Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device integrated with micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) components in a MEMS region is disclosed. The MEMS components, for example, are infrared (IR) thermosensors. The MEMS sensors are integrated on the CMOS device heterogeneously. For example, a CMOS wafer with CMOS devices and interconnections as well as partially processed MEMS modules is bonded with a MEMS wafer with MEMS structures, post CMOS compatibility issues are alleviated. Post integration process to complete the devices includes forming contacts for interconnecting the sensors to the CMOS components as well as encapsulating the devices with a cap wafer using wafer-level vacuum packaging.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the device that includes a growth die and a dummy die. The method includes patterning, on an integrated circuit wafer, at one least growth die, and patterning at least one dummy die that is positioned on at least a portion of a circumference of the integrated circuit wafer. The patterned growth and dummy dies are etched on the wafer. A bond wave is initiated at a starting point on the integrated circuit wafer. The starting point is positioned on an edge of the integrated circuit wafer opposite the portion on which the at least one dummy die is patterned. Upon application of pressure at the starting point, a uniform bond wave propagates across the wafers, bonding the two wafers together.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a moveable element within a cavity. The MEMS device also includes a first layer over the cavity, the first layer having a first hole and a second hole. The first hole has a first diameter. The second hole has a second diameter. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter, and the second hole is farther from the moveable element than the first hole. The first hole is sealed with a first dielectric material. The second hole is sealed with a second dielectric material. The cavity filled with a gas at a pressure of at least approximately 10 torr.

Abstract: A well advisor system and console for monitoring and managing pressure testing operations at a well site. The system may be accessed through one or more workstations, or other computing devices, which may be located at a well site or remotely. The system is in communication with and receives input from various sensors. It collects real-time sensor data sampled during operations at the well site. The system processes the data, and provides nearly instantaneous numerical and visual feedback through a variety of graphical user interfaces (“GUIs”), which are presented in the form of an operation-specific console. The input and data provides information related to pressure testing at a well site.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and a first semiconductor die disposed over the substrate. A subpackage is also disposed over the substrate. A stiffener is disposed over the substrate around the first semiconductor die and subpackage. A heat spreader is disposed over the stiffener. The heat spreader is thermally coupled to the first semiconductor die. The heat spreader has an opening over the subpackage.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a quantum dot light emitting device and application thereof. The quantum dot light emitting device includes: an anode and a cathode disposed oppositely, a quantum dot light emitting layer arranged between the anode and the cathode, and a hole transport layer arranged between the anode and the quantum dot light emitting layer, wherein a material of the hole transport layer is a copper-based quantum dot with a short-chain ligand on a surface.

Abstract: A memory device includes a stacked structure and at least one first element structure. The stacked structure is in a memory array region and a staircase contact region. The stacked structure includes first conductive layers and a second conductive layer arranged in a longitudinal direction. The memory array region and the staircase contact region are arranged in a first lateral direction. The at least one first element structure passes through the first conductive layers and the second conductive layer along the longitudinal direction. The first conductive layers surround a sidewall surface of the at least one first element structure. The second conductive layer includes conductive portions arranged in a second lateral direction. The conductive portions are completely separated from each other by the at least one first element structure. The first lateral direction is different from the second lateral direction.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan having a plurality of fan blades, a turbomachine operably coupled to the fan for driving the fan, the turbomachine including a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in serial flow order and together defining a core air flowpath, a nacelle surrounding and at least partially enclosing the fan, the nacelle defining a longitudinal axis, and an inlet pre-swirl feature located upstream of the plurality of fan blades, the inlet pre-swirl feature attached to or integrated into the nacelle, wherein the inlet pre-swirl feature is transitionable between a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nacelle and a second angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nacelle.

Abstract: A via interconnect structure for an MRAM device is provided. The via interconnect structure includes an interlayer dielectric layer having a via formed therein, a magnetic metal layer formed in the via, the magnetic metal layer having a cavity formed therein, and a nonmagnetic metal layer formed in the cavity of the magnetic metal layer. The magnetic metal layer is configured such that magnetization vectors of the magnetic metal layer are least substantially in-plane relative to an MRAM stack structure of the MRAM device.

Abstract: Clearance control schemes for controlling a clearance defined between a first component and a second component of a gas turbine engine are provided. In one aspect, an engine controller of the gas turbine engine implements a clearance control scheme, which includes receiving data indicating a clearance between the first component and the second component, the clearance being at least one of a measured clearance captured by a sensor and a predicted clearance specific to the gas turbine engine at that point in time; comparing the clearance to an allowable clearance; determining a clearance setpoint for a clearance adjustment system based on a clearance difference determined by comparing the clearance to the allowable clearance; and causing the clearance adjustment system to adjust the clearance to the allowable clearance based on the clearance setpoint.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor includes: an impeller which is allowed to rotate around an axis; a casing in which the impeller is accommodated and a guide flow path guiding fluid to the impeller is formed; and a guide vane which is disposed in the guide flow path and is extended from a hub side wall surface of the guide flow path, which is continued to a hub side of the impeller, to a shroud side wall surface of the guide flow path to a shroud side of the impeller, wherein the guide vane is twisted forward the impeller in a rotating direction thereof as close to the shroud side wall surface from the hub side wall surface.

Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate; a first insulating layer disposed on the substrate; a wire disposed on the first insulating layer; and a second insulating layer disposed on the wire, wherein the first insulating layer, the wire, and the second insulating layer extend from an edge of the substrate to overlap a side surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A display panel includes a base; a plurality of display units disposed on a surface of the base, every two adjacent display units being provided with a gap therebetween; and a connection unit disposed in the gap and connected to the every two adjacent display units. The connection unit includes a first organic layer, a conductive layer and a second organic layer that are sequentially stacked. The first organic layer and the second organic layer are each configured to block stress causing the connection unit to deform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a turbomachine module (1), comprising: —a rotating housing (7-8) supporting a propeller provided with a plurality of blades (5), —a system for varying the pitch of the propeller blades (5), the system comprising a control means, and a mechanism for varying the pitch of the propeller blades, characterised in that the system is supported by the rotary housing (7-8), in that the control means comprise an annular row of rotary actuators (16), and in that the mechanism for varying the pitch of the blades comprises a synchronisation ring (11) that is driven to rotate by rotary output shafts (17) of the actuators (16), the synchronisation ring (11) being guided in rotation relative to the rotary housing (7-8) by guide means and meshed by a first toothing (13) with pinions (14) of the blades (5).

Abstract: A MEMS package and a method for forming a MEMS package are provided. The MEMS package includes a package substrate, a housing structure, an image sensor structure, a MEMS structure and a composite damper. The housing structure includes a stopper. The image sensor structure and the MEMS structure are between the package substrate and the housing structure. An interconnect wire electrically connects the MEMS structure to the image sensor structure. The composite damper is between the package substrate and the housing structure. The composite damper is configured to control a gap between the interconnect wire and the stopper.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for improving film thickness uniformity, wherein a PECVD machine with twin chambers comprise a wafer heating platform, which is set to be a rotating platform with programmable speed control, by setting rotating speed of the platform, wafer is rotated for integral rounds within process time, so that a RF overlap between the twin chambers make consistent influence on edge regions of the wafer, and film around the wafer is evenly distributed, which not only eliminate abrupt change of film thickness caused by the RF overlap, but also reduce film thickness differences between edge regions and central regions of the film by a characteristic that the RF overlap improves film deposition rate, so as to ensure the film thickness more evenly in the range of the whole wafer.

Abstract: A display device and a manufacturing method of the display device are provided. The display device includes a substrate; a pixel definition layer disposed on the substrate and having a plurality of pixel openings; a surface-active nanolayer disposed on a surface of the substrate and on a surface extending to the pixel definition layer, wherein the surface-active nanolayer covers a plurality of nanoparticles; and a light-emitting layer disposed in the plurality of pixel openings.

Abstract: A gas turbine has a rotor blade. The rotor blade has a blade root connected to an airfoil. The blade root has a root contour with respect to a cross-sectional view. From a lower end of the blade root, the blade root contour has convex contour portions and concave contour portions. From the lower end along the blade root contour between a convex contour portion and an adjoining concave contour portion, there is a contour portion as a flank portion that is load-bearing. From the lower end along the blade root contour between a concave contour portion and an adjoining convex contour portion, there is a contour portion as a flank portion that is not load-bearing in operation. At least one of the concave contour portions has a first arc portion, a second arc portion, and a straight portion disposed between the two arc portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module of a turbomachine of longitudinal axis X, the module comprising: ?—a rotary casing (31) that rotates about the longitudinal axis and bears a propeller (2; 20, 21, 22) which is provided with a plurality of blades (32); ?—a fixed casing (48) comprising a cylindrical wall (49) extending between an inner wall (40) and an outer wall (41) of the rotary casing (31); and, ?—a system (30) for changing the pitch of the blades of the propeller, mounted around the fixed casing and comprising: a control means (55) comprising a movable body (57) that is able to move axially on said fixed casing, at least one load transfer bearing (56) comprising an inner ring (65) that is connected to the movable body (57), and an outer ring (66); and a connection mechanism (61) for connecting the outer ring (66) to the blades of the propeller.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include a magnetic drive system of a blood pump. The magnetic drive system may include a drive shaft coupled to an impeller, a driven magnet assembly coupled to at least one of the drive shaft and the impeller, and a driving coil assembly configured to drive the driven magnet assembly.