Abstract: A switching circuit and a method of providing the switching circuit are provided. The switching circuit includes a first transmission amplifier, a second transmission amplifier, a third transmission amplifier, and a fourth transmission amplifier. The first transmission amplifier amplifies a first signal at a first connection port and transmits the first signal to a second connection port in a first mode. The second transmission amplifier amplifies a second signal at a third connection port and transmits the second signal to a fourth connection port in the first mode. The third transmission amplifier amplifies the first signal at the first connection port and transmits the first signal to the fourth connection port in the second mode. The fourth transmission amplifier amplifies the second signal at the third connection port and transmits the second signal to the second connection port in the second mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing recombinant human prethrombin-2 protein and having human ?-thrombin activity by the plant-based expression systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an isolated neutralizing antibody, which is capable of specifically binding to chitinase-3-like protein-1 (YKL-40) and uses thereof. The neutralizing antibody can further conjugate with a metal chelator to form an antibody complex. Further, labeling the antibody complex with a radioactive metal nuclide results in formation of a radioactive antibody complex, which can be used as a contrast agent and treatment for YKL-40 over-expression-related diseases. The radioactive antibody complex can specifically bind to YKL-40, and can be used for diagnosis and the preparation of the use of the treatment for cancers related to YKL-40 over-expression.

Abstract: A method includes forming first and second semiconductor fins and a gate structure over a substrate; forming a first and second source/drain epitaxy structures over the first and second semiconductor fins; forming an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer over the first and second source/drain epitaxy structures; etching the gate structure and the ILD layer to form a trench; performing a first surface treatment to modify surfaces of a top portion and a bottom portion of the trench to NH-terminated; performing a second surface treatment to modify the surfaces of the top portion of the trench to N-terminated, while leaving the surfaces of the bottom portion of the trench being NH-terminated; and depositing a first dielectric layer in the trench, wherein the first dielectric layer has a higher deposition rate on the surfaces of the bottom portion of the trench than on the surfaces of the bottom portion of the trench.

Abstract: Disclosed are a display device and a backlight control method for the display device. The display device includes a display panel, a backlight source, a first computing unit, and a second computing unit. The display panel includes a first display region and a second display region. The first light-emitting region corresponds to the first display region. The second light-emitting region corresponds to the second display region. The first computing unit calculates a first brightness distribution within a first range. The second computing unit calculates a second brightness distribution within a second range. The first light-emitting region emits light according to the first brightness distribution. The second light-emitting region emits light according to the second brightness distribution.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a light-transmitting structural plate, some optical microscopic structures, an optical film, a base plate and some light emitting elements. The light-transmitting structural plate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The optical microscopic structures are regularly arrayed and formed on the first side or the second side. The optical microscopic structure has an inclined surface connecting at a connecting line and forming an angle ranging between 30 degrees and 150 degrees with a corresponding inclined surface of an adjacent one of the optical microscopic structures. The optical film is located on the first side. The base plate is separated from the second side by a space. The light emitting elements are located inside the space and disposed on the base plate. The light emitting elements respectively emit a light ray to the light-transmitting structural plate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a limit device and a robot using the same. The limit device comprises a first connecting member, a transmission rod and a second connecting member. The first connecting member comprising a first main body portion and two first connecting elements. The two first connecting elements are arranged at intervals. The two first connecting elements are respectively connected to the first main body. The transmission rod comprising a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are arranged at intervals. The first end penetrates through one of the two first connecting elements. The second end penetrates through the other one of the two first connecting element. The second connecting member provided with two indexing buckles. The two indexing buckles are arranged at intervals, each of the indexing buckles comprises a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove.

Abstract: A display may have an array of pixels. Display driver circuitry may supply data and control signals to the pixels. Each pixel may have seven transistors, a capacitor, and a light-emitting diode such as an organic light-emitting diode. The seven transistors may receive control signals using horizontal control lines. Each pixel may have first and second emission enable transistors that are coupled in series with a drive transistor and the light-emitting diode of that pixel. The first and second emission enable transistors may be coupled to a common control line or may be separately controlled so that on-bias stress can be effectively applied to the drive transistor. The display driver circuitry may have gate driver circuits that provide different gate line signals to different rows of pixels within the display. Different rows may also have different gate driver strengths and different supplemental gate line loading structures.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a circuit includes: an error amplifier; a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is coupled to the error amplifier; a discrete time controller coupled to the error amplifier, wherein the discrete time controller comprises digital circuitry; a multiple bits quantizer coupled to the discrete time controller, wherein the multiple bits quantizer produces a digital code output; and a heating array coupled to the multiple bits quantizer, wherein the heating array is configured to generate heat based on the digital code output.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package includes a heat dissipation substrate including a first conductive through-via embedded therein; a sensor die disposed on the heat dissipation substrate; an insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulating the sensor die; a second conductive through-via penetrating through the insulating encapsulant; and a first redistribution structure and a second redistribution structure disposed on opposite sides of the heat dissipation substrate. The second conductive through-via is in contact with the first conductive through-via. The sensor die is located between the second redistribution structure and the heat dissipation substrate. The second redistribution structure has a window allowing a sensing region of the sensor die receiving light. The first redistribution structure is electrically connected to the sensor die through the first conductive through-via, the second conductive through-via and the second redistribution structure.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer is provided. A plurality of first surface mount components and a plurality of second surface mount components are bonded onto the semiconductor wafer, wherein a first portion of each of the second surface mount components is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. A first barrier structure is formed in between the second surface mount components and the semiconductor wafer. An underfill structure is formed under a second portion of each of the second surface mount components, wherein the first barrier structure blocks the spreading of the underfill structure from the second portion to the first portion.

