Abstract: A sweep voltage generator and a display panel are provided. The sweep voltage generator includes an output node, a current generating block and a voltage regulating block. The output node is used to provide a sweep signal. The current generating block is coupled to the output node, includes a detection path for detecting an output load variation on the output node, and adjusts the sweep signal provided by the output node based on the output load variation. The voltage regulating block is coupled to the output node for regulating a voltage of the output node.

Abstract: Semiconductor device structures having gate structures with tunable threshold voltages are provided. Various geometries of device structure can be varied to tune the threshold voltages. In some examples, distances from tops of fins to tops of gate structures can be varied to tune threshold voltages. In some examples, distances from outermost sidewalls of gate structures to respective nearest sidewalls of nearest fins to the respective outermost sidewalls (which respective gate structure overlies the nearest fin) can be varied to tune threshold voltages.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods for stem cell chondrogenesis. An aspect of the present disclosure provides for a method of differentiating pluripotent stem cells (e.g., induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)) into chondrocyte-like cells (e.g., cartilage).

Abstract: A power switch circuit with current sensing is disclosed. The power switch circuit is coupled between an input voltage and an output terminal. The power switch circuit includes a power switch, a first sensing switch, an adjusting circuit and a second sensing switch. The power switch is coupled to the input voltage. The first sensing switch is coupled in series between the power switch and the output terminal. There is a first node between the first sensing switch and the power switch. The adjusting circuit is coupled to the first node. The second sensing switch is coupled between the adjusting circuit and the output terminal. A control terminal of the power switch is coupled to a first control voltage. Control terminals of the first sensing switch and the second sensing switch are coupled to a second control voltage. The second control voltage is different from the first control voltage.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful in convert inflammatory dietary fatty acids (omega 6) to anti-inflammatory fatty acids (omega 3). Specifically, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for increasing n-3 desaturase expression or activity in a subject. The disclosure provides various compositions for providing increased n-3 desaturase expression or activity including a variety of viral vector and engineered microorganisms The disclosure provides, in part, methods for reducing local and/or systemic inflammation, improving wound healing, preventing premature cellular enescence, treating or preventing a disease, disorder, or condition related to inflammation or obesity and treating or preventing arthritis.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a first switch, a second switch, a sensing switch and an adjusting circuit. The first switch is coupled to the input terminal. The second switch is coupled to the first switch and the output terminal. A first node between the first switch and the second switch has a first node voltage. A breakdown voltage of the second switch is higher than that of the first switch. The sensing switch is coupled to the input terminal and the first switch. The adjusting circuit is coupled to the first node and the sensing switch. A second node between the adjusting circuit and the sensing switch has a second node voltage. The adjusting circuit adjusts the second node voltage according to the first node voltage to make it equal to the first node voltage.

Abstract: An echo and near-end cross-talk (NEXT) cancellation system includes a time-domain processing module and a frequency-domain processing module. The time-domain processing module is configured to receive an unprocessed signal after an analog-to-digital conversion, remove at least one time-domain dominant component of interference from the unprocessed signal, and accordingly cancel a time-domain processed signal. The frequency-domain processing module is connected to the time-domain processing module, and configured to receive the time-domain processed signal, cancel at least one frequency-domain component of the interference from the unprocessed signal, and accordingly generate a processed signal.

