Abstract: A multi-configuration interface device for coupling different types of GPUs (graphics processor units) to a PCB (printed circuit board). The interface device comprises a GPU interface for a connection to the GPU and a PCB interface for a connection to the PCB. The GPU interface is implemented using a customizable attachment footprint for effectuating a connection to differing GPU types while maintaining the PCB interface for the connection to the PCB. The ball array for different GPUs can be configured to respectively support them. The interface device maintains a consistent PCB interface. Thus, as GPU characteristics change and evolve, or as different GPU versions are implemented, a consistent connection can be maintained for the PCB.

Abstract: A server system has, in addition to extensibility of scale-out type of a braid server system, extensibility of scale-up type by making SMP coupling among nodes. Each node has a unit for SMP coupling to other nodes. A module management unit responds to system configuration information to switch between a mode in which the node operates singularly as a braid server and a mode in which the node operates as a constituent module of an SMP server. Links among individual nodes are laid through equidistant wiring lines on a back plane and additionally a loop wiring line having a length equal to that of the inter-node link on the back plane is also laid in each node, thereby setting up synchronization among the nodes. Synchronization of reference clocks for SMP coupled nodes is also established.

Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A touch display assembly structure is disclosed, which includes a capacitor type touch panel, a display panel, a plastic side frame, and an adhesive layer. The plastic side frame includes a side frame edge and a support piece disposed inner the side frame edge. The support piece is disposed between the touch panel and the display panel. The support piece has an opening to expose a display area of the display panel. The adhesive layer bonds the capacitor type touch panel and the support piece. There is an air layer disposed between the touch panel and the display panel. The material of the support piece includes polyphenylene sulfide. The thickness of the support piece is less than 0.4 mm.

Abstract: A cover lifting structure is suitable for a body of an electronic device. The body has a recess. The cover lifting structure includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, an elastic member and a pushing member. The first rotating member pivoted to the body with a first axis. The second rotating member pivoted to the first rotating member with a second axis. The elastic member is propped against the first and the second rotating members. The first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member contacts against the pushing member in a first state. The first rotating member opens the recess, and the second rotating member moves away from the pushing member in a second state. In a third state, the first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member falls behind a stroke to the first rotating member.

Abstract: A mounting system for a flat panel display includes a back assembly, a pair of arm assemblies, and a mounting assembly. Back assembly can include a slide plate connected to arm assemblies allowing arm assemblies and mount assembly to be horizontally shifted without the need to remove the mount from the wall and reattach it. Arm assemblies can include substantially hollow arms having removable covers for storing wires connected to display therein. Mounting assembly can include a tilt head that provides a path of rotation about a substantially horizontal axis that extends proximate the center of gravity of the mount and a flat panel display mounted thereon, allowing for easy adjustment and rotation of display, Mounting assembly can also include a pair of brace arms each comprised of two members configured to allow mount assembly to be expanded to mount various sized displays without extending beyond the width of the display.

Abstract: A display module includes: upper and lower supporting means facing and spaced apart from each other; a display device between the upper and lower supporting means; a middle supporting means surrounding the display device; and a plurality of coupling means combining the upper, middle and lower supporting means to fix and support the display device, wherein each of the plurality of coupling means includes a hook and each of the upper and lower supporting means has a through hole corresponding to the hook.

Abstract: A jacket for a handheld device is disclosed. The jacket may include a housing including a receiving area for the handheld device. The housing may include an opening configured to align with a display surface of the handheld device and engaging structure disposed about the opening to engage at least a portion of the display surface of the handheld device when the device is disposed within the receiving area. The jacket may also include a connector member and a scanner. The connector member may connect to the handheld device when the handheld device is in the receiving area and the scanner may communicate with the handheld device when the handheld device is connected to the connector member.

Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

Abstract: A portable briefcase office comprises of a computer unit, a storage unit, and a supplies and devices unit. It integrates a computer, printer, projector, storage space, battery, and other office supplies in one easily transported briefcase. It is not a case for devices, but a compact apparatus that incorporates these devices as it would appear in an entire office.

