Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a heat-sensitive layer and an electrode layer. The electrode layer includes a top metal layer and a bottom metal layer, and the heat-sensitive layer attached therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a polyolefin-based homopolymer and a polyolefin-based copolymer. The polyolefin-based homopolymer has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and the polyolefin-based copolymer has a second CTE lower than the first CTE. The polyolefin-based homopolymer and the polyolefin-based copolymer together form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN).

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a bottom electrode layer over a substrate. A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) layers are formed over the bottom electrode layer. A top electrode layer is formed over the MTJ layers. The top electrode layer is patterned. After patterning the top electrode layer, one or more process cycles are performed on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer. A patterned top electrode layer, patterned MTJ layers and a patterned bottom electrode layer form MTJ structures. Each of the one or more process cycles includes performing an etching process on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer for a first duration and performing a magnetic treatment on the MTJ layers and the bottom electrode layer for a second duration.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, a conductive filler, and a titanium-containing dielectric filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The titanium-containing dielectric filler has a compound represented by a general formula of MTiO3, wherein the M represents transition metal or alkaline earth metal. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the titanium-containing dielectric filler accounts to for 5-15% by volume of the PTC material layer.

Abstract: An optical module is disclosed. The optical module includes a carrier, an optical emitter disposed over the carrier, and a monitor disposed over the carrier and configured to adjust a property of a first light emitted from the optical emitter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a privacy computing method based on homomorphic encryption, which includes steps as follows. The ciphertext data is received, where the ciphertext data has a floating-point homomorphic encryption data structure, and the floating-point homomorphic encryption data structure of the ciphertext data includes the ciphertext mantissa, exponent parameter and gain parameter. The gain parameter sets the precision of the floating point corresponding to the ciphertext mantissa. The exponent parameter is adapted to multiplication or division. The artificial intelligence model performs operations on the ciphertext data to return the ciphertext result.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip including a gate electrode over a substrate. A pair of source/drain regions are disposed in the substrate on opposing sides of the gate electrode. A dielectric layer is over the substrate. An etch stop layer is between the gate electrode and the dielectric layer. A gate capping layer overlies the gate electrode, continuously extends from a top surface of the etch stop layer to a top surface of the gate electrode, and comprises a curved sidewall over the top surface of the etch stop layer. A conductive contact overlies an individual source/drain region. A width of the conductive contact continuously decreases from a top surface of the conductive contact to a first point disposed above a lower surface of the gate capping layer. The conductive contact extends along the curved sidewall of the gate capping layer.

Abstract: A device includes a first channel structure, a second channel structure, and a gate structure. The first channel structure connects a first source region and a first drain region, and includes alternating stacking first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers. The second semiconductor layers have a width smaller than a width of the first semiconductor layers. The second channel structure connects a second source region and a second drain region. The second channel structure includes alternating stacking third semiconductor layers and fourth semiconductor layers. The fourth semiconductor layers have a width smaller than a width of the third semiconductor layers. The gate structure wraps around the first and second channel structures.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a first conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a polyolefin-based polymer and a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer has a melt flow index higher than 1.9 g/10 min, and the polyolefin-based polymer and the fluoropolymer together form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). The first conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound dispersed in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the fluoropolymer accounts for 47-62% by volume of the PTC material layer. The fluoropolymer has a melt viscosity higher than 3000 Pa·s.

Abstract: The immersion cooling apparatus includes a cooling tank having a cooling liquid; a cable having a first end and a second end and a protection tube wrapping the cable. The first end connects a first connector, and the second end connects a second connector. At least one of the first end and the second end is located in the cooling tank. The protection tube is configured to separate the cable and the cooling liquid, and the protection tube includes at least one of a hard tube, a soft tube, or a thermal shrinking tube.

Abstract: This is a type of pluggable optoelectronic transceiver that operates while immersed in cooling fluid for data transmission. The pluggable optoelectronic transceiver consists of an optical module, fluid separating colloid, and colloid separating cover. The fluid separating colloid serves to keep the cooling fluid separate from the optical module, while the colloid separating cover further ensures separation between the fluid separating colloid and the optical module. This design prevents the cooling fluid and the fluid separating colloid from infiltrating the optical module and affecting its operation.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 33% to 42%.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 48% to 55%. The conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound.

