Abstract: Monolithic power stage (Pstage) packages and methods for using same are provided that may be implemented to provide lower thermal resistance/enhanced thermal performance, reduced noise, and/or smaller package footprint than conventional monolithic Pstage packages. The conductive pads of the disclosed Pstage packages may be provided with a larger surface area for contacting respective conductive layers of a mated PCB to provide a more effective and increased heat transfer away from a monolithic Pstage package. In one example, the increased heat transfer away from the monolithic Pstage package results in lower monolithic Pstage package operating temperature and increased power output.

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: A flexible tube includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting section. The second connecting section and the first connecting section are integrally connected to each other. The first connecting section has a first end surface, and the second connecting section has a second end surface, wherein there is an acute angle between the first end surface and the second end surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor process system includes a process chamber. The process chamber includes a wafer support configured to support a wafer. The system includes a bell jar configured to be positioned over the wafer during a semiconductor process. The interior surface of the bell jar is coated with a rough coating. The rough coating can include zirconium.

Abstract: A stop valve includes a valve member having an inlet and an outlet, a chamber defined in the valve member, and a passage defined through the top of the valve member. The passage communicates with the chamber. A shaft is inserted into the valve member and includes a cylindrical portion located in the chamber. A head extends from the cylindrical portion and protrudes beyond the passage of the valve member. The cylindrical portion has a first bore communicating with the inlet, and a second bore communicating with the outlet. A stepped portion is formed to the opening of the second bore. A block is engaged with the stepped portion and has a hole which communicates with the second bore and the outlet. A knob is connected to the head of the shaft. The block is easily manufactured and does not disengaged from the inlet.

Abstract: An installation of a water supply pipe and a valve connector of an ice maker includes a valve connector with an inlet tube extending therefrom which communicates with a water supply hole in the body. The inlet tube has a first flange extending inward therefrom. A sleeve is inserted into the inlet tube and includes a shank and a second flange extending outward from the first end thereof. The sleeve extends through a seal ring which contacts the inside of the inlet tube. A tube adapter is inserted into the inlet tube and includes a passage defined through the tubular portion of the tube adapter. The tubular portion includes multiple pawls. Each pawl has a hook portion. A water supply pipe is inserted into the passage and clamped by the pawls.

Abstract: An installation of a water supply pipe and a valve connector of an ice maker includes a valve connector with an inlet tube extending therefrom which communicates with a water supply hole in the body. The inlet tube has a first flange extending inward therefrom. A sleeve is inserted into the inlet tube and includes a shank and a second flange extending outward from the first end thereof. The sleeve extends through a seal ring which contacts the inside of the inlet tube. A tube adapter is inserted into the inlet tube and includes a passage defined through the tubular portion of the tube adapter. The tubular portion includes multiple pawls. Each pawl has a hook portion. A water supply pipe is inserted into the passage and clamped by the pawls.