Abstract: The disclosed technology describes a motherboard with an arrangement of components that is aesthetically pleasing and enables ease of servicing. Inner components, such as add-on cards, memory slots and the CPU on the motherboard, are easily accessible through a removable side of the computer case. The cable connectors on the motherboard for internal components are hidden from view when the removable side of the computer case is opened or cannot be seen if the removable side of the computer case is translucent. As such, at least a portion of cables which connect between the motherboard and other devices, such as disk drives, the power supply and LED (Light Emitting Diodes) is at least partially, mostly or fully hidden from view when the removable portion of the case is removed. Further when servicing the computer, the cables are out of the way of the various microchips and add-on cards which connect to the motherboard.

Abstract: A server cabinet, for containing a removable server including a power input port and a connecting element, includes a container, an electrically conductive component, a power supply, a signal connecting base and a rack management controller. The electrically conductive component is connected to the power input port. The power supply is connected to the electrically conductive component to supply power. The signal connecting base includes connectors connected to the connecting element. With the server removed, the power input port and the connecting element are separated from the electrically conductive component and the connector, respectively. The rack management controller is electrically connected to the signal connecting base.

Abstract: A server rack includes a server rack main body, a mounting bracket, and a power socket secured to the mounting bracket. The server rack main body includes a frame and a pole connected to the frame. The pole includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall connected to the first inner wall. The first inner wall defines a first clipping hole. The mounting bracket includes a bottom panel with a first hook. The mounting bracket is moveable in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane that the frame is positioned, so that the first hook is engaged in the first clipping hole.

Abstract: A rack server system includes a container, an electrically conductive component, a power supply, a signal connecting base, a server, and an RMC. The electrically conductive component and the signal connecting base are fixed in the container. The power supply is electrically connected to the electrically conductive component for supplying a direct current power. The signal connecting base includes multiple connectors. The server, disposed in the container removably, includes a power input port and a connecting element. The power input port is electrically connected to the electrically conductive component removably. The connecting element is connected to the connector removably. When the connecting element is electrically connected to the connector, the RMC communicates with the server via the connecting element and the one of the connectors and determines the position of the server in the container according to another position of the connector which is electrically connected to the server.

Abstract: A server system includes a rack, at least one server, a power supply, a network switch device and a power cable and. The rack has a front side and a rear side disposed oppositely. The rack defines an upper area, a middle area and a lower area. The middle area is disposed between the upper and the lower area. The servers are detachably disposed in the upper or the lower area. Each server having a power input port. The power supply is disposed in the middle area and adjacent to the front side. The network switch device is disposed in the middle area and stacked with the power supply. A gap is disposed between the network switch device and the power supply. The power cable penetrates through the gap to the front side. The power supply converts an external alternating current from the power cable to the server.

Abstract: A server, for being disposed in a server cabinet removably, includes a shell, a mother board, a power input port and a connecting element. The mother board is disposed in the shell. The power input port, disposed on the shell, is electrically connected to the mother board. The power input port is used for inputting power to the mother board. The connecting element is disposed on the power input port and electrically connected to the mother board. The connecting element is used for making the mother board communicate with a rack management controller so the rack management controller determines the position of the server in the server cabinet according to the communication. With the server removed from the server cabinet, the power input port and the connecting element are separated from the electrically conductive component and the one of the connectors, respectively, to stop the electrical connection.

Abstract: A lower housing portion and an upper housing portion define an internal technology box that holds a lap top computer such that the base of the laptop is securely held in the technology box while the screen extends above the work surface. The technology box is located remotely from the work surface/keyboard stack. The upper housing may be moved from a closed use position to a partially open, forward position allowing a user to access the power button of laptop and to a fully open position where the laptop may be removed.

