Abstract: A content addressable memory (CAM) and a CAM cell are provided. The CAM includes a memory cell array and a disabling circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of CAM cells, wherein each of the CAM cells includes a memory cell circuit and a comparison circuit. When the CAM cells in a first column of the memory cell array are normal, the disabling circuit enables the comparison circuits of the CAM cells in the first column, so that the comparison circuits in the first column respectively present the comparison results on different match lines. When any one of the CAM cells in the first column is defective, the disabling circuit disables the comparison circuits of the CAM cells in the first column, so that the disabled comparison circuits does not affect the different match lines.

Abstract: A voltage regulator with diode retention is shown, which includes an input terminal receiving a supply voltage, an output terminal providing a regulated voltage, and a main circuit coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. In a normal mode, the main circuit transforms the supply voltage to a first voltage as the regulated voltage. In a sleep mode, the voltage regulator provides a diode connected between the input terminal and the output terminal of the voltage regulator, to generate a second voltage as the regulated voltage. The second voltage is lower than the first voltage.

Abstract: A content addressable memory (CAM) and a CAM cell are provided. The CAM includes a memory cell array and a disabling circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of CAM cells, wherein each of the CAM cells includes a memory cell circuit and a comparison circuit. When the CAM cells in a first column of the memory cell array are normal, the disabling circuit enables the comparison circuits of the CAM cells in the first column, so that the comparison circuits in the first column respectively present the comparison results on different match lines. When any one of the CAM cells in the first column is defective, the disabling circuit disables the comparison circuits of the CAM cells in the first column, so that the disabled comparison circuits does not affect the different match lines.

Abstract: A charging control apparatus provides a supply power to first and second mobile devices. Each of the first and the second mobile device includes a mobile charging circuit and a battery. The charging control apparatus includes a switching power converter for converting an input power to the supply power, and a conversion control circuit for controlling the switching power converter according to the following steps: S1: controlling the switching power converter, so as to establish a current versus voltage characteristic curve corresponding to the supply power; and S2: determining a charging mode combinations of the first and the second mobile device and/or adjusting a supply voltage of the supply power to charge the battery of each mobile device according to the current versus voltage characteristic curve, so as to reduce a voltage drop of each mobile device as well as the power loss.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: A digital step attenuator (DSA) with efficient high-frequency signal attenuation is shown. The DSA has an attenuation circuit, a bypass switch, and a diversion circuit. The attenuation circuit is coupled between an input node and an output node of the digital step attenuator. The bypass switch is controlled by a bypass control signal to provide a bypass path between the input node and the output node of the digital step attenuator. The diversion circuit couples a control terminal of the bypass switch to a ground terminal in response to the bypass control signal being in an inactive state.

Abstract: A multi-level digital step attenuator (DSA) with a hybrid attenuation circuit is shown. The hybrid attenuation circuit is coupled between an input node and an output node of the multi-level DSA. The bypass switch of the multi-level DSA is controlled to provide a bypass path between the input node and the output node of the of the multi-level DSA when the hybrid attenuation circuit is in a disabled state. In the first active state, the hybrid attenuation circuit is switched to form a T-type structure to provide a first amount of signal attenuation. In the second active state, the hybrid attenuation circuit is switched to form a Pi-type structure to provide a second amount of signal attenuation.

Abstract: A method for designing an integrated circuit layout includes: generating an analog standard cell library and designing the integrated circuit layout by using at least the analog standard cell library, where the step of generating the analog standard cell library includes creating a target analog standard cell that is included in the analog standard cell library and does not violate layout rules of digital standard cells. Another method for designing an integrated circuit layout includes: generating a mixed-signal standard cell library and designing the integrated circuit layout by using at least the mixed-signal standard cell library, where the step of generating the mixed-signal standard cell library includes creating a target mixed-signal standard cell that is included in the mixed-signal standard cell library and does not violate layout rules of digital standard cells.

