Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a pressing device and a chip carrying device. The chip carrying device includes a circuit board and a plurality of electrically connecting units. Each electrically connecting unit includes a main body disposed on the circuit board to form an accommodating slot, a lift structure, a supporting structure, an elastic assembly sandwiched between the lift structure and the supporting structure, and a plurality of probe assemblies, the latter four of which are arranged in the accommodating slot. The lift structure has a chip receiving slot for receiving a chip. When the chip receiving slot receives the chip and the lift structure is not pressed, the probe assemblies are not connected to the chip. When the chip receiving slot receives the chip and the lift structure is pressed by the pressing device to move toward the accommodating slot, the probe assemblies are connected to the chip.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for checking pin contact pressure using a z-axial feeder of a flat panel display inspection device. The present disclosure provides an apparatus for checking pin contact pressure using a z-axial feeder of a flat panel display inspection device, the apparatus being able to minimize an error and pressure in contact by vertically sliding contact pins of a probe card without friction using frictionless vertical moving members when the top of a flat panel display and the contact pins of the probe card come in contact with each other in a flat panel display inspection process.

Abstract: Provided is a probe pin alignment device that can readily correct a positional deviation between a probe pin and an electrode pad in real time and can prevent damage to the probe pin or an electronic device. The probe pin alignment device includes a mirror to reflect a mirror image of the electrode pad while the probe pin is approaching a crystal oscillator, a camera to take a picture containing an image of the probe pin and the mirror image reflected on the mirror, a deviation measurer to measure a deviation between the position of the probe pin and the position of the electrode pad in the taken picture, a displacer to relatively displace a carrier and the probe pin, and a controller to cause the displacer to relatively displace the carrier and the probe pin such that the deviation is substantially zero.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for changing the manner in which an input signal is filtered based on a characteristic of an electronic test instrument. The method includes receiving, by the electronic test instrument, user input that modifies a characteristic of a channel of the electronic test instrument, and as a result changing the electronic test instrument from having the first digital filtering configuration to having a second digital filtering configuration, the first digital filtering configuration specifying that all or a majority of digital filtering occurs after the acquisition memory in the channel and the second digital filtering configuration specifying that all or a majority of digital filtering occurs before the acquisition memory in the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a directional coupler having a coupler, a forward resistive attenuator, a reflected resistive attenuator, a forward compensation capacitor, and a reflected compensation capacitor. A forward coupler side arm and reflected coupler side arm of the coupler are configured to obtain a sample of forward energy and a sample of reflected energy from the coupler transmission line section. The forward resistive attenuator and reflected resistive attenuator are configured to attenuate the sample of forward energy and the sample of reflected energy. The forward compensation capacitor and the reflected compensation capacitor are configured to receive the attenuated sample of forward energy and the attenuated sample of reflected energy and produce a frequency-compensated sample of forward energy and a frequency-compensated sample of reflected energy.

Abstract: Sensors measure magnetic field components, and the measured fields are used to calculate and estimated transverse position of a longitudinal electric current flowing as an electric discharge across a discharge gap. Based on the estimated position, and according to a selected transverse trajectory or distribution of the estimated discharge position, magnetic fields are applied transversely across the discharge gap so as to control or alter the estimated discharge position. Inventive apparatus and methods can be employed, inter alia, during operation of a vacuum arc furnace.

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a circuit for measuring impedance, including: a current mirror including a first current path and a second current path; a sensor having a terminal electrically coupled to the first current path of the current mirror circuit; a charge collector electrically coupled to the second current path of the current mirror; and an analog-to-digital converter to output a digital value of charge on the charge collector over a known time, wherein the digital value corresponds to an impedance of the sensor.