Abstract: A lithography includes a storage tank that stores process chemical fluid, an anti-collision frame, and an integrated sensor assembly. The storage tank includes a dispensing port positioned at a lowest part of the storage tank in a gravity direction. The anti-collision frame is coupled to the storage tank. An integrated sensor assembly is disposed on at least one of the anti-collision frame and the storage tank to measure a variation in fluid quality in response to fluid quality measurement of fluid.

Abstract: A bracket that includes a fixing seat and three supporting assemblies is provided. The fixing seat includes three engaging portions, each of which includes multiple first engaging structures. Each supporting assembly includes a fixing assembly, a sliding member, and an engaging member. One end of the fixing assembly is pivotally connected to the engaging portion. The sliding member is sleeved around an outer periphery of the fixing assembly. The engaging member is connected to the fixing assembly. When the sliding member slides relative to the fixing assembly, the sliding member can push against the engaging member, such that a second engaging structure of the engaging member is engaged with the first engaging structure. Further, a second retaining structure of the sliding member can be engaged with a first retaining structure of the fixing assembly for limiting a movement range of the engaging member and the fixing assembly.

Abstract: A method includes moving a drum containing a chemical liquid into a chamber of a chemical liquid supplying system. The drum is connected with a testing pipe. The chemical liquid is pumped from the drum to the testing pipe. A condition of the chemical liquid flowing through the testing pipe is monitored. Whether the chemical liquid is supplied to a processing tool is determined based on the condition of the chemical liquid.

Abstract: Cable release devices and methods are disclosed. The device includes a frame defining an aperture. The frame is sized to fit around a connector on a printed circuit board (PCB) within a computer system with the connector extending into the aperture. The device further includes a post extending from the frame. The device further includes a lever connected to the post. The lever includes a first end positioned such that the first end aligns with a latch of a cable when the cable is connected to the connector and when the frame is around the connector such that actuation of the lever causes the lever to depress the latch. The actuation causes the release of the cable from being retained by the connector.

Abstract: A lithography includes a storage tank that stores process chemical fluid, an anti-collision frame, and an integrated sensor assembly. The storage tank includes a dispensing port positioned at a lowest part of the storage tank in a gravity direction. The anti-collision frame is coupled to the storage tank. An integrated sensor assembly is disposed on at least one of the anti-collision frame and the storage tank to measure a variation in fluid quality in response to fluid quality measurement of fluid.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method for processing semiconductor wafer is provided. The method includes connecting a drum which stores the chemical liquid with a testing pipe. The method also includes guiding the chemical liquid in the drum into the testing pipe. In addition, the method includes detecting a condition of the chemical liquid in the testing pipe. The method further includes determining if the condition of the chemical liquid is acceptable. When the condition of the chemical liquid is acceptable, supplying the chemical liquid to a processing tool at which the semiconductor wafer is processed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a cushion body with a concave-convex structure and a mold for manufacturing the cushion body with the concave-convex structure. A first elastic sheet is pasted on a second elastic sheet. The first elastic sheet is a closed-hole elastic material. The second elastic sheet is an opened-hole elastic material. The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheets are combined and heated. Finally, the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet that are heated are sucked using the mold under a negative pressure from one side of the second elastic sheet and cooled at the same time, so that the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet can be deformed using the concave-convex structure of the mold and cooled to be shaped, thereby obtaining the cushion body with the concave-convex structure.

Abstract: A method is performed by using a master smart scale with a master-slave mode, a remote communication device and a slave smart scale to manage multiple chemicals from a remote place. The master smart scale performs an initialization procedure to obtain an initial weight of one chemical; generate an identification information by reading a radio frequency tag of the chemical; use the identification information to inform the remote communication device to open an input page for users to input a basic information into the master smart scale; and mark the basic information and the initial weight with the identification information. In the master-slave mode, the master smart scale allows receiving the information of the chemical from its slave smart scale. For inquiry, a specific page is opened with the remote communication device to receive and display a statistical data generated from the master smart scale.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispense material supply that contains a dispense material and a dispensing pump connected downstream from the dispense material supply. The dispensing pump includes a body made of a first electrically conductive material, one or more first electrical contacts that are disposed on the body of the dispensing pump, and one or more first connection wires that are coupled between each one of the one or more first electrical contacts and ground. The dispensing system also includes a dispensing nozzle connected downstream from the dispensing pump and includes a tube made of a second electrically conductive material, one or more second electrical contacts that are disposed on an outer surface of the tube, and one or more second connection wires that are coupled between each one of the one or more second electrical contacts and the ground.