Abstract: A structure and a formation method of a semiconductor device are provided. The method includes forming an adhesive layer over a semiconductor substrate and forming a magnetic element over the adhesive layer. The method also includes forming an isolation element extending across the magnetic element. The isolation element partially covers the top surface of the magnetic element and partially covers sidewall surfaces of the magnetic element. The method further includes partially removing the adhesive layer such that an edge of the adhesive layer is laterally disposed between an edge of the magnetic element and an edge of the isolation element. In addition, the method includes forming a conductive line over the isolation element.

Abstract: A flow cell includes: a first substrate; a second substrate; a first resin layer disposed over an inner surface of the first substrate; a second resin layer disposed over an inner surface of the second substrate; a first plurality of biological capture sites located at the first resin layer; a second plurality of biological capture sites located at the second resin layer; and a polymer layer interposed between the first resin layer and the second resin layer, such that the first substrate is attached to the second substrate via at least the first resin layer, the polymer layer, and the second resin layer, wherein the polymer layer defines a plurality of microfluidic channels that extend through polymer layer.

Abstract: A display driving device is provided. The display device includes a first data line, a first switch, a first storage unit, and a data output unit. The first switch is electrically connected between the first data line and the data output unit, and the data output unit is further electrically connected to the first storage unit. In a first closing period of the first switch, the data output unit outputs a first data signal to the first data line through the first switch, and the first storage unit stores the first data signal received from the data output unit. After the first closing period and before a second closing period of the first switch, the first storage unit charges the data output unit with the first data signal so that the data output unit and the first data line are at the voltage level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline form N of aripiprazole, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of crystalline form N in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of central nervous system diseases, especially schizophrenia.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a substrate, an epi-layer, a first etch stop layer, an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer, a second etch stop layer, a protective layer, a liner, a silicide cap and a contact plug. The substrate has a first portion and a second portion. The epi-layer is disposed in the first portion. The first etch stop layer is disposed on the second portion. The ILD layer is disposed on the first etch stop layer. The second etch stop layer is disposed on the ILD layer, in which the first etch stop layer, the ILD layer and the second etch stop layer form a sidewall surrounding the first portion. The protective layer is disposed on the sidewall. The liner is disposed on the protective layer. The silicide cap is disposed on the epi-layer. The contact plug is disposed on the silicide cap and surrounded by the liner.

Abstract: Provided is a heating blower, comprising an air duct, a motor and a wind wheel arranged in the air duct, and a heating device arranged at a first air outlet of the air duct; the wind wheel is fixed to a rotating shaft of the motor; the heating device comprises a housing, an electric heater, a rotary assembly and an air deflector; the housing is sleeved on the first air outlet, forming an inner chamber, which comprises a first area facing directly to the first air outlet and a second area not facing directly to the first air outlet; the electric heater is arranged in one of the first area and the second area; one end of the air deflector is fixedly arranged on the rotary assembly, and the other end of the air deflector rotates with the rotary assembly between the first area and the second area, separating the first area and the second area, so that the first air outlet is communicated with one of the first area and the second area.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sleeve for sleeving on an object, which includes: a first body portion, a second body portion, and a first groove. The first body portion has a first reception portion, and the first reception portion has a first notch, and the first notch is provided with a first fastening member. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion. One end of the first groove is disposed at an adjacent position between the first notch and the second body portion, and the other end of the first groove extends to an appropriate position along an outer edge of a connection between the first body portion and the second body portion. The first groove is separated from the first reception portion by a first thin wall. One end of the object penetrates through the first reception portion, and the first notch is pressed by the first fastening member so that the first groove is broken along the first thin wall to form a first broken opening.

Abstract: A directional microphone including a casing and a microphone element is provided. The casing has a front sound reception hole and at least one rear sound reception hole. The microphone element is disposed in the casing. The microphone element has a front sound reception surface and a rear sound reception surface. The front sound reception hole is located on a same side as the front sound reception surface, and the front sound reception hole is aligned with the front sound reception surface. The rear sound reception hole is located on a same side as the rear sound reception surface, but the rear sound reception hole and the rear sound reception surface are misaligned with each other.

Abstract: A method (of manufacturing a semiconductor device) includes, for a layout diagram stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, generating the layout diagram including: populating a row which extends in a first direction with a group of cells, each cell representing a circuit, and first and second side boundaries of each cell being substantially parallel and extending in a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction; locating, relative to the first direction, cells so that neighboring ones of the cells are substantially abutting; and reducing an aggregate leakage tendency of the group by performing at least one of the following, (A) changing an orientation of at least one of the cells, or (B) changing locations correspondingly of at least two of the cells.

Abstract: A method allows for preparation of CNT nanocomposites having improved mechanical, electrical and thermal properties. Structured carbon nanotube forms such as sheet, yarn, and tape are modified with ?-conjugated conductive polymers, including polyaniline (PANT), fabricated by in-situ polymerization. The PANI modified CNT nanocomposites are subsequently post-processed to improve mechanical properties by hot press and carbonization.

