Abstract: A manufacturing method of a memory structure including the following steps is provided. A memory cell structure is formed on a substrate. The memory cell structure has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. A protective layer structure covering the memory cell structure is formed. The material of the protective layer structure is nitride. The protective layer structure is a continuous structure. The height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the second side of the memory cell structure is greater than the height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the first side of the memory cell structure.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for ultraviolet (UV) assisted capillary condensation to form dielectric materials. In some embodiments, a UV driven reaction facilitates photo-polymerization of a liquid phase flowable material. Applications include high quality gap fill in high aspect ratio structures and por sealing of a porous solid dielectric film. According to various embodiments, single station and multi-station chambers configured for capillary condensation and UV exposure are provided.

Abstract: A memory structure including a substrate, a memory cell structure, and a protective layer structure is provided. The memory cell structure is disposed on the substrate and has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The protective layer structure covers the memory cell structure. The material of the protective layer structure is nitride. The protective layer structure is a continuous structure. The height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the second side of the memory cell structure is greater than the height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the first side of the memory cell structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication apparatus. The semiconductor apparatus includes a processing chamber for etching; a substrate stage integrated in the processing chamber and being configured to secure a semiconductor wafer; a reflective mirror configured inside the processing chamber to reflect thermal energy from the heating mechanism toward the semiconductor wafer; and a heating mechanism embedded in the process chamber and is operable to perform a baking process to remove a by-product generated during the etching. The heating mechanism is integrated between the reflective mirror and a gas distribution plate of the processing chamber.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for ultraviolet (UV) assisted capillary condensation to form dielectric materials. In some embodiments, a UV driven reaction facilitates photo-polymerization of a liquid phase flowable material. Applications include high quality gap fill in high aspect ratio structures and por sealing of a porous solid dielectric film. According to various embodiments, single station and multi-station chambers configured for capillary condensation and UV exposure are provided.

Abstract: A controlling device for indoor apparatus includes a detection module, a human machine interface (HMI) and a wireless transmission module. The controlling device accepts supervisor's setting for an indoor electronic apparatus via the HMI, detects the environment around the controlling device for generating a plurality of detection value via the detective module, and receives another detection value from a plurality of slave detection devices in same controlling system. The controlling device generates a control command based on setting parameter of the supervisor and the plurality of detection value, and transmits the generated control command to the indoor electronic apparatus via the wireless transmission module. The indoor electronic apparatus works based on the received control command, so the environment around the controlling system can satisfy supervisor's demand.

Abstract: A switched-mode power supply with near valley switching includes a quasi-resonant converter. The converter includes a switch element that is turned on not only at the valley, but also in a window range of ?tNVW close to the valley, where the voltage across the switch element is at its minimum. This advantageously reduces switching loss and maintains a balance between efficiency and frequency variation.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method is provided. Dummy gate stacks are formed over a semiconductor substrate. An interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer is formed over the dummy gate stacks. A first portion of the ILD layer over top surfaces of the dummy gate stacks is removed, such that a second portion of the ILD layer remains between the dummy gate stacks. The dummy gate stacks are replaced with metal gate stacks. Neutral NF3 radicals into the water are applied to etch the ILD layer.

Abstract: A switched-mode power supply with near valley switching includes a quasi-resonant converter. The converter includes a switch element that is turned on not only at the valley, but also in a window range of ?tNVW close to the valley, where the voltage across the switch element is at its minimum. This advantageously reduces switching loss and maintains a balance between efficiency and frequency variation.

Abstract: A synchronous rectifier (SR) controller includes a controller having an input adapted to be coupled to a drain of an SR transistor, and an output for providing a drive signal in response thereto, a gate driver having an input coupled to the output of the controller, and an output adapted to be coupled to a gate of the SR transistor for providing a gate signal thereto, a first transistor having a drain coupled to the gate terminal, a gate, and a source coupled to ground, and a protection circuit having an input coupled to the drain terminal, and an output coupled to the gate of the first transistor. The protection circuit is responsive to a voltage on the drain terminal exceeding a first voltage to provide a voltage on the gate of the first transistor greater than a turn-on voltage and less than an overvoltage of the first transistor.

Abstract: The molecules harbored in exosomes play important roles in biological science. A highly desirable goal for exosome research is the rapid, simple, simultaneous tracking and quantification of exosome harbored molecules. Disclosed herein are methods and devices for inducing the release and measurement of biomolecules harbored in exosomes. The disclosed method, Electric Field Induced Release and Measurement (EFIRM) technique, uses an electrical field to simultaneously disrupt exosomes to release the contents and measure the harbored exosomal RNA/proteins. The exosome vesicle contents can be released within minutes. This provides a potential on-site method for the detection of exosome-harbored biomolecules.

