Abstract: A memory device and a programming method thereof are provided. The programming method includes the following steps. According to a step value, based on an incremental step pulse programming scheme, multiple programming operations are performed for a selected memory page. In a setting mode, multiple program verify operations are respectively performed corresponding to the programming operations to respectively generate multiple pass bit numbers. In the setting mode, a pass bit number difference value of two pass bit numbers corresponding to two programming operations is calculated. In the setting mode, an amount of the step value is adjusted according to the pass bit number difference value.

Abstract: A method includes removing a first dummy gate stack and a second dummy gate stack to form a first trench and a second trench. The first dummy gate stack and the second dummy gate stack are in a first device region and a second device region, respectively. The method further includes depositing a first gate dielectric layer and a second gate dielectric layer extending into the first trench and the second trench, respectively, forming a fluorine-containing layer comprising a first portion over the first gate dielectric layer, and a second portion over the second gate dielectric layer, removing the second portion, performing an annealing process to diffuse fluorine in the first portion into the first gate dielectric layer, and at a time after the annealing process, forming a first work-function layer and a second work-function layer over the first gate dielectric layer and the second gate dielectric layer, respectively.

Abstract: A method includes forming a semiconductor fin over a substrate, etching the semiconductor fin to form a recess, wherein the recess extends into the substrate, and forming a source/drain region in the recess, wherein forming the source/drain region includes epitaxially growing a first semiconductor material on sidewalls of the recess, wherein the first semiconductor material includes silicon germanium, wherein the first semiconductor material has a first germanium concentration from 10 to 40 atomic percent, epitaxially growing a second semiconductor material over the first semiconductor material, the second semiconductor material including silicon germanium, wherein the second semiconductor material has a second germanium concentration that is greater than the first germanium concentration, and epitaxially growing a third semiconductor material over the second semiconductor material, the third semiconductor material including silicon germanium, wherein the third semiconductor material has a third germanium con

Abstract: An artificial intelligence-based posture discrimination device using body pressure sensors and a method thereof are proposed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilizer mixture for modifying an olefin-based polymer, which comprises at least one organic phosphorus-containing antioxidant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), as well as at least one sulfur-containing carboxylate salt represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (9), (10), (11), and (12). Also disclosed herein is a modified polymer composition prepared from an olefin-based polymer using the stabilizer mixture. The olefin-based polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilizer mixture for modifying an olefin-based polymer, which comprises at least one organic phosphorus-containing antioxidant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), as well as at least one sulfur-containing carboxylate salt represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (9), (10), (11), and (12). Also disclosed herein is a modified polymer composition prepared from an olefin-based polymer using the stabilizer mixture. The olefin-based polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabilizer mixture for modifying an olefin-based polymer, which comprises at least one organic phosphorus-containing antioxidant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), as well as at least one sulfur-containing carboxylate salt represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formulae (9), (10), (11), and (12). Also disclosed herein is a modified polymer composition prepared from an olefin-based polymer using the stabilizer mixture. The olefin-based polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A melamine free composite additive used in polyoxymethylene is provided. The composite additive includes an amine stabilizer and antioxidant. The composition of the amine stabilizer is 0.01 to 3 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyoxymethylene. The composition of the antioxidant is 0.05 to 3 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyoxymethylene. The composite additive enhances the light stability and thermal stability of the polyoxymethylene.

Abstract: An organic phosphorus-containing antioxidant which is stablized against hydrolysis includes (a) 20 to 99.9 wt % of organic phosphite or phosphonite; and (b) 0.1 to 80 wt % of acid-binding metal salt treated with a surface conditioning agent, wherein the weight ratio of the surface conditioning agent to the acid-binding metal salt is 0.1 to 50 wt %:99.9 to 50 wt %, and the surface conditioning agent is selected from the group consisting of silanes, titanates, zirconates, aluminates, zirco-alumiates, non-ionic surfactants, and anionic surfactants.

Abstract: A detergent dispenser including a container having a bottom formed with a downwardly depending tubular portion provided with external threads thereon, a plug having a plurality of longitudinal grooves and an enlarged annular node at an intermediate portion, an upper packing ring mounted on a top of the enlarged annular node of the plug, a lower packing ring mounted on a bottom of the enlarged annular node of the plug, an internally threaded sleeve having an upper opening and a lower opening which is smaller than the upper opening and the enlarged annular node of the plug in diameter, and a buoy threadedly engaged with the lower end of the plug.