Abstract: An electronic device with protected corners includes a main device body and a plurality of composite corner-pad structures. The main device body having an operation surface and an opposite back surface further includes a plurality of lateral sides, and two adjacent lateral sides are connected via a corner portion so as to make the main device body having a plurality of corner portions. Each the corner portion has a first corner-portion surface on the operation surface and a second corner-portion surface on the back surface. The plurality of composite corner-pad structures are individually and detachably mounted fixedly on the corresponding corner portions. Each of composite corner-pad structures includes a first corner pad and a second corner pad. The first corner pad covers at least part of the first corner-portion surface, and the second corner pad assembled to the first corner pad covers at least part of the second corner-portion surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite structural element and a method of producing the same, which includes taking a tape formed by alternatively laminating composite layers made of a non-isotropic composite material and interlayers made of an isotropic material as a major component of the structural element, molding into a structural element of a fixed shape for use in industry, and optionally, directly drilling holes on the laminate of the composite layers and the interlayers for connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of new crystalline form I and form II of 1-[2-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]ethyl]piperidinium monohydrochloride. The compound of form I has an X-ray diffraction pattern expressed in terms of 2-theta angles that comprises the following peaks: 15.5, 15.9, 17.6, 18.3, 18.8, 19.8, 20.2, 20.8, 21.2, 21.9, 22.9, 24.8, 25.7, 27.7, 28.0, and 30.6 degrees. In addition, the compound of form II has an X-ray diffraction pattern expressed in terms of 2-theta angles that comprises the following peaks: 14.8, 16.7, 17.3, 18.0, 18.2, 19.8, 20.5, 21.1, 22.8, 23.7, 25.0, 25.2, 25.4, 26.4, 27.8, 28.3, 29.0, 29.9, and 31.6 degrees.

Abstract: A sustaining manipulator arm capable of being set on a ground includes a first linkage set. The first linkage set includes a first link, a second link, a first ball joint, a second ball joint, a third link, and a first elastic element. A first end of the first link is connected to a first revolution element, and the first revolution element has a first revolution direction. A first end of the second link is connected to a second revolution element. The second revolution element has a second revolution direction. The first revolution direction and the second revolution direction are the same direction, and the first revolution element and the second revolution element are on a first plane. The first ball joint is set in the first link. The second ball joint is set in the second link. A first end of the third link is connected to the first ball joint. A second end of the third link is connected to the second ball joint, and the third link is parallel to the first plane.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A charge pump circuit includes a charge generation circuit, a tracking circuit, a replica circuit, and a main charge pump. The main charge pump generates a charge current and a discharge current to a subsequent loop filter according to a UP signal and a DOWN signal. The replica circuit generates a first voltage in response to the current values of the first current source and the second current source of the main charge pump. The tracking circuit adjusts the current values of the first current source and the second current source of the main charge pump according to the first voltage and a second voltage, wherein the second voltage is in response to a voltage of an output node of the main charge pump.

Abstract: A charge pump circuit includes a charge generation circuit, a tracking circuit, a replica circuit, and a main charge pump. The main charge pump generates a charge current and a discharge current to a subsequent loop filter according to a UP signal and a DOWN signal. The replica circuit generates a first voltage in response to the current values of the first current source and the second current source of the main charge pump. The tracking circuit adjusts the current values of the first current source and the second current source of the main charge pump according to the first voltage and a second voltage, wherein the second voltage is in response to a voltage of an output node of the main charge pump.

Abstract: A sustaining manipulator arm capable of being set on a ground comprises a first linkage set. The first linkage set comprises a first link, a second link, a first ball joint, a second ball joint, a third link, and a first elastic element. A first end of the first link is connected to a first revolution element, and the first revolution element has a first revolution direction. A first end of the second link is connected to a second revolution element. The second revolution element has a second revolution direction. The first revolution direction and the second revolution direction being the same direction, and the first revolution element and the second revolution element are on a first plane. The first ball joint is set in the first link. The second ball joint is set in the second link. A first end of the third link is connected to the first ball joint. A second end of the third link is connected to the second ball joint, and the third link is parallel to the first plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing the amorphous rabeprazole sodium. The process comprises the following steps: (a) Contacting rabeprazole sodium compound with a solvent system to thereby obtain a clear solution under a first temperature, wherein said solvent system is a mixture of at least two categories of organic solvents; (b) Stirring said clear solution of step (a) under a second temperature for a certain time period to obtain a solution containing resultant separated solid, wherein said second temperature is equal to or lower than said first temperature; (c) Filtering said solution containing resultant separated solid obtained from step (b) to obtain a wet solid; and (d) Drying said wet solid to obtain an amorphous rabeprazole sodium compound.

Abstract: An operational amplifier includes an input stage for generating a first differential output signal pair according to a first differential input signal pair, an output stage for generating a second differential output signal pair according to at least a second differential input signal pair, and a high-pass filtering circuit coupled between the input stage and the output stage for performing high-pass filtering on the first differential output signal pair, for generating the at least a second differential input signal pair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing optically active timolol. The process comprises the following steps. Firstly, reacting 3-hydroxy-4-morpholino-1,2,5-thiadiazole with an optically active epichlorohydrin in the presence of a solvent system, which has a first volume and a catalyst optionally in the presence of a suitable base to obtain an optically active intermediate product. Secondly, treating the optically active intermediate product with a solution, which has a second volume and comprises tert-butylamine to obtain an optically active timolol. The solvent system used in the first step can be an amide solvent, sulfoxide solvent, cyclic hydrocarbon solvent, ketone solvent, or a heterocyclic solvent. The catalyst used in the first step can be an alkali metal hydroxide, alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal hydrogen carbonate, piperidine, pyridine, triethylamine, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, and other heterocyclic bases.

