Abstract: An interconnect fabrication method is disclosed herein that utilizes a disposable etch stop hard mask over a gate structure during source/drain contact formation and replaces the disposable etch stop hard mask with a dielectric feature (in some embodiments, dielectric layers having a lower dielectric constant than a dielectric constant of dielectric layers of the disposable etch stop hard mask) before gate contact formation. An exemplary device includes a contact etch stop layer (CESL) having a first sidewall CESL portion and a second sidewall CESL portion separated by a spacing and a dielectric feature disposed over a gate structure, where the dielectric feature and the gate structure fill the spacing between the first sidewall CESL portion and the second sidewall CESL portion. The dielectric feature includes a bulk dielectric over a dielectric liner. The dielectric liner separates the bulk dielectric from the gate structure and the CESL.

Abstract: A method for signal optimization between a user equipment and a reconfigurable intelligence surface includes a phase optimization step having: generating at least one modified phase combination in the state that a performance index of a current phase combination is smaller than a preset performance threshold value; evaluating whether a corresponding performance index of the modified phase combination is not smaller than the preset performance threshold value or evaluating whether the performance index of the modified phase combination is larger than the corresponding performance index of the current phase combination, to determine an optimized phase combination, enabling a corresponding performance index to be not smaller than the preset performance threshold value or not smaller than the performance index of any modified phase combination in the phase optimization step; and replacing the current phase combination by the optimized phase combination to form an updated current phase combination.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin extending from a substrate and including a first fin end, a separation structure separating the first fin end from an adjacent fin end of another fin, a dummy gate spacer along sidewalls of the separation structure and the fin, a first epitaxial source/drain region in the fin and adjacent the separation structure, and a residue of a dummy gate material in a corner region between the dummy gate spacer and the first fin end. The first fin end protrudes from the dummy gate spacer into the separation structure. The residue of the dummy gate material separates the first epitaxial source/drain region from the separation structure and is triangle shaped.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating, distributing, and using performance mode BIOS configurations are disclosed. Each performance mode BIOS configuration can be a unique set of BIOS setting values that have been established to optimize a particular performance parameter or set of performance parameters, such as boot speed or operating system installation speed. Based on a given hardware configuration and/or set of performance parameters, one or more performance mode BIOS configurations can be packaged and transferred to a memory of a BMC in the form of one or more configuration payloads. The BIOS Setup Utility can display all configuration payloads, such as listed by the type of performance mode (e.g., “Boot Speed Performance Mode” and “OS Installation Performance Mode”), that are available in the BMC memory and allow a user to overwrite the memory containing the current BIOS configuration with a selected configuration payload.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display has position-adjustable light sources. The light sources may be lamps, LEDs, or other emissive components. The light sources, however, are movable to adjust the locations or positions of their light outputs. The light sources ride upon electromagnet carriers. When currents are applied to the electromagnet carriers, each electromagnet carrier creates a corresponding magnetic field. The magnetic fields cause neighboring electromagnet carriers to attract or to repel, depending on the magnitude/polarity of the currents. The lateral and vertical positions of the electromagnet carriers may thus be adjusted by varying their respective currents and magnetic fields. Because the light sources ride on the electromagnet carriers, the light sources may be moved to refine an image generated by the liquid crystal display. The light sources, for example, may be moved to improve white/black contracts to reduce halo-effects.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating, distributing, and using performance mode BIOS configurations are disclosed. Each performance mode BIOS configuration can be a unique set of BIOS setting values that have been established to optimize a particular performance parameter or set of performance parameters, such as boot speed or operating system installation speed. Based on a given hardware configuration and/or set of performance parameters, one or more performance mode BIOS configurations can be packaged and transferred to a memory of a BMC in the form of one or more configuration payloads. The BIOS Setup Utility can display all configuration payloads, such as listed by the type of performance mode (e.g., “Boot Speed Performance Mode” and “OS Installation Performance Mode”), that are available in the BMC memory and allow a user to overwrite the memory containing the current BIOS configuration with a selected configuration payload.

Abstract: An information handling system may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display layer of a video display to display an image to a user; an A-cover forming a housing behind the OLED display layer; and a physically bifurcated display daughter board between the OLED display layer and the A-cover, the physically bifurcated display daughter board including: a first portion of the display daughter board including a source driver integrated circuit (IC) operatively coupled to a processor to receive graphics data; and a second portion of the display daughter board comprising a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) operatively coupled to the first portion and a power source; the second portion of the display daughter board being mechanically coupled to an interior surface of the A-cover to dissipate heat away from the OLED display layer.

Abstract: A display chassis for a portable information handling system. In various embodiments the display chassis includes a display cover portion, the display cover portion comprising a display and a bezel, the display comprising an infinity display and a rear cover portion, the rear cover portion comprising a timing controller (TCON), the timing controller comprising a first printed circuit board portion and a second printed circuit board portion, the first printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the second printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the corresponding height of the second printed circuit board portion being taller than the corresponding height of the first printed circuit board portion, the second printed circuit board portion being located within a dome center height area of the rear cover portion.