Abstract: According to at least one aspect, a system configured to count cells in a vessel is provided. The system comprises an imaging system configured to image cells in the vessel and a controller coupled to the imaging system. The controller is configured to control the imaging system to capture a focused image of the cells and estimate a number of cells in the focused image. The controller is configured to control the imaging system to capture a focused image of the cells at least in part by controlling the imaging system to capture a plurality of images of the cells in a plurality of focal planes, determining an area of at least one cell in each of the plurality of images, and selecting one image from the plurality of images as the focused image using the area of the at least one cell in the plurality of images.

Abstract: An interconnection structure and method of forming the same are disclosed. A substrate is provided. A patterned layer is formed on the substrate and having at least a trench formed therein. A first dielectric layer is then formed on the patterned layer and sealing an air gap in the trench. Subsequently, a second dielectric layer is formed on the first dielectric layer and completely covering the patterned layer and the air gap. A curing process is then performed to the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer. A volume of the air gap is increased after the curing process.

Abstract: A multimedia processing circuit is provided. The multimedia processing circuit includes a smart interpreter engine and an audio engine. The smart interpreter engine includes a noise suppression module, a vocal identification module and a speech to text converter. The noise suppression module is utilized for performing a noise suppression process on speech data corresponding to a first language. The vocal identification module is utilized for performing a vocal identification process on the noise-suppressed speech data corresponding to the first language to generate vocal identification data corresponding to the first language. The speech to text converter is utilized for converting the vocal identification data corresponding to the first language into text data corresponding to the first language.

Abstract: An oven controlled crystal oscillator consisting includes a substrate, which includes a substrate, at least one base, a crystal blank, a first cover lid, an IC chip, a heat-insulating adhesive, a heater, and a second cover lid. The top of the base is provided with a cavity, and the top of the base is connected to the substrate through conductive wires without using solder. The crystal blank is mounted in the cavity. The first cover lid seals the cavity. The IC chip is mounted on the bottom of the base. The base is mounted on the substrate through the IC chip and the heat-insulating adhesive, and the IC chip is mounted to the bottom of the base. Alternatively, the IC chip and the base are horizontally arranged. The second cover lid is mounted on the top of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining configurable timing relationships and operational parameters are provided. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a wireless device in a wireless system includes determining round-trip propagation delay information between the wireless device and a network node. This round-trip propagation delay information may be a round-trip propagation delay a quantized round-trip propagation delay, or any other value indicative of the round-trip propagation delay. The in method also includes determining a Hybrid Automatic Retransmission Request (HARQ) operational parameter based on the round-trip propagation delay information between the wireless device and the network node. In this way, HARQ is extended to work for deployments with large round-trip propagation delays, such as satellite systems. This may increase the throughput and reliability of data transmission.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation includes a droplet generator configured to generate target droplets. An excitation laser is configured to heat the target droplets using excitation pulses to convert the target droplets to plasma. A deformable mirror is disposed in a path of the excitation laser. A controller is configured to adjust parameters of the excitation laser by controlling the deformable mirror based on a feedback parameter.

Abstract: A personal cloud system is disclosed. The personal cloud system includes at least a smart device, and a server comprising at least a virtual machine, wherein each virtual machine includes a target text unit, the target text unit is information-connected to a header having a sorting code, the header is information-connected a logic configurable unit having at least an image file, and each image file includes an identification (ID) corresponding to the sorting code to be precisely read by the header, wherein the at least a smart device is connected to the server via the Internet or a local area network to read the logic configurable unit having an application, and the application is read and displayed according to the corresponding sorting code of the header such that the at least a smart device loads and executes the corresponding image file.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of semiconductor fins, a gate stack and an epitaxy structure. The semiconductor fins are present on the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor fins respectively include recesses therein. The gate stack is present on portions of the semiconductor fins that are adjacent to the recesses. The epitaxy structure is present across the recesses of the semiconductor fins. The epitaxy structure includes a plurality of corners and at least one groove present between the corners, and the groove has a curvature radius greater than that of at least one of the corners.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a first region and a second region; forming a first fin-shaped structure on the first region and a second fin-shaped structure on the second region; forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) around the first fin-shaped structure and the second fin-shaped structure; forming a mask layer on the first fin-shaped structure; and performing a first anneal process so that the first fin-shaped structure and the second fin-shaped structure comprise different radius of curvature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light transmissive material based on retainment of specific wavelengths, and its insulation composite material and composite carrier thereof, wherein, the light transmissive material is used to retain specific wavelengths of light, so that the wavelength of light of a specific section can pass through the light transmissive material. The invention can be applied to the cultivation of plants, letting the specific section of light wavelengths conform to the range of the light wavelengths, which can regulate plant growth, to enhance the photosynthesis effect of plants, and promote plant growth. Also by adding heat insulation materials, to achieve the effect of summer heat insulation and winter heat preservation, which provides a plant-adapted growth environment, thereby improving crop growth efficiency and increasing the yield, which can help solve the problem of human food.