Abstract: A device for the radio stimulation of an antenna includes at least one transmission sub-assembly formed by an array of radiating elements and an array of photoelectric receivers; as well as a generator that synthesizes a set of electrical signals that are intended to excite each radiating element. The electrical signals are transmitted to the transmission sub-assembly in the form of modulated light waves that are multiplexed to form a composite laser beam that illuminates the array of photoelectric receivers. Each of the photoelectric receivers receives a light wave. The array of photoelectric sensors and the array of radiating elements have substantially identical arrangements. Each photoelectric receiver is connected to a radiating element in its array at a position identical to the one that said receiver occupies within its own or a position symmetrical thereto.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes: a power transmission antenna a radiation direction determiner; an orientation direction changer; and a transmission signal generator. The power transmission antenna is a phased array antenna including: a plurality of element antennas to radiate radio waves; and a plurality of element modules, each of the plurality of element modules including a phase shifter to change a phase of a transmission signal and an amplifier to amplify the transmission signal from the power transmission antenna. A phase offset value for the phase shifter included in each of the plurality of element modules is calculated by performing a REV (rotating element electric field vector) method using an aerial moving body hovering over the power transmission antenna and mounting a measurement antenna to receive a radio wave and a radio wave measurer to measure received radio wave data including an amplitude of the radio wave received by the measurement antenna.

Abstract: A device for measuring an electric field includes a micromechanical structure made of a material that is electrically conductive at an operating temperature. The micromechanical structure has a frame portion and a movable portion; the movable portion is electrically conductively and mechanically elastically connected to the frame portion and can be moved relative to the frame portion; the micromechanical structure is designed so that, when the micromechanical structure is arranged in the electric field, an electrical polarization of the micromechanical structure occurs by a first field intensity component not equal to zero and is parallel to a first direction, the electrical polarization causing a first force component acting on the movable portion parallel to the first direction and a change in the spatial arrangement of the movable portion relative to the frame portion dependent on the first force component. A detector determines the change.

Abstract: A circuit protection device including a primary fuse, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a secondary fuse electrically connected in series with one another and in parallel with the primary fuse, the secondary fuse formed of a quantity of solder disposed on a dielectric surface, wherein the dielectric surface exhibits a de-wetting characteristic relative to the solder such that, when the solder is melted, the solder draws away from the dielectric surface to create a galvanic opening.

Abstract: A method that is disclosed that includes the operations outlined below. Dies are arranged on a test fixture, and each of the dies includes first antennas and at least one via array, wherein the at least one via array is formed between at least two of the first antennas to separate the first antennas. By the first antennas of the dies, test processes are sequentially performed on an under-test device including second antennas that positionally correspond to the first antennas, according to signal transmissions between the first antennas and the second antennas.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a control unit and a memory including computer program code. The apparatus is capable of applying a first signal having a first value and a second signal having a second value to an electronic component and receiving a first feedback signal. The apparatus is capable of determining a first parameter associated with the first feedback signal. The apparatus is capable of applying a third signal having a third value and the second signal to the electronic component and receiving a second feedback signal. The apparatus is capable of determining a second parameter associated with the second feedback signal. The apparatus is capable of applying a fourth signal having a fourth value and the second signal to the electronic component if the first parameter is different from the second parameter.

Abstract: A method is provided for testing discrete output signals of a device-under-test (DUT). The method includes receiving an electrical quantity at each conductive path of a plurality of conductive paths that are each coupled to respective discrete output signals of the DUT in one-to-one correspondence. The method further includes controlling application of the electrical quantity to each of the conductive path independent of application of the electrical quantity along the other conductive paths, so that a the electrical quantity is applied simultaneously to all of the conductive paths, the electrical quantity applied to each conductive path being toggled at a unique frequency having a unique period.

Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a chip carrying device and a pressing device. The chip carrying device includes a circuit board and a plurality of electrically connecting units disposed on the circuit board. Each electrically connecting unit includes a main body disposed on the circuit board to form an accommodating slot, a lift structure partially arranged in the accommodating slot. A portion of the lift structure having a chip receiving slot passes through an opening of the main body. The pressing device includes a temperature conditioner being controllable to increase or decrease temperature. When the lift structure is pressed by a flat structure of the temperature conditioner, the probe assemblies are connected to one side of a chip received in the chip receiving slot, and the flat contacting surface is abutted against another side of the chip for transmitting heat energy there-between.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to biometric identification and electrostatic discharge (ESD) test verification system. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods that combine ESD testing and biometric identification technology at a work area, such as a manufacturing workstation, to ensure that an employee is uniquely identified, and that the employee's electrical grounding straps are present and functioning correctly. Based on a result of the ESD testing and a biometric identification used to login at an ESD controlled work area, access to one or more functions of the manufacturing workstation may be granted, denied, or otherwise restricted.