Abstract: A device enclosure includes a clad metal shell having a plurality of mounting structures attached thereto. Methods for manufacturing the device enclosure are also disclosed. In a particular method, the mounting structures are formed on a surface of the clad metal shell by nano molding technology. Alternatively, the mounting structures are formed by molding before being attached to the clad metal shell by an adhesive.

Abstract: A fixing device and an electronic device using the same are disclosed, wherein the fixing device is mounted in the electronic device's case for fixing the electronic device on a plane. The fixing device includes a suction cap, a cap cover, an elastic element, and a pressing element. The suction cap includes a suction section and a suction cap main body. The suction section has a suction surface and the body contains an accommodating area for accommodating the elastic element. The cover portion has a bottom part which is connected to a cover portion main body of the cap cover. The pressing element includes a pressing part and of which the shape matches the accommodating area. When the pressing element is pressed, the air flow within the accommodating area is blocked by the pressing part substantially.

Abstract: Disclosed is a member that contains electronic components. Using the member, when, for example, a vehicle or the like carrying electronic components such as an inverter collides with an external object, there is prevented damage to a housing containing the electronic components, which would otherwise occur due to interfering objects. Furthermore, the disclosed member can dissipate heat produced by the contained electronic components. The member includes a housing for containing electronic components, a cooling passage that is provided inside the housing and uses a refrigerant to cool the electronic components, and a heat dissipation part that dissipates heat from the cooling passage and prevents the housing from being damaged by impacts from external interfering objects.

Abstract: The server rack system includes multiple the servers, a central power supply module and an integrated network controller module. Each of the servers includes a case, multiple motherboard modules and a connector module. The case has an accommodating space. The motherboard modules are disposed side by side in the accommodating space. Each of the motherboard modules has a power port and a network portal. The connector module has a power distribution circuit and a network distribution unit. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to each of the power ports. The network distribution unit is connected to each of the network portals. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to the central power supply module. The network distribution unit is connected to the integrated network controller module for managing the data exchange information between each of the motherboard modules and the integrated network controller module.

Abstract: The Computer is a system built to process data in a timely and orderly fashion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: an opening portion; a housing provided with a first through hole and a second through hole that are situated near the opening portion, respectively; a display accommodated in the housing; an antenna provided near the opening portion; an antenna cover that covers the opening portion, the first through hole and the second through hole; and a joint portion which joins the housing and the antenna cover, and has a first portion in which a first front end portion protrudes from the first through hole to the housing inside, and a second portion in which a second front end portion is situated in the second through hole.

Abstract: A kitchen organizing system for tracking and rotating inventory, generating grocery lists, and suggesting and planning meals has a rotating base. The system has a generally hollow spherical housing located on a base top surface. With a bottom hemisphere front cover and a bottom hemisphere rear cover in place, the housing has a shape of a sphere. The housing has a microprocessor located inside. The housing has a power cord connected to the microprocessor. The housing has a display screen located at least partly in a housing top hemisphere on a housing front side connected to the microprocessor. The housing has a keyboard located on the housing bottom hemisphere front cover connected to the microprocessor. The housing has a printer located in the housing bottom hemisphere connected to the microprocessor. The housing has a scanner located in the housing top hemisphere in the rear side connected to the microprocessor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screen supporter comprising an upper support used for fastening a screen, a base and a support arm. The support arm is pivoted with the upper support through an upper rotation shaft, and pivoted with a torque device on the base through a lower rotation shaft. When the screen and support arm are rotated for lowering the height and folded, the support arm drives a lower core shaft, the lower core shaft drives a cam of the torque device to rotate for changing the position of a contact part which compresses an elastic unit, so a proper supporting torque is generated for working with the downward-pressing torque generated by the screen at different positions thereby fully supporting the screen, and a greater downward-pressing force doesn't required to be applied for lowering the height and folding the screen, thereby saving the required force for operation.