Abstract: A comparator for a pipelined ADC includes a sampling circuit coupled to a plurality of differential input voltages and a plurality of differential reference voltages, for sampling the plurality of differential input voltages according to a first clock signal and sampling the plurality of differential reference voltages according to a second clock signal, a preamplifier coupled to the sampling circuit comprising a positive input terminal, a negative input terminal, a positive output terminal, and a negative output terminal, for amplifying a voltage across the positive input terminal and the negative input terminal for generating a plurality of differential output voltages, and a latch circuit coupled to the preamplifier for latching the plurality of differential output voltages.

Abstract: An operational amplifier includes an input stage for generating a first differential output signal pair according to a first differential input signal pair, an output stage for generating a second differential output signal pair according to at least a second differential input signal pair, and a high-pass filtering circuit coupled between the input stage and the output stage for performing high-pass filtering on the first differential output signal pair, for generating the at least a second differential input signal pair.

Abstract: A comparator for a pipelined ADC includes a sampling circuit coupled to a plurality of differential input voltages and a plurality of differential reference voltages, for sampling the plurality of differential input voltages according to a first clock signal and sampling the plurality of differential reference voltages according to a second clock signal, a preamplifier coupled to the sampling circuit comprising a positive input terminal, a negative input terminal, a positive output terminal, and a negative output terminal, for amplifying a voltage across the positive input terminal and the negative input terminal for generating a plurality of differential output voltages, and a latch circuit coupled to the preamplifier for latching the plurality of differential output voltages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing the amorphous rabeprazole sodium. The process comprises the following steps: (a) Contacting rabeprazole sodium compound with a solvent system to thereby obtain a clear solution under a first temperature, wherein said solvent system is a mixture of at least two categories of organic solvents; (b) Stirring said clear solution of step (a) under a second temperature for a certain time period to obtain a solution containing resultant separated solid, wherein said second temperature is equal to or lower than said first temperature; (c) Filtering said solution containing resultant separated solid obtained from step (b) to obtain a wet solid; and (d) Drying said wet solid to obtain an amorphous rabeprazole sodium compound.

Abstract: A voltage control circuit is provided. The voltage control circuit comprises a control voltage source, a current generating unit, and an output voltage generating unit. The control voltage source inputs a single end control voltage. The current generating unit coupled to the control voltage source and a ground generates a first current according to the single end control voltage. The output voltage generating unit coupled to the current generating unit, receives a reference voltage, and generates a first output voltage and a second output voltage according to the first current and the reference voltage. A value of the first output voltage is greater than a value of the second output voltage.

Abstract: An automatic-gain control circuit includes a variable-gain amplifier, a peak-detecting circuit, and an adjustable charge/discharge circuit. The variable-gain amplifier receives an input signal and adjusts the input signal based on a gain-factor control signal for generating a corresponding output signal. The peak-detecting circuit is coupled to the variable-gain amplifier for generating a comparing signal according to a reference signal and the output signal. The adjustable charge/discharge circuit is coupled to the peak-detecting circuit and the variable-gain amplifier for outputting a charge current or a discharge current based on the comparing signal, thereby generating the gain-factor control signal. The ratio between the charge current and the discharge current is adjustable.

Abstract: A signal processing circuit for adjusting an input signal and generating a corresponding digital output signal in an optical disk driver is provided. The signal processing circuit includes an attenuator for receiving and attenuating the input signal and then generating an attenuated output signal; a gain controllable amplifier for receiving and amplifying the input signal and then generating an amplified output signal; a control unit providing a control signal and a select signal, the control signal is directed to the attenuator and the gain controllable amplifier for enabling/disabling the attenuator and the gain controllable amplifier and for controlling their gains such that one of the attenuator and gain controllable amplifier is enabled at a time; and a waveform adjuster circuit for adjusting the amplified/attenuated output signal delivered from the gain controllable amplifier or the attenuator so as to generate the digital signal related to the input signal.

Abstract: An LGA socket (1) includes an insulative housing (2) and a plurality of conductive contacts (3) received in the housing. The housing defines a recessed area (25) surrounded by a number of sidewalls (21). The contacts are received in the recessed area. Each of the sidewall defines a plurality of slots (27) and a plurality of corresponding shielding terminals (4) fastened in the slots. Each shielding terminal includes a fastening portion (41), a linking portion (43) extending from the fastening portion, a first contacting arm (421) extending from one end of the linking portion, and a second contacting arm (422) extending form the other end of the linking portion. The first and second contacting arms dispose out of the sots for elastically connecting with external components.

Abstract: A voltage control circuit is provided. The voltage control circuit comprises a control voltage source, a current generating unit, and an output voltage generating unit. The control voltage source inputs a single end control voltage. The current generating unit coupled to the control voltage source and a ground generates a first current according to the single end control voltage. The output voltage generating unit coupled to the current generating unit, receives a reference voltage, and generates a first output voltage and a second output voltage according to the first current and the reference voltage. A value of the first output voltage is greater than a value of the second output voltage.