Abstract: A memory cell structure includes a transistor structure and a capacitor structure, where the capacitor structure includes a hydrogen absorption layer. The hydrogen absorption layer absorbs hydrogen, which prevents or reduces the likelihood of the hydrogen diffusing into an underlying metal-oxide channel of the transistor structure. In this way, the hydrogen absorption layer minimizes and/or reduces the likelihood of hydrogen contamination in the metal-oxide channel, which may enable a low current leakage to be achieved for the memory cell structure and reduces the likelihood of data corruption and/or failure of the memory cell structure, among other examples.

Abstract: A dummy gate electrode and a dummy gate dielectric are removed to form a recess between adjacent gate spacers. A gate dielectric is deposited in the recess, and a barrier layer is deposited over the gate dielectric. A first work function layer is deposited over the barrier layer. A first anti-reaction layer is formed over the first work function layer, the first anti-reaction layer reducing oxidation of the first work function layer. A fill material is deposited over the first anti-reaction layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes following operations. A first metallization feature is formed, and a first cap layer is formed over the first metallization feature. A first insulating layer is formed over the first cap layer and the first metallization feature. A first dielectric structure is formed over the first insulating layer. A portion of the first dielectric structure and a portion of the first insulating layer are removed to expose the first cap layer. A second cap layer is formed over the first cap layer and the first metallization feature. A second insulating layer and a patterned second dielectric structure are formed over the substrate. The patterned second dielectric structure includes a trench and a via opening coupled to a bottom of the trench. A second metallization feature is formed in the trench, and a via structure is formed in the via opening.

Abstract: An automatic processing device for liquid samples includes a sample region, a control module, an image identification device and a centrifuge. The sample region is configured to accommodate a plurality of centrifuge tubes. The control module includes a mechanical module. The mechanical module is configured to unscrew or tighten upper caps of the centrifuge tubes, and is configured to draw liquid from the centrifuge tubes or discharge liquid to the centrifuge tubes. The image identification device is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is configured to accommodate the centrifuge tubes and perform centrifugal treatment.

Abstract: An epidermal microfluidic device includes a rigid substrate defining microfluidic features (e.g., portions of channels, valves within channels, and/or portions of reservoirs) with gradient variation in height thereof. A rigid substrate of such a devices may permit flexure during use without breakage and without distortion of microfluidic features therein, such as by providing channel-defining, reduced-width linking portions extending outward between a central portion and reservoir portions, with the reservoir portions lacking direct coupling therebetween. An epidermal interface layer comprising a flexible material and defining a first aperture may be adhered to skin of a user, and multiple microfluidic devices may be sequentially provided over, and removed from, the epidermal interface layer to collect multiple independent, pristine sweat samples during an extended active collection period.

Abstract: A memory device, a failure bits detector, and a failure bits detection method thereof are provided. The failure bits detector includes a current generator, a current mirror, and a comparator. The current generator generates a first current according to a reference code. The current mirror mirrors the first current to generate a second current at a second end of the current mirror. The comparator compares a first voltage at a first input end with a second voltage at a second input end to generate a detection result.

Abstract: A memory device, a failure bits detector, and a failure bits detection method thereof are provided. The failure bits detector includes a current generator, a current mirror, and a comparator. The current generator generates a first current according to a reference code. The current mirror mirrors the first current to generate a second current at a second end of the current mirror. The comparator compares a first voltage at a first input end with a second voltage at a second input end to generate a detection result.

Abstract: A fluid actuator includes an actuating portion, a piezoelectric unit, a conduction unit, and a levelness regulating portion. The actuating portion includes a first actuating area, a second actuating area, and at least one connecting section between the two actuating areas. The piezoelectric unit includes a first signal area and a second signal area. The two signal areas are provided in the same plane and are isolated from each other by an isolating portion. The piezoelectric unit corresponds in position to the first actuating area of the actuating portion. The conduction unit includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first signal area of the piezoelectric unit is electrically connected to the first electrode, and the second signal area of the piezoelectric unit to the second electrode. The levelness regulating portion, the piezoelectric unit, and the conduction unit are located on the same side of the actuating portion.

Abstract: A fluid driving device includes a vibration unit, a signal transmission layer, a piezoelectric element, and a plane unit. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The signal transmission layer, the piezoelectric element, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and sequentially stacked with each other.

