Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure provides a bus bar as a winding in a core of a transformer includes multiple sub-bars arranged horizontally and connected in parallel so as to minimize an AC current in the transformer, and the sub-bars have different widths and thus resistances or impedances with respect to a current flowing through the sub-bars are the same. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a method of designing a bus bar for resistance or impedance matching between multiple sub-bars included in the bus bar to share a current to minimize an AC current in the transformer. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a transformer, for a DC-DC converter for use in a vehicle, which is manufactured by the method of designing a bus bar.

Abstract: A fuel cell system and a method of controlling the system are provided. The fuel cell system includes: a fuel cell having a plurality of cells to generate power through a reaction between hydrogen supplied to an anode space and oxygen supplied to a cathode space; a power storage device to be charged with power generated by the fuel cell or discharged to supply power; and a controller. The controller recirculates hydrogen, diffused from the anode space to the cathode space, into the anode space by supplying power charged in the power storage device to the fuel cell when the power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. The controller is configured to control whether to supply the power to the fuel cell based on a pressure measured in the anode space and voltages of the cells that constitute the fuel cell.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a plurality of unit pixels, each including: a substrate including first and second sides which are opposite to each other, a photoelectric conversion layer in the substrate, and a wiring structure on the first side of the substrate. The wiring structure may include: a first capacitor, a second capacitor spaced from the first capacitor, a plurality of edge vias arranged along edges of the unit pixel, and a plurality of central vias interposed between the first capacitor and the second capacitor.

Abstract: The provided is a hydrogel that utilizes the naturally occurring substance pectin to exhibit an equivalent or greater effect. Specifically, the present application is intended to provide a hydrogel or a patch which is stable, has strong adhesive strength, is advantageous for drug delivery, can be used for sustained treatment, has extremely low cytotoxicity, and is unlikely to induce an immune response, and thus can be used on various body parts, in particular the oral cavity. In addition, the provide is a hydrogel patch which employs a freeze-drying method prior to crosslinking, and thus exhibits superior adhesion to patches employing a post-crosslinking freeze-drying method.

Abstract: A window management method in an electronic device and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes displaying, on a display, a first window; displaying, on the display with the first window, a second window as a pop-up window or a split window; displaying a handler for adjusting a size of at least one of the first window and the second window at a boundary area of the first window or the second window; and changing the displayed split window into the pop-up window or the displayed pop-up window into the split window in response to a user input to the handler.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a memory device, and more particularly, to a memory device including a substrate, a plurality of vertical structures disposed on the substrate and including insulation layers and lower electrodes, which are alternately laminated with each other, wherein the vertical structures are aligned in a first direction parallel to a top surface of the substrate and a second direction crossing the first direction, an upper electrode disposed on a top surface and side surfaces of each of the vertical structures, and a first dielectric layer disposed between the upper electrode and the vertical structures to cover the top surface and the side surfaces of each of the vertical structures. Here, the first dielectric layer includes a ferroelectric material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a memory device, and more particularly, to a memory device including a substrate, a plurality of vertical structures disposed on the substrate and including insulation layers and lower electrodes, which are alternately laminated with each other, wherein the vertical structures are aligned in a first direction parallel to a top surface of the substrate and a second direction crossing the first direction, an upper electrode disposed on a top surface and side surfaces of each of the vertical structures, and a first dielectric layer disposed between the upper electrode and the vertical structures to cover the top surface and the side surfaces of each of the vertical structures. Here, the first dielectric layer includes a ferroelectric material.

Abstract: A window management method in an electronic device and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes displaying, on a display, a first window; displaying, on the display with the first window, a second window as a pop-up window or a split window; displaying a handler for adjusting a size of at least one of the first window and the second window at a boundary area of the first window or the second window; and changing the displayed split window into the pop-up window or the displayed pop-up window into the split window in response to a user input to the handler.

Abstract: A window management method in an electronic device and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a user input event generated in association with a selection of an item displayed in a display area of a display; and outputting, to the display, by a display control module, a plurality of windows corresponding to the selected item and information indicating at least one output capable window corresponding to the selected item and available to be output in a specified form in a specified area.

