Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: forming a gate stack on a semiconductor fin, the gate stack having gate spacers along opposing sides of the gate stack; forming source/drain regions adjacent the gate stack; recessing the gate stack to form a first recess between the gate spacers; depositing a dielectric layer over the gate stack in the first recess; forming a first metal mask over the dielectric layer and the gate stack in the first recess; etching back the dielectric layer and the gate spacers to form a dielectric mask under the first metal mask; depositing a conductive material over the first metal mask and adjacent the gate stack; and planarizing the conductive material to form contacts electrically connected to the source/drain regions, top surfaces of the contacts and the dielectric mask being level.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a holder for clamping and wirelessly triggering a mobile terminal device, which includes a fixed portion, a slidable portion having one end movably inserted in the fixed portion such that a clamping space is formed therebetween and serves to receive the mobile terminal device clamped therein, an elastic portion mounted in the fixed portion and corresponding to the slidable portion so as to apply a force to the slidable portion for adjusting the clamping space, and a controller having one side movably mounted to the fixed portion and a button provided on the top side thereof. When wireless connection is established between the controller and the mobile terminal device, a press on the button causes the controller to generate a control signal, send the control signal to the mobile terminal device, and thereby trigger the mobile terminal device to perform a corresponding procedure.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a wireless-charging base comprising a first casing, a second casing pivotally connected with the first casing, and a wireless-charging module installed in the first casing; wherein the first casing is configured to rotate against the second casing for allowing the base to be in a flat or an inclined supporting mode; in the flat supporting mode, bottom surfaces of the casings form a first surface for being placed on a plane, and top surfaces of the casings form a second surface for supporting an electronic device thereon; in the inclined supporting mode, the top surface of the first casing and the bottom surface of the second casing form an inclination angle for supporting the device; and a first coil in the module converts electric energy into electromagnetic fields and then transmits the electromagnetic fields to a second coil in the device through near-field induction.

Abstract: A method of operation of a data storage system includes: providing a standby power source; detecting activity on a communication channel with an upstream re-driver powered with the standby power source; generating a signal-detect output from the upstream re-driver based on the activity; determining a link status with a power control unit based on the signal-detect output, the power control unit powered with the standby power source; and generating a power output from a power supply unit based on the link status, the power supply unit controlled by the power control unit.

Abstract: A substrate container having a limit structure includes a box, at least one limit structure and a door. The limit structure is disposed on a side wall of the box and has a plurality of limit grooves. Each limit groove has a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The angle of inclination of the second inclined plane relative to a horizontal plane corresponds to a coefficient of friction between materials of the substrate and the limit structure to lower the friction between the substrate and the second inclined plane of the limit groove, so that the substrate can ascend along the second inclined plane to get into the limit groove for the door to be closed smoothly. Through the limit structure to position the substrate, the present invention can prevent the substrate from shaking in the substrate container.

Abstract: A method of operation of a data storage system includes: providing a standby power source; detecting activity on a communication channel with an upstream re-driver powered with the standby power source; generating a signal-detect output from the upstream re-driver based on the activity; determining a link status with a power control unit based on the signal-detect output, the power control unit powered with the standby power source; and generating a power output from a power supply unit based on the link status, the power supply unit controlled by the power control unit.

Abstract: A package structure used to load substrate storage containers for convenience of transportation is revealed. The package structure includes a package box and at least one buffer pad. The buffer pad is disposed in the package box and used for loading a substrate storage container. The density of the buffer pad is smaller than 70 kg/m3. The buffer pad not only separates the package box from the substrate storage container but also absorbs vibration from outside of the package box so as to prevent the vibration from being transmitted to the substrate storage container completely. The amount of vibration that has an impact on the substrate storage container is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a front opening unified pod (FOUP) having three inlets and one outlet. Thereby, the mixing region for the moisture, oxygen, and the filled gas can be increased and the removing efficiency of the moisture and oxygen in the FOUP is enhanced, improving the purging efficiency of the FOUP and shortening the time required for filling gas. In addition, the humidity in the FOUP can be reduced effectively so that the internal environment of the FOUP can reach rapidly the condition suitable for semiconductor fabrication. Hence, the subsequent semiconductor processes can be performed and the preparation time for the processes can be shortened.