Abstract: A display chassis for a portable information handling system. In various embodiments the display chassis includes a display cover portion, the display cover portion comprising a display and a bezel, the display comprising an infinity display and a rear cover portion, the rear cover portion comprising a timing controller (TCON), the timing controller comprising a first printed circuit board portion and a second printed circuit board portion, the first printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the second printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the corresponding height of the second printed circuit board portion being taller than the corresponding height of the first printed circuit board portion, the second printed circuit board portion being located within a dome center height area of the rear cover portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a cover and a hinge module. The hinge module includes a hinge assembly, a support component, and an elastic component. The hinge assembly is pivoted to the base and the cover. The hinge assembly has a push portion and a rotating shaft portion. The push portion is connected to the base, and the rotating shaft portion is connected to the cover and is rotatably connected to the push portion. The support component is movably connected to the rotating shaft portion and leans against the push portion. The elastic component is connected between the rotating shaft portion and the support component. When the cover is unfolded relative to the base, the push portion pushes the support component to drive the elastic component to be extended, so that a support end of the support component protrudes from the cover.

Abstract: An information handling system may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display layer of a video display to display an image to a user; an A-cover forming a housing behind the OLED display layer; and a physically bifurcated display daughter board between the OLED display layer and the A-cover, the physically bifurcated display daughter board including: a first portion of the display daughter board including a source driver integrated circuit (IC) operatively coupled to a processor to receive graphics data; and a second portion of the display daughter board comprising a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) operatively coupled to the first portion and a power source; the second portion of the display daughter board being mechanically coupled to an interior surface of the A-cover to dissipate heat away from the OLED display layer.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a cover and a hinge module. The hinge module includes a hinge assembly, a support component, and an elastic component. The hinge assembly is pivoted to the base and the cover. The hinge assembly has a push portion and a rotating shaft portion. The push portion is connected to the base, and the rotating shaft portion is connected to the cover and is rotatably connected to the push portion. The support component is movably connected to the rotating shaft portion and leans against the push portion. The elastic component is connected between the rotating shaft portion and the support component. When the cover is unfolded relative to the base, the push portion pushes the support component to drive the elastic component to be extended, so that a support end of the support component protrudes from the cover.

Abstract: An impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blade plates. The hub includes a hub body and a plurality of installation portions disposed on the hub body. Each blade plate includes a plurality of fan blades and a folding portion. The folding portion is connected to one end of each fan blade. The folding portions are respectively installed at the installation portions.

Abstract: A lifting device is applied to an input assembly, and includes: a base, a supporting base, and a connecting rod mechanism, where the base bears the input assembly and includes a lower protruding portion; the supporting base is movably disposed corresponding to the base and includes a base portion and a notch, and the notch is disposed corresponding to the lower protruding portion; the connecting rod mechanism includes an output rod and an input rod, where the output rod is connected to the supporting base; the input rod is linked with the output rod, and drives the output rod to move, so that the supporting base moves relative to the base, and when movement of the supporting base makes the lower protruding portion move from the notch to the base portion, the base ascends by a height.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a palm component. One end of the first body comprises a supporting portion. The second body is pivotally connected to a first side of the supporting portion and comprises a sliding portion. The palm component is pivotally connected to a second side of the supporting portion and comprises a guiding portion. The sliding portion is movably connected to the guiding portion. When the first body is pivotally rotated and expended relative to the second body, the second body is driven to make the sliding portion move along the guiding portion, and the second side of the supporting portion rotates relative to the first end of the supporting portion to make the palm component protrude from the second body. A tilt angle is formed between the second body and the protruding palm component.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a palm component. One end of the first body comprises a supporting portion. The second body is pivotally connected to a first side of the supporting portion and comprises a sliding portion. The palm component is pivotally connected to a second side of the supporting portion and comprises a guiding portion. The sliding portion is movably connected to the guiding portion. When the first body is pivotally rotated and expended relative to the second body, the second body is driven to make the sliding portion move along the guiding portion, and the second side of the supporting portion rotates relative to the first end of the supporting portion to make the palm component protrude from the second body. A tilt angle is formed between the second body and the protruding palm component.

Abstract: A lifting device is applied to an input assembly, and includes: a base, a supporting base, and a connecting rod mechanism, where the base bears the input assembly and includes a lower protruding portion; the supporting base is movably disposed corresponding to the base and includes a base portion and a notch, and the notch is disposed corresponding to the lower protruding portion; the connecting rod mechanism includes an output rod and an input rod, where the output rod is connected to the supporting base; the input rod is linked with the output rod, and drives the output rod to move, so that the supporting base moves relative to the base, and when movement of the supporting base makes the lower protruding portion move from the notch to the base portion, the base ascends by a height.

Abstract: An impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blade plates. The hub includes a hub body and a plurality of installation portions disposed on the hub body. Each blade plate includes a plurality of fan blades and a folding portion. The folding portion is connected to one end of each fan blade. The folding portions are respectively installed at the installation portions.

Abstract: A power management and control module adapted for a liquid crystal display device includes a boost-type DC/DC topology circuit, a LED dimming control circuit and a multiplexer. The boost-type DC/DC topology circuit has a voltage output terminal electrically connected with a logic high power supply terminal of a gate driving circuit and a power supply terminal of a LED backlight source. The LED dimming control circuit is electrically connected with the LED backlight source for dimming operation. A first and second data input terminals of the multiplexer are electrically connected to the voltage output terminal through a first and second feedback networks respectively. The LED backlight source is electrically connected in the second feedback network. A data output terminal of the multiplexer is electrically connected to the boost-type DC/DC topology circuit and alternatively communicated with the first or second data input terminal to provide a feedback input voltage.