Abstract: The present invention describes a component for a secondary battery and a manufacturing method thereof, and a secondary battery manufactured by using the component. The component for a secondary battery according to the present invention comprises a lead-free soldering bridge having a melting point of 150 to 300° C. and containing tin (Sn) and copper (Cu) as a main ingredient; the first and second metal plates spaced therebetween through a gap and coupling with the lead-free soldering bridge. According to the present invention, when an over-current flows through the component for a secondary battery, the temperature of the lead-free soldering bridge is locally increased rapidly to melt the lead-free soldering bridge, thereby efficiently interrupting the flow of an over-current.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode assembly, and more particularly, an electrode assembly having a structure wound in a state, in which a plurality of unit cells having a stacking structure is disposed on a long sheet type separation film, and including the unit cells having two or more types of configurations of electrode materials, wherein a separator stacked on the unit cell having a stacking structure has a coating material coated on both sides thereof and the long sheet type separation film has a coating material coated on one side thereof. According to the present invention, an electrode assembly improving processability of preparation of a battery while reducing initial resistance during the preparation of the battery as well as having battery lifetime equivalent to that of a conventional battery and a lithium secondary battery including the electrode assembly may be provided.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode assembly, and more particularly, an electrode assembly having a structure wound in a state, in which a plurality of unit cells having a stacking structure is disposed on a long sheet type separation film, and including the unit cells having two or more types of configurations of electrode materials, wherein a separator stacked on the unit cell having a stacking structure has a coating material coated on both sides thereof and the long sheet type separation film has a coating material coated on one side thereof. According to the present invention, an electrode assembly improving processability of preparation of a battery while reducing initial resistance during the preparation of the battery as well as having battery lifetime equivalent to that of a conventional battery and a lithium secondary battery including the electrode assembly may be provided.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode assembly, and more particularly, an electrode assembly having a structure wound in a state, in which a plurality of unit cells having a stacking structure is disposed on a long sheet type separation film, and including the unit cells having two or more types of configurations of electrode materials, wherein a separator stacked on the unit cell having a stacking structure has a coating material coated on both sides thereof and the long sheet type separation film has a coating material coated on one side thereof. According to the present invention, an electrode assembly improving processability of preparation of a battery while reducing initial resistance during the preparation of the battery as well as having battery lifetime equivalent to that of a conventional battery and a lithium secondary battery including the electrode assembly may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention describes a component for a secondary battery and a manufacturing method thereof, and a secondary battery manufactured by using the component. The component for a secondary battery according to the present invention comprises a lead-free soldering bridge having a melting point of 150 to 300° C. and containing tin (Sn) and copper (Cu) as a main ingredient; the first and second metal plates spaced therebetween through a gap and coupling with the lead-free soldering bridge. According to the present invention, when an over-current flows through the component for a secondary battery, the temperature of the lead-free soldering bridge is locally increased rapidly to melt the lead-free soldering bridge, thereby efficiently interrupting the flow of an over-current.

Abstract: A window management method in an electronic device and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a user input event generated in association with a selection of an item displayed in a display area of a display; and outputting, to the display, by a display control module, a plurality of windows corresponding to the selected item and information indicating at least one output capable window corresponding to the selected item and available to be output in a specified form in a specified area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a solid body having a superhydrophobic surface structure formed by using a surface treatment of a metal body, a replication process, and a polymer sticking phenomenon to increase efficiency of fluid transfer and prevent foreign materials from being accumulated in the tube, and a superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube using the method. The superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube includes a fluid guider and a solid body provided on a fluid contact surface of the fluid guider and has micrometer-scaled unevenness and nanometer-scaled protrusions.

Abstract: The present invention describes a component for a secondary battery and a manufacturing method thereof, and a secondary battery manufactured by using the component. The component for a secondary battery according to the present invention comprises a lead-free soldering bridge having a melting point of 150 to 300° C. and containing tin (Sn) and copper (Cu) as a main ingredient; the first and second metal plates spaced therebetween through a gap and coupling with the lead-free soldering bridge. According to the present invention, when an over-current flows through the component for a secondary battery, the temperature of the lead-free soldering bridge is locally increased rapidly to melt the lead-free soldering bridge, thereby efficiently interrupting the flow of an over-current.

Abstract: The soldering connector according to the present invention, which electrically connects a plurality of unit cells to each other, comprises a lead-free alloy including tin (Sn) and copper (Cu). According to the present invention, when a secondary battery overheats due to the malfunction thereof, electrical connection between unit cells comprised in a battery module rapidly disconnects under a relatively low temperature and current range, thereby ensuring the safety of the secondary battery.

Abstract: Provided is a secondary battery, comprising an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator; and a case having a receiving portion for receiving the electrode assembly and an electrolyte therein, the secondary battery comprising: a blowing agent applied onto at least one of a first tab and a second tab in a width direction of the tab, the first and second tabs being, respectively, connected to the first and second electrode plates and connected to leads which extend through the case.

Abstract: Provided is a secondary battery, comprising an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator; and a case having a receiving portion for receiving the electrode assembly and an electrolyte therein, the secondary battery comprising: a blowing agent applied onto at least one of a first tab and a second tab in a width direction of the tab, the first and second tabs being, respectively, connected to the first and second electrode plates and connected to leads which extend through the case.