Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including memory cells; a page buffer circuit including a plurality of page buffers coupled to the memory cell array, each page buffer including a plurality of latches and an internal data line (IDL) arranged to couple to the plurality of latches; and a cache circuit including a plurality of caches. The IDLs of the plurality of page buffers are configured to be conductively connected together to form a data bus (DBUS) that conductively connects the page buffer circuit to the cache circuit for data transfer.

Abstract: A pluggable optical channel monitor is adapted to be plugged into a control system, and includes an outer casing, an optical signal transmission device, an optical signal monitoring device, and a push-pull device. The optical signal transmission device is disposed in the outer casing and is adapted for receiving an optical signal. The optical signal monitoring device is disposed in the outer casing and is connected to the optical signal transmission device for monitoring the optical signal. The push-pull device is mounted to the outer casing, protrudes outwardly of the outer casing, is operable to push the outer casing such that the pluggable optical channel monitor is plugged into the control system, and is operable to pull the outer casing such that the pluggable optical channel monitor is unplugged from the control system.

Abstract: A material for manufacturing contact lenses comprises a first composition, a second composition, at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one photoinitiator. The first composition and the second composition are respectively represented by the following formula (1) and formula (2). Z1 is a first silicone hydrogel monomer, n1 is ranged between 1 and 1.5, and o1 is ranged between 1 and 2; and Z2 is a second silicone hydrogel monomer, n2 is ranged between 1 and 5, and o2 is ranged between 1 and 2.

Abstract: An ink for photonic annealing includes metal micron particles, and metal nanoparticles adsorbed on a surface of the metal micron particles, and the adsorbed metal nanoparticles are formed in a single layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink for photonic annealing includes manufacturing surface-modified metal nanoparticles using a first surface modifier, manufacturing surface-modified metal micron particles using a second surface modifier, and mixing a solution containing the surface-modified metal micron particles with the surface-modified metal nanoparticles to manufacture an ink for photonic annealing in which, in the ink for photonic annealing, the metal nanoparticles are adsorbed on a surface of the micron particles, and the metal nanoparticles are adsorbed in a single layer.

Abstract: A memory such as a 3D NAND array, having a page buffer having page buffer cells coupled to bit lines has a search word input such as a search word buffer coupled to word lines. A circuit, such as string select gates, is provided to connect a selected set of memory cells in the array to the page buffer. The page buffer includes sensing circuitry configured to apply a match sense signal to a latch in a plurality of storage elements for a stored data word and an input search word. Logic circuitry uses storage elements in the plurality of storage elements of the page buffer to accumulate the match sense signals output by the sensing circuitry over a sequence matching a plurality stored data words to one or more input search words. A match for a search is based on a threshold and the accumulated match sense signals.

Abstract: Systems, methods, circuits, and apparatus for managing page buffer circuits in memory devices are provided. In one aspect, a memory device includes a memory cell array, a page buffer circuit including a plurality of page buffers, and a cache data latch (CDL) circuit including a plurality of caches coupled to the plurality of page buffers through a plurality of data bus sections. The plurality of data bus sections are configured to be conductively connected together as a data bus for data transfer. Each data bus section corresponds to a page buffer in the page buffer circuit and is configured to conductively separate from at least one adjacent data bus section for data sensing in the memory cell array.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array including memory cells; a page buffer circuit including a plurality of page buffers coupled to the memory cell array, each page buffer including a plurality of latches and an internal data line (IDL) arranged to couple to the plurality of latches; and a cache circuit including a plurality of caches. The IDLs of the plurality of page buffers are configured to be conductively connected together to form a data bus (DBUS) that conductively connects the page buffer circuit to the cache circuit for data transfer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, circuits, and apparatus for managing data transfer in semiconductor devices are provided. In one aspect, an integrated circuit includes: a first circuit, a data bus coupled to the first circuit, and a precharging circuit coupled to the data bus. The precharging circuit is configured to precharge the data bus to have a predetermined voltage before data is transferred through the data bus. The first circuit is conductively coupled to the data bus by applying a control voltage to the first circuit. The control voltage is determined based on the predetermined voltage.

Abstract: An example of the present invention provides a metal composite catalyst for ammonia decomposition and hydrogen production including a carrier; and Ni metal particles dispersed on a surface of the carrier or inside a pore, in which a content of the Ni metal particle is 15 to 70 parts by weight with reference to 100 parts by weight of the metal composite catalyst, and a diameter of the Ni metal particle is 60 nm or less. More specifically, the metal composite catalyst according to an example of the present invention is manufactured by an ultrasonic method, includes an aging step, and exhibits high efficiency and economy in ammonia decomposition and hydrogen production processes.

