Abstract: A self-aligned plug may be formed between deep trench isolation (DTI) etching cycles. Accordingly, etch depth in areas of a pixel sensor with large CDs (e.g., at an X-road) is reduced, which prevents trench loading. As a result, a floating diffusion (FD) region, associated with photodiodes of the pixel sensor, is not damaged during the DTI etching cycles. Reduced chances of damage to the FD region improves performance of the pixel sensor and prevents electrical shorts and failures, which increases yield and conserves time and raw materials used in forming the pixel sensor.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against human Mac-1 are provided. These antibodies can bind to different states of Mac-1 so as to alter the biofunctions of Mac-1. These antibodies can modulate Th1/Th2 cytokine secretions by TLR-activated immune cells and can be used for the treatments of diseases related to acute and chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infectious diseases, and cancers.

Abstract: A transmission interface between at least a first module and a second module is proposed. The transmission interface includes at least two physical transmission mediums. Each physical transmission medium is arranged to carry a multiplexed signal in which at least two signals are integrated. The at least two physical transmission mediums include a first physical transmission medium arranged to carry a first multiplexed signal including a first IF signal and a reference clock signal. The first IF signal and the reference clock signal are at different frequencies.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for forming semiconductor device structures. The method includes forming a fin structure having a stack of semiconductor layers comprising first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers alternatingly arranged, forming a sacrificial gate structure over a portion of the fin structure, removing the first and second semiconductor layers in a source/drain region of the fin structure that is not covered by the sacrificial gate structure, forming an epitaxial source/drain feature in the source/drain region, removing portions of the sacrificial gate structure to expose the first and second semiconductor layers, removing portions of the second semiconductor layers so that at least one second semiconductor layer has a width less than a width of each of the first semiconductor layers, forming a conformal gate dielectric layer on exposed first and second semiconductor layers, and forming a gate electrode layer on the conformal gate dielectric layer.

Abstract: An optical waveguide structure including a bottom layer, a middle waveguide layer, and a top cladding layer is provided. The middle waveguide layer is disposed on the bottom layer. The top cladding layer is disposed on the middle waveguide layer and covers the middle waveguide layer. The refractive index of the middle waveguide layer is greater than that of the bottom layer, and is greater than that of the top cladding layer. The optical waveguide structure has a first end region and a second end region. The middle waveguide layer in the first end region has a first end having a width gradually decreased toward the second end region. The top cladding layer in the second end region has a second end having a width gradually decreased away from the first end region.

Abstract: A guiding device for a stator of an automatic wire winding machine contains: a post, a cylinder, a sleeve, a cover, two springs, and three movable arms. The post includes a driven portion, an elongated hole, three grooves, and three bolts. The cylinder includes a through hole, two projections, two first apertures, a limiter, three second apertures, and three shafts. The sleeve is fitted with the post and includes two trenches. The cover includes an eyelet and fits with and moves on the post. One of the two springs abuts against the sleeve and pushes the cover to move, and another of the two springs also abuts against the sleeve and pushes the cylinder to move reversely. Each movable arm includes a hook portion arranged on a first end thereof and includes a fork portion formed on a second end thereof.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate stack positioned over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure includes spacers positioned over sidewalls of the gate stack. The semiconductor device structure includes a first protective layer positioned between the gate stack and the spacers and between the spacers and the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure includes a second protective layer positioned between the spacers and the first protective layer. The first protective layer and the second protective layer include different materials.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate, a first dielectric layer, a first contact structure, and a second contact structure over a substrate. The first contact structure and the second contact structure are over a source region and a drain region respectively. The first dielectric layer surrounds the gate, the first contact structure, and the second contact structure. The method includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has an opening exposing the gate, the first contact structure, and the second contact structure. A conductive layer is formed in the opening to electrically connect the gate to the first contact structure and the second contact structure.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a guide pin contains: an accommodation tube, an upright post, a connection shaft, a holder, two side plates, a guiding trench, a roller, a guide pin, and a driving mechanism. The accommodation tube includes a fork, a through groove, and an elongated slot. The upright post includes two first coupling segments, and the connection shaft passes through the fork and is located on the accommodation tube. The holder includes two parallel joining extensions, and the two side plates are separated from each other. The guiding trench passes through the holder, and the roller is accommodated between the two side plates and is rotatably fitted with the connection shaft, and a part of the guide pin inserts into the guiding trench. The driving mechanism is accommodated in the elongated slot and is in connection with the two first coupling segments and the two joining extensions.

