Abstract: Generally, examples are provided relating to conductive features that include a barrier layer, and to methods thereof. In an embodiment, a metal layer is deposited in an opening through a dielectric layer(s) to a source/drain region. The metal layer is along the source/drain region and along a sidewall of the dielectric layer(s) that at least partially defines the opening. The metal layer is nitrided, which includes performing a multiple plasma process that includes at least one directional-dependent plasma process. A portion of the metal layer remains un-nitrided by the multiple plasma process. A silicide region is formed, which includes reacting the un-nitrided portion of the metal layer with a portion of the source/drain region. A conductive material is disposed in the opening on the nitrided portions of the metal layer.

Abstract: Generally, examples are provided relating to conductive features that include a barrier layer, and to methods thereof. In an embodiment, a metal layer is deposited in an opening through a dielectric layer(s) to a source/drain region. The metal layer is along the source/drain region and along a sidewall of the dielectric layer(s) that at least partially defines the opening. The metal layer is nitrided, which includes performing a multiple plasma process that includes at least one directional-dependent plasma process. A portion of the metal layer remains un-nitrided by the multiple plasma process. A silicide region is formed, which includes reacting the un-nitrided portion of the metal layer with a portion of the source/drain region. A conductive material is disposed in the opening on the nitrided portions of the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of system information transmission for a network in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises broadcasting essential minimum system information (SI) of a cell of the wireless communication system with fixed scheduled on a downlink broadcast channel, wherein the essential minimum SI includes scheduling information for non-essential minimum SI of at least one of the cell and an auxiliary cell or a frequency location, the non-essential minimum SI is broadcasted with dynamically scheduled on a downlink shared channel, and the scheduling information includes a time and frequency resource configuration and an availability information for indicating whether the cell broadcasts the non-essential minimum SI.

Abstract: An example device is to monitor communications throughput rates and select modulation and coding protocols in order to minimize specific absorption rates experienced by users of the devices by minimizing or reducing transmission power settings.

Abstract: Examples of devices having a quarter-wavelength antenna are described herein. In an example, a device may include a chassis and a quarter-wavelength antenna. The quarter-wavelength antenna includes a resonant path electrically connected the chassis.

Abstract: Approaches for controlling the transmit power of antennas of a communication device, are described. The communication device may include a first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module. In an example, the first wireless communication module may be coupled to a first antenna.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a ground plane, a radiator, and a resonant circuit. The ground plane has a slot with an open end. The radiator spans the slot and has a shape configured to radiate electromagnetic energy at a first frequency and at a second frequency. The resonant circuit spans the slot in parallel with the radiator and is positioned nearer the open end than an opposite end of the slot.

Abstract: In one example, a computing device may include an antenna, a tuning circuit to tune the antenna, a wireless local area network (WLAN) module coupled to the antenna, a system firmware to boot up the computing device, and a look-up table residing in the system firmware. The system firmware may receive channel information from the WLAN module, determine a state of the antenna corresponding to the received channel information using the look-up table, and tune a frequency of the antenna corresponding to the determined state via the tuning circuit.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling RF output of portable devices are described. In an example, an indication of a mode of a portable device is received. The mode is based on an inclination of the portable device. The inclination is measured in reference to a screen of the portable device and a horizontal surface. Based on the mode, an RF power level defined for the mode is determined. The RF power output of the portable device is controlled based on the RF power level.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling RF output of portable devices are described. In an example, an indication of a mode of a portable device is received. The mode is based on an inclination of the portable device. The inclination is measured in reference to a screen of the portable device and a horizontal surface. Based on the mode, an RF power level defined for the mode is determined. The RF power output of the portable device is controlled based on the RF power level.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes a first housing including, a first display, a first antenna, a second antenna, and a first rotational motion sensor. The electronic device also includes a hinge including a bend sensor. The electronic device further includes a second housing rotatable coupled to the first housing via the hinge. The second housing includes a second display, a third antenna, a fourth antenna, and a second rotational motion sensor. The electronic device further includes a communication device to select two of the first antenna, the second antenna, the third antenna, and the fourth antenna based on the first rotational motion sensor, the second rotational motion sensor, and the bend sensor. The communication device is also to transmit and receive data via each of the two selected antennas.

Abstract: Examples of an integrated slot antenna are described. The integrated slot antenna comprises a first slot, a second slot and a separating member. The first slot is an open-ended slot and is coupled to a first antenna member to form a first slot antenna. The first slot antenna operates in a first predetermined range of frequencies. The second slot is a close-ended slot and is separated from the first slot by the separating member.

Abstract: In example implementations, an antenna for a mobile device is provided. The antenna includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of metal members coupled to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is devoid of metal traces. The plurality of metal members is positioned along a length of the printed circuit board to operate at a desired frequency band when inserted into an opening along an outer edge perimeter of a metallic housing of the mobile device.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes a first housing including, a first display, a first antenna, a second antenna, and a first rotational motion sensor. The electronic device also includes a hinge including a bend sensor. The electronic device further includes a second housing rotatable coupled to the first housing via the hinge. The second housing includes a second display, a third antenna, a fourth antenna, and a second rotational motion sensor. The electronic device further includes a communication device to select two of the first antenna, the second antenna, the third antenna, and the fourth antenna based on the first rotational motion sensor, the second rotational motion sensor, and the bend sensor. The communication device is also to transmit and receive data via each of the two selected antennas.

Abstract: Examples of an integrated slot antenna are described. The integrated slot antenna comprises a first slot, a second slot and a separating member. The first slot is an open-ended slot and is coupled to a first antenna member to form a first slot antenna. The first slot antenna operates in a first predetermined range of frequencies. The second slot is a close-ended slot and is separated from the first slot by the separating member.

Abstract: An antenna system with a bridged ground plane includes a printed circuit board, a first ground plane, a bridge, an antenna radiating element, an antenna connection, and at least one electronic component. The first ground plane is coupled to a first face of the printed circuit board. The bridge couples the first ground plane to the second ground plane. The antenna radiating element is coupled to the second ground plane via the antenna connection. The electronic component or components are coupled to a second face of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An antenna device for a signal having a frequency within an operation band comprises a ground element, a radiating element short-circuited to the ground element, a positive feed connected to the radiating element, and a ground feed coupled to the ground element by a capacitive element. The capacitive element is a substantially open circuit for signals having a frequency lower than the operation band. The capacitive element is a substantially short circuit for signals having a frequency within or higher than the operation band.

Abstract: In example implementations, an antenna for a mobile device is provided. The antenna includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of metal members coupled to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is devoid of metal traces. The plurality of metal members is positioned along a length of the printed circuit board to operate at a desired frequency band when inserted into an opening along an outer edge perimeter of a metallic housing of the mobile device.

Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a portable electronic device. The sensor assembly includes a proximity sensor and a module including shielding. The proximity sensor is connected to the shielding such that the shielding selectively functions as a sensor electrode for the proximity sensor.

Abstract: An antenna system with a bridged ground plane includes a printed circuit board, a first ground plane, a bridge, an antenna radiating element, an antenna connection, and at least one electronic component. The first ground plane is coupled to a first face of the printed circuit board. The bridge couples the first ground plane to the second ground plane. The antenna radiating element is coupled to the second ground plane via the antenna connection. The electronic component or components are coupled to a second face of the printed circuit board.