Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die having a first surface, a first conductive bump over the first surface and having first height and a first width, a second conductive bump over the first surface and having a second height and a second width. The first width is greater than the second width and the first height is substantially identical to the second height. A method for manufacturing the semiconductor package is also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a conductive pillar and a solder. The conductive pillar has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, wherein a height of the first sidewall is greater than a height of the second sidewall. The solder is disposed on and in direct contact with the conductive pillar, wherein the solder is hanging over the first sidewall and the second sidewall of conductive pillar.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including gastrodin and a use thereof for the prevention or the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The pharmaceutical composition is effective in reducing neuronal axon degeneration and neurofibromin accumulation, improving symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and extending life of patients of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention provides a single-photon detector that includes a superconducting wire made from a high quality and uniform superconducting film with a higher critical temperature. A reflector or a multilayered reflector with high reflectivity, preferably a nitride-based distributed Bragg reflector, is provided to reflect an incident light to the superconducting wire. A surface-plasmon wavelength-selective surface may be further provided above the superconducting wire to resonantly transmits the incident light within a selective passband, making the single-photon detector operable in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelength bands. In addition, a large area of superconducting film with high level of uniformity is grown to achieve the up scaling of the single-photon detector and a single-photon detector array.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacture are provided. In particular, a semiconductor device using blocks, e.g., discrete connection blocks, having through vias and/or integrated passive devices formed therein are provided. Embodiments such as those disclosed herein may be utilized in PoP applications. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a die and a connection block encased in a molding compound. Interconnection layers may be formed on surfaces of the die, the connection block and the molding compound. One or more dies and/or packages may be attached to the interconnection layers.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes manufacturing a first transistor over a first side of a substrate. The method further includes depositing a spacer material against a sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes recessing the spacer material to expose a first portion of the sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes manufacturing a first electrical connection to the transistor, a first portion of the electrical connection contacts a surface of the first transistor farthest from the substrate, and a second portion of the electrical connect contacts the first portion of the sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes manufacturing a self-aligned interconnect structure (SIS) extending along the spacer material, wherein the spacer material separates a portion of the SIS from the first transistor, and the first electrical connection directly contacts the SIS.

Abstract: A device includes: a stack of semiconductor nanostructures; a gate structure wrapping around the semiconductor nanostructures, the gate structure extending in a first direction; a source/drain region abutting the gate structure and the stack in a second direction transverse the first direction; a contact structure on the source/drain region; a backside conductive trace under the stack, the backside conductive trace extending in the second direction; a first through via that extends vertically from the contact structure to a top surface of the backside dielectric layer; and a gate isolation structure that abuts the first through via in the second direction.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of forming a structure includes forming a first transistor and a second transistor over a first substrate; forming a front-side interconnect structure over the first transistor and the second transistor; etching at least a backside of the first substrate to expose the first transistor and the second transistor; forming a first backside via electrically connected to the first transistor; forming a second backside via electrically connected to the second transistor; depositing a dielectric layer over the first backside via and the second backside via; forming a first conductive line in the dielectric layer, the first conductive line being a power rail electrically connected to the first transistor through the first backside via; and forming a second conductive line in the dielectric layer, the second conductive line being a signal line electrically connected to the second transistor through the second backside via.

Abstract: A detection system and method for the migrating cell is provided. The system is configured to detect a migrating cell combined with an immunomagnetic bead. The system includes a platform, a microchannel, a magnetic field source, a coherent light source and an optical sensing module. The microchannel is configured to allow the migrating cell to flow in it along a flow direction. The magnetic field source is configured to provide magnetic force to the migrating cell combined with the immunomagnetic bead. The magnetic force includes at least one magnetic force component and the magnetic force component is opposite to the flow direction of the microchannel. The coherent light source is configured to provide the microchannel with the coherent light. The optical sensing module is configured to receive the interference light caused by the coherent light being reflected by the sample inside the microchannel.

Abstract: A sperm sorting method is provided. The sperm sorting method includes the following steps: providing a porous layer with a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; disposing an unsorted sperm group at the second side; forming a temperature difference between the first side and the second side; and collecting a sorted sperm group which arrives the first side and passes through the porous layer from the second side based on the temperature difference and overcoming gravity.