Abstract: A test apparatus for testing electrical parameters of a target chip includes: a function generator; a switch matrix module; a plurality of source measurement units (SMUs); at least one of the SMUs is configured to provide power supply for the target chip; at least one of the SMUs is coupled to the switch matrix module; and at least two of said SMUs are test SMUs coupled to ports of the target chip and the function generator.

Abstract: A device of a data testing environment including a node configured to connect the device to a tester; one or more processors configured to receive from the node an electrical signal alternating between at least a first state and a second state, the first state representing a data transmission trigger and the second state representing a data transmission opportunity; determine a timing of the data transmission opportunity based on the received electrical signal; and send data to the node during the data transmission opportunity in response to receiving the data transmission trigger.

Abstract: A circuit device is provided with a first codec including a first portion of a logic circuit and a second codec including a second portion of the logic circuit. The circuit device can also include a plurality of first scan chains coupled to the first codec and configured to shift a delayed test vector onto the first codec, wherein the delayed test vector is a test vector with a phase delay. A plurality of second scan chains can be coupled to the second codec and configured to shift the test vector onto the second codec.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a method includes using a monitoring circuit disposed on a monolithic integrated circuit to monitor an output signal of a first switching transistor for a first output edge transition at a monitoring terminal of the monolithic integrated circuit; using a time measuring circuit disposed on the monolithic integrated circuit to measure a first time delay between a first input edge transition of a first drive signal and the first output edge transition, where the first drive signal is configured to cause a change of state of the first switching transistor; using an analysis circuit disposed on the monolithic integrated circuit to compare the measured first time delay with a first predetermined threshold to form a first comparison result; and indicating a first error condition based on the first comparison result.

Abstract: A switch diagnosing apparatus and method capable of effectively diagnosing a switch of a battery pack. If a plurality of battery modules having a parallel structure are provided, the switch connected to a diagnosis target battery module may be effectively diagnosed based on the voltage of a switch connected to a battery module other than the diagnosis target battery module.

Abstract: A battery management apparatus for monitoring a state of a bus bar installed to an input and output terminal of a battery pack. A failure of the bus bar installed to the input and output terminal of the battery pack may be suitably diagnosed.

Abstract: A state of charge estimation device includes a memory section, a measurement section, a time measurement section, and an estimation section. The memory section memorizes a specified dark current, which flows at an auxiliary battery while the vehicle is parked, and a first state of charge at a most recent time the vehicle was parked before being started. The measurement section measures an open circuit voltage. The time measurement section measures an elapsed time from the time the vehicle was parked to the time it is started. The estimation section updates the specified dark current memorized in the memory section such that a second state of charge approaches a third state of charge. If the open circuit voltage is in a first region, the estimation section estimates a state of charge on the basis of the first state of charge, the specified dark current, and an elapsed time.

Abstract: A secondary battery control system that conducts abnormality detection while predicting other parameters (internal resistance, SOC, and the like) with high accuracy is provided. A difference between an observation value (voltage) at a certain point in time and a voltage that is estimated using a prior-state variable is sensed. A threshold voltage is set in advance, and from the voltage difference that is sensed, a sudden abnormality, specifically a micro-short circuit or the like is detected. Furthermore, it is preferable that detection be performed by using a neural network to learn data on voltage difference in a time series and determine abnormality or normality.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to relates to the field of estimation of remaining useful life (RUL) in lithium based batteries, and, more particularly, to estimation of remaining useful life in lithium based batteries based on coupled estimation of a state of charge (SOC) and a state of health (SOH) during charging/discharging in constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) modes. The disclosed RUL estimation technique considers the inter-dependency of SOC-SOH and influence of internal-external parameters/factors during the coupled estimation of SOC-SOH. The coupled estimation of SOC and SOH is based on a reduced order physics based modelling technique and considers the influence real time environment obtained using real-time dynamic data obtained by several sensors during the coupled estimation of SOC-SOH.

