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Analysis of external latch-up protection test structure design using numerical simulation

With each new CMOS technology the latch-up sensitivity and effects of prevention strategies change. Products built in these technologies must adhere to stringent guidelines for latch-up ‘Hardness’, and for this reason characterisation of new technologies is needed through the use of test structures. This paper shows a numerical simulation approach which can determine the relative effectiveness of guard-rings in ESD protection device test structures. In this work, time taken to characterise latch-up protection test structures and to chose a protection strategy is greatly reduced by using numerical simulations to design the test structures. The results presented are for variations to the guard-rings for two technologies. Included in these are the typical simulation times and resources required. The technique outlined has the joint advantages of providing accurately representative simulations of the technology and test structure layout in a practical time frame.     

Parametric manufacturing yield modeling of GaAs/AlGaAs multiplequantum well avalanche photodiodes

GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well (MQW) avalanche photodiodes (APD's) are of interest as an ultra-low noise image capture mechanism for high-definition systems. Since literally millions of these devices must be fabricated for imaging arrays, it is critical to evaluate potential performance variations of individual devices in light of the realities of semiconductor manufacturing. Specifically, even in a defect-free manufacturing environment, random variations in the fabrication process will lead to varying levels of device performance, Accurate device performance prediction requires precise characterization of these variations. This paper presents a systematic methodology for modeling the parametric performance of GaAs MQW APD's. The approach described requires a model of the probability distribution of each of the relevant process variables, as well as a second model to account for the correlation between this measured process data and device performance metrics. The availability of these models enables the computation of the joint probability density function required for predicting performance using the Jacobian transformation method. The resulting density function can then be numerically integrated to determine parametric yield. Since they have demonstrated the capability of highly accurate function approximation and mapping of complex, nonlinear data sets, neural networks are proposed as the preferred tool for generating the models described above. In applying this methodology to MQW APD's, it is shown that using a small number of test devices with varying active diameters, barrier and well widths, and doping concentrations enables prediction of the expected performance variation of APD gain and noise in larger populations of devices. This approach compares favorably with Monte Carlo techniques and allows device yield prediction prior to high volume manufacturing in order to evaluate the impact of both design decisions and process capability     

Ascorbate 6-palmitate protects human erythrocytes from oxidative damage

It is well established that the process of thymocyte differentiation and maturation occurs in the thymus, where cell-to-cell communication is essential for providing the messages to T-cell precursors. At least two pathways are important for such communication: one via membrane surface molecules and the other via soluble mediators such as cytokines and some hormones. Recently, the presence of receptors for extracellular ATP has been demonstrated on thymocytes and microenvironment cells, and putative functions for this molecule have been proposed. Herein we focus on the recent evidence which supports the view of extracellular ATP and some related nucleotides as novel intrathymic signal molecules. In addition, we discuss the possible physiological implications of such purinergic receptors for the physiology of the thymus.     

Picosecond electronic time-gated imaging of bones in tissues

Two-dimensional in vivo optical images of metacarpal bones of a human palm and in vitro images of turkey and chicken bones embedded in tissues were obtained in the near-infrared region using femtosecond pulse transillumination and picosecond electronic time-sliced detection technique. A small hole drilled in chicken bone and embedded in chicken breast tissue was imaged using early arriving light. Time-gated fluorescence images of an interior marrow region of a bone injected with a fluorescent dye were recorded. The techniques have potential for monitoring bone fracture, bone diseases such as, osteoporosis and arthritis, and diseases that originate in or affect bone marrow     

Synthesis and characterization of PS-clay nanocomposite by emulsion polymerization

Summary Polystyrene-Na⁺-montmorillonite(PS-Na⁺-MMT) nanocomposites are prepared by a simple emulsion polymerization. The X-ray diffraction(XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (IR) analysis confirm that polystyrene(PS) macromolecules can be inserted between lamella layers and whose layer separation is consequently higher than in the polymer-free clay. The enhanced thermal properties of composites are measured by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) thermogram and indicate that the glass transition and the decomposition onset temperature of obtained nanocomposites are found to be moved to the higher temperature region. The increased Young's modulus of the obtained nanocomposites is ascribed to the intercalation of PS in clay galleries as well as the fine dispersion of clay particles into the polymer matrix. Received: 23 February 1999/Revised version: 26 March 1999/Accepted: 1 April 1999     

柱锤冲孔夯扩法复合地基承载力研究

通过重型动力触探及复合地基静载试验的对比分析,着重对用重型动力触探击数评价柱锤冲孔夯扩法复合地基承载力进行了深入细致的研究。经过试验结果的回归分析,得出了用重型动力触探击数计算柱锤冲孔夯扩法复合地基承载力的计算公式,给了同了计算程序,并应用工程实例进行了验证。     

SE9100视觉系统与SR84××SCARA系列机器人的坐标变换及应用

介绍了从 Ｓ Ｅ９１００ 视觉系统的图像监视器坐标变换成 Ｓ Ｒ８４×× Ｓ Ｃ Ａ Ｒ Ａ 系列机器人坐标的原理、 Ｓ Ｅ９１００ 视觉系统函数库中的坐标变换函数及综合应用上述视觉系统和机器人对直齿圆柱齿轮进行检验的原理。     

Antimicrobial functionalization of Ca alginate-coconut oil latent heat storing microcapsules by Ag nanoparticles

Latent heat storage by phase change materials (PCM) is a promising way of thermal energy storage for equilibrating the daily fluctuation of temperature in office- and home buildings. Bio-originated compounds have got great importance to evade further plastic contamination all over the world. Durability of biodegradable natural materials by means of environmentally friendly agents is an exciting challenge. In this study Ca alginate-coconut oil eco-friendly core-shell PCM microcapsules were functionalized with Ag nanoparticles, following their synthesis using harmless reducing agents. Throughout the preparation of the PCM microcapsules by repeated interfacial coacervation/crosslinking procedure, the Ag nanoparticles were homogeneously dispersed in the Ca alginate shell. High coconut oil content was achieved in the Ag nanoparticle-loaded microcapsules, which was not influenced by the Ag nanoparticle content. The high PCM content resulted in correspondingly high latent heat storing capability. The freezing and melting heat storing capacities were in the range of 83.6 and 85.6 J/g, as well as 89.7 to 92.6 J/g, respectively, matching to the extremely high PCM content in the range of 82.7% to 84.8% (m/m). Leaking of the heat storing microcapsules was not observed after 200 heating-cooling cycles. The Ag nanoparticle content did not influence the PCM ratio of the microcapsules, although as expected their antimicrobial potential was significantly enhanced by it. The highest Ag nanoparticle loading, that was 1.3% (m/m) related to the total mass of microcapsules, exerted excellent antibacterial and antifungal impact.     

Balanceregelung für reaktives Magnetronsputtern zur optischen Großflächenbeschichtung

Best prerequisites for long term stable optical coating are given by reactive Dual Magnetron Sputtering. Requirements for components and techniques for architectural Low‐E coating and TCO coating are discussed. Reliable process stabilization at high deposition rates is possible using Plasma Emission Monitor (PEM) control circuits. The use of multichannel PEM control allows a balance control to improve both the film thickness uniformity and reproducibility of working points for large area coating on glass or web. Examples of horizontal and vertical glass coater for deposition of optical multilayers for different applications are presented.