Abstract: A circuit board device includes a transition region that includes a first conductive layer at a first level, a second conductive layer at a second level, and conductive vias. The first conductive layer includes a pad connected to the solderless connector, a transmission line, and a first reference layer. The transmission line includes first and second segments. A second width of the second segment is the same as or less than a first width of the first segment. The first reference layer has a first anti-pad region for the pad and the transmission line disposed therein. In a plan view, the first anti-pad region surrounding the pad is completely located within a second anti-pad region of a second reference layer of the second conductive layer. The conductive vias are disposed between the first and second conductive layers and surround the pad.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a silicon substrate and a fin formed above the substrate. The fin provides active regions for two devices, such as gate-all-around transistors. The semiconductor device also includes a fin-insulating structure positioned to electrically isolate the active regions for the two devices. The fin-insulating structure is formed in a trench, with a first portion adjacent the fin and a second portion below the fin and extending into the substrate. The fin-insulating structure includes an oxide liner in the second portion of the trench, but not the first portion. The fin-insulating structure is further filled with an insulating material such as silicon nitride.

Abstract: In some implementations, one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit cobalt material within a cavity of the semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may polish an upper surface of the cobalt material. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may perform a hydrogen soak on the semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit tungsten material onto the upper surface of the cobalt material.

Abstract: A transmission device for suppressing the glass-fiber effect includes a circuit board and a transmission line. The circuit board includes a plurality of glass fibers, so as to define a fiber pitch. The transmission line is disposed on the circuit board. The transmission line includes a plurality of non-parallel segments. Each of the non-parallel segments of the transmission line has an offset distance with respect to a reference line. The offset distance is longer than or equal to a half of the fiber pitch.

Abstract: Various techniques pertaining to non-coherent noise reduction for audio enhancement on a multi-microphone mobile device are proposed. A processor receives a plurality of signals from a plurality of audio sensors corresponding to a plurality of channels responsive to sensing by the plurality of audio sensors. The processor then performs a non-coherent noise reduction on one or more signals of the plurality of signals to suppress one or more non-coherent noises in each of the one or more signals based on a respective signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) associated with each of the one or more signals. The processor further combines the plurality of signals subsequent the noise reduction to generate an output signal.

Abstract: A method includes forming a first semiconductor fin protruding from a substrate and forming a gate stack over the first semiconductor fin. Forming the gate stack includes depositing a gate dielectric layer over the first semiconductor fin, depositing a first seed layer over the gate dielectric layer, depositing a second seed layer over the first seed layer, wherein the second seed layer has a different structure than the first seed layer, and depositing a conductive layer over the second seed layer, wherein the first seed layer, the second seed layer, and the conductive layer include the same conductive material. The method also includes forming source and drain regions adjacent the gate stack.

Abstract: In some implementations, one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit cobalt material within a cavity of the semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may polish an upper surface of the cobalt material. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may perform a hydrogen soak on the semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit tungsten material onto the upper surface of the cobalt material.

Abstract: A metal adhesion layer may be formed on a bottom and a sidewall of a trench prior to formation of a metal plug in the trench. A plasma may be used to modify the phase composition of the metal adhesion layer to increase adhesion between the metal adhesion layer and the metal plug. In particular, the plasma may cause a shift or transformation of the phase composition of the metal adhesion layer to cause the metal adhesion layer to be composed of a (111) dominant phase. The (111) dominant phase of the metal adhesion layer increases adhesion between the metal adhesion layer.

Abstract: A rotary device with automatic reset function for precise stopping and holding of a viewable rotating element without free play or slop remaining includes a conversion assembly, and a power assembly with output element and sensing assembly. The conversion assembly comprises a light-shielding structure with the light-shielding structure on the extension part. The power assembly with output element can drive the extension part to rotate synchronously with the light-shielding structure. The detachable sensing assembly overlaps the rotation path of the light-shielding structure, and the conversion assembly rotates at different angles so that the light-shielding structure and the sensing assembly will match at certain angles, so as to trigger a sensing signal and call up the output element. A display screen includes the rotary device with automatic reset function and a display assembly.

Abstract: A method of hybrid battery electrical energy output distribution control for an electric vehicle. The method has steps comprising: (A) providing battery data of a high energy density battery and a high power density battery; (B) setting a boundary condition comprising (a) the highest and lowest boundary values of the state of health (SOH) of the batteries, (b) the highest and lowest boundary values of the state of charge (SOC) of the batteries, (c) the highest and lowest boundary values of the charge and discharge rate (C-rate) of the high energy density battery; (C) setting an energy consumption objective function; (D) using a global search algorithm to search and calculate the minimum equivalent energy consumption value under various driving conditions to establish a minimum equivalent energy consumption multi-dimensional table to achieve the output of minimum energy consumption under different driving conditions.

