Abstract: Disclosed is a non-volatile, ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) device and a method for fabricating a damascene self-aligned F-RAM that allows for the formation of a ferroelectric capacitor with separated PZT layers aligned with a preexisting, three dimensional (3-D) transistor structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of soluble P-selectin in treating systemic hemorrhagic conditions, stabilizing blood pressure, and protecting hypoxic/ischemic tissues. Also provided is a use of anthrax lethal toxin in treating thrombotic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of soluble P-selectin in treating systemic hemorrhagic conditions, stabilizing blood pressure, and protecting hypoxic/ischemic tissues. Also provided is a use of anthrax lethal toxin in treating thrombotic conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-volatile, ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) device and a method for fabricating a damascene self-aligned F-RAM that allows for the formation of a ferroelectric capacitor with separated PZT layers aligned with a preexisting, three dimensional (3-D) transistor structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-volatile, ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) device and a method for fabricating the same in the form of a damascene self-aligned F-RAM device comprising a PZT capacitor built on the sidewalls of an oxide trench, while allowing for the simultaneous formation of two ferroelectric sidewall capacitors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel non-volatile, ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) device and a method for fabricating a damascene self-aligned F-RAM device structure on a planar surface using a reduced number of masks and etching steps.

Abstract: Optical sensor devices, and methods of manufacturing the same, are described herein. In an embodiment, a monolithic optical sensor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a trench, with a photodetector region under said trench. An optical filter is formed in the trench and over at least a portion of the photodetector region. One or more metal structures extend above a top surface of said optical filter. The trench, photodetector region and optical filter are formed as part of a front-end-of-line (FEOL) semiconductor fabrication process. The one or more metal structures are formed as part of a back-end-of-line (BEOL) semiconductor fabrication process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating lift-off processes are provided. In one embodiment, a method for pattering a thin film on a substrate comprises: depositing a first sacrificial layer of photoresist material onto a substrate such that one or more regions of the substrate are exposed through the first sacrificial layer; depositing a protective layer over at least part of the first sacrificial layer; partially removing the first sacrificial layer to form at least one gap between the protective layer and the substrate; depositing an optical coating over the protective layer and the one or more regions of the substrate exposed through the first sacrificial layer, wherein the optical coating deposited over the protective layer is separated by the at least one gap from the optical coating deposited over the regions of the substrate exposed through the first sacrificial layer; and removing the first sacrificial layer.

Abstract: A method for through active-silicon via integration is provided. The method comprises forming an electrical device in a handle wafer. The method also comprises forming an isolation layer over the handle wafer and the electrical device and joining an active layer to the isolation layer. Further, the method comprises forming at least one trench through the active layer and the isolation layer to expose a portion of the handle wafer and depositing an electrically conductive material in the at least one trench, the electrically conductive material providing an electrical connection to the electrical device through the active layer.

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling current through LEDs of an LED lamp includes a voltage regulator, a feedback circuit with an amplifier and a photo-resistor. The voltage regulator includes an output terminal connecting with the LEDs and a feedback terminal. The amplifier includes an in-phase input end coupling with an output end of the LEDs, an out-phase input end and an output end connected to the feedback terminal of the voltage regulator. The photo-resistor is connected between the out-phase input end of the amplifier and the ground. The photo-resistor has a resistance increasing along with a decrease of the light intensity of the LEDs. The increase of resistance of the photo-resistor is fed back to the voltage regulator via the amplifier, to thereby increase the electric current through the LEDs to maintain the light intensity of the LED lamp within an acceptable range.

Abstract: An array of ferroelectric memory cells that allows imprint mitigation includes ferroelectric memory cells respectively coupled to word lines, plate lines, and bit lines; a word line driver for driving the word lines; a plate line driver for driving the plate lines; a bit line driver for driving the bit lines; and an isolation device driver for driving isolation devices coupled between the bit lines and a plurality of bit lines. The method for mitigating imprint includes coupling the bit lines to a respective plurality of sense amplifiers, turning on a word line and pulsing a plate line associated with a row of ferroelectric memory cells, disconnecting the bit lines from the respective sense amplifiers, driving the plate line low and the bit lines high, driving the plate line high and the bit lines low, driving the plate line low and floating the bit lines, driving the bit lines with the sense amplifier, and turning off the word line and precharging the bit lines.

