Abstract: A method of the present disclosure includes receiving a design layout; performing routing to the design layout to obtain a routed layout including an interconnect structure including a first metal layer, a second metal layer over the first metal layer, a third metal layer over the second metal layer, and a plurality of functional vias; performing optical proximity correction (OPC) operations to the routed layout to obtain an OPC'ed layout; and modifying the OPC'ed layout to obtain a modified layout. The modifying of the routed layout includes inserting a first plurality of dummy vias between the first metal layer and the second metal layer to avoid horizontal bridging between two adjacent metal lines in the first metal layer, and inserting a second plurality of dummy vias between the second metal layer and the third metal layer to avoid vertical coupling to the first plurality of dummy vias.

Abstract: A respiratory system includes a gas supply unit and a heating and humidifying unit. The gas supply unit includes a gas supply port; the heating and humidifying unit is detachably combined with the gas supply unit. The heating and humidifying unit includes a base, an adapter and a water tank. The base includes a control element, and the adapter is combined with the base and can rotate at least 90 degrees relative to the base. The water tank is detachably combined with the base, and the water tank includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet, wherein when the water tank is combined with the base, the gas inlet penetrates through an aperture of the base to be fluidly connected to the gas supply port, and the gas outlet is fluidly connected to the adapter.

Abstract: An inflation identification connector and an air mattress system having the same is provided. The inflation identification connector is insertable into a connection seat of a gas delivery host. The connection seat has a light detection component coupled to a controller disposed in the gas delivery host. The inflation identification connector includes a body and an identification structure. The detection result of the light detection component depends on the identification structure and thus is conducive to identification. Upon its insertion into the connection seat, the inflation identification connector is identified by the gas delivery host, enhancing ease of use and protecting manual operation against mistakes. The gas delivery host is not only applicable to different types of air mattresses but also conducive to streamlined management of the air mattress system and reduction of management costs and risks.

Abstract: A package includes a die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The conductive structures include elliptical columns. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the conductive structures. The redistribution structure is over the active surface of the die and the encapsulant. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the die and the conductive structures.

Abstract: A package includes a die, a plurality of first conductive structures, a plurality of second conductive structures, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The first conductive structures and the second conductive structures surround the die. The first conductive structures include cylindrical columns and the second conductive structures include elliptical columns or conical frustums. The encapsulant encapsulates the die, the first conductive structures, and the second conductive structures. The redistribution structure is over the active surface of the die and the encapsulant. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the die, the first conductive structures, and the second conductive structures.

Abstract: A package includes a die, a plurality of first conductive structures, a plurality of second conductive structures, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The first conductive structures and the second conductive structures surround the die. The first conductive structures include cylindrical columns and the second conductive structures include elliptical columns or conical frustums. The encapsulant encapsulates the die, the first conductive structures, and the second conductive structures. The redistribution structure is over the active surface of the die and the encapsulant. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the die, the first conductive structures, and the second conductive structures.

Abstract: An inflation identification connector and an air mattress system having the same is provided. The inflation identification connector is insertable into a connection seat of a gas delivery host. The connection seat has a light detection component coupled to a controller disposed in the gas delivery host. The inflation identification connector includes a body and an identification structure. The detection result of the light detection component depends on the identification structure and thus is conducive to identification. Upon its insertion into the connection seat, the inflation identification connector is identified by the gas delivery host, enhancing ease of use and protecting manual operation against mistakes. The gas delivery host is not only applicable to different types of air mattresses but also conducive to streamlined management of the air mattress system and reduction of management costs and risks.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a first set of conductive layers coupled with an active device, a second set of conductive layers for connection to an external device, a set of intermediate conductive layers between the first set of conductive layers and the second set of conductive layers, and a resistive layer disposed in the set of intermediate conductive layers.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a first set of conductive layers coupled with an active device, a second set of conductive layers for connection to an external device, a set of intermediate conductive layers between the first set of conductive layers and the second set of conductive layers, and a resistive layer disposed in the set of intermediate conductive layers.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure less affected by stress and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor chip. Stress-sensitive circuits are substantially excluded out of an exclusion zone to reduce the effects of the stress to the stress-sensitive circuits. The stress-sensitive circuits include analog circuits. The exclusion zone preferably includes corner regions of the semiconductor chip, wherein the corner regions preferably have a diagonal length of less than about one percent of the diagonal length of the semiconductor chip. The stress-sensitive analog circuits preferably include devices having channel lengths less than about five times the minimum channel length.

Abstract: A pivot shaft transmission device provides a security system and is easy to assemble. The pivot shaft transmission device includes at least one rotary shaft, a drive section movable with the rotation of the rotary shaft, a driver (transversely) movable along a rail between a first position and a second position, a turning unit having a first end connected with the driver and a second end, and a transmission unit assembled with the second end of the turning unit. The transmission unit includes a first section, a second section and at least one elastic body assembled with each other. When the turning unit is swung, the transmission unit is driven to (longitudinally) move to drive a connection section and a carrier body for lifting or lowering a substrate body or a frame in accordance with the operation mode of an electronic apparatus.

