Abstract: A layout method includes disposing a first conductive path and a second conductive path across a boundary between a first layout device and a second layout device abutting the first layout device. The layout method also includes disposing a first cut layer on the first conductive path nearby the boundary, and disposing a second cut layer on the second conductive path nearby the boundary. The layout method also includes moving the first cut layer to align with the second cut layer.

Abstract: A circuit includes a multi-bit flip flop, an integrated clock gating circuit connected to the multi-bit flip flop, and a control circuit connected to the integrated clock gating circuit and the multi-bit flip flop. The control circuit compares output data of the multi-bit flip flop corresponding to input data with the input data. The control circuit generates an enable signal based on comparing the output data of the multi-bit flip flop corresponding to the input data with the input data of the multi-bit flip flop. The control circuit provides the enable signal to the integrated clock gating circuit, wherein the integrated clock gating circuit provides, based on the enable signal, a clock signal to the multi-bit flip flop causing the multi-bit flip flop to toggle.

Abstract: An optical lens, comprising: a first lens component (100) comprising a first lens barrel (101) and at least one first lens sheet (102) mounted in the first lens barrel; a second lens component (200) comprising a second lens barrel (201) and at least one second lens sheet (202) mounted in the second lens barrel, the at least one second lens sheet and the at least one first lens sheet together constituting an imageable optical system; and an adhesive bonding the first lens component and the second lens component together, at least a part of the adhesive being interposed between a lens barrel and a lens sheet, wherein the statement of between the lens barrel and the lens sheet specifically means between the second lens barrel and the first lens sheet or between the first lens barrel and the second lens sheet. A corresponding assembly method for optical lens, a camera module, an optical lens and assembly method for camera module are further provided.

Abstract: A method includes implanting a first dopant having a first dopant type into a substrate to define a plurality of source/drain (S/D) regions. The method further includes implanting a second dopant having the first dopant type into the substrate to define a channel region between adjacent S/D regions of the plurality of S/D regions, wherein a dopant concentration of the second dopant in the channel region is less than half of a dopant concentration of the first dopant in each of the plurality of S/D regions. The method further includes forming a gate stack over the channel region. The method further includes electrically coupling each of the plurality of S/D regions together.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining the serotype of a virus particle and/or or determining the heterogeneity of a virus particle (e.g., an AAV particle). In other embodiments, the invention provides methods to determine the heterogeneity of AAV particles. In some aspects, the invention provides viral particles (e.g., rAAV particles) with improved stability and/or improved transduction efficiency by increasing the acetylation and/or deamidation of capsid proteins.

Abstract: A prepreg and a metallic clad laminate are provided. The prepreg includes a reinforcing material and a thermosetting resin layer. The thermosetting resin layer is formed by immersing the reinforcing material in a thermosetting resin composition. The thermosetting resin composition includes a polyphenylene ether resin, a liquid polybutadiene resin, a crosslinker, and fillers. Based on a total weight of the thermosetting resin composition being 100 phr, an amount of the fillers ranges from 50 phr to 70 phr. The fillers include a granular dielectric filler and a flaky thermal conductive filler. The metallic clad laminate is formed by disposing at least one metal layer onto the prepreg.

Abstract: A drilling rig having a lift arm, which may be an auxiliary lift arm provided in addition to a primary lifting cable system of the drilling rig. The lift arm may be configured to hoist and/or manipulate drill collar, drill pipe, or other drilling pipe or conduit. The lift arm may be coupled to a mast of the drilling rig and may have a cantilevered boom extending therefrom. The boom may be configured to pivot between alignment, or near alignment, with well center and a racking board. The lift arm may additionally have a pipe engaging element coupled to the boom. The pipe engaging element may be configured to couple to stands or lengths of drilling pipe. The pipe engaging element may be raised and lowered together with or relative to the boom via a lift line controllable via a hydraulic cylinder, winch, or other suitable mechanism for withdrawing and releasing the line.

Abstract: A multiplexer circuit includes first and second fins each extending in an X-axis direction. First, second, third and fourth gates extend in a Y-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and contact the first and second fins. The first, second, third and fourth gates are configured to receive first, second, third and fourth data signals, respectively. Fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth gates extend in the Y-axis direction and contact the first and second fins, the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth gates, and are configured to receive the first, second, third and fourth select signals, respectively. An input logic circuit is configured to provide an output at an intermediate node. A ninth gate extends in the Y-axis direction and contacts the first and second fins. An output logic circuit is configured to provide a selected one of the first, second, third and fourth data signals at an output terminal.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier contains: a fixing device, a rotation device, a control device, and a holder. The fixing device includes a connection rod and a positioning seat. The positioning seat has a longitudinal receiving orifice and a lateral receiving orifice. The rotation device includes a casing, a grip, and a grasp space. The control device includes an actuation post, a pull lever, a spring, and an insertion portion. The pull lever has a joining portion and an extension. When the extension is pulled by an external force, the insertion portion removes from the longitudinal receiving orifice and the lateral receiving orifice so that the rotation device is forced to rotate between a horizontal fixing position and a horizontal fixing position reciprocately. When the external force to the extension disappears, the rotation device is located on the vertical fixing position, and the insertion portion is received in the vertical receiving orifice.