Abstract: A retinal layer quantification system includes an image capturing unit and a processor electrically connected to the image capturing unit. The image capturing unit is configured to capture a target optical coherence tomographic image of a subject. The processor stores a program including a target image pre-processing module, a retinal layer auto-segmentation model, a target image enhancement module, a layer thickness detection module and a layer area detection module. The program detects a retinal layer thickness and a retinal layer area of the subject when the program is executed by the processor.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: Described herein is an electronic component that may include a substrate, wherein the substrate may include at least two electrodes, wherein the at least two electrodes are each spaced apart from each other on and/or within the substrate. When the electronic component is in a first operating state, an electrolytic material may be disposed at least in a spatial region between the at least two electrodes, wherein the electrolytic material comprises at least one polymerizable material. When the electronic device is in a second operating state, at least one electrical connection may be made between the at least two electrodes, wherein the at least one electrical connection comprises an electrically conductive polymer. The electrically conductive polymer may comprise one or more fiber structures, wherein the one or more fiber structures are in physical contact with the at least two electrodes.

Abstract: A transmission interface between at least a first module and a second module is proposed. The transmission interface includes at least two physical transmission mediums. Each physical transmission medium is arranged to carry a multiplexed signal in which at least two signals are integrated. The at least two physical transmission mediums include a first physical transmission medium arranged to carry a first multiplexed signal including a first IF signal and a reference clock signal. The first IF signal and the reference clock signal are at different frequencies.

Abstract: A battery balancing system includes a voltage sensing unit, a characteristic voltage selector and a control unit. The voltage sensing unit senses a battery voltage of each of the batteries connected in series in a battery group and generates corresponding battery voltage sensing signals. The characteristic voltage selector generates a characteristic voltage according to the battery voltage sensing signals. The control unit compares the characteristic voltage with a threshold voltage in a balance operation mode, to adaptively adjust the threshold voltage, and compares the battery voltage sensing signal with the adjusted threshold voltage to generate a battery balancing command, thereby executing a charge removal balancing command or a charge supplying balancing command on the corresponding battery, or thereby cease executing the charge removal balancing command or cease executing the charge supplying balancing command on the corresponding battery.

Abstract: A display system and an operating method thereof are provided. The display system includes a display panel, a source driver, and a timing controller. The source driver is coupled to the display panel for providing a plurality of pixel voltages to the display panel. The timing controller has a transmission interface circuit and is coupled to the source driver. The timing controller detects whether an operation timing of the display system enters a vertical blanking (VBK) period. When the operation timing of the display system enters the VBK period, the timing controller turns off the transmission interface circuit and causes the source driver to enter an idle mode. When the operation timing of the display system is at a preset time before an end of the VBK period, the timing controller turns on the transmission interface circuit and wakes up the source driver.

Abstract: A high-speed successive-approximation register analog-to-digital converter (SAR ADC) is shown. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a comparator, and a SAR logic circuit are configured to form a loop for successive approximation of a digital representation of an analog input. The SAR logic circuit includes a plurality of latches. Each latch uses a one-gate-delay circuit to wire the comparator to one bit-control terminal of the DAC.

Abstract: A lithium battery includes a positive electrode, wherein the positive electrode includes a positive electrode sheet and a protective layer. The positive electrode sheet includes an active substance, a conductive additive, a binder, a current collector, or a combination thereof. The protective layer is disposed on the positive electrode sheet. A material of the protective layer is titanium nitride. A manufacturing method of a lithium battery is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicon-based powders and a method for producing the silicon-based powders. The method for producing the silicon-based powders includes a hydrolysis step of a silicon precursor having an alkoxy group, a condensation step and a drying step. By a specific weight ratio of water to the silicon precursor having the alkoxy group and a silicon precursor having a secondary amino group and an alkyl group, in the method for producing the silicon-based powders, the condensation step can be performed without organic solvents, and a modification on silicon-based gels can be performed to enhance a safety of processes and a hydrophobicity of the resulted silicon-based powders, and decrease a thermal conductivity and a bulk density of the resulted silicon-based powders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber composite material and a method for producing the fiber composite material. The method for producing the fiber composite material includes a hydrolysis step of a silicon precursor having an alkoxy group, an in-situ condensation step and a drying step. A specific silicon precursor having a secondary amino group and alkyl groups is used therein, as well as a specific weight ratio of the silicon precursor to a fiber material, the in-situ condensation step can be performed in the absence of organic solvents in the method for producing the fiber composite material, and a hydrophobic modification on silicon-based gels can be performed, thereby simplifying the process, decreasing a thermal conductivity of the resulted fiber composite material and preventing drop dust of the resulted fiber composite material.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.