Abstract: An optical waveguide structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The optical waveguide structure has a first waveguide layer, a binding layer, and a second waveguide layer. The first waveguide layer has a taper portion, a connecting portion, and a strip portion. The manufacturing method of the optical waveguide structure has steps of etching to form the first waveguide layer, and then etching to form the second waveguide layer under the first waveguide layer.

Abstract: An optical waveguide structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The optical waveguide structure has a first waveguide layer, a binding layer, and a second waveguide layer. The first waveguide layer has a taper portion, a connecting portion, and a strip portion. The manufacturing method of the optical waveguide structure has steps of etching to form the first waveguide layer, and then etching to form the second waveguide layer under the first waveguide layer.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism of the synchronous hinge device is applied to a foldable electronic apparatus. The pivot mechanism can be stably rotated and the distance between two shafts of the dual-shaft hinge is shortened, whereby the electronic device can be smoothly rotated and have a miniaturized and lightweight structure. The pivot mechanism includes a driver disposed on a first shaft and a reactor disposed on a second shaft and a link unit. Spur gears and conical (bevel) gears are respectively disposed at two ends of the link unit and the driver and the reactor. The Spur gears and conical (bevel) gears are engaged with each other to transmit power, whereby the first shaft with the driver and the second shaft with the reactor can be stably synchronously rotated in reverse directions.

Abstract: A transmission device applied to a pivot shaft mechanism provides a security system and is easy to assemble. The transmission device includes at least one rotary shaft, a drive section movable with the rotation of the rotary shaft, a driver (transversely) reciprocally movable and a turning unit having a first end connected with the driver and a second end assembled with a carrier body. The driver includes an arm section provided with an elastic body and a hand section connected with the arm section. When the driver is transversely moved, the turning unit is swung, whereby the second end of the turning unit drives the carrier body for lifting or lowering a substrate body or a frame in accordance with the operation mode of an electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A light-mixing flashlight has a body, three light-emitting diodes, three first reflectors, and three second reflectors. The body has a mounting surface formed in the body, a body opening opposite to the mounting surface, and three light recesses formed in an interior of the body. The light-emitting diodes are mounted in the light recesses, and are respectively a red light, a green light, and a blue light light-emitting diode. The first reflectors are formed as parabolic mirrors and are respectively mounted in the light recesses via a working angle. An opening of each first reflector faces toward the corresponding light-emitting diode. The second reflectors are formed as spherical mirrors, are mounted on the mounting surface, and respectively correspond in position to the first reflectors. Therefore, the light-mixing flashlight has an improved emitting efficiency.

Abstract: A dual-shaft synchronous transmission device is applied to an electronic apparatus. The distance between the two shafts of the dual-shaft synchronous transmission device is shortened so that the electronic device can be thinned and lightweight. The dual-shaft synchronous transmission device includes a driver and a reactor respectively disposed on a first shaft and a second shaft and a link unit. Spur gear structures or crown gear structures are respectively disposed on the driver and the reactor. Crown gear structures or spur gear structures are respectively disposed at two ends of the link unit correspondingly engaged with the spur gear structures or crown gear structures of the driver and the reactor. When the first shaft and the driver are rotated, the driver rotates the link unit to drive the reactor and the second shaft to synchronously rotate in a direction reverse to the rotational direction of the driver.

Abstract: A dual-shaft synchronous transmission fixing device has a simplified structure and minified volume. The gap between the rotary shafts can be changed or adjusted according to the transmission specification so that the electronic device can be thinned and lightweight. The fixing device includes a driver and a reactor respectively disposed on a first shaft and a second shaft and a link unit engaged with the driver and the reactor, whereby the first and second shafts can be synchronously rotated. The fixing device further includes a main fixing plate and a subsidiary fixing plate having identical structures. The main fixing plate and the subsidiary fixing plate are disposed on the first and second shafts. Each of the main fixing plate and the subsidiary fixing plate has a base section for together pivotally connecting with the link unit.

Abstract: A pivot shaft transmission device provides a security system and is easy to assemble. The pivot shaft transmission device includes at least one rotary shaft, a drive section movable with the rotation of the rotary shaft, a driver (transversely) movable along a rail between a first position and a second position, a turning unit having a first end connected with the driver and a second end, and a transmission unit assembled with the second end of the turning unit. The transmission unit includes a first section, a second section and at least one elastic body assembled with each other. When the turning unit is swung, the transmission unit is driven to (longitudinally) move to drive a connection section and a carrier body for lifting or lowering a substrate body or a frame in accordance with the operation mode of an electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A transmission device applied to a pivot shaft mechanism provides a security system and is easy to assemble. The transmission device includes at least one rotary shaft, a drive section movable with the rotation of the rotary shaft, a driver (transversely) reciprocally movable and a turning unit having a first end connected with the driver and a second end assembled with a carrier body. The driver includes an arm section provided with an elastic body and a hand section connected with the arm section. When the driver is transversely moved, the turning unit is swung, whereby the second end of the turning unit drives the carrier body for lifting or lowering a substrate body or a frame in accordance with the operation mode of an electronic apparatus.