Abstract: A strain of Lactobacillus paracasei for promoting hair growth, a hair product having same, and a use thereof are disclosed. The strain of Lactobacillus paracasei is Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653, which was deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection in Wuhan, China on Apr. 25, 2016 under an accession number CCTCC NO. M 2016226.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal structure is disclosed, which includes the following steps: forming a seed layer on a substrate; forming a patterned metal layer on the seed layer, wherein the patterned metal layer includes a metal member; forming a first patterned photoresist layer on the seed layer, wherein a thickness of the first patterned photoresist layer is less than a thickness of the patterned metal layer; and performing a first patterning process to the seed layer through the first patterned photoresist layer to form a patterned seed layer, wherein after the first patterning process, the metal member includes a first part and a second part, the first part is disposed between the patterned seed layer and the second part, and a width of the first part is greater than a width of the second part.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating precision phase skews is disclosed. In some embodiments, a phase skew generator includes: a charge pump having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, wherein the first mode of operation provides a first current path during a first time period, and the second mode of operation provides a second current path during a second time period following the first time period; a sample and hold circuit, coupled to a capacitor, and configured to sample a voltage level of the capacitor at predetermined times and provide an output voltage during a third time period following the second time period; and a voltage controlled delay line, coupled to the sample and hold circuit, and having M delay line stages each configured to output a signal having a phase skew offset with respect to preceding or succeeding signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for promoting bone healing using Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 (CGMCC No. 13008).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package device and a manufacturing method thereof. The package device includes an electronic device, a conductive pad having a first bottom surface, and a redistribution layer disposed between the conductive pad and the electronic device. The redistribution layer has a second bottom surface, and the conductive pad is electrically connected to the electronic device through the redistribution layer. The first bottom surface is closer to the electronic device than the second bottom in a normal direction of the electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a phase noise built-in self test (BIST) circuit are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method and apparatus for forming a multi-stage noise shaping (MASH) type high-order delta sigma (??) time-to-digital converter (TDC) are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a plurality of first-order ?? TDCs formed in an integrated circuit (IC) chip, wherein each of the first-order ?? TDCs are connected to one another in a MASH type configuration to provide the MASH type high-order ?? TDC, wherein the MASH type high-order ?? TDC is configured to measure the phase noise of a device under text (DUT).

Abstract: A system, a method and a built-in phase noise measurement apparatus are introduced. The built-in phase noise measurement apparatus includes a first DLL and a TDC, in which the first DLL circuit controls a delay of a first signal to generate a second signal based on a control code, tune the control code until a phase of the second signal is aligned to a phase of a reference clock signal, and record a value of the control code when the phase of the second signal is aligned to the phase of the reference clock signal. The DLL circuit controls the delay of the first signal based on the value of the control code after the phase of the second signal is aligned to the phase of the reference clock signal. The TDC determines the phase noise of the first signal based on the reference clock signal and the second signal.

Abstract: A composition having Lactobacillus Plantarum strain GMNL-662 for promoting bone regrowth is provided. The Lactobacillus Plantarum strain GMNL-662 has an ability to promote the expression of osteogenic genes, inhibit the expression of osteoclast related genes, and promote the expression of osteogenesis-related cytokine TGF-?, so that the bone loss is improved.

Abstract: Disclosed are rare earth metal containing silicate coatings, coated articles (e.g., heaters and susceptors) or bodies of articles and methods of coating such articles with a rare earth metal containing silicate coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package device including a conductive pad, a protecting block, and a redistribution layer. The protecting block is disposed on the conductive pad. The redistribution layer is disposed on the protecting block, and the conductive pad is electrically connected to the redistribution layer through the protecting block.

Abstract: A counter signal counting at a frequency of a clock signal is generated. Among a plurality of different numeric ranges corresponding to a plurality of different thresholds, a threshold corresponding to a numeric range containing a frequency ratio is selected. In response to the counter signal reaching the selected threshold, a logic level of an output signal is switched.

