Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a resistive random access memory (RRAM) memory circuit. The memory circuit has a word-line decoder operably coupled to a first RRAM device and a second RRAM device by a word-line. A bit-line decoder is coupled to the first RRAM device by a first bit-line and to the second RRAM device by a second bit-line. A bias element is configured to apply a first non-zero bias voltage to the second bit-line concurrent to the bit-line decoder applying a non-zero voltage to the first bit-line.

Abstract: A shoelace structure includes an outer sleeve, a liner mounted in the outer sleeve, and an inner core mounted in the liner. The inner core includes a first weaving thread and a plurality of second weaving threads. The first weaving thread interweaves and intertwines with the second weaving threads, with the second weaving threads being secured to the first weaving thread, thereby defining a plurality of enlarged portions and a plurality of separation portions. The liner is squeezed by the enlarged portions of the inner core and defines a plurality of expanded sections and a plurality of recessed sections. The expanded sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the enlarged portions of the inner core, and the recessed sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the separation portions of the inner core.

Abstract: A circuit structure includes a patterned circuit layer, a patterned insulating layer and a support plate. The patterned insulating layer covers a portion of the patterned circuit layer, wherein an upper surface of the patterned circuit layer is aligned with a top surface of the patterned insulating layer. The support plate is disposed on a bottom surface of the patterned insulating layer, wherein the support plate, the patterned insulating layer and the patterned circuit layer define a plurality of air gaps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for performing a read operation of an RRAM cell, which applies a non-zero bias voltage to unselected bit-lines and select-lines to increase a read current window without damaging corresponding access transistors. In some embodiments, the method may be performed by activating a word-line coupled to a row of RRAM cells comprising a selected RRAM device by applying a first read voltage to the word-line. A second read voltage is applied to a bit-line coupled to a first electrode of the selected RRAM device. One or more non-zero bias voltages are applied to bit-lines and select-lines coupled to RRAM cells, within the row of RRAM cells, having unselected RRAM devices.

Abstract: A water valve includes a valve body, a stationary sleeve, and a movable sleeve. The stationary sleeve is received in the valve body, and the movable sleeve is slidably disposed in the stationary sleeve. A partition plate is formed in the movable sleeve to partition the movable sleeve into a cold water cavity and a hot water cavity at two ends respectively. An external wall of the movable sleeve is formed with an annular groove positionally corresponding to the partition plate. When the partition plate is pushed under different pressure of cold water and hot water, the movable sleeve is moved to regulate flow ratio of cold water and hot water. Besides, water is received in the annular groove and the gap between the stationary sleeve and the movable sleeve for cushion and lubrication. Thus, the movable sleeve is easier to move for regulation.

Abstract: The faucet of cartridge has an expandable temperature regulating rod in the main body. The temperature of water is regulated by changing the ratio of cold water and hot water by the movement of the temperature regulating rod. The water can be switched on or off by rotating the main body with respect to the seat. The main body includes an outer body, an inner body, and an anti-leaking element. The anti-leaking element is sandwiched between the outer body and the inner body to partition the space therebetween into two channels for cold and hot water to flow into the inner body.

Abstract: A water-saving sheet and a water-saving device having the same is provided. The water-saving sheet includes a sheet body including a central assembling base and a plurality of through holes arranged around the central assembling base. A circumference of the sheet body has an engaging flange structure for being positionably engaged with an inner wall of a tube. An elastic ring is annularly arranged on the central assembling base. The elastic ring and the central assembling base form at least one first passage therebetween, the elastic ring and each said through hole form a second passage therebetween. The water-saving device includes one said water-saving sheet and a barrel member. An inner wall of the barrel member has a shoulder portion engageable with the engaging flange structure to restrict the sheet body from moving toward and out from the inlet end.

Abstract: A shoelace structure includes an outer sleeve, a liner mounted in the outer sleeve, and an inner core mounted in the liner. The inner core includes a first weaving thread and a plurality of second weaving threads. The first weaving thread interweaves and intertwines with the second weaving threads, with the second weaving threads being secured to the first weaving thread, thereby defining a plurality of enlarged portions and a plurality of separation portions. The liner is squeezed by the enlarged portions of the inner core and defines a plurality of expanded sections and a plurality of recessed sections. The expanded sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the enlarged portions of the inner core, and the recessed sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the separation portions of the inner core.

