Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first-voltage power rail and a second-voltage power rail in a first connection layer, and includes a first-voltage underlayer power rail and a second-voltage underlayer power rail below the first connection layer. Each of the first-voltage and second-voltage power rails extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to a first direction. Each of the first-voltage and second-voltage underlayer power rails extends in the first direction. The integrated circuit includes a first via-connector connecting the first-voltage power rail with the first-voltage underlayer power rail, and a second via-connector connecting the second-voltage power rail with the second-voltage underlayer power rail.

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: An ear canal clamp for small animals includes a base and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes two clamping arms movably mounted on the base, a biasing member mounted on the base and constrained between the clamping arms, and two ear canal positioning members mounted respectively to the clamping arms and facing each other. The clamping arms are configured to move toward each other and compress the biasing member to increase the distance between the ear canal positioning members. A biasing force generated by the biasing member when compressed is used to push the clamping arms to move oppositely with respect to each other.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing an integrated circuit includes a processor coupled to a non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store executable instructions. The processor is configured to execute the instructions for generating a layout design of the integrated circuit that has a set of design rules. The generating of the layout design includes generating a set of gate layout patterns corresponding to fabricating a set of gate structures of the integrated circuit, generating a cut feature layout pattern corresponding to a cut region of a first gate of the set of gate structures of the integrated circuit, generating a first conductive feature layout pattern corresponding to fabricating a first conductive structure of the integrated circuit, and generating a first via layout pattern corresponding to a first via. The cut feature layout pattern overlaps a first gate layout pattern of the set of gate layout patterns.

Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy pattern over test region of a substrate; forming an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer laterally surrounding the dummy pattern; removing the dummy pattern to form an opening; forming a dielectric layer in the opening; performing a first testing process on the dielectric layer; performing an annealing process to the dielectric layer; and performing a second testing process on the annealed dielectric layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided. In embodiments a first liner is deposited to line a recess between a first semiconductor fin and a second semiconductor fin, the first liner comprising a first material. The first liner is annealed to transform the first material to a second material. A second liner is deposited to line the recess, the second liner comprising a third material. The second liner is annealed to transform the third material to a fourth material.

Abstract: A robot mechanism is provided, including a base, a main body, a motor, a driver, a bottom plate, a flexible heat conductive member, and a controller. The main body is connected to the base and has a housing. The motor and the driver are disposed in the main body, and the driver is electrically connected to the motor. The bottom plate is disposed on the housing and situated between the driver and the housing, and a gap is formed between the bottom plate and the driver. The flexible heat conductive member is disposed between the driver and the housing. The flexible heat conductive member contacts the driver. The controller is detachably disposed in the base.

Abstract: An automatic screw tightening module includes a plate assembly, an input module, a screwdriver module, a transmission module, a movable module, an elastic element and a position sensor. The screwdriver module includes a screwdriver and a screwdriver sleeve. The transmission module is connected with an input terminal of the input module and the screwdriver sleeve for allowing the input terminal, the transmission module and the screwdriver sleeve to be rotated synchronously. The movable module is movably disposed on a base plate of the plate assembly. The movable module includes a bearing, and portion of the screwdriver sleeve is accommodated in the bearing, so that the screwdriver module and the movable module are moved relative to the base plate. The elastic element is disposed on the base plate and connected with the movable module. The position sensor is disposed on the base plate for sensing a displacement of the movable module.

Abstract: A robot mechanism is provided, including a base, a main body, a motor, a driver, a bottom plate, a flexible heat conductive member, and a controller. The main body is connected to the base and has a housing. The motor and the driver are disposed in the main body, and the driver is electrically connected to the motor. The bottom plate is disposed on the housing and situated between the driver and the housing, and a gap is formed between the bottom plate and the driver. The flexible heat conductive member is disposed between the driver and the housing. The flexible heat conductive member contacts the driver. The controller is detachably disposed in the base.

Abstract: A passive compliance mechanism includes a fixing member, a base and a stiffness adjustment assembly. The base is installed on the fixing member, and includes two notches and an elastic slice. A first end of the elastic slice is connected with the base. A second end of the elastic slice is located near the outer periphery of the fixing member. The stiffness adjustment assembly includes a linear guide, a sliding block and two stopping blocks. The linear guide is installed on the fixing member. The sliding block is movably installed on the linear guide. The two stopping blocks are disposed on the sliding block and synchronously moved with the sliding block. The two stopping blocks are contacted with two opposite sides of the elastic slice to clamp the elastic slice. A stiffness of the base is adjustable according to a clamped position of the elastic slice.

Abstract: An automatic screw tightening module includes a plate assembly, an input module, a screwdriver module, a transmission module, a movable module, an elastic element and a position sensor. The screwdriver module includes a screwdriver and a screwdriver sleeve. The transmission module is connected with an input terminal of the input module and the screwdriver sleeve for allowing the input terminal, the transmission module and the screwdriver sleeve to be rotated synchronously. The movable module is movably disposed on a base plate of the plate assembly. The movable module includes a bearing, and portion of the screwdriver sleeve is accommodated in the bearing, so that the screwdriver module and the movable module are moved relative to the base plate. The elastic element is disposed on the base plate and connected with the movable module. The position sensor is disposed on the base plate for sensing a displacement of the movable module.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a SCARA robot is provided. The apparatus includes a body, a horizontal rotating arm, a linear motor coil and a vertical magnetic axis. The linear motor coil is disposed on the horizontal rotating arm, and the vertical magnetic axis is passed through the linear motor coil. Wherein, the vertical magnetic axis can be driven by the linear motor coil of the horizontal rotating arm by a non-contact magnetic force.

Abstract: A linear delta mechanism includes a base platform, a movable platform, and a plurality of guide sets. The base platform includes a base structure and a base stand. The base stand is disposed at a center location of the base structure. The movable platform is movable with respect to the base platform. The plurality of guide sets are connected to the base platform and configured to drive the movable platform. Each of the guide sets includes a linear actuator and an actuating rod. The linear actuators of the guide sets are symmetrically disposed around the base stand. Each of the actuating rods has a first end and a second end. The first end is driven by the linear actuator, and the second end is connected to the movable platform.

Abstract: A linear delta mechanism includes a base platform, a movable platform, and a plurality of guide sets. The base platform includes a base structure and a base stand. The base stand is disposed at a center location of the base structure. The movable platform is movable with respect to the base platform. The plurality of guide sets are connected to the base platform and configured to drive the movable platform. Each of the guide sets includes a linear actuator and an actuating rod. The linear actuators of the guide sets are symmetrically disposed around the base stand. Each of the actuating rods has a first end and a second end. The first end is driven by the linear actuator, and the second end is connected to the movable platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a SCARA robot is provided. The apparatus includes a body, a horizontal rotating arm, a linear motor coil and a vertical magnetic axis. The linear motor coil is disposed on the horizontal rotating arm, and the vertical magnetic axis is passed through the linear motor coil. Wherein, the vertical magnetic axis can be driven by the linear motor coil of the horizontal rotating arm by a non-contact magnetic force.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of making a porous material comprising the following steps in the order a-b-c-d: (a) reacting at least one organosilane (A) with water in the presence of a solvent (C) to form a polymeric material, (b) subjecting said polymeric material to a first heat treatment, (c) bringing said polymeric material into contact with at least one dehydroxylation agent (D), (d) subjecting said polymeric material to electromagnetic radiation and/or to a further heat treatment. The present invention furthermore concerns the porous material obtainable by the inventive method, semiconductor devices and electronic components comprising said porous material, and the use of said material for electrical insulation and in microelectronic devices, membranes, displays and sensors.