Abstract: A power switch circuit with current sensing is disclosed. The power switch circuit is coupled between an input voltage and an output terminal. The power switch circuit includes a power switch, a first sensing switch, an adjusting circuit and a second sensing switch. The power switch is coupled to the input voltage. The first sensing switch is coupled in series between the power switch and the output terminal. There is a first node between the first sensing switch and the power switch. The adjusting circuit is coupled to the first node. The second sensing switch is coupled between the adjusting circuit and the output terminal. A control terminal of the power switch is coupled to a first control voltage. Control terminals of the first sensing switch and the second sensing switch are coupled to a second control voltage. The second control voltage is different from the first control voltage.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a power switch, a control circuit and a voltage holding circuit. The power switch is coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. The power switch has a control terminal. The control circuit is coupled to the input terminal and the output terminal respectively. The control circuit compares a first voltage of the input terminal with a second voltage of the output terminal to generate a control signal. The voltage holding circuit is coupled to the control circuit and the control terminal. The voltage holding circuit provides a default voltage larger than 0 V to the control terminal according to the control signal.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a first switch, a second switch, a sensing switch and an adjusting circuit. The first switch is coupled to the input terminal. The second switch is coupled to the first switch and the output terminal. A first node between the first switch and the second switch has a first node voltage. A breakdown voltage of the second switch is higher than that of the first switch. The sensing switch is coupled to the input terminal and the first switch. The adjusting circuit is coupled to the first node and the sensing switch. A second node between the adjusting circuit and the sensing switch has a second node voltage. The adjusting circuit adjusts the second node voltage according to the first node voltage to make it equal to the first node voltage.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes an input terminal, an output terminal, a power switch, a control circuit and a voltage holding circuit. The power switch is coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. The power switch has a control terminal. The control circuit is coupled to the input terminal and the output terminal respectively. The control circuit compares a first voltage of the input terminal with a second voltage of the output terminal to generate a control signal. The voltage holding circuit is coupled to the control circuit and the control terminal. The voltage holding circuit provides a default voltage larger than 0 V to the control terminal according to the control signal.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes a switch circuit, a first current protection circuit, a second current protection circuit and a selection circuit. The switch circuit is coupled between an input terminal and an output terminal. The switch circuit includes a first sensing switch, a second sensing switch and a power switch. The first sensing switch, the second sensing switch and the power switch are the same cell. The first current protection circuit is coupled to the second sensing switch. The second current protection circuit is coupled to the first sensing switch. The selection circuit is coupled to the switch circuit, first current protection circuit and second current protection circuit. The selection circuit generates a selection signal according to an output voltage to selectively enable the first current protection circuit or second current protection circuit.

Abstract: An echo and near-end cross-talk (NEXT) cancellation system includes a time-domain processing module and a frequency-domain processing module. The time-domain processing module is configured to receive an unprocessed signal after an analog-to-digital conversion, remove at least one time-domain dominant component of interference from the unprocessed signal, and accordingly cancel a time-domain processed signal. The frequency-domain processing module is connected to the time-domain processing module, and configured to receive the time-domain processed signal, cancel at least one frequency-domain component of the interference from the unprocessed signal, and accordingly generate a processed signal.

Abstract: A power switch circuit is disclosed. The power switch circuit includes a switch circuit, a first current protection circuit, a second current protection circuit and a selection circuit. The switch circuit is coupled between an input terminal and an output terminal. The switch circuit includes a first sensing switch, a second sensing switch and a power switch. The first sensing switch, the second sensing switch and the power switch are the same cell. The first current protection circuit is coupled to the second sensing switch. The second current protection circuit is coupled to the first sensing switch. The selection circuit is coupled to the switch circuit, first current protection circuit and second current protection circuit. The selection circuit generates a selection signal according to an output voltage to selectively enable the first current protection circuit or second current protection circuit.

Abstract: A testing probe including a shaft body and a plurality of claws is provided. Each cross section of the shaft body has a substantially identical shape and a substantially identical outer diameter. The claws are formed integrally with the shaft body at an end thereof. An orthogonal projection of the claws on any one of the cross sections of the shaft body is within the contour of the cross section. Contacting a solder bump on a test pad of a circuit board with the claws of the testing probe increases the test yield of the circuit board.

Abstract: A clutch device for an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle includes a clutch shaft coupled with an input shaft of a gearbox and having a spline segment. A tubular coupler includes a clutching segment with spline and non-spline regions on an inner surrounding wall surface, surrounds the spline segment, and is shiftable relative the spline segment between coupled and uncoupled position. A shifter member has a shifting end disposed in a surrounding recess formed in an outer surrounding wall surface of the coupler, and is externally operable to cause movement of the shifting end so as to shift the coupler between the coupled and uncoupled positions.