Abstract: A layer stack including a first bonding dielectric material layer, a dielectric metal oxide layer, and a second bonding dielectric material layer is formed over a top surface of a substrate including a substrate semiconductor layer. A conductive material layer is formed by depositing a conductive material over the second bonding dielectric material layer. The substrate semiconductor layer is thinned by removing portions of the substrate semiconductor layer that are distal from the layer stack, whereby a remaining portion of the substrate semiconductor layer includes a top semiconductor layer. A semiconductor device may be formed on the top semiconductor layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes: a substrate having a device area and a peripheral area surrounding the device area; a via, disposed at the peripheral area and extending at least partially through the substrate; an insulating structure, disposed at the peripheral area, extending at least partially through the substrate and surrounding the via; and a doped region, disposed at the peripheral area, over or in the substrate and adjacent to the via.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device comprises a high voltage semiconductor device (HVSD) on a frontside of a semiconductor body and further comprises an electrode on a backside of the semiconductor body opposite the frontside. The HVSD may, for example, be a transistor or some other suitable type of semiconductor device. The electrode has one or more gaps directly beneath the HVSD. The one or more gaps enhance the effectiveness of the electrode for improving the breakdown voltage of the HVSD.

Abstract: A power saw for pruning high grown trees is disclosed. The power saw is configured to couple to an extension pole that allows the power saw to reach high hanging targets. The power saw includes a housing having a wireless receiver and a motor subassembly contained therein. A housing battery is electrically coupled to the wireless receiver. A front handle is coupled to the housing. The front handle comprises a faceplate and a pole aperture disposed at a terminal end. A blade is configured to extend through a blade slot of the faceplate wherein the blade is coupled to the motor subassembly. An extension pole is configured to couple to the pole aperture of the front handle. The blade is configured to move upon actuation of a wireless remote control. The wireless remote control includes a wireless transmitter and is configured to allow both hands of a user to handle the extension pole while in operation.

Abstract: A docking station provides supporting functions for portable electronic devices, such as music players, satellite radio receivers, and video game players. The supporting functions may include providing power, an audio amplifier, speakers, and a video or audio display. The docking station includes a base portion and a connector slidably engaged with the base portion for centering the portable electronic device with respect to the base portion. The base portion includes circuitry for processing signals from the portable electronic device. The connector can be attached to a circuit board that is slidably disposed between the base portion and an attachment portion removably connected to the base portion. The docking station can recognize the type of device connected and configure itself to accommodate the requirements of the portable electronic device. The docking station can include a display portion perpendicular to the base portion.

Abstract: This is a three wheel, foot-powered scooter with a steering column in front. The two front wheels are the driving wheels. Each is driven separately by a foot pedal via a speed-increase gear set. The rear wheel is the steering wheel, which is manipulated by the steering column via a mechanical linkage.