Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a fin structure having a channel region protruding from an isolation insulating layer disposed over a semiconductor substrate is formed, a cleaning operation is performed, and an epitaxial semiconductor layer is formed over the channel region. The cleaning operation and the forming the epitaxial semiconductor layer are performed in a same chamber without breaking vacuum.

Abstract: An SOT MRAM structure includes a word line. A second source/drain doping region and a fourth source/drain doping region are disposed at the same side of the word line. A first conductive line contacts the second source/drain doping region. A second conductive line contacts the fourth source/drain doping region. The second conductive line includes a third metal pad. A memory element contacts an end of the first conductive line. A second SOT element covers and contacts a top surface of the memory element. The third metal pad covers and contacts part of the top surface of the second SOT element.

Abstract: A semiconductor package including a ring structure with one or more indents and a method of forming are provided. The semiconductor package may include a substrate, a first package component bonded to the substrate, wherein the first package component may include a first semiconductor die, a ring structure attached to the substrate, wherein the ring structure may encircle the first package component in a top view, and a lid structure attached to the ring structure. The ring structure may include a first segment, extending along a first edge of the substrate, and a second segment, extending along a second edge of the substrate. The first segment and the second segment may meet at a first corner of the ring structure, and a first indent of the ring structure may be disposed at the first corner of the ring structure.

Abstract: A continuous memory access acceleration circuit, an address shift circuit, and an address generation method are provided. An arithmetic circuit calculates a memory access address according to temporary data provided by a register circuit. A counter provides a count value. A counting control circuit controls the counter to accumulate the count value according to access times of a memory. An adder circuit adds the memory access address and the count value to generate a target memory access address.

Abstract: A dual band antenna and an electronic device are provided. The dual band antenna includes a feed end, an annular connection end, a metal screw, a first extension path, a second extension path, a third extension path, and a grounding part. The annular connection end has an opening and is connected to the feed end. The metal screw has a threaded stud passing through the opening, so that the metal screw is electrically connected to the annular connection end. The feed end, the first extension path, the second extension path, the third extension path, and the grounding part are sequentially connected to each other. The dual band antenna is configured to have a monopole antenna and a loop antenna, so that the dual band antenna has a wide operating frequency band, and the monopole antenna operates at 3.6 GHz and the loop antenna operates at 4.6 GHz.

Abstract: Methods for treatment of hyperhidrosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, cerebral ischemia and asthma and hypertension by nerve stimulation are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to the improvement of these conditions by stimulating at least one ganglion selected from the group consisting of T-1 through T-4 ganglia, cervical ganglia, renal nerve or combinations thereof with an implantable, wireless, battery-less and lead-less stimulator. Stimulations of the ganglion may be carried out with pulsed radiofrequency, thermal energy or optical irradiation.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux is generated by the first transmitter coil and oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the overlying second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a charging mode, both the first transmitter coil and the second transmitter coil are controlled to transmit magnetic fluxes. Since the intensity of the electric power is increased, the charging efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: The disclosure illustrates a NFC antenna. The NFC antenna includes a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. The first radiating portion is formed by a first conducting wire surrounding an axis core. The second radiating portion is formed by a second conducting wire surrounding the same axis core based on a surrounding direction which the first radiating portion surrounds the axis core. A second signal input terminal of the second radiating portion is electrically connected to a first signal input terminal of the first radiating portion. An open end of the second radiating portion is disposed proximately to a first signal output terminal. Thus, the NFC antenna can reduce the interferences affected from surrounding metal elements, and improve a quality factor of the NFC antenna.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is partially stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body is generated by the first transmitter coil. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device detects that an electronic device is located near the first transmitter coil, the first transmitter coil is controlled to be in a charging mode to transmit the magnetic flux to the electronic device, and the magnetic flux is no longer attenuated by the second transmitter coil.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna and electronic device are provided. The multi-frequency antenna includes a feeding portion, a shorting portion, a radiating portion and a loop radiating portion. One end of the feeding portion is electrically connected to a signal source. One end of the shorting portion is electrically connected to a ground plane. The radiating portion is electrically connected to another end of the shorting portion and another end of the feeding portion. The loop radiating portion is electrically connected to the radiating portion.