Abstract: A fluid driving system includes a vibration unit, a piezoelectric element, a signal transmission layer, a plane unit, and a protrusion. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The piezoelectric element, the signal transmission layer, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit. The protrusion is located between the vibration unit and the plane unit, and the protrusion corresponds to and protrudes toward the at least one hole.

Abstract: An actuating device includes an actuator and a stationary portion. The actuator has at least one driving portion. The stationary portion is provided at an arbitrary position along the actuator such that the driving portion forms a first driving portion and a second driving portion. The first driving portion and the second driving portion can be provided with the same actuating ability or with different actuating abilities respectively by adjusting the position of the stationary portion.

Abstract: A piezoelectric driving device includes a vibration unit, a piezoelectric element, a signal transmission layer, and a plane unit. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The piezoelectric element, the signal transmission layer, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and are sequentially stacked together.

Abstract: A fluid driving device includes a vibration unit, a signal transmission layer, a piezoelectric element, and a plane unit. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The signal transmission layer, the piezoelectric element, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and sequentially stacked with each other.

Abstract: A fluid driving device includes a vibration unit, a signal transmission layer, a piezoelectric element, and a plane unit. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The signal transmission layer, the piezoelectric element, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and sequentially stacked with each other.

Abstract: An actuator includes an actuating portion, a piezoelectric unit, a conduction unit, and a levelness regulating portion. The actuating portion includes a first actuating area, a second actuating area, and at least one connecting section between the two actuating areas. The piezoelectric unit includes a first signal area and a second signal area. The two signal areas are provided in the same plane and are isolated from each other by an isolating portion. The piezoelectric unit corresponds in position to the first actuating area of the actuating portion. The conduction unit includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first signal area of the piezoelectric unit is electrically connected to the first electrode, and the second signal area of the piezoelectric unit to the second electrode. The levelness regulating portion, the piezoelectric unit, and the conduction unit are located on the same side of the actuating portion.

Abstract: A fluid driving system includes a vibration unit, a piezoelectric element, a signal transmission layer, a plane unit, and a protrusion. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The piezoelectric element, the signal transmission layer, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit. The protrusion is located between the vibration unit and the plane unit, and the protrusion corresponds to and protrudes toward the at least one hole.

Abstract: A piezoelectric driving device includes a vibration unit, a piezoelectric element, a signal transmission layer, and a plane unit. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The piezoelectric element, the signal transmission layer, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and are sequentially stacked together.

Abstract: A fluid driving device includes a vibration unit, a signal transmission layer, a piezoelectric element, and a plane unit. The signal transmission layer includes a first conductive zone and a second conductive zone. The piezoelectric element includes a first electrode and a second electrode electrically isolated from each other. The first electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the first conductive zone of the signal transmission layer, and the second electrode of the piezoelectric element is electrically connected to the second conductive zone of the signal transmission layer. The plane unit has at least one hole. The signal transmission layer, the piezoelectric element, and the plane unit are located at one side of the vibration unit and sequentially stacked with each other.

Abstract: A piezoelectric pump includes a piezoelectric element, a vibrating piece, a valve and a flow guiding member. The vibrating piece has a central zone attached to the piezoelectric element, a peripheral zone, a first recess, a stopper and a position limiting wall both protruding from the first recess, and a through groove disposed between the central zone and the peripheral zone and connected through the first recess. The valve is attached to the peripheral zone and has a non-straight through slit. The flow guiding member is attached to the valve and has a second recess and a channel both recessed in the flow guiding member, and a through hole. The channel is connected through the second recess and the through hole. A projection of the second recess projected on the plane which the valve exists covers the non-straight through slit. An operating method of a piezoelectric pump is further provided.

Abstract: A one way valve assembly including a base, a cover, and a valve member is provided. The base includes a first and a second lower hollows and an inlet communicated with the first lower hollow. The cover includes a first and a second upper hollows, a connecting path, an outlet, and an exhaust nozzle. Positions of the first and the second upper hollows correspond to positions of the first and the second lower hollows. The first upper hollow is communicated with the second upper hollow via the connecting path. The outlet is communicated with the second upper hollow. The valve member is disposed between the base and the cover. The valve member has a first zone, a second zone, and a third zone corresponding to the first and the second upper hollows and the connecting path, and includes a valve nozzle between the second lower hollow and the second upper hollow. The first zone can deform towards the first lower hollow or the first upper hollow.