Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first power rail and a second power rail extending in a first direction, and a first power grid stub connected to the first power rail through a first via-connector. The integrated circuit also includes a first vertical conducting line extending in a second direction in a circuit cell between a first vertical cell boundary and a second vertical cell boundary. The first vertical conducting line and the first power grid stub are in a same metal layer and aligned with each other along the second direction.

Abstract: A projector protection method includes: multiple temperature sensors detect temperatures of multiple areas in a projector to obtain multiple temperature parameters respectively; a processor lowers an output power of a laser source when any temperature parameter corresponding to one of areas falls into corresponding one of multiple first temperature intervals and multiple fans in the projector are set to a maximum speed; and the processor turns off the laser source when any temperature parameter corresponding to one of areas falls into corresponding one of multiple second temperature intervals. The second temperature interval and the first temperature interval corresponding to the same temperature parameter are different from each other.

Abstract: An optical module is provided. The optical module includes a substrate, an optical element, a cover plate, and a heat-dissipating device. The optical element is disposed on the substrate, wherein the optical element has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The cover plate is disposed on the second side of the optical element, and extends over the substrate. In addition, the substrate is disposed between the heat-dissipating device and the optical element.

Abstract: A phosphor wheel includes a wheel body, a photoluminescence layer, and a plurality of blades. The photoluminescence layer is disposed on a front surface of the wheel body. The blades are disposed on a back surface of the wheel body, and a vertical projection of the photoluminescence layer on the wheel body at least partially overlaps vertical projections of the blades on the wheel body. The blades are located within some areas of the back surface of the wheel body and respectively extend along curved paths, and a straight line connecting from a symmetric center of the wheel body to an edge of the wheel body intersects more than one of the blades.

Abstract: An optical module is provided. The optical module includes a substrate, an optical element, a cover plate, and a heat-dissipating device. The optical element is disposed on the substrate, wherein the optical element has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The cover plate is disposed on the second side of the optical element, and extends over the substrate. In addition, the substrate is disposed between the heat-dissipating device and the optical element.

Abstract: A projector protection method includes: multiple temperature sensors detect temperatures of multiple areas in a projector to obtain multiple temperature parameters respectively; a processor lowers an output power of a laser source when any temperature parameter corresponding to one of areas falls into corresponding one of multiple first temperature intervals and multiple fans in the projector are set to a maximum speed; and the processor turns off the laser source when any temperature parameter corresponding to one of areas falls into corresponding one of multiple second temperature intervals. The second temperature interval and the first temperature interval corresponding to the same temperature parameter are different from each other.

Abstract: A rotatable-type liquid-cooled heat sink and a disposition method for the same are provided. The liquid-cooled heat sink is disposed in a three-dimensional space and includes a pump, a liquid storage tank, a liquid-cooled head, a cooling module, and a plurality of pipes. The pipes communicatively couple the pump, the liquid storage tank, the liquid-cooled head, and the cooling module. Any of the liquid storage tank, the liquid-cooled head, the cooling module, and the pipes exceeds the pump in any of an X axis, a Y axis, a Z axis of a three-dimensional space.

Abstract: A liquid-cooling device having a liquid-gas isolation mechanism includes a tank, a first conduit, a second conduit, and a liquid-gas isolation mechanism. The tank has an outer wall, a first end, and a second end, and a liquid storage space is surrounded and defined by the outer wall, the first end, and the second end. The first conduit and the second conduit are partially disposed in the tank, and are respectively used for leading the cooling liquid in and out. The liquid-gas isolation mechanism includes at least a baffle disposed in the liquid storage space, and a plurality of flow holes are defined by the baffle and the outer wall. The first conduit, at least one flow hole, and the second conduit are configured as a flow path. Therefore, the gas is prevented from being brought out from the tank by the second conduit and entering the liquid-cooling pump.

Abstract: A digital micro-mirror unit is arranged on a circuit board. A digital micro-mirror device mask surroundingly covers the digital micro-mirror unit. A thermo-insulation element is arranged between the digital micro-mirror unit and the digital micro-mirror device mask. The digital micro-mirror unit is thermally insulated against the digital micro-mirror device mask through the thermos-insulation element. A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is thermally connected to the digital micro-mirror unit. A thermo-conductive body is attached on the hot side of the TEC. Therefore the digital micro-mirror unit can meet temperature requirements of safety standards and avoid reducing its service life.

Abstract: A digital micro-mirror unit is arranged on a circuit board. A digital micro-mirror device mask surroundingly covers the digital micro-mirror unit. A thermo-insulation element is arranged between the digital micro-mirror unit and the digital micro-mirror device mask. The digital micro-mirror unit is thermally insulated against the digital micro-mirror device mask through the thermos-insulation element. A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is thermally connected to the digital micro-mirror unit. A thermo-conductive body is attached on the hot side of the TEC. Therefore the digital micro-mirror unit can meet temperature requirements of safety standards and avoid reducing its service life.