Abstract: A testing device (30; 50) for testing a wireless power transmitter device (20) having at least one transmitter coil (24), wherein the testing device (30; 50) comprises at least one wireless power receiver coil (34) and wherein the testing device (30; 50) is in operative communication with a processing means (42; 52) and its associated memory (44; 54). The testing device (30; 50) is configured to receive a power signal applied by the wireless power transmitter device (20), transmit a first packet, being a signal strength packet, to the wireless power transmitter device (20) in response to receiving said power signal and transmit a second packet to the wireless power transmitter device (20) if the wireless power transmitter device (20) continues to transmit the power signal to the testing device (30; 50) n response to receiving the signal strength packet.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a signal input circuit that receives a signal from an outside; a signal output circuit that outputs the signal to the outside; a coupling element connected between the signal input circuit and the signal output circuit; an inspection output circuit that causes the signal input circuit to output an inspection signal to the outside not via the coupling element or an inspection input circuit that causes the signal output circuit to receive the inspection signal from the outside not via the coupling element. The signal input circuit, the signal output circuit, and the coupling element are formed on a semiconductor chip and packaged.

Abstract: An electrolyte measuring device includes an electrode unit including at least one detachable ion selective electrode and a detachable reference electrode; a signal input circuit for receiving electric potential from the electrode unit; a differential amplifier circuit that amplifies a difference between output from the ion selective electrode and the reference electrode; a signal processing circuit that calculates ion concentration using a signal from the differential amplifier circuit; a direct current power source that applies direct current voltage exceeding an electromotive force of the ion selective electrode to the electrode unit; and a wiring unit connecting the signal input circuit and the signal processing circuit. The signal processing circuit discriminates a connection state of each ion selective electrode to the device, based on the electric potential when a signal of the signal input circuit via the wiring unit is measured after application of the direct current voltage to the electrode unit.

Abstract: A magnetic field monitor includes a magnetic field sensor that generates an electronic signal at a time period representing a magnetic field of the environment and includes a sensor transducer having a sensor bobbin, a primary coil, a secondary, over-winding coil, a sensor circuit, a controller connected to the primary coil, and a digitally controlled potentiometer connected to the secondary coil and controller. A non-linear output is converted to a quantitative linear output.

Abstract: Sensing systems and methods of adjusting sensing systems are disclosed herein. A sensing system includes a sensor, an sensor mount, a retainer, and an orientation selection mechanism. The sensor is configured to provide a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of a sensed component. The sensor mount is sized to receive the sensor and configured for attachment to the sensed component to couple the sensor thereto. The retainer is sized for receipt by the sensor mount and configured to retain the sensor when the sensor is received by the sensor mount. The orientation selection mechanism is configured to permit selection of an orientation of the sensor relative to one or more sensing targets when the sensor is received by the sensor mount.

Abstract: A sensor intermediate part is provided with a physical quantity detection element that has a power source terminal, a ground terminal and an output terminal that outputs a desired output signal, where the physical quantity detection element is capable of adjusting properties of the output signal; a high-capacitance capacitor, which has at least a first terminal and a second terminal, and a jumper wire, one end of which is conducted to either the power source terminal or the second terminal and the other end of which is not conducted. The first terminal is conducted to the ground terminal, and the power source terminal and the second terminal are configured to be electrically connectable by the jumper wire.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for measuring magnets, the system comprising a guide tube removably received by a beam chamber tunnel, wherein said guide tube has a first end terminating at a first end of the tunnel and a second end terminating at a second end of the tunnel; a flexible substrate removably and slidably received by the tube, wherein the flexible substrate has a first end and a second end; a first rotary stage removably attached to the first end of said flexible substrate and a second rotary stage removably attached to the second end of said flexible substrate wherein the first rotary stage and the second rotary stage effects movement of the substrate through the tube; and a Hall probe supported by the flexible substrate. Also provided is a method for measuring magnetic fields, the method comprising extending a measuring probe into a magnetic core while maintaining the probe at ambient temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor suppressing bias magnetic field effects includes a magnetic detecting unit including first to fourth magneto-resistive elements to which a first magnetic field to be detected is applied, a differential amplifier into which the output voltage of the magnetic detecting unit is input, a first magnetic field generating conductor which, by a first feedback current output by the differential amplifier, applies to the magnetic detecting unit a second magnetic field to cancel the first magnetic field detected by the magnetic detecting unit, a bias magnetic field detector which detects a bias magnetic field applied to the magnetic detecting unit and outputs a second feedback current corresponding to the bias magnetic field, and a second magnetic field generating conductor which, by the second negative feedback current, applies to the magnetic detecting unit a correcting magnetic field to cancel the bias magnetic field detected by the magnetic detecting unit.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a magnetic sensor that detects a Z-axis magnetic field via a yoke and that enhances the accuracy with which a magnetic field is detected. A magnetic sensor has a first magnetic field detecting element that is arranged in a plane that includes a first direction and a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the first magnetic field detecting element detects a magnetic field in the first direction; and a soft magnetic body that is adjacent to the first magnetic field detecting element in the first direction. LNV is equal to or more than 10, where W is a length of the soft magnetic body in the first direction, and L is a length of the soft magnetic body in the second direction.