Abstract: A fan controlling circuit for detecting rotational speed of a fan, includes a comparison circuit and a controlling chipset. The comparison circuit receives a rotational speed signal from the fan at one input terminal, a reference voltage at another input terminal, and outputs a filtered rotational speed signal at an output terminal. The controlling chipset receives the filtered rotational speed signal, and outputs control signals to control the rotational speed of the fan.

Abstract: A mold assembly includes a mold moving half, at least one heat sink positioned on the mold moving half, and a plurality of heat pipes positioned on the mold fixed half and on the at least one heat sink. The at least one heat sink includes a plurality of parallel fins. The plurality of parallel fins is secured to the heat pipes with the heat pipes passing therethrough. The heat pipes are capable of moving together with the mold moving half.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a speaker to a computer case, includes a base plate assembled on the computer case, a fixing member configured to fix two corners on a top edge of the speaker, and an elastic sheet configured to fix a bottom edge of the speaker.

Abstract: An imaging system, semiconductor device, and method of manufacture of a photo-detector device are disclosed. For example, an imaging system is disclosed, which includes a photo-detector unit including a plurality of conductive trenches formed within the photo-detector unit, and a plurality of electrical contacts, each electrical contact connected to a respective conductive trench. The imaging system further includes a light data processor unit coupled to an output of the photo-detector unit to convert an analog signal received from the photo-detector unit to a digital signal, a processing unit coupled to an output of the light data processor unit to generate a control signal in response to the digital signal, and a display unit coupled to an output of the processing unit to vary the intensity of an image displayed in response to the control signal.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a chassis and a cover. The chassis includes a bottom wall and an opening. A circuit board is mounted on the bottom wall. The cover is mounted on the chassis to cover the opening of the chassis. A fixing apparatus is movably mounted on the cover. The fixing apparatus contacts and biases the expansion card toward the circuit board.

Abstract: A mold assembly includes a mold moving half, at least one heat sink positioned on the mold moving half, and a plurality of heat pipes positioned on the mold fixed half and on the at least one heat sink. The at least one heat sink includes a plurality of parallel fins. The plurality of parallel fins is secured to the heat pipes with the heat pipes passing therethrough. The heat pipes are capable of moving together with the mold moving half.

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling current through LEDs of an LED lamp includes a voltage regulator, a feedback circuit with an amplifier and a photo-resistor. The voltage regulator includes an output terminal connecting with the LEDs and a feedback terminal The amplifier includes an in-phase input end coupling with an output end of the LEDs, an out-phase input end and an output end connected to the feedback terminal of the voltage regulator. The photo-resistor is connected between the out-phase input end of the amplifier and the ground. The photo-resistor has a resistance increasing along with a decrease of the light intensity of the LEDs. The increase of resistance of the photo-resistor is fed back to the voltage regulator via the amplifier, to thereby increase the electric current through the LEDs to maintain the light intensity of the LED lamp within an acceptable range.

Abstract: An array of ferroelectric memory cells that allows imprint mitigation includes ferroelectric memory cells respectively coupled to word lines, plate lines, and bit lines; a word line driver for driving the word lines; a plate line driver for driving the plate lines; a bit line driver for driving the bit lines; and an isolation device driver for driving isolation devices coupled between the bit lines and a plurality of bit lines. The method for mitigating imprint includes coupling the bit lines to a respective plurality of sense amplifiers, turning on a word line and pulsing a plate line associated with a row of ferroelectric memory cells, disconnecting the bit lines from the respective sense amplifiers, driving the plate line low and the bit lines high, driving the plate line high and the bit lines low, driving the plate line low and floating the bit lines, driving the bit lines with the sense amplifier, and turning off the word line and precharging the bit lines.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a chassis and a cover. The chassis includes a bottom wall and an opening. A circuit board is mounted on the bottom wall. The cover is mounted on the chassis to cover the opening of the chassis. A fixing apparatus is movably mounted on the cover. The fixing apparatus contacts and biases the expansion card toward the circuit board.