Abstract: A memory structure including a substrate, a memory cell structure, and a protective layer structure is provided. The memory cell structure is disposed on the substrate and has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The protective layer structure covers the memory cell structure. The material of the protective layer structure is nitride. The protective layer structure is a continuous structure. The height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the second side of the memory cell structure is greater than the height of the protective layer structure adjacent to the first side of the memory cell structure.

Abstract: A controlling device for indoor apparatus includes a detection module, a human machine interface (HMI) and a wireless transmission module. The controlling device accepts supervisor's setting for an indoor electronic apparatus via the HMI, detects the environment around the controlling device for generating a plurality of detection value via the detective module, and receives another detection value from a plurality of slave detection devices in same controlling system. The controlling device generates a control command based on setting parameter of the supervisor and the plurality of detection value, and transmits the generated control command to the indoor electronic apparatus via the wireless transmission module. The indoor electronic apparatus works based on the received control command, so the environment around the controlling system can satisfy supervisor's demand.

Abstract: A controlling device for indoor apparatus includes a detection module, a human machine interface (HMI) and a wireless transmission module. The controlling device accepts supervisor's setting for an indoor electronic apparatus via the HMI, detects the environment around the controlling device for generating a plurality of detection value via the detective module, and receives another detection value from a plurality of slave detection devices in same controlling system. The controlling device generates a control command based on setting parameter of the supervisor and the plurality of detection value, and transmits the generated control command to the indoor electronic apparatus via the wireless transmission module. The indoor electronic apparatus works based on the received control command, so the environment around the controlling system can satisfy supervisor's demand.

Abstract: An antenna system comprises first and second support structures, and a plurality of first, second and third antenna elements. Each of the first and second support structures has four sides. Two adjacent sides are perpendicular to each other so that both the first and second support structures form a closed loop. The first support structure is disposed outside of and surrounds the second support structure. Some first antenna elements are disposed on two symmetric sides of the first support structure, and other first antenna elements are disposed on two symmetric sides of the second support structure. Some second antenna elements are disposed on another two symmetric sides of the first support structure, and the other first antenna elements are disposed on another two symmetric sides of the second support structure. The third antenna elements are disposed on the four sides of the second support structure.

Abstract: A simulation method of CMP process comprises: building a CMP model, and forming a matrix table of line width logarithm-density according to the CMP model, and making each intersection of the matrix table correspond to each CMP result under the corresponding line width and density; dividing a layout into a plurality of grids, and converting the equivalent line width and density of each grid into the coordinate of line width logarithm-density in the matrix table; fitting and calculating preliminary CMP simulation results of each grid according to the coordinate of each grid in the matrix table and the CMP simulation results of its adjacent intersections of the matrix table; fitting and computing final CMP simulation results of each grid according to a related weighting factor which considers the impact of adjacent grids for the current grid on the layout; outputting the final CMP simulation results of the whole layout.

Abstract: Certain carrier-free treatment particulates comprising solid treatment chemicals and methods for their formation and of their use in subterranean formations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a plurality of carrier-free N treatment particulates comprising at least one solid treatment chemical and a coating at least partially disposed around an outer surface of the solid treatment chemical; and introducing the plurality of carrier-free treatment particulates into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation, wherein the plurality of carrier-free treatment particulates is at least partially consumed in the subterranean formation to create a residual porosity in the portion of the subterranean formation.

Abstract: The molecules harbored in exosomes play important roles in biological science. A highly desirable goal for exosome research is the rapid, simple, simultaneous tracking and quantification of exosome harbored molecules. Disclosed herein are methods and devices for inducing the release and measurement of biomolecules harbored in exosomes. The disclosed method, Electric Field Induced Release and Measurement (EFIRM) technique, uses an electrical field to simultaneously disrupt exosomes to release the contents and measure the harbored exosomal RNA/proteins. The exosome vesicle contents can be released within minutes. This provides a potential on-site method for the detection of exosome-harbored biomolecules.

Abstract: A physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber for depositing a transparent and clear hydrogenated carbon, e.g., hydrogenated diamond-like carbon, film. A chamber body is configured for maintaining vacuum condition therein, the chamber body having an aperture on its sidewall. A plasma cage having an orifice is attached to the sidewall, such that the orifice overlaps the aperture. Two sputtering targets are situated on cathodes inside the plasma cage and are oriented opposite each other and configured to sustain plasma there-between and confined inside the plasma cage. The plasma inside the cage sputters material from the targets, which then passes through the orifice and aperture and lands on the substrate. The substrate is moved continuously in a pass-by fashion during the process.