Abstract: Artifacts caused by metallic needles used in MRI-guided procedures such as tumor biopsies significantly decrease the visibility of therapy targets and diminish the ability of the physician to accurately monitor and perform the procedure. As described in the present application, a needle including active shimming can self-compensate for these artifacts and significantly improve the visualization and monitoring of targeted tissue. The accuracy and overall outcomes of MRI-guided treatments can be significantly improved with the use of the needle.

Abstract: According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable medical imaging device, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, inhibit encroachment within a physical boundary with respect to the portable medical imaging device. According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, demarcate a boundary within which a magnetic field strength of a magnetic field generated by the portable magnetic resonance imaging system equals or exceeds a given threshold.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for a magnetic resonance elastography apparatus comprising a magnetic resonance unit and an elastography unit. The elastography unit has a vibration applicator, which has a vibration generator unit, and a coupling unit for coupling the elastography unit with the magnetic resonance unit. The elastography unit has a drive unit for generating a drive moment for the vibration generator unit, and the drive unit is embodied to be magnetic resonance-compatible.

Abstract: Pressure coring where the core apparatus drills the core sample and seals the core sample at its native downhole pressure (e.g., several thousand psi) may be expanded to include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging components to produce a pressurized NMR core holder that allows for NMR imaging of the core samples having been maintained in a downhole fluid saturation state. NMR imaging performed may include 1H and also 19F imaging depending on the chamber fluid used in the pressurized NMR core holder.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance tomography system can include a basic field magnet arrangement configured to generate a basic magnetic field (B0), and spatially separated measurement stations (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, N5, M6, Mp, Ms). The magnetic resonance tomography system can use the intended basic magnetic field (B0) collectively for the measurement stations.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods to facilitate imaging an infant using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. A system for facilitating imaging an infant using an MRI device is provided herein, the system comprising a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly configured to be coupled to the MRI device and comprising a first RF coil configured to transmit RF signals during MRI and/or be responsive to MR signals generated during MRI and a helmet for supporting at least a portion of the infant's head, and an infant support to support at least a portion of the infant's body and configured to be coupled to the RF coil assembly. Further provided is an apparatus for coupling an infant support to an MRI device.

Abstract: A wireless magnetic resonance (MR) signal receiving system comprises a wireless MR coil (20) and a base station (50). The wireless MR coil includes coil elements (22) tuned to receive an MR signal, and electronic modules (24) each including a transceiver (30) and a digital processor (32). Each electronic module is operatively connected to receive an MR signal from at least one coil element. The base station includes a base station transceiver (52) configured to wirelessly communicate with the transceivers of the electronic modules of the wireless MR coil, and a base station digital processor (54). The electronic modules form a configurable mesh network (60) to wirelessly transmit the MR signals received by the electronic modules to the base station. The base station digital processor is programmed to operate the base station transceiver to receive the MR signals wirelessly transmitted to the base station by the configurable mesh network.