Abstract: Various techniques pertaining to non-coherent noise reduction for audio enhancement on a multi-microphone mobile device are proposed. A processor receives a plurality of signals from a plurality of audio sensors corresponding to a plurality of channels responsive to sensing by the plurality of audio sensors. The processor then performs a non-coherent noise reduction on one or more signals of the plurality of signals to suppress one or more non-coherent noises in each of the one or more signals based on a respective signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) associated with each of the one or more signals. The processor further combines the plurality of signals subsequent the noise reduction to generate an output signal.

Abstract: A control method of a hybrid electric power supply system used by a hybrid electric vehicle comprises obtaining a gradient of the hybrid electric vehicle, a throttle depth, and a power of an electric device, and calculating a required electric power; obtaining a State Of Charge value of two sets of power sources, and obtaining a power distribution value according to the SOC values and power demand; obtaining real-time output power change values of the two sets of power sources, and using double-level fuzzy energy control to obtain a smooth energy distribution value according to output power changes of the two sets of power sources; and obtaining respective output powers of the two sets of power sources according to the smooth energy distribution value, and controlling a Direct Current converter of the hybrid electric vehicle according to final two sets of output power values.

Abstract: A sound enhancement method is applied to a communication apparatus with an operation processor for increasing speech quality. The sound enhancement method includes the operation processor utilizing a sound receiver of the communication apparatus to acquire an input source, the operation processor applying a first calibration model to the input source for executing communication calibration and simultaneously analyzing the input source to determine whether to establish a second calibration mode, and the operation processor utilizing the second calibration mode to execute the communication calibration when the second calibration mode is established.

Abstract: A renewable energy generation and storage system forms a current control loop for controlling a current charge operation and a current discharge operation to a plurality of energy storage cells at the same time. As a result, renewable energy from multiple sources may be stored while providing output voltage to a load, and therefore the renewable energy generation and storage system of the present invention may achieve energy generation and storage at the same time.

Abstract: A battery cell management and balance circuit comprises multiple battery cell balance circuits, multiple battery cell monitor units, multiple battery module balance circuits and a battery management unit. The battery cell balance circuits connect to battery cells for executing a first charge or discharge command. The battery cell monitor units monitor battery cells for generating battery cell information and the first charge or discharge commands. The battery module balance circuits connect to battery modules for executing second charge or discharge commands. The battery management unit connect to the battery cell monitor units for receiving battery cell information and the battery module balance circuits for direct or indirectly generating the second charge or discharge commands to the battery module balance circuits. A battery system and a battery cell management and balance circuit method is also introduced.

Abstract: A battery management and balance circuit comprises multiple battery group balance circuits, multiple battery module balance circuits and a battery management unit. The battery group balance circuits connect to battery groups for executing first charge or discharge command. The battery management unit connect to the battery group balance circuits and the battery module balance circuits for generating the first and second charge or discharge commands to the battery module balance circuits. A battery system and a battery management and balance circuit method is also introduced.

Abstract: A renewable energy generation and storage system forms a current control loop for controlling a current charge operation and a current discharge operation to a plurality of energy storage cells at the same time. As a result, renewable energy from multiple sources may be stored while providing output voltage to a load, and therefore the renewable energy generation and storage system of the present invention may achieve energy generation and storage at the same time.

Abstract: A vibration sensing device includes a piezoelectric element, a static force meter, a vibration conduction element and a casing. The piezoelectric element is provided for converting vibration into an electronic signal. The static force meter is provided for converting static force into an electronic signal. The vibration conduction element is provided for vibration to the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element, the static force meter, and the vibration conduction element are covered by the casing.

Abstract: A battery management and balance circuit comprises multiple battery group balance circuits, multiple battery module balance circuits and a battery management unit. The battery group balance circuits connect to battery groups for executing first charge or discharge command. The battery management unit connect to the battery group balance circuits and the battery module balance circuits for generating the first and second charge or discharge commands to the battery module balance circuits. A battery system and a battery management and balance circuit method is also introduced.

Abstract: A battery cell management and balance circuit comprises multiple battery cell balance circuits, multiple battery cell monitor units, multiple battery module balance circuits and a battery management unit. The battery cell balance circuits connect to battery cells for executing a first charge or discharge command. The battery cell monitor units monitor battery cells for generating battery cell information and the first charge or discharge commands. The battery module balance circuits connect to battery modules for executing second charge or discharge commands. The battery management unit connect to the battery cell monitor units for receiving battery cell information and the battery module balance circuits for direct or indirectly generating the second charge or discharge commands to the battery module balance circuits. A battery system and a battery cell management and balance circuit method is also introduced.