Abstract: This disclosure relates to a polishing composition that includes an abrasive, at least two pH adjusters, a barrier film removal rate enhancer, a low-k removal rate inhibitor, and an azole-containing corrosion inhibitor. This disclosure also features a method of using the polishing composition to polish a substrate containing copper and silicon oxide.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a bottom electrode layer over a substrate. A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) layers are formed over the bottom electrode layer. A top electrode layer is formed over the MTJ layers. The top electrode layer is patterned. After patterning the top electrode layer, one or more process cycles are performed on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer. A patterned top electrode layer, patterned MTJ layers and a patterned bottom electrode layer form MTJ structures. Each of the one or more process cycles includes performing an etching process on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer for a first duration and performing a magnetic treatment on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer for a second duration.

Abstract: An alignment structure of an optical element includes an optical fiber having a parallel fiber segment and a plurality of bare fiber segments, a cover plate provided with a plurality of side-by-side guide grooves and a plurality of first coupling parts, the bare fiber segments of the optical fiber being arranged in the corresponding guide grooves, cross-sectional shapes of the guide grooves being at least one of U-shaped or V-shaped, and a silicon chip provided with lines and a plurality of second coupling parts. When the cover plate is matched with the silicon chip, the first coupling parts and the second coupling parts are coupled and positioned with each other respectively, and the optical fiber is fixed between the silicon chip and the cover plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for forming a semiconductor device includes forming an opening between first and second sidewalls of respective first and second terminals. The first and second sidewalls oppose each other. The method further includes depositing a first dielectric material at a first deposition rate on top portions of the opening and depositing a second dielectric material at a second deposition rate on the first dielectric material and on the first and second sidewalls. The second dielectric material and the first and second sidewalls entrap a pocket of air. The method also includes performing a treatment process on the second dielectric material.

Abstract: A test strip for sampling a bodily fluid may include multiple layers of a substrate material, an adhesive between at least some of the multiple layers, and a microfluidic channel formed between at least some of the multiple layers. The test strip may further include multiple electrodes on one of the multiple layers, positioned and partially exposed within the microfluidic channel, an additional material positioned at or near an entrance to the microfluidic channel, to selectively limit the flow of at least one of bubbles or debris into the microfluidic channel, and at least one exit port in at least one of the multiple layers to allow for release of pressure from the test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip is a saliva analysis test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip includes multiple exit ports to prevent blockage of sample flow.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a composition that includes at least one first ruthenium removal rate enhancer; at least one copper removal rate inhibitor; at least one low-k removal rate inhibitor; and an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first well region disposed within the substrate, a second well region disposed adjacent to the first well region and within the substrate, and an array of well regions disposed within the first well region. The first well region includes a first type of dopants, the second well region includes a second type of dopants that is different from the first type of dopants, and the array of well regions include the second type of dopants. The semiconductor device further includes a metal silicide layer disposed on the array of well regions and within the substrate, a metal silicide nitride layer disposed on the metal silicide layer and within the substrate, and a contact structure disposed on the metal silicide nitride layer.

Abstract: A multi-phase coupled inductor includes a first iron core, a second iron core, and a plurality of coil windings. The first iron core includes a first body and a plurality of first core posts. The plurality of first core posts are connected to the first body. The second iron core is opposite to the first iron core. The second iron core and the first body are spaced apart from each other by a gap. The plurality of coil windings wrap around the plurality of first core posts, respectively. Each of the coil windings has at least two coils.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for estimating a 3-D pose of an object of interest from image and point cloud data. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining an image of an environment; obtaining a point cloud of a three-dimensional region of the environment; generating a fused representation of the image and the point cloud; and processing the fused representation using a pose estimation neural network and in accordance with current values of a plurality of pose estimation network parameters to generate a pose estimation network output that specifies, for each of multiple keypoints, a respective estimated position in the three-dimensional region of the environment.

Abstract: An optical probe package structure is provided, used in a test environment for testing a plurality of optical chips on a wafer, including: a main body, an optical fiber, an optical fiber positioning area, a mode field conversion waveguide structure, and an optical waveguide. Wherein, the mode field conversion waveguide structure is used to convert the propagation field of the optical signal, and the optical signal transmitted by the mode field conversion waveguide structure enters the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide has an emitting end, and the emitting end is provided with a facet, the facet has a facet angle, and the facet angle makes the optical signal after field conversion mode field conversion to produce total reflection and output along a second direction. The optical signal after total reflection enters the optical chips. Thereby, an optical probe package structure that can test before wafer cutting and polishing is provided.