Abstract: A wireless charging device and an electric energy recycling method are provided. The wireless charging device includes a casing, a transmitter coil, a recycling coil and a recycling battery. When a magnetic flux is generated by the transmitter coil, a first portion of the magnetic flux is transmitted to an electronic device, and a second portion of the magnetic flux is recycled by the recycling coil. The second portion of the magnetic flux is converted into a charging current by a charging unit, so that the recycling battery is charged by the charging current.

Abstract: The invention provides a locomotive solid-state device and an implantable medical system having the same. The locomotive solid-state device comprises a substrate, a signal receiving unit and a micro-controller. On the substrate at least one electrode is formed, and the signal receiving unit receives a plurality of electrical signals. The micro-controller electrically controls the electrode, in which the voltage applied on each electrode according to the electrical signals received by the signal receiving unit, so that the locomotive solid-state device moves along at least one direction.

Abstract: A wireless charging device and an electric energy recycling method are provided. The wireless charging device includes a casing, a transmitter coil, a recycling coil and a recycling battery. When a magnetic flux is generated by the transmitter coil, a first portion of the magnetic flux is transmitted to an electronic device, and a second portion of the magnetic flux is recycled by the recycling coil. The second portion of the magnetic flux is converted into a charging current by a charging unit, so that the recycling battery is charged by the charging current.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is partially stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body is generated by the first transmitter coil. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device detects that an electronic device is located near the first transmitter coil, the first transmitter coil is controlled to be in a charging mode to transmit the magnetic flux to the electronic device, and the magnetic flux is no longer attenuated by the second transmitter coil.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission device includes a main body, a first transmitter coil and a second transmitter coil. The second transmitter coil is stacked over the first transmitter coil. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a detecting mode, a magnetic flux is generated by the first transmitter coil and oriented in the direction toward the top surface of the main body. The magnetic flux is attenuated by the overlying second transmitter coil. Consequently, the electromagnetic wave is inhibited. If the wireless power transmission device is operated in a charging mode, both the first transmitter coil and the second transmitter coil are controlled to transmit magnetic fluxes. Since the intensity of the electric power is increased, the charging efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: A wireless charging method and a wireless charging system are provided. The wireless charging system includes plural wireless power transmitting devices and a wireless power receiving device. The plural wireless power transmitting devices generate plural energy fields. The energy fields contain plural identification signals, respectively. After the identification signals are decoded, the wireless power receiving device recognizes the plural wireless power transmitting devices corresponding to the plural identification signals. The wireless power receiving device is in wireless connection with the most appropriate wireless power transmitting device to perform the wireless charging task. Consequently, the wireless charging efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: A handheld device includes at least two NFC antennas provided with different RF transmission directions. The at least two NFC antennas are separated from each other and share one communication unit. In light of this, the handheld device exchange data with an external NFC device through the at least two NFC antennas to have more effective inductive coupling directions.

Abstract: The disclosure illustrates a NFC antenna. The NFC antenna includes a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. The first radiating portion is formed by a first conducting wire surrounding an axis core. The second radiating portion is formed by a second conducting wire surrounding the same axis core based on a surrounding direction which the first radiating portion surrounds the axis core. A second signal input terminal of the second radiating portion is electrically connected to a first signal input terminal of the first radiating portion. An open end of the second radiating portion is disposed proximately to a first signal output terminal. Thus, the NFC antenna can reduce the interferences affected from surrounding metal elements, and improve a quality factor of the NFC antenna.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna and electronic device are provided. The multi-frequency antenna includes a feeding portion, a shorting portion, a radiating portion and a loop radiating portion. One end of the feeding portion is electrically connected to a signal source. One end of the shorting portion is electrically connected to a ground plane. The radiating portion is electrically connected to another end of the shorting portion and another end of the feeding portion. The loop radiating portion is electrically connected to the radiating portion.

Abstract: A handheld device includes at least two NFC antennas provided with different RF transmission directions. The at least two NFC antennas are separated from each other and share one communication unit. In light of this, the handheld device exchange data with an external NFC device through the at least two NFC antennas to have more effective inductive coupling directions.