Abstract: A wireless input device integrable with a mobile device which includes a wireless keyboard, a carrier and a retracting plate. The wireless keyboard has a top surface provided with a plurality of keys and two opposite sides each provided with a first rail element. The carrier has a top surface concavely provided with a receiving cavity so that the mobile device can be placed and secured in position in the receiving cavity. The retracting plate is movably embedded in a bottom surface of the carrier, and provided with a second rail element at each of two opposite positions for engaging with the first rail elements respectively, so that both the carrier and retracting plate are movable along the rail elements to a position where the wireless keyboard is completely covered by the carrier or where all the keys are exposed outside the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a wireless input device integrable with a mobile device, which includes a wireless keyboard, a carrier and a retracting plate. The wireless keyboard has a top surface provided with a plurality of keys and two opposite sides each provided with a first rail element. The carrier has a top surface concavely provided with a receiving cavity so that the mobile device can be placed and secured in position in the receiving cavity. The retracting plate is movably embedded in a bottom surface of the carrier, and provided with a second rail element at each of two opposite positions for engaging with the first rail elements respectively, so that both the carrier and retracting plate are movable along the rail elements to a position where the wireless keyboard is completely covered by the carrier or where all the keys are exposed outside the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding device integrated with a protective cover and a wireless keyboard, wherein the wireless keyboard is provided on one side of a base, and a pivot seat is pivotally provided on the base at a position adjacent to the wireless keyboard and has at least one slide rail thereon. The protective cover has a receiving space configured for receiving a portable electronic device that is able to wirelessly connect with the wireless keyboard. A rail element is provided on the protective cover and slidably connected to the slide rail, such that the protective cover is pivotally and slidably connected to the wireless keyboard, for enabling the portable electronic device and the wireless keyboard to be operated as an ordinary laptop computer or, when the wireless keyboard is no longer in use, enabling the portable electronic device to be easily separated from the protective cover.

Abstract: A method of operation of a data storage system includes: providing a standby power source; detecting activity on a communication channel with an upstream re-driver powered with the standby power source; generating a signal-detect output from the upstream re-driver based on the activity; determining a link status with a power control unit based on the signal-detect output, the power control unit powered with the standby power source; and generating a power output from a power supply unit based on the link status, the power supply unit controlled by the power control unit.

Abstract: An external keyboard connected to a personal digital assistant (PDA) comprises a keyboard section, a cover including a first portion and a hinged second portion, and a connection port in the center of the hinge between the keyboard section and the cover, the connection port being capable of connecting to a connector of the PDA. A support member is formed at the hinge between first and second portions of cover opposite to an elastic restrain formed at the hinge of the first and the second portions of cover. The restrain is curved and is urged against one side the support member for fastening the support member at a first angle relative to the restrain in one position. Thus, first and second portions of cover are held at the same plane. In another position, second portion of cover is pivoted at a second angle relative to first portion thereof. One side of support member is pivoted to the same angle relative to restrain accordingly.

Abstract: An external keyboard connected to a personal digital assistant (PDA) comprises a keyboard section, a cover including a first portion and a hinged second portion, and a connection port in the center of the hinge between the keyboard section and the cover, the connection port being capable of connecting to a connector of the PDA. A support member is formed at the hinge between first and second portions of cover opposite to an elastic restrain formed at the hinge of the first and the second portions of cover. The restrain is curved and is urged against one side the support member for fastening the support member at a first angle relative to the restrain in one position. Thus, first and second portions of cover are held at the same plane. In another position, second portion of cover is pivoted at a second angle relative to first portion thereof. One side of support member is pivoted to the same angle relative to restrain accordingly.