Abstract: The present disclosure provides an embodiment of a method. The method includes patterning a substrate to form trenches; etching the substrate, thereby modifying the trenches with round tips; forming a stack including conductive layers and dielectric layers in the trenches, wherein the conductive layers and the dielectric layers alternate with one another within the stack; forming an insulating compressive film in the first trenches, thereby sealing voids in the trenches; and forming conductive plugs connected to the conductive layers, respectively.

Abstract: A diode array includes a substrate and a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed on the substrate and arranged in an array. Each of the light emitting diodes includes a stack of functional layers includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a light emitting layer located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. At least one of the light emitting diodes includes a first current limiting region covering at least a portion of the first semiconductor layer, the light emitting layer or the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; and a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed at the same side of the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A prognostic and health management system for precision ball grinding machines includes: a detector connected to a first and a second grinding discs; and a central processing module including a determining unit, a historical data recording unit, a timing unit, and an alarm unit. The detector is connected to the determining unit, detects data of the two grinding discs, and sends the data to the determining unit, the determining unit compares data in the historical data recording unit to determine whether the first and second grinding discs are abnormal, if there is an abnormality, the alarm unit releases a warning signal, if the determining unit determines that there is no abnormality, the timing unit records a grinding time of the first and second grinding discs, and based on a comparison of the past records, the alarm unit releases a warning signal after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A diode array includes a substrate and a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed on the substrate and arranged in an array. Each of the light emitting diodes includes a stack of functional layers includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a light emitting layer located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. At least one of the light emitting diodes includes a first current limiting region covering at least a portion of the first semiconductor layer, the light emitting layer or the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; and a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are disposed at the same side of the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A power supply assembly includes a power supply unit disposed within a housing and an adjustable plate module movably disposed on a floor thereof. The adjustable plate module includes a plate, a shaft, a stopper panel, and a compressible device. The plate has two planar surfaces positioned at different heights with respect to the floor. The shaft is fixedly coupled to and extends outwardly from the plate. The shaft is configured to move between a first position and a second position to transition a connector between the planar surfaces. The stopper panel is disposed adjacent to a distal end of the shaft and has an opening therein for accommodating the shaft. The compressible device is disposed around the shaft such that a displacement of the plate causes the compressible device to compress against the stopper panel and facilitate movement of the shaft from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards an integrated chip (IC). The IC comprises a trench capacitor overlying a substrate. The trench capacitor comprises a plurality of capacitor electrode structures, a plurality of warping reduction structures, and a plurality of capacitor dielectric structures. The plurality of capacitor electrode structures, the plurality of warping reduction structures, and the plurality of capacitor dielectric structures are alternatingly stacked and define a trench segment that extends vertically into the substrate. The plurality of capacitor electrode structures comprise a metal component and a nitrogen component. The plurality of warping reduction structures comprise the metal component, the nitrogen component, and an oxygen component.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a capacitor over a substrate. The capacitor includes a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers. The plurality of conductive layers and dielectric layers define a base structure and a first protrusion structure extending downward from the base structure towards a bottom surface of the substrate. The first protrusion structure comprises one or more surfaces defining a first cavity. A top of the first cavity is disposed below the base structure.

Abstract: A projection device configured to provide multiple projection modes is provided. The projection device includes a housing module and a projection module. The housing module includes a display screen and multiple protective walls. The display screen includes a display curved surface. The projection module includes an optomechanical assembly and a light guide assembly. In a first projection mode, the optomechanical assembly projects an image light beam to the light guide assembly along a first axis. The light guide assembly projects the image light beam to the display curved surface along a second axis, where the first axis and the second axis are not parallel to each other. In a second projection mode, the light guide assembly is moved out of a transmission path of the image light beam, so that the image light beam is directly projected out of the projection device.