Abstract: An electromagnet of an electromagnet assembly for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) apparatus. The electromagnet includes an annular coil that is configured to generate a magnetic field and has a first axially outer surface; a support element that is bonded to the first axially outer surface of the annular coil and is configured to mount the annular coil in the MRI apparatus; and a support structure comprising a pair of axially-directed support plates spaced apart from one another along a radial direction of the annular coil by a distance which is greater than a radial thickness of the annular coil forming a cavity therebetween, wherein the support element is received in the cavity and mechanically fastened to the support plates.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for generating a magnetic field within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus having an imaging region. The coil system comprises a primary coil for generating the magnetic field in the MRI apparatus and is positioned at a first distance from the imaging region. The primary coil is also configured to be driven at a first current. The coil system also includes a shield coil positioned at a second distance, that is larger than the first distance, from the imaging region. The shield coil is configured to be driven at a second current that is different in magnitude than the first current. The shield coil is thus adapted to reduce the magnetic field outside of the shield coil when the primary coil is driven at the first current and the shield coil is driven at the second current.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation shield (204), in particular for shielding main coils (202) of a magnetic resonance imaging system (110), whereby the radiation shield (204) comprises a cavity (214) for housing at least one main coil (202), whereby the cavity (214) is formed between an inner cylindrical wall (206), an outer cylindrical wall (208), which are arranged essentially concentrically to each other, and two ring-shaped base walls (212), which interconnect the inner cylindrical wall (206) and the outer cylindrical wall (208), wherein at least one out of the inner cylindrical wall (206), the outer cylindrical wall (208), and the two ring-shaped base walls (212) is provided at least partially with an inner layer (216), which faces the cavity (214), and an outer layer (218), wherein the inner layer (216) is a layer comprising carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and the outer layer (218) comprises a metal, which is paramagnetic or diamagnetic.

Abstract: A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system is configured to detect combinatorial signatures stemming from homonuclear and heteronuclear J-couplings. The system comprises a pre-polarization system, a detector, and NMR electronics, wherein the detector includes an NMR magnet with a magnetic field of strength between 300 mT and 10 ?T.

Abstract: A basic field magnet arrangement for a magnetic resonance tomography system can include a plurality of basic field magnet segments spatially separated from one another, each being configured to generate an intended magnetic field having a defined segment main field direction. At least two basic magnet segments of the plurality of the basic field magnet segments are arranged relative to one another such that the respective segment main field directions of their intended magnetic fields extend at a deflection angle to one another such that the intended magnetic fields of the at least two basic field magnet segments produce an intended basic magnetic field. The intended basic magnetic field including a basic magnet main field direction can have a ring-shaped profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of Dixon-type MR imaging. It is an object of the invention to provide a method that enables efficient and reliable water/fat separation. The method of the invention comprises the following steps: subjecting an object (10) to an imaging sequence, which comprises at least one excitation RF pulse and switched magnetic field gradients, wherein two echo signals, a first echo signal and a second echo signal, are generated at different echo times (TE1, TE2), acquiring the echo signals from the object (10), reconstructing a water image and/or a fat image from the echo signals, wherein contributions from water and fat to the echo signals are separated using a two-point Dixon technique in a first region of k-space and a single-point Dixon technique in a second region of k-space, wherein the first region is different from the second region.

Abstract: A system for hyperpolarizing a substance is provided. The system includes a cryostat and a polarizer. The cryostat is operative to generate radicals within the substance by exposing the substance to electromagnetic radiation. The polarizer is operative to hyperpolarize the substance via the radicals. Once the substance is polarized, the radicals contained within the substance are quenched by adjusting a temperature of the substance to greater than or equal to a melting point of the substance. In embodiments, the polarizer may then rapidly freeze the substance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a 1D partial Fourier parallel magnetic resonance imaging method with a deep convolutional network and belongs to the technical field of magnetic resonance imaging.

Abstract: A solid-state power controller (SSPC) system with a built-in-test circuit includes a SSPC field-effect transistor (FET) switch. The system includes a current sense resistor electrically connected to the SSPC FET switch in series. A resistor is electrically connected to the current sense resistor in series. A switch is electrically connected to the resistor in series. A method for testing a current sense resistor value in a solid-state power controller (SSPC) system includes determining a cycle count, generating a new bit with a processing unit, and outputting the new bit to a switch operatively connected to the processing unit to at least one of turn the switch on or turn the switch off. The method includes reading a load current with the processing unit to determine whether a current sense resistor electrically coupled to the switch is operating within a desired resistance range.