Abstract: A wire winding device for a stator contains: a rotatable tray, a horizontal shaft, a support post, and a guiding bar. The rotatable tray includes a clamping portion, a fixing portion, an accommodation orifice, and a slot. The horizontal shaft includes a connection section located on a first end thereof and includes a clamp arm arranged on a second end thereof proximate to a receiving trough. The support post inserts into the receiving trough of the horizontal shaft and is clamped by the clamp arm, and the support post includes two jaws and a circular cavity defined therein adjacent to the two jaws. The guiding bar includes a part housed in the circular cavity and is hollow so as to accommodate a metal wire which is located in or around a stator.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate, a first dielectric layer, a first contact structure, and a second contact structure over a substrate. The first contact structure and the second contact structure are over a source region and a drain region respectively. The first dielectric layer surrounds the gate, the first contact structure, and the second contact structure. The method includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has an opening exposing the gate, the first contact structure, and the second contact structure. A conductive layer is formed in the opening to electrically connect the gate to the first contact structure and the second contact structure.

Abstract: A silicon steel sheet for a motor contains: a peripheral extension, a plurality of main teeth, multiple auxiliary teeth, a plurality of first pole shoes, and multiple second pole shoes. Each main tooth is separated from each auxiliary tooth and is defined between any two auxiliary teeth, and each first pole shoe is in connection with any two main teeth, and each second pole shoe is coupled with any two auxiliary teeth. Said each first pole shoe, said each second pole shoe, said each main tooth, and said each auxiliary tooth define an accommodation space configured to house at least one electrical wire. Between said each first pole shoe and said each second pole shoe is defined an opening so that the at least one electrical wire is housed in the accommodation space via the opening.

Abstract: A silicon steel sheet for a motor contains: a peripheral extension, a plurality of main teeth, multiple auxiliary teeth, a plurality of first pole shoes, and multiple second pole shoes. Each main tooth is separated from each auxiliary tooth and is defined between any two auxiliary teeth, each first pole shoe is in connection with each main tooth, and each second pole shoe is coupled with each auxiliary tooth. Said each first pole shoe, said each second pole shoe, said each main tooth, and said each auxiliary tooth define an accommodation space configured to house at least one electrical wire. Preferably, at least one electrical wire is winded on said each main tooth and said each auxiliary tooth, respectively.

Abstract: A guiding device for a stator of an automatic wire winding machine contains: a post, a cylinder, a sleeve, a cover, two springs, and three movable arms. The post includes a driven portion, an elongated hole, three grooves, and three bolts. The cylinder includes a through hole, two projections, two first apertures, a limiter, three second apertures, and three shafts. The sleeve is fitted with the post and includes two trenches. The cover includes an eyelet and fits with and moves on the post. One of the two springs abuts against the sleeve and pushes the cover to move, and another of the two springs also abuts against the sleeve and pushes the cylinder to move reversely. Each movable arm includes a hook portion arranged on a first end thereof and includes a fork portion formed on a second end thereof.

Abstract: A wire winding device for a stator contains: a rotatable tray, a horizontal shaft, a support post, and a guiding bar. The rotatable tray includes a clamping portion, a fixing portion, an accommodation orifice, and a slot. The horizontal shaft includes a connection section located on a first end thereof and includes a clamp arm arranged on a second end thereof proximate to a receiving trough. The support post inserts into the receiving trough of the horizontal shaft and is clamped by the clamp arm, and the support post includes two jaws and a circular cavity defined therein adjacent to the two jaws. The guiding bar includes a part housed in the circular cavity and is hollow so as to accommodate a metal wire which is located in or around a stator.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a guide pin contains: an accommodation tube, an upright post, a connection shaft, a holder, two side plates, a guiding trench, a roller, a guide pin, and a driving mechanism. The accommodation tube includes a fork, a through groove, and an elongated slot. The upright post includes two first coupling segments, and the connection shaft passes through the fork and is located on the accommodation tube. The holder includes two parallel joining extensions, and the two side plates are separated from each other. The guiding trench passes through the holder, and the roller is accommodated between the two side plates and is rotatably fitted with the connection shaft, and a part of the guide pin inserts into the guiding trench. The driving mechanism is accommodated in the elongated slot and is in connection with the two first coupling segments and the two joining extensions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate having a first source region and a first drain region. The semiconductor device structure includes a first gate over the substrate and between the first source region and the first drain region. The semiconductor device structure includes a first contact structure over the first source region. The first contact structure is electrically connected to the first source region. The semiconductor device structure includes a second contact structure over the first drain region. The second contact structure is electrically connected to the first drain region. The semiconductor device structure includes a conductive layer electrically connecting the first gate to the first contact structure and the second contact structure.

Abstract: A multi-piece box base includes at least two base members releasably attached to each other. Each base member includes three upright sides and a flat bottom wall from which, in an alternating manner, bars extend and in which recesses are defined. The bars of one bottom wall meet and interlock with the recesses of the bottom wall of the second, opposing, base member and fasteners are used to strengthen the structural connections between bars and recesses.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, and a lighting apparatus mounted to the base. The lighting apparatus includes a bracket mounted to the base, a pivoting member pivotably attached to the bracket, and a lighting unit fixed in the pivoting member. The pivoting member is pivoted out of the bracket to expose and turn on the lighting unit. The pivoting member is pivoted into the bracket to cover and turn off the lighting unit.