Abstract: A method for a portable device, the method including a) decoupling a first flexible element from a support body coupled to the portable device, the first flexible element and one or more additional flexible elements, when coupled to the support body, cooperatively supporting the support body and the portable device above a work surface; b) coupling the first flexible element to one additional flexible element of the one or more additional flexible elements; c) flexing the first flexible element and at least one of the one or more additional flexible elements into a carrying component, the carrying component including a generally arcuate path, the arcuate path including a deflection of the elements of at least about 90 degrees; d) coupling the carrying component to the portable device.

Abstract: A computer storage rack has vertically arranged bays for receiving electrical power-consuming components, an elongate electrical power distribution unit (PDU) having power distribution sockets vertically spaced along the length of the PDU, and a hinge pivotally coupling the PDU to the rack along a vertical axis. The PDU pivots about the hinge between a position proximal to the bays and a position distal to the bays. The apparatus further comprises a component power supply cables that are resiliently extendable from a collapsed configuration to an extended configuration. Each of the component power supply cables is connected between one of the power distribution sockets and an adjacent one of the electrical power-consuming components, and each is resiliently extendable in response to pivoting the PDU to the distal position and resiliently collapsed in response to pivoting the PDU to the proximal position.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities while utilizing power received via an Ethernet. A computing device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and data, internal power supply circuitry for extracting power from the Ethernet connector, and a Central Processing Unit (CPU) for receiving the power. A housing may encompass the components of the computing device and be configured for installation in an electrical wall box. The housing may include a display or connectors for peripherals. A system includes at least two computing devices. Each device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and communicating with other devices and are installed within a housing within an electrical wall box. One device has a display for receiving user input instructions for transmittal to another device, while another device has a peripheral connector for controlling a peripheral according to the instructions.

Abstract: A computer including an undiced semiconductor wafer having a multitude of microchips. The computer also including an outer chamber and at least one inner chamber inside the outer chamber. The outer chamber and the inner chamber being separated at least in part by an internal sipe, and at least a portion of a surface of the outer chamber forming at least a portion of a surface of the internal sipe. The internal sipe has opposing surfaces that are separate from each other and therefore can move relative to each other, and at least a portion of the opposing surfaces are in contact with each other in a unloaded condition. The outer chamber including a Faraday Cage. The multitude of microchips on the wafer are configured to allow the microchip to function independently and including independent communication capabilities.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body stacked with the first body, a first plate between the first and second body and fixed to the first body, a second plate between the first plate and second body and fixed to the second body, a first locating structure, and a second locating structure. The first plate includes a sliding slot and a rib transversely disposed in the sliding slot and extended along the sliding slot. An edge of the second plate includes a sliding block clamped on the rib, so the second plate can move along the sliding slot. The first locating structure is disposed on the first plate and located on a moving path of the second plate. The second locating member is disposed on the sliding block, and adapted to interfere with the first locating structure on a locking position of the moving path.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package having reduced form factor and a method for forming said semiconductor device are disclosed. In an embodiment, an active die is embedded within a cavity in the core layer of the package substrate, wherein an in-situ electromagnetic shield is formed on the sidewalls of the cavity. In another embodiment, a crystal oscillator is at least partially embedded within the core layer of the package substrate. In another embodiment, a package having a component embedded in the core layer is mounted on a PCB, and a crystal oscillator generating a clock frequency for the package is mounted on the PCB. By embedding components within the core or removing components from the package to be mounted directly on the PCB, the x, y, and z dimensions of a package may be reduced. In addition, in-situ electromagnetic shield may reduce EM noise emitted from the active die.

Abstract: A button cell holder includes a main body and a button. The main body defines a receiving space to receive a button cell. The button cell supplies power for a basic input/output system (BIOS) chip. The button is electrically connected between the button cell and the BIOS chip. If the button is turned off for a predetermined period of time, data stored in the BIOS chip is erased.