Abstract: A circuit structure includes a patterned circuit layer, a patterned insulating layer and a support plate. The patterned insulating layer covers a portion of the patterned circuit layer, wherein an upper surface of the patterned circuit layer is aligned with a top surface of the patterned insulating layer. The support plate is disposed on a bottom surface of the patterned insulating layer, wherein the support plate, the patterned insulating layer and the patterned circuit layer define a plurality of air gaps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for performing a read operation of an RRAM cell, which applies a non-zero bias voltage to unselected bit-lines and select-lines to increase a read current window without damaging corresponding access transistors. In some embodiments, the method may be performed by activating a word-line coupled to a row of RRAM cells comprising a selected RRAM device by applying a first read voltage to the word-line. A second read voltage is applied to a bit-line coupled to a first electrode of the selected RRAM device. One or more non-zero bias voltages are applied to bit-lines and select-lines coupled to RRAM cells, within the row of RRAM cells, having unselected RRAM devices.

Abstract: In the present disclosure, a non-volatile memory cell comprises a data storage unit, a selection unit and a switching unit. The data storage unit is configured to store an information bit and has a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to a bit line. The selection unit is configured to access the data storage unit, and the selection unit has a first end coupled to a select line, a second end coupled to the second end of the data storage unit, and a third end coupled to a source line. The switching unit is configured to perform a formation operation and has a first end coupled to a forming line and a second end coupled to the second end of the data storage unit.

Abstract: A vacuum breaker valve is provided, including: a barrel member, a biasing assembly, a water stop gasket and a plate. The biasing assembly is abutted within the barrel member. The water stop gasket is disposed in the barrel member and abuts against the biasing assembly. The water stop gasket has a water stop portion which is deformable to close at least one air passage of the barrel member. The plate is located between the inlet end and the water stop gasket, and its engaging flange structure is blockable, in a direction toward the inlet end, by a shoulder portion of the barrel member. The biasing assembly normally drives the water stop portion of the water stop gasket apart from the at least one air passage to keep the at least one air passage non-closed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first amplifier stage configured to amplify a first carrier signal. The apparatus includes a second amplifier stage configured to amplify a second carrier signal. A resistive-capacitive (RC) network is coupled to the first amplifier stage and to the second amplifier stage. The RC network includes a resistive element coupled to a capacitive element.

Abstract: The invention provides a transparent gas barrier composite film and its preparation method. The transparent gas barrier composite film is formed by having polyvinyl alcohol, graphene oxide and a crosslinking agent undergo blending, crosslinking, film casting and isothermal crystallization processes where a weight ratio of graphene oxide to polyvinyl alcohol is 0.1 wt %, graphene oxide induces crystallization of polyvinyl alcohol to form a hybrid structure compose of polyvinyl alcohol crystals, graphene oxide and the crosslinking agent, crystallinity of polyvinyl alcohol is more than 30%, transmittance of the composite film is more than 85%, and the oxygen transmission rate of the composite film is less than 0.005 cc/m2/day.

Abstract: This invention is related to a method of preparing a fermented crude extract having angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting activity. The method comprises the following steps. A material is dried, milled, and then mixed with water in a weight ratio of 1:11 to form a mixture solution. 0.1 vol % ?-amylase is used to perform hydrolysis at 95° C. for 1 hour. 0.1 vol % glucoamylase is used to perform hydrolysis at 65° C. for 4 hours. A lactic acid bacterium is added in a culture medium containing the mixture solution to perform fermentation for 24 hours. The culture medium is centrifuged to take the supernatant thereof, and the supernatant is boiled for 20 minutes. The supernatant is filtered to obtain a fermented crude extract having angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting activity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a circuit structure is described as follows. Two patterned circuit layers are formed on a core layer. The patterned circuit layers are located on two opposite surfaces of the core layer. A patterned insulating layer is respectively formed on each of the patterned circuit layers. The patterned insulating layers respectively expose a portion of the patterned circuit layers. The core layer is removed so as to expose an upper surface of each of the patterned circuit layers and a top surface of each of the patterned insulating layers. The upper surface of each of the patterned circuit layers is aligned with the top surface of each of the patterned insulating layers.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a circuit structure is described as follows. Two patterned circuit layers are formed on a core layer. The patterned circuit layers are located on two opposite surfaces of the core layer. A patterned insulating layer is respectively formed on each of the patterned circuit layers. The patterned insulating layers respectively expose a portion of the patterned circuit layers. The core layer is removed so as to expose an upper surface of each of the patterned circuit layers and a top surface of each of the patterned insulating layers. The upper surface of each of the patterned circuit layers is aligned with the top surface of each of the patterned insulating layers.