Abstract: An optical transmission device includes: a control module generate a control signal output which includes a slope adjust signal and a bias voltage offset adjust signal according to an input signal indicating a dispersion amount an electrical level adjust signal; a multi-level pulse amplitude modulator; and an asymmetrical optical modulator which is controlled by the slope adjust signal to be operated at one of a positive slope and a negative slope of a transfer function of the asymmetrical optical modulator itself, and is controlled by the bias voltage offset adjust signal of the control signal output to offset a bias voltage point of the asymmetrical optical modulator itself from a quadrature point of the transfer function, and modulates the multi-level pulse amplitude modulation signal to an optical signal to generate an optical modulate signal having a chirp.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for forming metallization layers that include a ruthenium metal liner and a cobalt metal fill. The method includes depositing a first dielectric on a substrate having a gate structure and source/drain (S/D) structures, forming an opening in the first dielectric to expose the S/D structures, and depositing a ruthenium metal on bottom and sidewall surfaces of the opening. The method further includes depositing a cobalt metal on the ruthenium metal to fill the opening, reflowing the cobalt metal, and planarizing the cobalt and ruthenium metals to form S/D conductive structures with a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the first dielectric.

Abstract: A self-loopback radio transmitter having a transmitter with a modulator configured to up-convert a first baseband signal into a first RF (radio frequency) signal in accordance with a first LO (local oscillator) signal, and a power amplifier configured to receive the first RF signal and output a second RF signal to be emitted by an antenna and a third RF signal to be looped back, wherein the third RF signal is magnetically coupled from the second RF signal; and a loopback network having a shielded serial inductor configured to receive the third RF signal and output a fourth RF signal, and a demodulator configured to down-convert the fourth RF signal into a second baseband signal in accordance with a second LO signal, wherein the shielded serial inductor has a serial inductor of spiral topology and a coil laid out on a lower metal layer.

Abstract: Aspects provide for methods that successfully evaluates multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool to evaluate the presence of structures, such as shoulder beds, in downhole environments. In particular, the methods described herein enable automated determination of properties of laminated reservoir formations by, for example, enabling the automated determination of arrival times and slownesses of multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool.

Abstract: Provided are a response receiving and sending method, a retransmission method, a communication device, and a storage medium. The method includes: sending a transport block to a first communication device through a pre-configured period resource, and receiving a correct response corresponding to the transport block on a pre-configured correct response resource.

Abstract: An alignment structure of optical element is provided, including: an optical fiber, having a parallel fiber segment and a plurality of bare fiber segments; a cover plate, provided with a plurality of side-by-side guide grooves and a plurality of first coupling parts, the bare fiber segments of the optical fiber being arranged in the corresponding guide grooves, cross-sectional shapes of the guide grooves being at least one of U-shaped or V-shaped; and a silicon chip, provided with lines and a plurality of second coupling parts; when the cover plate is matched with the silicon chip, the first coupling parts and the second coupling parts being coupled and positioned with each other respectively, and the optical fiber being fixed between the silicon chip and the cover plate. As such, precise positioning and rapid assembly are achieved.

Abstract: A full-automatic detection apparatus and system for important zoonotic pathogen, and a control method therefor. The full-automatic detection apparatus for important zoonotic pathogen includes: a base capable of moving; an air collection device, configured to collect a to-be-detected sample in air along with the movement of the base; a nucleic acid detection and analysis device, configured to detect the to-be-detected sample collected by the air collection device to determine whether an infectious pathogen exists in the to-be-detected sample; an intelligent mobile device, configured to plan and control a moving path of the base; and a control device, configured to control the intelligent mobile device to plan and control the moving path of the base and to control a sampling period of the air collection device according to a control instruction of the terminal, and transmit a detection result from the nucleic acid detection and analysis device to the terminal.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing a peripheral portion of a glass sheet. The glass sheet is placed in a predetermined position. A score line is formed on a major surface of the glass sheet. The score line demarcates a central region and a peripheral portion. A push bar is moved in a direction of a back-up bar assembly such to contact the major surface along the peripheral portion. The push bar is further moved in the direction to cause the peripheral portion to separate from the central region, and then become captured between the push bar and the back-up bar assembly. With some embodiments, the glass sheet is vertically oriented and the peripheral portion is not constrained during formation of the score line.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provides a method for preparing a sensing unit of a fiber-optic Fabry-Perot pressure sensor. The method includes the following steps. Preparing a first quartz sheet and a second quartz sheet, polishing the upper surface of the first quartz sheet, and polishing the upper surface of the second quartz sheet. Fabricating a plurality of grooves in the upper surface of the first quartz sheet. Fabricating through holes in the lower surface of the first quartz sheet, each of the through holes being coaxial with a corresponding groove and communicating with the corresponding groove. Combining the upper surface of the second quartz sheet with the upper surface of the first quartz sheet to form a laminated body. Cutting the plurality of grooves of the laminated body to obtain a plurality of sensing units.

Abstract: A patch is provided. The patch comprises: a base layer; and an adhesive layer formed on a surface of the base layer, the adhesive layer has a wave pattern such that 95% or less of the area of the surface of the base layer is covered by the adhesive of the adhesive layer, wherein, the patch has an elongation of at least 120% in both machine direction and cross-machine direction.