Abstract: An apparatus for detecting macromolecules in a biological fluid is discloses which includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a plurality of sampling apertures, at least some of which have different diameters. The sampling apertures are configured to screen and isolate the macromolecules in the biological fluid. The second substrate is stacked with the first substrate and includes a plurality of detectors vertically corresponding in position to the sampling apertures. Each of the detectors is configured to detect whether one of the macromolecules is present in a corresponding one of the sampling apertures and produce a detection output signal. A method for detecting macromolecules in a biological fluid is also disclosed. The apparatus has high integration and simple manufacturability, while the method is easy to use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of fabricating a 3D stacked IC SiP which includes: providing a first semiconductor wafer having a plurality of first dies formed thereon, each having a first wire bond pad and a first dielectric layer, at least a portion of the first wire bond pad is not covered by the first dielectric layer and constitutes an exposed area of the first die; providing a plurality of second dies, each having a second wire bond pad and a second dielectric layer, at least a portion of the second wire bond pad is not covered by the second dielectric layer and constitutes an exposed area of the second die different in size from that of the first die; aligning the second dies with the first dies and bonding the second dielectric layer to the first dielectric layer; plating the first semiconductor wafer bonded with the second dies.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system based device for adjusting aperture and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The system includes: an opaque deformable aperture ring, multiple groups of conductive deformable crossbeams and conductive structs; and one or more fixed parts. In each group, each conductive deformable crossbeam corresponds to a conductive struct. The conductive deformable crossbeams and the conductive structs are arranged around the deformable aperture ring and spaced from each other. The conductive deformable crossbeams are suspended in the air, their inner edges are connected with an external edge of the deformable aperture ring, and their external edges are connected with the fixed parts. The conductive structs are connected with the fixed parts and remain stationary.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting macromolecules in a biological fluid is discloses which includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a plurality of sampling apertures, at least some of which have different diameters. The sampling apertures are configured to screen and isolate the macromolecules in the biological fluid. The second substrate is stacked with the first substrate and includes a plurality of detectors vertically corresponding in position to the sampling apertures. Each of the detectors is configured to detect whether one of the macromolecules is present in a corresponding one of the sampling apertures and produce a detection output signal. A method for detecting macromolecules in a biological fluid is also disclosed. The apparatus has high integration and simple manufacturability, while the method is easy to use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of fabricating a 3D stacked IC SiP which includes: providing a first semiconductor wafer having a plurality of first dies formed thereon, each having a first wire bond pad and a first dielectric layer, at least a portion of the first wire bond pad is not covered by the first dielectric layer and constitutes an exposed area of the first die; providing a plurality of second dies, each having a second wire bond pad and a second dielectric layer, at least a portion of the second wire bond pad is not covered by the second dielectric layer and constitutes an exposed area of the second die different in size from that of the first die; aligning the second dies with the first dies and bonding the second dielectric layer to the first dielectric layer; plating the first semiconductor wafer bonded with the second dies.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system based focusing device and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The system includes: a deformable lens, multiple groups of conductive deformable crossbeams and conductive structs; and one or more fixed parts. In each group, each conductive deformable crossbeam corresponds to a conductive struct. The conductive deformable crossbeams and the conductive structs are arranged around the deformable lens and spaced from each other. The conductive deformable crossbeams are suspended in the air, their inner edges are connected with an external edge of the deformable lens and their external edges are connected with the fixed parts. The conductive structs are fixedly connected with the fixed parts and remain stationary. Electrostatic force between the conductive deformable crossbeam and the conductive struct causes the deformable lens to be stretched and rotate, thus, surface curvature and focal length are changed.

Abstract: A MEMS device and a forming method thereof are provided. The MEMS device includes a semiconductor substrate with a well region formed therein. A source region, a drain region and a channel region are formed in the well region. The source region and the drain region are covered by an isolating layer, and the channel region is covered by a gate dielectric layer. The device further includes a gate electrode layer which is disposed above the gate dielectric layer, with a gap disposed therebetween. The width of the gap corresponds to the width of the channel region. The MEMS can work well at high voltages with less leakage current.

