Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device can comprise a substrate, a device stack, first and second internal interconnects, and an encapsulant. The substrate can comprise a first and second substrate sides opposite each other, a substrate outer sidewall between the first substrate side and the second substrate side, and a substrate inner sidewall defining a cavity between the first substrate side and the second substrate side. The device stack can be in the cavity and can comprise a first electronic device, and a second electronic device stacked on the first electronic device. The first internal interconnect can be coupled to the substrate and the device stack. The encapsulant can cover the substrate inner sidewall and the device stack and can fill the cavity. Other examples and related methods are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor device, for example comprising a finger print sensor, and a method for manufacturing thereof. Various aspects of the present disclosure may, for example, provide an ultra-slim finger print sensor having a thickness of 500 ?m or less that does not include a separate printed circuit board (PCB), and a method for manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: A display device comprises a first pixel including a first emission area, a second pixel including a second emission area spaced apart from the first emission area in a first direction, and a bank partitioning the first emission area and the second emission area, wherein the first pixel includes a first alignment electrode, a second alignment electrode, and a third alignment electrode sequentially located, spaced apart from each other in the first direction, and overlapping with the first emission area, first light-emitting elements above, and overlapping with, the first alignment electrode and the second alignment electrode, second light-emitting elements above, and overlapping with, the second alignment electrode and the third alignment electrode, and a dummy electrode between the first emission area and the second emission area, and overlapping with the bank.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring characteristics of a capacitor component includes a measurement terminal connected to a capacitor component, an inductor connected to the measurement terminal, and a controller generating characteristic information of the capacitor component based on LC resonance of the capacitor component and the inductor. The controller generates capacitance information of the capacitor component based on inductance, based on at least one of a resonant frequency and an amplitude of the LC resonance and the resonant frequency.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter having a data transmission and reception capability is disclosed. The wireless power transmitter includes a main coil to transmit power, an inverter to apply an alternating current (AC) signal to the main coil, a communication module to output a transmission signal including transmission data to be wirelessly transmitted the wireless power transmitter, and/or receive a reception signal including received data wirelessly received by the wireless power transmitter, a first connecting circuitry to prevent a power signal of the main coil from being input to the communication module, and the auxiliary coil to connect to the main coil and connected to the first connecting circuitry. The main coil or the auxiliary coil may be configured to transmit the transmission data and receive the reception signal, and the auxiliary coil may be wiredly connected to the main coil or not wiredly connected to the main coil.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes: an alternating current (AC) power output to convert input power into AC power and output the AC power; and a power transmitter including a plurality of resonators. The power transmitter receives the AC power and wirelessly transmits the AC power in a first operating mode in which two of the resonators are connected in series and the two resonators transmit the AC power, and in a second operating mode in which one of the resonators transmits the AC power.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device including a resonant circuit magnetically coupled to a wireless power reception device and being configured to wirelessly transmit power, an alternating current (AC) generator including switches and being configured to receive a direct current (DC) voltage and to generate an AC current, according to a switching operation of the switches, to be supplied to the resonant circuit, and a variable capacitor connected to an output terminal of the AC generator and having a first capacitance, when a load state of the wireless power reception device is provided as a full load state and a second capacitance lower than the first capacitance, when the load state is provided as a light load state.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a switch circuit including switches connected to a transmission resonator; a current detector configured to detect a transient current induced in the transmission resonator; and a controller configured to control the switch circuit and adjust an output of the wireless power transmitter based on an amplitude of the transient current.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission apparatus includes: an alternating current (AC) power output to convert input power into AC power and output the AC power; and a power transmitter including a plurality of resonators. The power transmitter receives the AC power and wirelessly transmits the AC power in a first operating mode in which two of the resonators are connected in series and the two resonators transmit the AC power, and in a second operating mode in which one of the resonators transmits the AC power.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter having a data transmission and reception capability is disclosed. The wireless power transmitter includes a main coil to transmit power, an inverter to apply an alternating current (AC) signal to the main coil, a communication module to output a transmission signal including transmission data to be wirelessly transmitted the wireless power transmitter, and/or receive a reception signal including received data wirelessly received by the wireless power transmitter, a first connecting circuitry to prevent a power signal of the main coil from being input to the communication module, and the auxiliary coil to connect to the main coil and connected to the first connecting circuitry. The main coil or the auxiliary coil may be configured to transmit the transmission data and receive the reception signal, and the auxiliary coil may be wiredly connected to the main coil or not wiredly connected to the main coil.