Abstract: A memory such as a 3D NAND array, having a page buffer having page buffer cells coupled to bit lines has a search word input such as a search word buffer coupled to word lines. A circuit, such as string select gates, is provided to connect a selected set of memory cells in the array to the page buffer. The page buffer includes sensing circuitry configured to apply a match sense signal to a latch in a plurality of storage elements for a stored data word and an input search word. Logic circuitry uses storage elements in the plurality of storage elements of the page buffer to accumulate the match sense signals output by the sensing circuitry over a sequence matching a plurality stored data words to one or more input search words. A match for a search is based on a threshold and the accumulated match sense signals.

Abstract: An atomic layer etching method capable of precisely etching a metal thin film at units of atomic layer from a substrate including the metal thin film, includes forming a metal layer on a substrate, and etching at least a portion of the metal layer. The etching at least a portion of the metal layer includes at least one etching cycle. The at least one etching cycle includes supplying an active gas onto the metal layer, and supplying an etching support gas after supplying the active gas. The etching support gas is expressed by the following general formula wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently includes hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and N is nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purification of hemopexin and haptoglobin and provides a method in which a solution containing hemopexin and haptoglobin is titrated to a range of specific pH values without a step of precipitating haptoglobin by salt addition, followed by separating and purifying hemopexin and haptoglobin individually.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink for photonic annealing, a thick metal film surface-functionalized using the ink for photonic annealing, and methods of manufacturing the ink for photonic annealing and the thick metal film. More particularly, the ink for photonic annealing includes metal micron particles; and metal nanoparticles adsorbed on the surface of the metal micron particles, wherein the adsorbed metal nanoparticles are formed in a single layer through surface modification.

Abstract: In order to increase an adsorption rate of softener for laundry, a method of controlling a washing machine according to an embodiment includes performing a first rinsing process based on a first target water level and a first duty ratio of a motor; when a second rinsing process is started, supplying water to an intermediate water level of a fixed tub; additionally supplying water to a second target water level together with the softener; setting a duty ratio of the motor to a second duty ratio higher than the first duty ratio; and driving the motor based on the second duty ratio.

Abstract: An atomic layer etching method capable of precisely etching a metal thin film at units of atomic layer from a substrate including the metal thin film, includes forming a metal layer on a substrate, and etching at least a portion of the metal layer. The etching at least a portion of the metal layer includes at least one etching cycle. The at least one etching cycle includes supplying an active gas onto the metal layer, and supplying an etching support gas after supplying the active gas. The etching support gas is expressed by the following general formula wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently includes hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl group, and N is nitrogen.

Abstract: A material for manufacturing contact lenses comprises a first composition, a second composition, at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one photoinitiator. The first composition and the second composition are respectively represented by the following formula (1) and formula (2): Z1 is a first silicone hydrogel monomer, n1 is ranged between 1 and 1.5, and o1 is ranged between 1 and 2; and Z2 is a second silicone hydrogel monomer, n2 is ranged between 1 and 5, and o2 is ranged between 1 and 2.

Abstract: The disclosed technology teaches a memory device with memory cells, each with a sense circuit with an input node in current flow communication, a BLC transistor, a transfer transistor, a current source transistor, and an output circuit to generate data based on a voltage on the sensing node. Also disclosed is a sensing sequence in which control circuits apply BLC voltage to the BLC transistor, transfer voltage to the transfer transistor and current control voltage to the current source transistor to provide a charging current to the BL, and to adjust the current control voltage to provide a keeping current on the BL from the current source transistor, and to apply a read voltage to a selected memory cell on the bit line. Additionally included is applying a timing signal to the output circuit to generate the data based on a voltage on the sensing node.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrophilic coating method for contact lens surface, firstly performing a hydration procedure S1 to form a hydrated polymer from a non-hydrated polymer, then sequentially contacting the hydrated polymer with a first solution and a second solution containing a high molecular compound at a specific temperature between 50° C. and 70° C. to complete a first hydration process S2 and a second hydration process S3. A contact lens 1 obtained according to the above procedures has a contact angle ranging from about 30° to 65°, and proteins and lipids are not easily deposited on a surface of the contact lens 1, thereby providing the user with good comfort when wearing.