Abstract: A power supply unit (PSU) housing configured to receive a PSU is disclosed. The PSU housing includes a top panel, a bottom panel opposite to the top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite to the first side panel, and a PSU cover. The first side panel and the second side panel define a width of the PSU housing. The PSU cover extends along the width of the PSU housing. The PSU cover includes a first elongated plate and a second elongated plate, which are perpendicular to each other. The PSU cover is rotatable relative to the top panel, such that (i) in a first orientation, the first elongated plate of the PSU cover is above and parallel to the top panel, and (ii) in a second orientation, the second elongated plate of the PSU cover is about flush and parallel to the top panel.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon resin polymer is provided. The hydrocarbon resin polymer includes: 0.15-15 mol % of repeating units (A), which are derived from bridged ring monomer compounds; 15-90 mol % of repeating units (B), which are derived from monovinyl aromatic compounds; and 8-80 mol % of repeating units (C), which are derived from divinyl aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A signal receiver and a signal transceiver are provided, which may avoid unnecessary leakage current. The signal receiver includes a termination switch pair, a first resistor, a second resistor, and a pull-down circuit. The termination switch pair receives an operation power supply. The termination switch pair has a common control end. The first resistor is coupled between a first signal input end and the common control end. The second resistor is coupled between a second signal input end and the common control end. The pull-down circuit is coupled between the common control end and a reference voltage end. The pull-down circuit determines whether to pull down a first control voltage on the common control end to a reference voltage according to a power-on state or a power-off state of the signal receiver.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated circuit (IC) including a substrate comprising sidewalls that define a trench. A capacitor comprising a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers that define a trench segment is disposed within the trench. A width of the trench segment continuously increases from a front-side surface of the substrate in a direction towards a bottom surface of the trench.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a circuit pattern layer. The circuit pattern layer includes a first surface, a second surface recessed with respect to the first surface; and a third surface recessed with respect to the first surface and adjacent to and spaced apart from the second surface. The second surface and the third surface are mis-aligned with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a set of oligonucleotide primers and their use in methods for amplifying and detecting oligonucleotides, detecting pathogens, or diagnosing infections such as SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19. The primer set includes a switch oligonucleotide that is adapted to anneal to a forward or reverse primer of the set at temperatures that are below the temperature range for amplification of the DNA. The switch oligonucleotide prevents amplification from the complementary primer when the complementary primer is bound to the switch oligonucleotide. The invention also provides a method of reducing false positives in the detection of a target DNA or RNA sequence using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), by using such a switch oligonucleotide.

Abstract: An optical component fixing structure includes a bearer and at least two or more clamping pieces. The bearer has an accommodating opening, at least two or more sliding trenches and at least two or more protuberances. The protuberance is disposed in the sliding trench. After the clamping piece is moved into the sliding trench, the protuberance is engaged with the retaining hole and at least one of the two sidewalls covers portion of the accommodating opening to fit with the bearer to fix a lens in the accommodating opening. The invention provides a projector using the optical component fixing structure. The projector including a body, and a light source system, the optical component fixing structure, a light valve and a projecting lens are accommodated and fixed in the body.

Abstract: A projection lens module includes a lens assembly, a reflector arranged beside the lens assembly, a housing assembly covering the reflector, and a buffer. The reflector includes a reflecting surface and a back surface opposite to each other; the reflecting surface faces the lens assembly to reflect a light beam passing through the lens assembly. The housing assembly includes a flow channel frame, an inner surface. The flow channel frame is arranged on the inner surface and protrudes toward the back surface. The buffer is sandwiched between the flow channel frame and the back surface. A flow channel is formed between the flow channel frame and the back surface and communicates with the air inlet and the air outlet.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism provided for fixing an optical element includes a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod. The first fixing rod has a first sidewall and forms a first groove. The first sidewall is connected to a first extending portion protruding outward from the first sidewall and a first abutting portion. The first groove is located beside the first extending portion. The first extending portion is connected between the first sidewall and the first abutting portion. The second fixing rod has a second sidewall and forms a second groove. The second groove faces the first groove. A first end of the optical element is accommodated in the first groove, and a second end of the optical element is accommodated in the second groove. The first abutting portion abuts against the optical element thereby fixing the optical element in the fixing mechanism. A projection device is also provided.

Abstract: A die-cast cooling device for protecting a computer assembly is disclosed. The die-cast cooling device includes a cooling plate, a plurality of die-cast fins, an opening formed on the cooling plate, and a cover coupled to the cooling plate. The cooling plate extends between two side walls, and the cooling plate and the side walls are arranged to form a protective space for computing components. The plurality of die-cast fins are formed on the cooling plate, extending away from the protective space. The opening provides access to the protective space. The cover is movable between a closed position and an open position, the cover preventing access to the protective space in the closed position, and the cover providing access to the protective space in the open position.

Abstract: A coater cup deformation testing device includes a supporting board, a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is located on a first side surface of the supporting board. The first plate is circular and has a first diameter. The second plate is located on the first plate or on a second side surface of the supporting board. The second side surface is opposite to the first side surface. The second plate is circular and has a second diameter less than the first diameter. An area of each of the first and second plates is less than an area of the supporting board. A projection of each of the first and second plates on the supporting board is formed within the supporting board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating moderate or severe symptoms of COVID-19 using a plant composition. The plant composition comprises Prepared Monkshood Daughter Root (Aconitum carmichaelii), Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome (Polygonatum odoratum), Indian Bread (Poria cocos), Pinellia tuber (Pinellia ternata), Oriental Wormwood Herb (Artemisia scoparia), Scutellaria Root (Scutellaria baicalensis), Mongolian Snakegourd Fruit (Trichosanthes kirilowii), Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis), Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb (Houttuynia cordata), and Baked Licorice Root and Rhizome (Glycyrrhiza glabra), which is used as a traditional Chinese medicine composition.