Abstract: An improved work function layer and a method of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes forming a semiconductor fin extending from a substrate; depositing a dielectric layer over the semiconductor fin; depositing a first work function layer over the dielectric layer; and exposing the first work function layer to a metastable plasma of a first reaction gas, a metastable plasma of a generation gas, and a metastable plasma of a second reaction gas, the first reaction gas being different from the second reaction gas.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, and a light module is provided. The second body is pivotally connected to the first body. The light module is adjacent to the second body and is disposed on the first body. The light module includes a frame, a light guide plate, a light source, a patterned light guide film, and a light-transmitting cover plate. The frame is disposed on the first body. The light guide plate is disposed in the frame and has a light incident surface and a light emitting surface. The light source is disposed in the frame as corresponding to the light incident surface of the light guide plate. The patterned light guide film is detachably disposed on the light guide plate and covers the light emitting surface. The light-transmitting cover plate is detachably disposed on the frame and covers the patterned light guide film.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system comprises a first set of sensors operable for coupling to a structure positioned under ground, the first set of sensors further configured to detect an impact upon the structure while the first set of sensors is positioned under the ground; a second set of sensors operable to be positioned on or proximate to a surface of the ground, the second set of sensors further configured to detect an audible event occurring at a distance from the second set of sensors and the structure; and a computer readable memory storing one or more audio signatures that may correspond to the audible event.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring apparatus is presented. According to an embodiment, the structural health monitoring apparatus comprises: a plurality of transducers configured for coupling to a structure, the structure comprising an outer structure surrounding and coupled to an inner structure, the transducers further configured for coupling to only the outer structure so as to transmit stress waves through the inner structure, and still further configured to receive the transmitted stress waves from the outer structure after they have passed through the inner structure; and an analyzer configured to detect damage within the inner structure according to the received transmitted stress waves from the outer structure.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system comprises a first set of sensors operable for coupling to a structure positioned under ground, the first set of sensors further configured to detect an impact upon the structure while the first set of sensors is positioned under the ground; a second set of sensors operable to be positioned on or proximate to a surface of the ground, the second set of sensors further configured to detect an audible event occurring at a distance from the second set of sensors and the structure; and a computer readable memory storing one or more audio signatures that may correspond to the audible event.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring apparatus is presented. According to an embodiment, the structural health monitoring apparatus comprises: a plurality of transducers configured for coupling to a structure, the structure comprising an outer structure surrounding and coupled to an inner structure, the transducers further configured for coupling to only the outer structure so as to transmit stress waves through the inner structure, and still further configured to receive the transmitted stress waves from the outer structure after they have passed through the inner structure; and an analyzer configured to detect damage within the inner structure according to the received transmitted stress waves from the outer structure.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system using ASICs for signal transmission, reception, and analysis. Incorporating structural health monitoring functionality into one or more ASICs provides a durable yet small, lightweight, low cost, and portable system that can be deployed and operated in field conditions. Such systems provide significant advantages, especially in applications such as armor structures.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system using ASICs for signal transmission, reception, and analysis. Incorporating structural health monitoring functionality into one or more ASICs provides a durable yet small, lightweight, low cost, and portable system that can be deployed and operated in field conditions. Such systems provide significant advantages, especially in applications such as armor structures.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system using ASICs for signal transmission, reception, and analysis. Incorporating structural health monitoring functionality into one or more ASICs provides a durable yet small, lightweight, low cost, and portable system that can be deployed and operated in field conditions. Such systems provide significant advantages, especially in applications such as armor structures.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system using ASICs for signal transmission, reception, and analysis. Incorporating structural health monitoring functionality into one or more ASICs provides a durable yet small, lightweight, low cost, and portable system that can be deployed and operated in field conditions. Such systems provide significant advantages, especially in applications such as armor structures.