Abstract: A system includes a cooling device, a memory, and a processor. The cooling device is configured to detect a temperature of a wafer and to provide air to the wafer. The memory is configured to store computer program codes. The processor is configured to execute the computer program codes in the memory to: determine whether the temperature of the wafer meet a predetermined requirement; adjust the temperature of the wafer on condition that the temperature does not meet the predetermined requirement; and control the cooling device to detect the temperature of the wafer again, in order to verify whether an adjusted temperature of the wafer meet predetermined requirement.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing Basis Service Set (BSS) load information pertinent to multi-user (MU) communications in WLAN systems. An access point (AP) can determine the counts of MU-capable user stations (STAs) active STAs in a BSS. Each MU-capable STA is configured for Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) communications and/or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) communications. The AP can further determine ratios of PPDU time over an observation period of MU uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) communications, respectively. The AP can further determine an underutilization level of each available frequency subband, the underutilization level integrating the actual underutilization in terms of both spatial streams and frequency subbands. The DL and UL underutilization levels can be separately determined and reported. The MU BSS load information can be included in a beacon frame as a BSS load information element and distributed to user STAs periodically.

Abstract: A method of very high throughput (VHT) operation information subfields design for IEEE 802.11 WLAN is proposed. The VHT operation information subfields comprise a channel width, a channel center frequency segment 0 (CCFS0), and a channel center frequency segment 1 (CCFS1). Multiple definitions of the VHT operation information subfields have been adopted by different access points (AP)s and wireless stations (STAs). In accordance with one novel aspect, upon receiving the VHT operation information element broadcasted by an AP, an STA will first check the channel width indicated by the AP. The STA then follows different definitions under different channel widths. Under such method, the STA can support up to 160 MHz operation mode with APs following different definitions and operating up to 160 MHz mode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an electronic apparatus for transmitting a packet with changeable spreading factor. The method comprises: utilizing a spreading circuit to select a spreading factor from a plurality of spreading factors according to a transmitting condition to adjust a spreading for the packet; and transmitting the packet. The electronic apparatus comprises: a spreading circuit and a transmitting circuit. The spreading circuit is utilized for selecting a spreading factor from a plurality of spreading factors according to a transmitting condition to adjust the spreading for the packet. The transmitting circuit is coupled to the spreading circuit, and utilized for transmitting the packet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an electronic apparatus for automatically detecting bandwidth and the packet type of a packet, so as to solve the problem mentioned above. The method comprises: detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet; generating a sign pattern according to the symbols; and determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern. The electronic apparatus comprises: a symbol detecting circuit, a sign pattern generating circuit, and a determining circuit. The symbol detecting circuit is utilized for detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet. The sign pattern generating circuit is utilized for generating a sign pattern according to the symbols. The determining circuit is utilized for determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern.

Abstract: An example method includes sending a virtual output queue (VOQ) length of a VOQ to an egress chip. The VOQ relates to a flow routed through an egress port associated with the egress chip. The method also includes receiving fair share information for the VOQ from the egress chip, and enforcing a control action on the incoming packets based on the fair share information. An ingress chip and the egress chip can be provided in a VOQ switch. The control action is a selected one of a group of actions, the group consisting of: (a) dropping packets, (b) pausing packets, and (c) marking packets. The method can further include receiving VOQ lengths of corresponding VOQs from respective ingress chips, where the VOQs relate to the flow. The method can also include calculating respective fair share information for each VOQ, and sending the fair share information to the respective ingress chips.

Abstract: An example method includes sending a virtual output queue (VOQ) length of a VOQ to an egress chip. The VOQ relates to a flow routed through an egress port associated with the egress chip. The method also includes receiving fair share information for the VOQ from the egress chip, and enforcing a control action on the incoming packets based on the fair share information. An ingress chip and the egress chip can be provided in a VOQ switch. The control action is a selected one of a group of actions, the group consisting of: (a) dropping packets, (b) pausing packets, and (c) marking packets. The method can further include receiving VOQ lengths of corresponding VOQs from respective ingress chips, where the VOQs relate to the flow. The method can also include calculating respective fair share information for each VOQ, and sending the fair share information to the respective ingress chips.

Abstract: A longer-lasting lithium battery anode includes a current collector, an anode active material layer, and a protective film. The anode active material layer is coated on the current collector. The protective film is coated on the anode active material layer, and the protective film consists of inorganic particles.

Abstract: A longer-lasting lithium battery cathode includes a current collector, a cathode active material layer, and a protective film. The cathode active material layer is coated on the current collector. The protective film layer is coated on the cathode active material layer, and the protective film layer consists of inorganic particles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a phase-locked loop device and a clock calibration method thereof, wherein the phase-locked loop device comprises a first oscillating module, a second oscillating module, a comparison module and a control module. The first oscillating module generates a first clock signal. The second oscillating module generates a second clock signal. After comparing the first clock signal with the second clock signal, the comparison module generates a difference signal. According to the difference signal, the control module, electrically connected with the first oscillating module, the second oscillating module and the comparison module, interactively tunes the first clock signal and the second clock signal to be as close as possible.