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a common bridge circuit configured to apply a first alternating current (AC) voltage to a terminal of each of a first resonator and a second resonator of the resonators, a first sub-bridge circuit configured to apply a second alternating current (AC) voltage to another terminal of the first resonator while the first alternating current (AC) voltage is being applied to the terminal of the first resonator, and a second sub-bridge circuit configured to apply a third alternating current (AC) voltage to another terminal of the second resonator while the first alternating current (AC) voltage is being applied to the terminal of the first resonator.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device including a resonant circuit magnetically coupled to a wireless power reception device and being configured to wirelessly transmit power, an alternating current (AC) generator including switches and being configured to receive a direct current (DC) voltage and to generate an AC current, according to a switching operation of the switches, to be supplied to the resonant circuit, and a variable capacitor connected to an output terminal of the AC generator and having a first capacitance, when a load state of the wireless power reception device is provided as a full load state and a second capacitance lower than the first capacitance, when the load state is provided as a light load state.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a power amplifier, a detection device, and a control unit. The power amplifier is configured to receive a direct current (DC) voltage and supply an alternating current (AC) power current to a transmission resonator by performing a switching operation. The detection device is configured to detect a voltage of an output terminal of the power amplifier based on the switching operation. The control unit is configured to detect an external object based on a change in the voltage, and control an output of the power amplifier in response to the change.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a switch circuit including switches connected to a transmission resonator; a current detector configured to detect a transient current induced in the transmission resonator; and a controller configured to control the switch circuit and adjust an output of the wireless power transmitter based on an amplitude of the transient current.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a water tray member receiving raw water for ice-making from a water tank, an ice making unit cooling the raw water received in the water tray member and forming ice, a heating unit heating the raw water received in the water tray member, and a control unit controlling an operation of the heating unit such that the raw water received in the water tray member is heated before the ice making unit cools the raw water in the water tray member. According to the ice maker, the temperature of the raw water received in an ice-making water tray is raised to a preset temperature at the initial stage of an ice making process, thereby preventing the formation of an opaque layer in the central portion of ice.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes a common bridge circuit configured to apply a first alternating current (AC) voltage to a terminal of each of a first resonator and a second resonator of the resonators, a first sub-bridge circuit configured to apply a second alternating current (AC) voltage to another terminal of the first resonator while the first alternating current (AC) voltage is being applied to the terminal of the first resonator, and a second sub-bridge circuit configured to apply a third alternating current (AC) voltage to another terminal of the second resonator while the first alternating current (AC) voltage is being applied to the terminal of the first resonator.

Abstract: There is provided an ice maker having an immersion type ice making unit, and a method of controlling the same. The ice maker includes a water tray member receiving raw water for ice-making from a water tank, an ice making unit cooling the raw water received in the water tray member and forming ice, a heating unit heating the raw water received in the water tray member, and a control unit controlling an operation of the heating unit such that the raw water received in the water tray member is heated before the ice making unit cools the raw water in the water tray member. According to the ice maker, the temperature of the raw water received in an ice-making water tray is raised to a preset temperature at the initial stage of an ice making process, thereby preventing the formation of an opaque layer in the central portion of ice.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a water tray member receiving raw water for ice-making from a water tank, an ice making unit cooling the raw water received in the water tray member and forming ice, a heating unit heating the raw water received in the water tray member, and a control unit controlling an operation of the heating unit such that the raw water received in the water tray member is heated before the ice making unit cools the raw water in the water tray member. According to the ice maker, the temperature of the raw water received in an ice-making water tray is raised to a preset temperature at the initial stage of an ice making process, thereby preventing the formation of an opaque layer in the central portion of ice.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a switching control apparatus for a two phase switch reluctance motor and a control method using the same. The switching control apparatus includes a rectifier; and an active converter including a pair of common switches, a pair of first phase switches, a pair of serially connected second phase switches, a plurality of current feedback diodes each connected to the switches, and a pair of drivers controlling the switches and operated as operation modes 1 to 3 to provide the commercial power provided from the rectifier to the two phase SRM and drive the two phase SRMs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a switched reluctance motor including: a rotor part including a rotor core having a shaft fixedly coupled to the center thereof and a plurality of rotor poles formed to be protruded from the rotor core; a stator part having the rotor part rotatably received therein and a plurality of stator salient poles formed to be protruded from the stator yoke; a balancing part selectively coupled to an upper portion or a lower portion of the rotor part and having a plurality of sensing grooves formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof; a motor housing provided with an opening part through which the shaft penetrates; and a position detecting unit disposed between the rotor part and the stator part and coupled to an inner portion of the motor housing.