Abstract: A heat-dissipation assembly is used to dissipate heat of a heat source. The heat-dissipation assembly includes a thermally conductive structure, a thermoelectric cooler, and a temperature sensor. The thermally conductive structure includes a main body and a protruding portion. The main body has a first surface and a second surface respectively located at opposite sides of the main body. The protruding portion is connected to the first surface and configured to be thermally connected to the heat source. The thermoelectric cooler is thermally connected to the second surface. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the first surface. An orthographic projection of the thermoelectric cooler on the first surface covers at least a part of the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A digital micromirror device projector is provided. The digital micromirror device projector includes a digital micromirror device chip, a heat conductive member, a thermo-electric cooler unit and a thermal insulator. The heat conductive member includes a heat conductive plate and a heat conductive protrusion. The heat conductive plate includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is opposite to the second surface. The heat conductive protrusion is formed on the first surface. The heat conductive protrusion is thermally connected to the digital micromirror device chip by conduction. The thermo-electric cooler unit includes a cool side and a hot side, wherein the cool side is connected to the second surface. The thermal insulator is attached to the first surface. The thermal insulator surrounds the heat conductive protrusion.

Abstract: A color wheel rotation speed detecting module is disclosed and includes a color wheel, a motor, a rotation speed detector and a processor. The color wheel includes a first segment and at least one second segment. The motor drives the color wheel to rotate. The rotation speed detector includes an emitter and a receiver. The emitter outputs a light signal to the first segment or the second segment of the color wheel when the color wheel is rotated. When the receiver receives the light signal reflected from the second segment, the receiver outputs a detecting signal correspondingly. When the light signal passes through the first segment and the receiver fails to receive the light signal, the receiver interrupts the output of the detecting signal. The processor receives the detecting signal from the receiver, and obtains the rotating speed of the color wheel according to the detecting signal varied with time.

Abstract: A color wheel rotation speed detecting module is disclosed and includes a color wheel, a motor, a rotation speed detector and a processor. The color wheel includes a first segment and at least one second segment. The motor drives the color wheel to rotate. The rotation speed detector includes an emitter and a receiver. The emitter outputs a light signal to the first segment or the second segment of the color wheel when the color wheel is rotated. When the receiver receives the light signal reflected from the second segment, the receiver outputs a detecting signal correspondingly. When the light signal passes through the first segment and the receiver fails to receive the light signal, the receiver interrupts the output of the detecting signal. The processor receives the detecting signal from the receiver, and obtains the rotating speed of the color wheel according to the detecting signal varied with time.

Abstract: A rotatable-type liquid-cooled heat sink and a disposition method for the same are provided. The liquid-cooled heat sink is disposed in a three-dimensional space and includes a pump, a liquid storage tank, a liquid-cooled head, a cooling module, and plural pipes. The pipes communicate the pump, the liquid storage tank, the liquid-cooled head, and the cooling module. Any of the liquid storage tank, the liquid-cooled head, the cooling module, and the pipes exceeds the pump in any of an X axis, a Y axis, a Z axis of a three-dimensional space.

Abstract: An optical excitation device for exciting a laser light source includes a wavelength converter and a moving element. The laser light source emits a first light beam. The wavelength converter includes a wheel, a motor connected to the wheel, and a wavelength converting layer disposed on a light receiving surface of the wheel for converting the first light beam with the first wavelength into a second light beam with a second wavelength. The moving element is connected to the wavelength converter for moving the wavelength converter relative to the laser light source. There is a first reaction area between the laser light source and the wavelength converter when only the motor is operated, there is a second reaction area between the laser light source and the wavelength converter when both the motor and the moving element are operated, and the second reaction area is greater than the first reaction area.

Abstract: A phosphor wheel heat-dissipating module for a laser projection system is provided. The phosphor wheel heat-dissipating module includes a phosphor wheel, a plurality of air vents and an impeller. At least one phosphor agent is coated on an outer-ring portion of a first surface of the phosphor wheel. The air vents run through the phosphor wheel. The impeller is disposed on a second surface of the phosphor wheel, and includes an inlet and a first outlet. A laser beam is projected on the outer-ring portion of the phosphor wheel. When the phosphor wheel is rotated at a high rotating speed, an airflow is inhaled into the impeller through the inlet. A first portion of the airflow is blown out through the first outlet, and a second portion of the airflow is transferred to the first surface of the phosphor wheel through the air vents.

Abstract: A phosphor wheel heat-dissipating module for a laser projection system is provided. The phosphor wheel heat-dissipating module includes a phosphor wheel, a plurality of air vents and an impeller. At least one phosphor agent is coated on an outer-ring portion of a first surface of the phosphor wheel. The air vents run through the phosphor wheel. The impeller is disposed on a second surface of the phosphor wheel, and includes an inlet and a first outlet. A laser beam is projected on the outer-ring portion of the phosphor wheel. When the phosphor wheel is rotated at a high rotating speed, an airflow is inhaled into the impeller through the inlet. A first portion of the airflow is blown out through the first outlet, and a second portion of the airflow is transferred to the first surface of the phosphor wheel through the air vents.

Abstract: An optical excitation device for exciting a laser light source includes a wavelength converter and a moving element. The laser light source emits a first light beam. The wavelength converter includes a wheel, a motor connected to the wheel, and a wavelength converting layer disposed on a light receiving surface of the wheel for converting the first light beam with the first wavelength into a second light beam with a second wavelength. The moving element is connected to the wavelength converter for moving the wavelength converter relative to the laser light source. There is a first reaction area between the laser light source and the wavelength converter when only the motor is operated, there is a second reaction area between the laser light source and the wavelength converter when both the motor and the moving element are operated, and the second reaction area is greater than the first reaction area.