Abstract: A sperm sorting device adapted to collaborate with a temperature controlling component is provided. The sperm sorting device includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a porous layer. The upper portion is formed with an upper chamber. The lower portion is formed with a lower chamber. The upper chamber and the lower chamber are disposed vertically. The temperature controlling component is adapted to be disposed outside the upper portion or the lower portion to make the temperature of the upper chamber higher than the lower chamber. The porous layer is disposed between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The porous layer is adapted to allow sperms to pass through from the lower chamber to the upper chamber and adapted to form a temperature difference between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. Besides, a temperature difference device adapted for the sperm sorting device is also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for sorting motile sperms from crude semen. the enrichment of a population of spermatozoa with capacitated spermatozoa can be achieved by providing a 1-to-4-degree vertical temperature difference in combination with the swim-up method.

Abstract: A prediction model training apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus classifies a plurality of data into a normal situation data set and a non-normal situation data set, wherein each of the data comprises a plurality of first features. The apparatus trains a first prediction model based on the normal situation data set and a plurality of third features among the first features. The apparatus inputs the non-normal situation data set to the first prediction model to generate a first stage prediction value. The apparatus adds the first stage prediction value to the non-normal situation data set. The apparatus trains a second prediction model based on the non-normal situation data set and the first features.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically bind to ?-toxin of Staphylococcal aureus. The present disclosure also relates to a pharmaceutical composition, a method for treating and/or preventing diseases and/or disorders caused by Staphylococcal aureus infection in a subject in need, and a method for detecting ?-toxin of Staphylococcal aureus in a sample.

Abstract: A foaming apparatus for a paper container (90), including: a main body (10), a delivery mechanism, a plurality of supports (30), a heating mechanism (40), a cooling mechanism (50), a feeding mechanism (60), and a pick-up mechanism (70). The main body (10) is divided into a feeding and pick-up area (13), a preheating area (14), a heating area (15) and a cooling area (16) on a horizontal plane; the delivery mechanism includes a chain (21) in closed circulation; each of the supports (30) is provided with a supporting portion (32) and a base (31); the heating mechanism (40) is disposed on the preheating area (14) and the heating area (15) so as to heat same; the cooling mechanism (50) is disposed on the cooling area (16) so as to cool same; the feeding mechanism (60) and the pick-up mechanism (70) are separately disposed above the feeding and pick-up area (13).

Abstract: A method of using Neoandrographolide for lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipid, improving liver function and improving renal function. The method includes preparing a composition comprising Neoandrographolide as the active ingredient, and administering the composition to lower the blood sugar or blood lipid of a user, to prevent a decrease in liver function of a user, or to improve the renal function of a user. The Neoandrographolide is the only active ingredient in the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically bind to ?-toxin of Staphylococcal aureus. The present disclosure also relates to a pharmaceutical composition, a method for treating and/or preventing diseases and/or disorders caused by Staphylococcal aureus infection in a subject in need, and a method for detecting ?-toxin of Staphylococcal aureus in a sample.

Abstract: An environmentally-friendly cup and method of making the same are provided. The environmentally-friendly cup includes a cup body and a cup base. The cup body is formed by curling a paper material that has a first and a second portion. The second portion has a first and a second straight side. The first portion is connected to the first straight side of the second portion and is curled into a straw. The straw is adhesively bonded to the second straight side of the second portion such that the second portion is curled into a tubular wall with a top opening and a bottom opening. The top end of the straw juts out of the top opening. The straw is directly formed on the cup body and therefore can be easily carried as an integral part of the environmentally-friendly cup without getting lost.

Abstract: A method of using Neoandrographolide for lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipid, improving liver function and improving renal function. The method includes preparing a composition comprising Neoandrographolide as the active ingredient, and administering the composition to lower the blood sugar or blood lipid of a user, to prevent a decrease in liver function of a user, or to improve the renal function of a user. The Neoandrographolide is the only active ingredient in the composition.

Abstract: A lid is provided for covering or sealing a cup by engaging a rim flange of the cup. The lid includes a top portion and an annular side plate which extends downwardly from periphery of the top portion. The plate is formed with a hole. An engagement plate is disposed on the side plate. A bottom edge of the engagement plate is connected to the plate. A top edge of the engagement plate stretches upwardly along the hole, so that the engagement plate is located in the hole. The plates are flexible. As such, the engagement plate can be pressed and bent inwardly when the lid covers a cup. The engagement plate would then engage with the rim flange of the cup so as to enhance engagement of the lid and the cup.