Abstract: A device includes a bottom transistor, a top transistor, and an epitaxial isolation structure. The bottom transistor includes a first channel layer, first source/drain epitaxial structures, and a first gate structure. The first source/drain epitaxial structures are on opposite sides of the first channel layer. The first gate structure is around the first channel layer. The top transistor is over the bottom transistor and includes a second channel layer, second source/drain epitaxial structures, and a second gate structure. The second source/drain epitaxial structures are on opposite sides of the second channel layer. The second gate structure is around the second channel layer. The epitaxial isolation structure is between and in contact with one of the first source/drain epitaxial structures and one of the second source/drain epitaxial structures, such that the one of the first source/drain epitaxial structures is electrically isolated from the one of the second source/drain epitaxial structures.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing an integrated chip. The method includes forming a transistor structure over a substrate. The transistor structure comprises a pair of source/drain regions and a gate electrode between the source/drain regions. A lower inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer is formed over the pair of source/drain regions and around the gate electrode. A gate capping layer is formed over the gate electrode. A selective etch and deposition process is performed to form a dielectric protection layer on the gate capping layer while forming a contact opening within the lower ILD layer. A lower source/drain contact is formed within the contact opening.

Abstract: An optical module is disclosed. The optical module includes a carrier, an optical emitter disposed over the carrier, and a monitor disposed over the carrier and configured to adjust a property of a first light emitted from the optical emitter.

Abstract: A high-throughput automated preprocessing method and a system are applied to a nucleic acid preprocessing apparatus including a control system, a sample transfer area, a nucleic acid extraction area, and a reagent setup area. The control system includes a user interface and guides a user to set up on the user interface. In the sample transfer area, the method includes steps of: a user selecting a sampling tube type, a test protocol and an extraction protocol on the user interface, and the control system performing a sample transfer task. In the nucleic acid extraction area, the method includes steps of: the control system performing a nucleic acid extraction task based on the selected extraction protocol. In the reagent setup area, the method includes steps of: the control system performing a reagent deployment task based on the selected test protocol, and the control system performing a nucleic acid transfer task.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes a device layer having devices spaced in accordance with a predetermined device pitch, a first metal interconnection layer disposed above the device layer and coupled to the device layer, and a second metal interconnection layer disposed above the first metal interconnection layer and coupled to the first metal interconnection layer through a first via layer. The second metal interconnection layer has metal lines spaced in accordance with a predetermined metal line pitch, and a ratio of the predetermined metal line pitch to predetermined device pitch is less than 1.

Abstract: A memory array and an operation method of the memory array are provided. The memory array includes first and second ferroelectric memory devices formed along a gate electrode, a channel layer and a ferroelectric layer between the gate electrode and the channel layer. The ferroelectric memory devices include: a common source/drain electrode and two respective source/drain electrodes, separately in contact with a side of the channel layer opposite to the ferroelectric layer, wherein the common source/drain electrode is disposed between the respective source/drain electrodes; and first and second auxiliary gates, capacitively coupled to the channel layer, wherein the first auxiliary gate is located between the common source/drain electrode and one of the respective source/drain electrodes, and the second auxiliary gate is located between the common source/drain electrode and the other respective source/drain electrode.

Abstract: A visual inspection method of a curved object executed by a visual inspection system. The visual inspection system includes a robotic arm, a camera mounted at a tail end of the robotic arm, a fixing unit mounted under the camera, and a control unit electrically connected to the robotic arm and the camera. Specific steps of the visual inspection method of the curved object are described hereinafter. Fix a curved object which is to be inspected by the fixing unit. Capture the object which is to be inspected with a plurality of groups of preset parameters by the camera. Use the control unit to calculate a better shooting parameter. Use the better shooting parameter by the camera to proceed with visual inspections of the curved objects which are to be inspected in batches.