partial discharge signal, a signal which is more than or equal to a threshold value among signals involved in partial discharge events occurring from the insulating layer due to application of the predetermined test voltage; and a determination step of determining, based on a result in the detection step, frequency of occurrence of partial discharge events at the predetermined test voltage.

Abstract: A line detecting apparatus and a line detecting method for an array substrate relates to the field of line detecting technology. The detecting method comprises: arranging an input terminal sensor (30) at a signal input terminal of a wire to be detected, arranging one output terminal sensor (41, 42, 43) at a signal output terminal of the wire to be detected, and arranging other output terminal sensor (41, 42, 43) at a signal output terminal of another wire adjacent to the wire to be detected; measuring an output voltage of the wire to be detected by a voltage detector; and determining the line conduction condition of the wire to be detected according to the output voltage as measured. When the sensors perform line scan, the coordinate of the specific location where the short-circuit or open-circuit occurs can be found directly without performing scan by PDS or AOI, thus simplifying the technical processes, shortening the time for detecting, and saving the production cost.

Abstract: A voltage detection circuit includes: a transistor; a switch coupled to a drain terminal of the transistor; the drain terminal is coupled to an one end of the switch; a first driver that controls the switch in synchronization with a second driver that drives a gate terminal of the transistor; and a plurality of resistors coupled in series and coupled to an another end of the switch.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes the operations outlined below. For a plurality of dies on a test fixture, an antenna distance between each of first antennas of one of the dies and every one of first antennas of the other dies is determined. The dies are categorized into die groups, wherein the antenna distance between each of the first antennas of one of the dies in one of the die groups and every one of the first antennas of the other dies in the same one of the die groups is larger than an interference threshold. Test processes are sequentially performed on the die groups. Each of the test processes is performed according to signal transmissions between the first antennas and second antennas of the under-test device each positionally corresponds to one of the first antennas.

Abstract: A fault analysis method comprises: receiving fault data from wafer level testing that identifies locations and test results of a plurality of die; applying a kernel transform to the fault data to produce cluster data, where the kernel transform defines a fault impact distribution that defines fault contribution from the failed die to local die within an outer radial boundary of the fault impact distribution. Applying the kernel transform comprises: centering the fault impact distribution at a location of each die that failed wafer level testing, associating each local die that falls within the outer radial boundary with a respective fault contribution value according to the fault impact distribution, and accruing fault contribution values associated with each respective die of the plurality of die to produce a cluster value for the respective die, which correlates to a probability of failure of the respective die at a future time.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for generating signals for ESD stress testing an electronic device are disclosed. In an embodiment the apparatus is configured to receive a source signal including a source pulse, delay the source pulse to generate a test signal including a test pulse with a pulse width in an ESD time range and generate an auxiliary signal including an auxiliary pulse with a pulse width in the ESD time range.

Abstract: An integrated circuit die has one or more through-body-vias and a testing circuit on board the die which tests for defects in a through-body-via by driving of pulses of current into a node. Pulses are counted until the voltage of the node reaches a threshold voltage to provide a pulse count which is a function of the capacitance of the node. A determination is made as to whether the through-body-via of the node has a defect as a function of the pulse count.

Abstract: A high power laser diode test system is disclosed which includes a housing body defining at least one device test module compartment therein, a power supply, the system controller, and thermal control system positioned within the device test module compartment, a device test module having at least one carrier device receiver formed therein detachably coupled to the housing body, and at least one carrier device configured to support at least one laser diode device coupled thereto detachably positioned within the carrier device port formed on the device test module.

Abstract: A power grid provides power to one or more modules of an integrated circuit device via a virtual power supply signal. A test module is configured to respond to assertion of a test signal so that, when the power grid is working properly and is not power gated, an output of the test module matches the virtual power supply. When the power grid is not working properly, the output of the test module is a fixed logic signal that does not vary based on the power gated state of the one or more modules.