Abstract: A photosensitive imaging device and a method for forming a semiconductor device are provided. The method includes: providing a first device layer formed on a first substrate, wherein a conductive top bonding pad layer is formed on the first device layer; providing a continuous second device layer formed on a second substrate, wherein a continuous conductive adhesion layer is formed on the continuous second device layer; bonding the first device layer with the second device layer, where the top bonding pad layer on the first device layer is directly connected with the conductive continuous adhesion layer on the continuous second device layer; removing the second substrate; selectively etching the continuous second device and the continuous conductive adhesion layer to form a groove array; and filling up the groove array with an insulation material to form a plurality of second devices. Alignment accuracy may be improved.

Abstract: A MEMS inertial sensor and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes: depositing a first carbon layer on a semiconductor substrate; patterning the first carbon layer to form a fixed anchor bolt, an inertial anchor bolt and a bottom sealing ring; forming a contact plug in the fixed anchor bolt and a contact plug in the inertial anchor bolt; forming a first fixed electrode, an inertial electrode and a connection electrode on the first carbon layer, where the first fixed electrode and the inertial electrode constitute a capacitor; forming a second carbon layer on the first fixed electrode and the inertial electrode; and forming a sealing cap layer on the second carbon layer and the top sealing ring. Under an inertial force, only the inertial electrode may move, the fixed electrode will almost not move or vibrate, which improves the accuracy of the MEMS inertial sensor.

Abstract: A light modulator pixel unit and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The light modulator pixel unit includes top, movable and bottom electrodes. Under control of a control circuit, the movable electrode may shift to first, second and third positions corresponding to modulations of first, second and third monochromatic lights, respectively. When the movable electrode is at a certain position, the incident light corresponding to the position may be divided into two parts, one is reflected by the top electrode, and the other one may bypass the top electrode and be reflected by the movable electrode. The two parts may interfere destructively. The light modulator pixel unit of the present invention can control monochromatic lights of three special wavelengths by time division, and enable color control and gray control. The unit is applicable in the field of projection display and panel system.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system based focusing device and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The system includes: a deformable lens, multiple groups of conductive deformable crossbeams and conductive structs; and one or more fixed parts. In each group, each conductive deformable crossbeam corresponds to a conductive struct. The conductive deformable crossbeams and the conductive structs are arranged around the deformable lens and spaced from each other. The conductive deformable crossbeams are suspended in the air, their inner edges are connected with an external edge of the deformable lens and their external edges are connected with the fixed parts. The conductive structs are fixedly connected with the fixed parts and remain stationary. Electrostatic force between the conductive deformable crossbeam and the conductive struct causes the deformable lens to be stretched and rotate, thus, surface curvature and focal length are changed.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system based device for adjusting aperture and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The system includes: an opaque deformable aperture ring, multiple groups of conductive deformable crossbeams and conductive structs; and one or more fixed parts. In each group, each conductive deformable crossbeam corresponds to a conductive struct. The conductive deformable crossbeams and the conductive structs are arranged around the deformable aperture ring and spaced from each other. The conductive deformable crossbeams are suspended in the air, their inner edges are connected with an external edge of the deformable aperture ring, and their external edges are connected with the fixed parts. The conductive structs are connected with the fixed parts and remain stationary.

Abstract: A stacked-gate non-volatile flash memory cell, a memory device including the memory cell, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The memory cell includes a semiconductor structure and a movable switch (200), wherein the semiconductor structure includes an extended floating gate structure, and an interlayer dielectric layer (114) with an opening (1204) through which the extended floating gate structure is exposed; meanwhile, the movable switch (200) includes a support component (210) and a conductive interconnection component (220), the support component (210) is located on the periphery of the conductive interconnection component and connected with the interlayer dielectric layer, and the conductive interconnection component is floating over the opening.

Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device and a method of forming the same are provided. The MEMS device comprises a semiconductor substrate (100); a well region (110) formed in the semiconductor substrate (100); a source region(111), a drain region (112) and a channel region (113) formed in the well region (110); an isolating layer (120,130,140) formed on the surface of the source region (111) and the drain region (112); a gate dielectric layer (150) formed on the surface of the channel region (113); and a gate electrode layer (170) formed above the gate dielectric layer (150), a gap is provided between the gate dielectric layer (150) and the gate electrode layer 170), and the gap width corresponds to the channel region width. The method of forming MEMS device can be compatible with a conventional semiconductor forming process, without redeveloping a new type material and a new fabrication process.

Abstract: A light modulator pixel unit and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The pixel unit includes a top electrode formed on a substrate, a movable electrode and a bottom electrode. Under the control of a control circuit, the position of the movable electrode would deflect. When the movable electrode is positioned in a first position, a first light is diffracted on the top electrode; when the movable electrode is positioned in a second position, a second light is diffracted on the top electrode; when the movable electrode is positioned in a third position, a third light is diffracted on the top electrode. The said first light, second light and third light are lights of three primary colors. The light modulator pixel unit of the present invention can modulate lights of three colors and is applicable in the field of micro-display system.

Abstract: An inertia MEMS sensor and a manufacturing method are provided. The inertia MEMS sensor includes a main body and a weight block relatively removable. The main body includes a first main body with a first surface and a second main body vertically connecting with the first surface. A first electrode parallel to the first surface is in the first main body. A second electrode perpendicular to the first surface is in the second main body. The weight block is suspended in a space defined by the first and second main bodies. The weight block includes a third electrode parallel to the first surface, a forth electrode is perpendicular to the first surface, and a weight layer. The third electrode connects with the forth electrode to form a U-shaped groove for accommodating the weight layer, thereby increasing the weight block weight, improving precision and reducing the cost.

Abstract: A gyroscope and a manufacturing method are provided. The gyroscope comprises: a substrate with a bottom driving electrode and a bottom measuring electrode, and a dielectric layer with a sealed cavity comprising: a central axis on the substrate; a support ring on the substrate rotatable around the central axis; a mass ring surrounding and having common central axis with the support ring; cantilevers connected with the support ring and the mass ring and suspend the mass ring in the cavity; elastic components among the support ring, the mass ring and two adjacent cantilevers; a top driving electrode overlaying the support ring, the mass ring, the cantilevers and the elastic components; a conductive plug connected with top driving electrode and bottom driving electrode on the elastic components. The mass ring comprises an insulation layer and a weight layer. Stability and performance of the gyroscope may be improved.

Abstract: A Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) device and its manufacturing method are provided. Said device comprises a MEMS component and said component comprises a main body (10) and a movable electrode (20). Said main body (10) contains a fixed electrode (110) and a cavity (30) and is covered by a first dielectric layer (400) which seals said cavity (30) into an enclosure. Said movable electrode (20) is connected with said main body (10) flexibly by a fixing piece and overhangs in said enclosure. Vias (405) are formed in said first dielectric layer (400) and filled with a second dielectric layer (500). The patent enables effective packaging for a MEMS device.

Abstract: A light modulator pixel unit and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The light modulator pixel unit includes top, movable and bottom electrodes. Under control of a control circuit, the movable electrode may shift to first, second and third positions corresponding to modulations of first, second and third monochromatic lights, respectively. When the movable electrode is at a certain position, the incident light corresponding to the position may be divided into two parts, one is reflected by the top electrode, and the other one may bypass the top electrode and be reflected by the movable electrode. The two parts may interfere destructively. The light modulator pixel unit of the present invention can control monochromatic lights of three special wavelengths by time division, and enable color control and gray control. The unit is applicable in the field of projection display and panel system.

Abstract: A single-gate non-volatile flash memory cell, a memory device including the memory cell, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The memory cell includes a semiconductor structure and a movable switch (200), wherein the semiconductor structure includes a floating-gate structure, and an interlayer dielectric layer (130) with an opening (1204) through which the floating-gate structure is exposed; the movable switch (200) includes a support component (210) and a conductive interconnection component (220),the support component (210) is located on the periphery of the conductive interconnection component (220) and connected with the interlayer dielectric layer (130), and the conductive interconnection component (220) is floating over the opening (1024).