Abstract: A removable and short-circuit-avoidable lithium battery module mainly makes use of a protective device mounted between a control circuit and any two cells. Wherein, the protective device includes a base plate and a conductive surface connecting with the cell, an output tab connecting with the control circuit, and a protective unit mounted on the conductive surface and the output tab. Whereby, the conductive surface and the output tab have larger areas to respectively link the cell and the control circuit. While connecting with electricity, the cell and the control circuit would be more accurately connected. Moreover, the protective unit would become disconnected while the cell and the control circuit are fell and collided, so as to prevent the cell and the control circuit from the inaccurate connection and destruction. The present invention also facilitates to swiftly replace the protective device while it is damaged and to contribute a convenient utility.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein logic encoded in at least one tangible media for execution and when executed operable to receive a packet. The logic determines a client associated with the packet. The client associated with a service set, and the service set associated with a transmitter. The logic determines a drop probability for the selected client determines a current packet arrival rate for the selected client and determines whether to enqueue or drop the packet based on the drop probability for the selected client and the current packet arrival rate associated with the selected client. The drop probability is based on a packet arrival rate and virtual queue length for the, which is based on a packet arrival rate and virtual queue length for the service set that is based on a packet arrival rate and virtual queue length for the transmitter.

Abstract: A driving device and a method of accessing data are provided. The driving device includes a bridge and a driver. The bridge includes a first controller. The driver includes a storage unit and a second controller. The first controller is for outputting a command according to an operating event. The second controller is for obtaining a corresponding data from the storage unit according to the command and uploading the data to the first controller.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that allow multiple aggregation protocol sessions to be established in a daisy chain network are disclosed. One method involves sending a first aggregation protocol packet and a first session identifier associated therewith to a first network device via a first interface and sending a second aggregation protocol packet and a second session identifier associated therewith to a second network device via the first interface.

Abstract: A removable and short-circuit-avoidable lithium battery module mainly makes use of a protective device mounted between a control circuit and any two cells. Wherein, the protective device includes a base plate and a conductive surface connecting with the cell, an output tab connecting with the control circuit, and a protective unit mounted on the conductive surface and the output tab. Whereby, the conductive surface and the output tab have larger areas to respectively link the cell and the control circuit. While connecting with electricity, the cell and the control circuit would be more accurately connected. Moreover, the protective unit would become disconnected while the cell and the control circuit are fell and collided, so as to prevent the cell and the control circuit from the inaccurate connection and destruction. The present invention also facilitates to swiftly replace the protective device while it is damaged and to contribute a convenient utility.

Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus for processing a wafer comprises a stage, a fluid supply unit, and a cleaning unit. The stage supports the wafer. The fluid supply unit provides a first fluid, wherein the fluid supply unit is moveable between a second position and a first position. The cleaning unit provides a second fluid, wherein when the fluid supply unit is in the first position, the fluid supply unit provides the first fluid toward the wafer, and when the fluid supply unit is in the second position, the cleaning unit blows the second fluid toward a surface of the fluid supply unit to clean the surface thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for visualization of process conditions in a process chamber or chambers, particularly during the fabrication of integrated circuits on substrates in the process chambers. The apparatus includes an inspection chamber which is installed adjacent to a process chamber. A camera provided in the inspection chamber is used to view the interior of the process chamber as the etching, chemical vapor deposition or other process is carried out in the process chamber. A video monitor is typically connected to the camera for viewing images from the camera. In the event that a defect-precipitating event occurs in the process chamber, such as a mechanical malfunction or accumulation of excessive levels of polymer deposition on the chamber walls, the event is displayed on the monitor in real-time.

Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus for processing a wafer comprises a stage, a fluid supply unit, and a cleaning unit. The stage supports the wafer. The fluid supply unit provides a first fluid, wherein the fluid supply unit is moveable between a second position and a first position. The cleaning unit provides a second fluid, wherein when the fluid supply unit is in the first position, the fluid supply unit provides the first fluid toward the wafer, and when the fluid supply unit is in the second position, the cleaning unit blows the second fluid toward a surface of the fluid supply unit to clean the surface thereof.

Abstract: A switching fabric sets a congestion indicator bit (EFCI bit) in an ATM cell if any queue through which the ATM cell passes is filled above a lower threshold. A Traffic Manager monitors the field of the EFCI bit as cells arrive at an output port of the switching fabric. The traffic manager periodically calculates the ratio of ATM cells having the EFCI congestion bit set to all ATM cells routed to a particular output port. The periodically calculated ratio is used as an input parameter to a Random Early Detection (RED) algorithm. The RED algorithm selects a cell for the switch fabric to drop, by use of a random selection method. The destination computer then does not receive the packet since cells forming part of the packet have been discarded.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that allow multiple aggregation protocol sessions to be established in a daisy chain network are disclosed. One method involves sending a first aggregation protocol packet and a first session identifier associated therewith to a first network device via a first interface and sending a second aggregation protocol packet and a second session identifier associated therewith to a second network device via the first interface.