Abstract: A cover mechanism of covering a hole on a casing is disclosed in the present invention. The cover mechanism includes a base, a first holder, a second holder, a cover and a resilient component. The first holder and the second holder are respectively disposed on the base. The cover is pivotably disposed on the first holder. The resilient component includes a shaft and a curved portion. The shaft pivots to the second holder. A first end of the curved portion is connected to the shaft, and a second end of the curved portion pivots to a connecting hole on the cover. The cover drives the curved portion to generate resilient deformation when rotating from a first position to a second position, and a resilient recovering force of the curved portion can be for stopping the cover at the second position.

Abstract: A tablet holder including a frame configured to hold a tablet. A barrel is defined in the frame and opens through one side of the frame. A mounting post is pivotally and retractably received within the barrel, and a locking mechanism is provided for locking the mounting post against relative movement. A tablet stowage system includes a tablet holder, a container for stowing a plurality of tablet holders, and a galley cart for stowing the container.

Abstract: A 2 unit (U) server includes a 2U chassis, two system modules, and two power supply units. The chassis includes a bottom plate, two side plates, a cover, and a middle plate arranged between the side plates in parallel. A supporting plate is connected between rear ends of the middle plate and each side plate. A distance between each supporting plate and the cover, and a distance between each supporting plate and the bottom plate is the same, being equal to 1U. A space between the middle plate and each side plate receives one of the system modules. A height of a front end of each system module is 2U. A height of a rear end of each system module is 1U. The rear end of each system module is received between the bottom plate and one of the supporting plates. Each supporting plate supports a power supply unit.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a main body, a bottom plate, and a circuit board. The main body includes a top plate, a bottom plate opposite to the top plate, and a plurality of keys secured to the top plate. The bottom cover is secured to the bottom plate and includes a mounting portion. The mounting portion defines an installation opening. The circuit board is secured to the bottom plate and extends out of the installation opening. A gap is defined between each adjacent two keys. The bottom plate defines a plate opening corresponding to each key. The mounting portion abuts the bottom cover. A receiving space is defined between the bottom cover and the bottom plate. The bottom cover defines a cutout communicating with the receiving space. The gap, the plate opening, the receiving space, and the cutout corporately define a water path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use in woven article, which includes a conductive fabric that includes conductive warps, conductive wefts, and insulation warps, which are arranged so as to form a plurality of conduction sites; a first woven flat cable, which includes a plurality of conductor lines, the first woven flat cable being set to overlap the conductive fabric, two of the conductor lines being electrically and respectively connected to the conductive warp and the conductive weft of one of the conduction sites; and a processor unit, to which the conductor lines of the first woven flat cable is electrically connected.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus is used in an electronic apparatus that has a display device, a support base, and a transmission component. The display device is supported by the supporting apparatus and an angle is formed between the display device and the support base. The supporting apparatus includes a first support element, a second support element, a plurality of second axial levers, a first connecting element, and a second connecting element. The first support element is pivotally connected to the display device. The second support element is pivotally connected to the support base. Two ends of the first connecting element are respectively pivotally connected to the first support element and the second support element. Two ends of the second connecting element are respectively pivotally connected to the first support element and the second support element.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided, which includes a first body, a second body, a supporting frame, and a pivoting-locking module. The two bodies overlap with each other. The supporting frame is pivoted onto the second body. The pivoting-locking module is disposed between the first body and the supporting frame. The pivoting-locking module includes a first pivoting-locking part and a plurality of second pivoting-locking parts. The first pivoting-locking part is fixed to the first body. The second pivoting-locking parts are movably attached to the supporting frame. When the second pivoting-locking parts are locked with the first pivoting-locking part, the second pivoting-locking parts may be pivoted relative to the first pivoting-locking part. The supporting frame may be pivoted relative to the second body only when the first body is pivoted to a predetermined position relative to the supporting frame by means of the first pivoting-locking part and the second pivoting-locking parts.