Abstract: A device includes a phase detector circuit, a charge pump circuit, a sample and hold circuit, a comparator, and a controller. The phase detector circuit detects a clock skew between a reference signal and an input signal. The charge pump circuit translates the clock skew into a voltage. A sample and hold circuit samples the voltage, at a first time, and maintain the sampled voltage until a second time. The comparator (i) detects a loop gain associated with the input signal based on the sampled voltage and the voltage at the second time and (ii) outputs a loop gain signal for adjustment of the input signal. The controller is coupled to the phase detector, the comparator, and the sample and hold circuit. The controller generates a plurality of control signals for automatically controlling operation of the phase detector, the comparator, and the sample and hold circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a phase noise built-in self test (BIST) circuit are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method and apparatus for forming a multi-stage noise shaping (MASH) type high-order delta sigma (??) time-to-digital converter (TDC) are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a plurality of first-order ?? TDCs formed in an integrated circuit (IC) chip, wherein each of the first-order ?? TDCs are connected to one another in a MASH type configuration to provide the MASH type high-order ?? TDC, wherein the MASH type high-order ?? TDC is configured to measure the phase noise of a device under text (DUT).

Abstract: Disclosed are rare earth metal containing silicate coatings, coated articles (e.g., heaters and susceptors) or bodies of articles and methods of coating such articles with a rare earth metal containing silicate coating.

Abstract: A frequency divider circuit includes a counter configured to generate a counter signal responsive to a frequency of a clock signal and a frequency ratio, and a compensation circuit coupled to the counter, and configured to generate an output signal. The output signal has a frequency equal to the frequency of the clock signal divided by a frequency ratio, and a duty cycle lower than 50% and greater than 1/r, where r is the frequency ratio.

Abstract: A device includes a phase detector circuit, a charge pump circuit, a sample and hold circuit, a comparator, and a controller. The phase detector circuit detects a clock skew between a reference signal and an input signal. The charge pump circuit translates the clock skew into a voltage. A sample and hold circuit samples the voltage, at a first time, and maintain the sampled voltage until a second time. The comparator (i) detects a loop gain associated with the input signal based on the sampled voltage and the voltage at the second time and (ii) outputs a loop gain signal for adjustment of the input signal. The controller is coupled to the phase detector, the comparator, and the sample and hold circuit. The controller generates a plurality of control signals for automatically controlling operation of the phase detector, the comparator, and the sample and hold circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a phase noise built-in self test (BIST) circuit are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method and apparatus for forming a multi-stage noise shaping (MASH) type high-order delta sigma (??) time-to-digital converter (TDC) are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a plurality of first-order ?? TDCs formed in an integrated circuit (IC) chip, wherein each of the first-order ?? TDCs are connected to one another in a MASH type configuration to provide the MASH type high-order ?? TDC, wherein the MASH type high-order ?? TDC is configured to measure the phase noise of a device under text (DUT).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition of facilitating wound healing and reducing scars, which includes an inactivated culture of Lactobacillus species as an effective ingredient and can significantly facilitate wound healing as well as reducing scars, thereby can be applied to a method of facilitating wound healing and reducing scars.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating precision phase skews is disclosed. In some embodiments, a phase skew generator includes: a charge pump having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, wherein the first mode of operation provides a first current path during a first time period, and the second mode of operation provides a second current path during a second time period following the first time period; a sample and hold circuit, coupled to a capacitor, and configured to sample a voltage level of the capacitor at predetermined times and provide an output voltage during a third time period following the second time period; and a voltage controlled delay line, coupled to the sample and hold circuit, and having M delay line stages each configured to output a signal having a phase skew offset with respect to preceding or succeeding signal.

Abstract: A system, a method and a built-in phase noise measurement apparatus are introduced. The built-in phase noise measurement apparatus includes a first DLL and a TDC, in which the first DLL circuit controls a delay of a first signal to generate a second signal based on a control code, tune the control code until a phase of the second signal is aligned to a phase of a reference clock signal, and record a value of the control code when the phase of the second signal is aligned to the phase of the reference clock signal. The DLL circuit controls the delay of the first signal based on the value of the control code after the phase of the second signal is aligned to the phase of the reference clock signal. The TDC determines the phase noise of the first signal based on the reference clock signal and the second signal.