Abstract: A pick-up structure for a memory device and method for manufacturing memory device are provided. The pick-up structure includes a substrate and a plurality of pick-up electrode strips. The substrate has a memory cell region and a peripheral pick-up region adjacent thereto. The pick-up electrode strips are parallel to a first direction and arranged on the substrate in a second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction. Each pick-up electrode strip includes a main part in the peripheral pick-up region and an extension part extending from the main part to the memory cell region. The main part is defined by fork-shaped patterns of a first mask layer. The extension part has a width less than that of the main part, and the extension part has a side wall surface aligned with a side wall surface of the main part.

Abstract: An audio processing device is disclosed. The audio processing device includes a filter and an output circuit. The filter is configured to receive an audio signal to generate a filtered audio signal, wherein the filter includes a plurality of parameters that are adjustable for changing a bandwidth, a center frequency or a gain of response of the filter. The output circuit is configured to receive the filtered audio signal to generate an output audio signal to a speaker. When the parameters of the filter are changed, the filter reduces changes in the audio signal caused by the parameters, and the output circuit continuously receives the filtered audio signal to generate the output audio signal for the speaker to play without interruption.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes forming a hard mask layer and a photoresist on a substrate having a layer to be etched, and performing exposure and development such that the patterned photoresist has first trenches and to expose the hard mask layer, wherein ends of the first trenches have a width gradually decreased toward an end point. The exposed hard mask layer is removed using the patterned photoresist to transfer the pattern of the first trenches to the hard mask layer such that the patterned hard mask layer has second trenches, and the ends of the second trenches have a width gradually decreased toward an end point. Spacers are formed on inner walls of the second trenches. The hard mask layer is removed such that the layer to be etched is exposed. The exposed layer to be etched is removed using the spacers as an etch mask.

Abstract: A pH measurement system includes a measurement apparatus that is capable of connection to a mobile device and a server and that includes a measuring instrument and a monitoring device. The measuring instrument includes a tube, and a sensor rod that is disposed is the tube and that is for sensing a pH value of a measurement target. The monitoring device includes a microcontroller communicatively connected to the sensor rod, an operation module for operation by a user, a communication module for communication with the mobile device and the server, and a display module for displaying information. The microcontroller provides the pH value to the mobile device or the server through the communication module.

Abstract: A circuit screening system includes a target circuit under test, a power circuit, and a clock generating circuit. The target circuit under test receives a first testing signal in a first period, and a second testing signal in a second period, and the first testing signal is different from the second testing signal. The power circuit provides a supply voltage to the target circuit under test, wherein a voltage level of the supply voltage maintains at a first voltage level in the first period, is pulled up to a second voltage level and back to the first level after the first period, and maintains at the first voltage level in a second period after the first period. The clock generating circuit provides a clock signal to the target circuit under test, wherein the clock signal has different profiles in the first period and the second period.

Abstract: An optical system is provided. The optical system includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly includes a first welding portion. The second assembly is affixed on the first assembly and includes a second welding portion. The first welding portion is affixed on the second welding portion by welding.

Abstract: A dehydrogenation method for hydrogen storage materials, which is executed by a fuel cell system. The fuel cell system includes a hydrogen storage material tank, a heating unit, a fuel cell, a pump, a water thermal management unit and a heat recovery unit. The described dehydrogenation method utilizes the heating unit and the heat recovery unit to provide thermal energy to the hydrogen storage material tank, so that hydrogen storage material is heated to the dehydrogenation temperature. The pump extracts hydrogen from the hydrogen storage material tank, so that the hydrogen storage material is under negative pressure (i.e. H2 absolute pressure below 1 atm), according to which the hydrogen storage material is dehydrogenated, and the dehydrogenation efficiency and the amount of hydrogen release are improved. The method n can reduce the dehydrogenation temperature of the hydrogen storage material, and reduce the thermal energy consumption for heating the hydrogen storage material.

Abstract: A power adaptor system may comprise a power source supplying input voltage according to a dynamic power rating to an operably connected host information handling system, a power source identification (PSID) module of the power adaptor receiving an adjustable setting voltage from the power source via a setting voltage port of the PSID module, and a controller of the PSID module executing code instructions to select the dynamic power rating for the power source based on a measurement of the adjustable setting voltage indicating an operating condition of the power adaptor or based on an indication of an operating condition the operably connected host information handling system, wherein the dynamic power rating is one of a plurality of dynamic power ratings in including an adjustable range of power levels at each dynamic power rating at which the power source is capable of operating.

Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an external power supply and methods to enhance the output power delivered by an external power supply to a power consuming load. As described in more detail below, the embodiments disclosed herein enable an external power supply to deliver a higher than maximum output power for short periods of time when ambient temperatures within the external power supply are low. As the ambient temperature increases, the embodiments disclosed herein throttle (or incrementally reduce) the output power delivered by the external power supply until the maximum output power specified for the power supply is reached. Although not strictly limited to such, the external power supply may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-enabled AC/DC adapter, and more specifically, a USB Power Deliver (USB-PD) AC/DC adapter, in some embodiments.

Abstract: A disclosed method for LED control for a detachable reversable power cable includes detecting, at a power source, that a first connector at a first end of the power cable is connected to the power source, triggering, at the power source, a first pulse on a first wire of the power cable that turns off a first LED switch coupled to a first LED on the first connector, disabling the first LED, and triggering, at the power source, a second pulse on a second wire of the power cable that drives a second LED on a second connector at a second end of the power cable opposite the first end, the second LED being coupled to a second LED switch that is on. The method further includes, responsive to detecting that the second connector is connected to a power sink, modifying a driver path for the second LED.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an external power supply and methods to enhance the output power delivered by an external power supply to a power consuming load. As described in more detail below, the embodiments disclosed herein enable an external power supply to deliver a higher than maximum output power for short periods of time when ambient temperatures within the external power supply are low. As the ambient temperature increases, the embodiments disclosed herein throttle (or incrementally reduce) the output power delivered by the external power supply until the maximum output power specified for the power supply is reached. Although not strictly limited to such, the external power supply may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-enabled AC/DC adapter, and more specifically, a USB Power Deliver (USB-PD) AC/DC adapter, in some embodiments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of direct current (DC) power connectors and methods to manufacture the same. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a connector plug with improved power capacity and structural rigidity. The connector plug includes an inner body and an outer body coupled to transmit power through the DC power connector, wherein the inner body is concentrically arranged within the outer body, and an insulating barrel that is coupled between the inner body and the outer body to electrically isolate the inner body from the outer body. The inner body and outer body comprise a base metal or metal alloy having an electrical conductivity ranging between 30% International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS) and greater than or equal to 99% IACS.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to implement power supply units (PSUs) that are capable of operating on input power having different types of input voltage waveforms, including, but not limited to, pure sinusoidal waveforms, non-pure sinusoidal waveforms, and non-sinusoidal waveforms. Such a PSU may operate to continue supplying DC output power to a system load as long as the PSU is powered by any one of a variety of such different input power types, while at the same time also effectively monitoring for presence of input power provided to the PSU and shutting down the PSU in event of absence or termination of the input power to the PSU. Such a PSU may also automatically identify and adapt to changes between different types of input power while at the same time continuing to supply DC output power to a system load in an uninterrupted manner for as long as some type of input power is being provided to the PSU.

Abstract: A key structure is provided. The key structure includes a switch and a keycap. The switch includes a stem. The keycap is located over the switch. The keycap includes a pressing surface, an inner bottom surface and a protrusion post. The pressing surface and the inner bottom surface are opposed to each other. The protrusion post is protruded downwardly from the inner bottom surface. The protrusion post includes an insertion groove and at least one exhaust recess. When the stem is tightly fitted into the insertion groove, a gap is formed between the at least one exhaust recess and the stem.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a movable part for connecting an optical element; a fixed part, wherein the movable part can move relative to the fixed part; a driving assembly for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part; and a supporting assembly, wherein the movable part can move relative to the fixed part in multiple dimensions via the supporting assembly.

Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism is provided. The optical member driving mechanism includes a fixed portion, a movable portion, an electromagnetic driving assembly and an elastic member. The fixed portion has a base and a frame that is disposed on the base. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion, and includes a carrier for carrying an optical member with an incident optical axis. The carrier includes a body and a sidewall that extends along the edge of the body, wherein the carrier further includes a first stopping portion and a second stopping portion protruding towards the fixed portion. The electromagnetic driving assembly drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion via the elastic member.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, a driving assembly, and a support element. The movable portion is used for connecting to an optical element having a main axis. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is disposed on the fixed portion or the movable portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is connected to the fixed portion through the support element.

Abstract: A circuit screening system includes a target circuit under test, a power circuit, and a clock generating circuit. The target circuit under test receives a first testing signal in a first period, and a second testing signal in a second period, and the first testing signal is different from the second testing signal. The power circuit provides a supply voltage to the target circuit under test, wherein a voltage level of the supply voltage maintains at a first voltage level in the first period, is pulled up to a second voltage level and back to the first level after the first period, and maintains at the first voltage level in a second period after the first period. The clock generating circuit provides a clock signal to the target circuit under test, wherein the clock signal has different profiles in the first period and the second period.