Abstract: A method for making a three-dimensional (3-D) module includes the steps of: A) forming a laminate of alternate ceramic tape layers and internal electrode layers on a substrate; B) etching said laminate to form first and second capacitor stacks at said first and second locations; C) firing said first and second capacitor stacks integrally; D) forming first and second pairs of external electrodes on said first and second capacitor stacks, respectively.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises communicatively coupled first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises at least a non-memory circuit and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M arrays. The first die does not comprise said off-die peripheral-circuit component. The non-memory circuit on the second die is not part of a memory.

Abstract: Provided are a compound of formula (I-a), an isomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a Hemagglutinin inhibitor, and a preparation method thereof. The compound is useful for preparing a medicament for treating a disease related to Hemagglutinin.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D random-access memory (3D-RAM) arrays, whereas the second die comprises logic circuits and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-RAM arrays. The first die does not comprise the off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-RAM arrays.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises logic circuits and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M array(s). Typical off-die peripheral-circuit component could be an address decoder, a sense amplifier, a programming circuit, a read-voltage generator, a write-voltage generator, a data buffer, or a portion thereof.

Abstract: A cross-point memory includes a plurality of memory devices, with each device comprising a memory layer between first and second address lines. In one preferred embodiment, the memory layer comprises an OTS (Ovonic Threshold Switch) film and an antifuse film. In another preferred embodiment, the memory layer comprises an OTS film having a first switch voltage (i.e. forming voltage Vform) greater than all subsequent switch voltages (i.e. threshold voltage Vth).

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises stacked first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises logic circuits and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M array(s). In one preferred embodiment, the first and second dice are face-to-face bonded. In another preferred embodiment, the first and second dice have a same die size.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises stacked first and second dice. The first die comprises three-dimensional memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises at least a portion of a logic/processing circuit and an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M array(s). The preferred 3-D processor can be used to compute non-arithmetic function/model. In other applications, the preferred 3-D processor may also be a 3-D configurable computing array, a 3-D pattern processor, or a 3-D neuro-processor.

Abstract: A discrete 3-D processor comprises first and second dice. The first die comprises three-dimensional memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises logic circuits and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M array(s). The first die does not comprise the off-die peripheral-circuit component. The first and second dice are communicatively coupled by a plurality of inter-die connections. The preferred discrete 3-D processor can be applied to mathematical computing, computer simulation, configurable gate array, pattern processing and neural network.

Abstract: Provided are a heat dissipation structure and a heat dissipation system. The heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation channel and a plurality of heat dissipation fins. The plurality of heat dissipation fins are arranged on at least one side of the heat dissipation channel. Heat dissipation fins arranged on the same side of the heat dissipation channel are arranged along an extension direction of the heat dissipation channel. The heat dissipation channel and the plurality of heat dissipation fins are each formed as a cavity structure. Each heat dissipation fin includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The first end is a closed end, and the second end is an open end. The second end communicates with the heat dissipation channel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses parallel, series and hybrid ESD protection circuits. A preferred parallel ESD protection circuit comprises a plurality of ESD devices connected in parallel, with each comprising a resistor and an OTS component connected in series. A preferred series ESD protection circuit comprises a plurality of ESD devices connected in series, wherein the OTS components in all ESD devices are disposed on a same level. A preferred hybrid ESD protections circuit comprises ESD devices connected in parallel, as well as in series.

Abstract: High-density three-dimensional (3-D) vertical memory (3D-MV) includes lightly-doped-segment (LDS) 3D-MV and non-circular-hole (NCH) 3D-MV. The preferred LDS 3D-MV takes advantage of longitudinal space, instead of lateral space, to guarantee normal write operation. On the other hand, the lateral cross-section of the memory hole of the preferred NCH 3D-MV includes at least two intersecting pairs of parallel sides, with each pair formed through a single DUV exposure and having a minimum spacing <50 nm.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D memory (3D-M) arrays, whereas the second die comprises logic circuits and at least an off-die peripheral-circuit component of the 3D-M array(s). The first die does not comprise the off-die peripheral-circuit component. The first and second dice are communicatively coupled by a plurality of inter-die connections. The preferred discrete 3-D processor can be applied to mathematical computing, computer simulation, configurable gate array, pattern processing and neural network.

Abstract: A method for making a three-dimensional (3-D) module includes the steps of: A) forming a laminate of alternate ceramic tape layers and internal electrode layers on a substrate; B) etching said laminate to form first and second capacitor stacks at said first and second locations; C) firing said first and second capacitor stacks integrally; D) forming first and second pairs of external electrodes on said first and second capacitor stacks, respectively.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) module with integrated passive components includes a plurality of vertically stacked sub-modules. Each sub-module comprises a device level comprising a high-k dielectric (e.g. ceramic) material and an interconnect level comprising a low-k dielectric (e.g. organic) material. The passive components in the device level are fired integrally, whereas the device level and the interconnect level are fired independently.

Abstract: A discrete three-dimensional (3-D) processor comprises first and second dice. The first die comprises 3-D memory (3D-M) arrays and in-die peripheral-circuit components thereof, whereas the second die comprises processing circuits and off-die peripheral-circuit components of the 3D-M arrays. The first and second dice are communicatively coupled by a plurality of inter-die connections.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-bit-per-cell three-dimensional resistive random-access memory (3D-RRAMMB). It comprises a plurality of RRAM cells stacked above a semiconductor substrate. Each RRAM cell comprises a RRAM layer, which is switched from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state during programming. By adjusting the programming current, the programmed RRAMs have different resistances.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a three-dimensional vertical memory (3D-MV) includes the steps of: (A) forming a stack of interleaved lightly-doped layers and insulating layers; and, (B) a first photolithography step and an ion-implant step to form first and second regions in each lightly-doped layer. The first region, disposed around and shared by a plurality of memory holes, has a higher resistivity than the second region.

Abstract: A configurable processor doublet comprises a pair of face-to-face bonded three-dimensional memory (3D-M) die and processing die. The 3D-M die comprises 3D-M arrays, whereas the processing die comprises arithmetic-logic circuits (ALC's). The preferred doublet also comprises an array of configurable computing elements (CCE's). Each CCE comprises at least a 3D-M array, an ALC, and inter-storage-processor (ISP) connections.

Abstract: A configurable processor singlet is a single die comprising monolithically integrated three-dimensional memory (3D-M) arrays and arithmetic-logic circuits (ALC's). The preferred singlet also comprises an array of configurable computing elements (CCE's). Each CCE comprises at least a 3D-M array, an ALC, and inter-storage-processor (ISP) connections.