Abstract: An interconnect structure on a semiconductor die includes: a lower conductive layer; an upper conductive layer disposed above the lower conductive layer; and a VIA disposed between the lower conductive layer and the upper conductive layer. The VIA includes: a primary interconnect structure and a sacrificial stress barrier ring disposed around the primary interconnect structure and separated a distance from the primary interconnect structure. A fabrication method for the interconnect structure includes: forming a dielectric layer over a lower conductive layer; patterning photoresist (PR) layer over the dielectric layer to define a location for a plurality of VIA trenches, wherein the patterning includes patterning the PR layer to provide a center opening for the VIA trenches that is surrounded by a ring opening for the VIA trenches, wherein the center opening and the ring opening are spaced apart.

Abstract: A light source module and a display device are provided. The light source module includes a light source, a light guide plate, and an optical film set including multiple first optical microstructures having a first surface, multiple second optical microstructures having a second surface, and multiple third optical microstructures having a third surface. Each of the multiple first optical microstructures has a first vertex angle, each of the multiple second optical microstructures has a second vertex angle, and each of the multiple third optical microstructures has a third vertex angle. The third vertex angle is less than the first vertex angle, and the first vertex angle is less than or equal to the second vertex angle. By configuring the aforementioned optical microstructures, the light source module of the disclosure may greatly improve the collimation of light and has favorable luminance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a combined power module that includes a base structure, a terminal structure, a second terminal, and a cover. The terminal structure includes a mount assembly and a plurality of first terminals. The mount assembly is assembled on the base structure. The first terminals are disposed on the mount assembly. The second terminal is disposed on the base structure. The cover is disposed on the base structure and covers at least part of the first terminals and at least part of the second terminal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a single diffusion break (SDB) structure dividing a fin-shaped structure into a first portion and a second portion, an isolation structure on the SDB structure, a first spacer adjacent to the isolation structure, a metal gate adjacent to the isolation structure, a shallow trench isolation (STI around the fin-shaped structure, and a second isolation structure on the STI. Preferably, a top surface of the first spacer is lower than a top surface of the isolation structure and a bottom surface of the first spacer is lower than a bottom surface of the metal gate.

Abstract: An construction method of an embryonic chromosome signal library is provided. The construction method comprises obtaining an embryo and performing whole-genome amplification and next-generation sequencing to obtain a first chromosome signal; mapping the first chromosome signal to a chromosome reference signal to obtain a second chromosome signal; dividing the second chromosome signal within a predetermined interval range to obtain a third chromosome signal; and performing a regression correction on the sequencing read count (RC) of the third chromosome signal to obtain an embryonic chromosome signal library. Furthermore, a detection method and system of embryonic chromosomes are also provided. Thereby, the information comparison of the embryo chromosome signal library is used to determine whether the pre-implantation embryo is abnormal or not to achieve pre-implantation chromosome screening of pre-implantation embryos.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus includes process chambers, and a transfer chamber coupled to the process chambers. The transfer chamber includes one or more vacuum ports, thorough which a gas inside the transfer chamber is exhausted, and vent ports, from which a vent gas is supplied. The one or more vacuum ports and the vent ports are arranged such that air flows from at least one of the vent ports to the one or more vacuum ports are line-symmetric with respect to a center line of the transfer chamber.

Abstract: A suspension bracket and an installing method thereof are provided. The suspension bracket includes a first bracket, a support pole, a positioning member, and a second bracket. The first bracket has an opening and includes a first connecting structure. The support pole is pierced through the opening and configured to be disposed on a preset location, and one end of the support pole abuts against an outer side of the opening. The positioning member is disposed on the support pole and abuts against another outer side of the opening to retain the first bracket. The first bracket is rotatable relative to the positioning member and the support pole. The second bracket includes a second connecting structure, which can be detachably connected to the first connecting structure of the first bracket to form an accommodating space for containing an article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pitch-variable battery fixture and a battery cell formation apparatus having the same. A pitch of clamping plates of a plurality of clamping blocks is increased by a slide actuator of the pitch-variable battery fixture, and then the clamping plates are inserted into a plurality of compartments of a battery tray. The clamping plates are urged to clamp batteries by the slide actuator. The battery tray is provided for placement of the batteries, and a compressing force is exerted for shaping the batteries during a battery cell formation. The pitch-variable battery fixture is provided for clamping batteries having different thicknesses. According to the actual thickness of each battery, the thickness of the formed battery can be shaped.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fan in a fan start-up stage including a first time period and a second time period comprises the following steps of: during the first time period, continuously providing a first driving signal to drive the fan; and during the second time period, continuously providing a second driving signal to drive the fan; wherein, the signal value of the first driving signal gradually decreases until being equal to the signal value of the second driving signal. Wherein the signal value of the first driving signal non-linearly decreases, the signal value of the second driving signal is an unchanged value. Wherein, the first time period and the second time period are adjusted for a different fan but the sum of the first time period and the second time period is always the same. A fan is also disclosed.