Abstract: An exemplary computer includes a computer case, a first power conversion device mounted at a first position in the computer case, and a second power conversion device separate from and electrically connected with the first power conversion device. The first power conversion device converts external AC power to a first DC voltage and outputs the first DC voltage to the second power conversion device. The second power conversion device is mounted at a second position separate from the first position in the computer case. The second power conversion device converts the first DC voltage to at least one second DC voltage and outputs the at least one second DC voltage.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic device for use with a docking station is disclosed. The method includes detecting a coupling of the electronic device with the docking station, obtaining an image of an identifier associated with the docking station in response to detecting the coupling, and performing a predefined operation by the electronic device based on the image of the identifier in response to obtaining the image.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described relating to mounting chassis for the assembly and support of display devices. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a mounting chassis for an interactive display device. The mounting chassis includes a plurality of sides defining an opening, wherein the plurality of sides including a lip extending into the opening, the lip being configured to support an electronic display panel. The chassis also includes one or more display panel fastening features disposed on the plurality of sides, and one or more integrated stand mounts integrated into one or more of the sides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device comprising a top chassis including first plate and a second plate extended and bent down from the first, a lens plate disposed below the first plate, a first frame supporting a peripheral area of the lens plate, a display panel disposed below the first frame, a backlight unit supporting a peripheral area of the display panel, and a chassis fixing member fixing the top chassis to the backlight unit. The first frame includes a first surface facing an inner surface of the first plate and a second surface facing an inner surface of the second surface.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking an outer shell includes a frame adapted to be stacked with an outer shell and having a through hole for extension of an engaging piece of the outer shell therethrough, a locking element disposed movably on the frame, and a release button disposed slidably on the frame. The locking element has a hook-engaging portion, and a contact portion opposite to the hook-engaging portion. The hook-engaging portion is extendable to the through hole for engaging releasably the engaging piece. The release button has one end abutting against the contact portion. The release button is operable to push the contact portion, which in turn moves the hook-engaging portion to disengage from the engaging piece.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus includes an exterior plate and a sheet-like member. The exterior plate is formed of a plate-like member. The exterior plate has one of a transparent first area and a semi-transparent first area. The sheet-like member is arranged on a rear surface of the exterior plate.

Abstract: A stand assembly for a computing device is provided. The stand assembly includes a stand and a coupling mechanism to couple the stand to a rear face of the computing device. The coupling mechanism is structured to enable the stand to be moved under bias into multiple positions, including a first position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a first angle and retains the computing device upright at a first orientation, and a second position in which the stand extends outward from the rear face at a second angle and retains the computing device upright at a second orientation. The coupling mechanism is structured to return the stand, from at least each of the first position and the second position, into a closed position that abuts the rear face of the computing device when the coupling mechanism is relaxed.

Abstract: Docking stations and docking methods are provided for use with marking devices used for marking the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station may serve as a home base for storage of a marking device, for charging the battery of a marking device, for transferring data to and from a marking device, and for securing a marking device against unauthorized use and/or theft. The docking station may be a mobile docking station that is installed in a vehicle or may be a fixed docking station that is installed at a central location in the field, at a central office, at a home base facility, and the like.

Abstract: A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

Abstract: A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure housing with a pair of module decks, a pair of power source units, a plurality of cooling fans, and two pairs of server modules. Cooling fans are linearly aligned and positioned in proximity to the rear opening of the enclosure housing with upper rear openings thereabove and lower rear openings therebelow, while server modules are installed in module decks inside the enclosure housing in an insertable/removable manner. Server modules have module trays for mounting electronic components and interface units. Interface units are retractively inserted into upper rear openings or lower rear openings in connection with power source units when server modules are moved in front-rear directions along module decks inside the enclosure housing. The server enclosure is equipped with a redundant power transmitter establishing redundant multiple connection between power source units and server modules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards interlayer interconnects and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate, one or more device layers disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and one or more interconnect layers disposed on the one or more device layers, the one or more interconnect layers including interconnect structures configured to route electrical signals to or from the one or more device layers, the interconnect structures comprising copper (Cu) and germanium (Ge). Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.