Abstract: A method for measuring a thickness of a thin film layer disposed on a piece of glass is implemented using a computer device that stores a thin film image of the thin film layer, a surface dataset associated with a surface of the thin film layer, and a plurality of reference parameter sets each being associated with a specific thickness of the thin film layer, the method including: generating a spectral image dataset that includes spectral data associated with different pixels of the thin film image using a spectral transformation matrix; performing regression analysis on the surface dataset and the spectral image dataset, so as to obtain a thickness parameter set including a plurality of thickness parameters; and determining a thickness of the thin film layer using the thickness parameter set and the plurality of reference parameter sets.

Abstract: The present application discloses a heat dissipation device. The heat dissipation device includes a heating element, a sounding device and a heat conductor. The speaker unit includes a diaphragm separating the accommodation space into a front cavity and a back cavity. The housing body is provided with first sound outlet holes communicating to the front cavity. Heat generated by the heating element is transferred outside along with an air flow in the front cavity. The heat dissipation device provided by the present application has the advantages of being good in heat dissipation effect and exquisite and compact in structure and capable of meeting the demand of miniaturization of the heat dissipation device.

Abstract: Compositions containing long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA's) or fragments or variants thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions containing vectors that include or encode the lncRNA's or fragments/variants thereof. Further disclosed are methods of producing and using these compositions containing or encoding the lncRNA's.

Abstract: A clock gating circuit includes a NOR logic gate, a transmission gate, a cross-coupled pair of transistors, and a first transistor. The NOR logic gate is coupled to a first node, and receives a first and a second enable signal, and outputs a first control signal. The transmission gate is coupled between the first and a second node, and receives the first control signal, an inverted clock input signal and a clock output signal. The cross-coupled pair of transistors is coupled between the second node and an output node, and receives at least a second control signal. The first transistor includes a first gate terminal configured to receive the inverted clock input signal, a first drain terminal coupled to the output node, and a first source terminal coupled to a reference voltage supply. The first transistor adjusts the clock output signal responsive to the inverted clock input signal.

Abstract: A feed detection apparatus of a 3D printer, comprising a gear, a measurement device, a support, and a compression assembly. The gear is provided on the support to abut against a filament material, and rotates along with a movement of the filament material. The measurement device is placed on the support to measure a rotating speed of the gear, and determines a feeding status of the filament material according to a measurement result. The compression assembly comprises a connection member and an abutment member; the connection member is provided between the support and the abutment member; the abutment member is used for regulating a pressure of the connecting member applied on the support so as to enable the gear to abut against the filament material.

Abstract: A low-dielectric rubber resin material and a low-dielectric metal substrate are provided. The rubber resin material includes a low-dielectric rubber resin composition and inorganic fillers. The low-dielectric rubber resin composition includes: 5 wt % to 40 wt % of a liquid rubber, 20 wt % to 70 wt % of a polyphenylene ether resin, 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a bismaleimide resin, and 20 wt % to 45 wt % of a crosslinker. A molecular weight of the liquid rubber ranges from 800 g/mol to 6000 g/mol. An iodine value of the liquid rubber ranges from 30 g/100 g to 60 g/100 g.

Abstract: A cable management bracket including a cable management base, one or more cable clamps, and a cable distribution block is disclosed. The cable management base has a base panel, and a first sidewall and a second sidewall between a front end and a rear end of the base panel. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend from and along opposite sides of the base panel. The one or more cable clamps are disposed on the base panel. Each cable clamp has two opposing arms separated by a slot. Each of the two opposing arms are flexibly movable to accommodate a cable in the slot. The cable distribution block is disposed at the rear end of the base panel. The cable distribution block has a plurality of through holes, each through hole configured to accommodate the cable through an opening that is flexibly movable in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A foam stick includes a tube body, a core, and two covers. The tube body has an accommodating groove with two open ends. The core is disposed in the accommodating groove of the tube body. The two covers are disposed at both ends of the tube body to close the accommodating groove. The foam stick is composed of the tube body, the core and the covers, so the material utilization rate is high. Through the combination of the tube body, the core and the covers, the foam stick has different characteristics and can be used as rollers or floats.