Abstract: An n-type metal oxide semiconductor transistor includes a gate structure, two source/drain regions, two amorphous portions and a silicide. The gate structure is disposed on a substrate. The two source/drain regions are disposed in the substrate and respectively located at two sides of the gate structure, wherein at least one of the source/drain regions is formed with a dislocation. The two amorphous portions are respectively disposed in the two source/drain regions. The silicide is disposed on the two source/drain regions, wherein at least one portion of the silicide overlaps the two amorphous portions.

Abstract: An electronic device and a coupler of the electronic device are provided. The coupler is adapted to be connected to a power source and a rotatable member. The coupler includes a plate body and a coupler protrusion. A coupler groove is formed on the plate body, and the power source is adapted to be wedged into the coupler groove. The coupler protrusion is disposed on the plate body and adapted to be wedged into the rotatable member.

Abstract: A contact lens and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The contact lens includes a contact lens body and a blue light blocking material. The blue light blocking material covers the contact lens body. The blue light blocking material includes a plurality of metal particles dispersed on the contact lens body. The contact lens has good blue light blocking efficacy and surface properties.

Abstract: A motor drive system includes an electric motor, a drive circuit and a control unit. The drive circuit provides a driving current to the electric motor. A current command generator of the control unit generates a current command according to a torque command and a motor operating information. The driving current is converted into a d-axis current and/or a q-axis current by the control unit. Consequently, the driving current is close to the d-axis current command and/or the q-axis current command corresponding to the current command. If a value of the torque command is positive, the current command generator generates the corresponding current command according to a MTPA lookup table. If the value of the torque command is negative, the current command generator generates the corresponding current command according to a zero recycle lookup table.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin base disposed on the substrate, nanostructured channel regions disposed on a first portion of the fin base, a gate structure surrounding the nanostructured channel regions, a source/drain (S/D) region disposed on a second portion of the fin base, and an isolation structure disposed between the S/D region and the second portion of the fin base. The isolation structure includes an undoped semiconductor layer disposed on the second portion of the fin base, a silicon-rich dielectric layer disposed on the undoped semiconductor layer, and an air spacer disposed on the silicon-rich dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fungi, a culture filtrate thereof and a polysaccharide and their applications in inducing or priming plant resistance to viruses. Aspects of the present disclosure provides a cultured filtrate, derived from a fungus belonging to the genus Trichosporon, induces strong resistance to various viruses on different plants.

Abstract: A touch device includes a touch panel, a circuit board, a vibrating unit and a pressure detection module. The touch panel includes two press regions. When different press regions of the touch panel are pressed by the user, the vibration feedback values generated by different press regions are different.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a housing, a first radiation element, a second radiation element, a third radiation element, a first switch element, and a second switch element. The first radiation element has a first feeding point. The second radiation element has a second feeding point. The first radiation element, the second radiation element, and the third radiation element are distributed over the housing. The first switch element is closed or open, so as to selectively couple the first radiation element to the third radiation element. The second switch element is closed or open, so as to selectively couple the second radiation element to the third radiation element. An antenna structure is formed by the first radiation element, the second radiation element, and the third radiation element.

Abstract: A medical device includes a base having a first surface to be secured to a patient's skin. A first insertable member has a length portion extending from the first surface of the base for insertion. A second insertable member has a length portion extending from the first surface of the base for insertion through the patient's skin. The first insertable member includes a sensor member for sensing a biological condition, and the second insertable member includes an infusion cannula for infusing an infusion media. The distal end of the first insertable member and the distal end of the second insertable member are spaced apart by a first distance of at least 5.0 mm, for reducing interference of the infusion media from the infusion cannula with an operation of the sensor member.

Abstract: A fluid infusion system includes a housing configured to be adhesively coupled to an anatomy of a user, and a tube configured to extend from the housing for insertion into the anatomy of the user. The tube includes a plurality of conduits defined within the tube. The plurality of conduits include a fluid delivery conduit configured to facilitate a fluidic connection between a fluid source and the anatomy of the user, and one or more conduits configured to accommodate a plurality of electrodes for determining a physiological characteristic of the user.