Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a multi-channel active pattern, a plurality of gate structures on the multi-channel active pattern and spaced apart from each other in a first direction, the plurality of gate structures including a gate electrode that extends in a second direction different from the first direction, a source/drain recess between the adjacent gate structures, and a source/drain pattern on the multi-channel active pattern in the source/drain recess, wherein the source/drain pattern includes: a semiconductor liner layer including silicon-germanium and extending along the source/drain recess, a semiconductor filling layer including silicon-germanium on the semiconductor liner layer, and at least one or more semiconductor insertion layers between the semiconductor liner layer and the semiconductor filling layer, and wherein the at least one or more semiconductor insertion layers have a saddle structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a battery pack, a battery module, and a vehicle including the same. A battery pack according to one aspect of the present disclosure can includes a plurality of pouch-type battery cells each having an electrode lead, a busbar frame assembly coupled to at least some of the electrode leads of the plurality of pouch-type battery cells, and a cell cover provided to at least partially surround at least some of the pouch-type battery cells among the plurality of pouch-type battery cells. An end of the cell cover can be inserted into the busbar frame assembly.

Abstract: A display device includes conductive layers on a substrate, a via layer on the conductive layers, a first electrode and a second electrode extending in one direction on the via layer and spaced from each other, a first insulating layer on the first electrode and the second electrode, a plurality of light emitting elements on the first insulating layer, each of the light emitting elements having one end on the first electrode and an other end on the second electrode, and a first connection electrode and a second connection electrode on the first insulating layer, the first connection electrode overlapping the first electrode, and the second connection electrode overlapping the second electrode, wherein the first connection electrode and the second connection electrode are in contact with the conductive layers through contact portions.

Abstract: A gripper includes a base unit and finger units coupled to a protruding direction-side of the base unit. Each of the finger units includes a first link structure coupled to the base unit, a second link structure rotatably coupled to the first link structure, and a third link structure rotatably coupled to both the first link structure and the second link structure, and the second link structure includes a finger tip. When the finger unit is pressed in the protrusion direction, the finger tip is brought closer to the base unit in the protrusion direction by the first link structure. When the finger unit is further pressed in the protrusion direction, the finger tip is rotated to be oriented in a direction opposite to the protruding direction in a state in which the finger tip is oriented in a gripping direction that is a direction perpendicular to the protruding direction.

Abstract: A device for inspecting a welded state of a plurality of welded portions coupling a non-coating portion of an electrode to an electrode tab includes a resistance measurer having a plurality of resistance measurement probes which respectively measure resistance values of the plurality of welded portions; and a resistance inspector which compares each of the resistance values of the plurality of welded portions, with a critical resistance value. When the resistance value of at least one welded portion among the plurality of welded portions exceeds the critical resistance value, the at least one welded portion is determined as having a weak welding. The plurality of resistance measurement probes respectively measure the resistance values of the plurality of welded portions while being respectively in contact with a non-welding surface disposed between the plurality of welded portions and non-welding surfaces outside outermost welded portions of the plurality of welded portions.

Abstract: A vertical type apparatus for firing a cathode material of a secondary battery is provided. The vertical type apparatus for firing the cathode material according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of saggers, each having an open upper portion, provided with a through-slit for gas flow in a lower surface thereof, and loaded with the cathode material therein, and a plurality of unit firing furnaces, each having an open upper portion, each plurally stacked in the vertical direction, each receiving the respective sagger.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an active pattern including a lower pattern and a plurality of sheet patterns; a gate structure disposed on the lower pattern and surrounding the plurality of sheet patterns; and a source/drain pattern filling a source/drain recess formed on one side of the gate structure. The source/drain pattern includes a first semiconductor pattern extending along the source/drain recess and contacting the lower pattern, a second and third semiconductor patterns sequentially disposed on the first semiconductor pattern, a lower surface of the third semiconductor pattern is disposed below a lower surface of a lowermost sheet pattern, a side surface of the third semiconductor pattern includes a planar portion, and a thickness of the second semiconductor pattern on the lower surface of the third semiconductor pattern is different from a thickness of the second semiconductor pattern on the planar portion of the side surface of the third semiconductor pattern.

Abstract: A multilayer electronic component includes a dielectric layer and internal electrodes; wherein the dielectric layer includes a rare earth element, Mn, and Ti. The rare earth element includes a first rare earth element including Dy and Tb, and a second rare earth element including a rare earth element different from the first rare earth element. The number of moles of the rare earth element is defined as RE, the number of moles of Dy is defined as A1, the number of moles of Tb is defined as A2 based on 100 moles of Ti included in the dielectric layer, and 0.5 mol?RE?0.9 mol and 1<A2/A1 are satisfied. The number of moles of the second subcomponent element based on 100 moles of Ti included in the dielectric layer is 0.2 mole or more and 0.5 mole or less.

Abstract: A fault diagnostic apparatus for a fuel cell electric vehicle and a method therefor are provided. The apparatus includes: a main relay connected to a fuel cell stack; a power converter connected to the main relay; a heater relay connected to the fuel cell stack and the main relay at one end and connected to a cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater at the other end; and a fuel cell control unit (FCU) connected with the main relay, the power converter, and the heater relay. The FCU diagnoses a fault of the main relay based on an amount of change in stack voltage according to control to turn off and on the heater relay and a power of the power converter according to variable control of a voltage of the power converter, when the vehicle enters a shutdown sequence, and outputs the diagnosed result.

Abstract: A hydrogen supply system for a fuel cell and a control method thereof includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen supply line connected to an inlet side of an anode of the fuel cell and supplying hydrogen to the fuel cell, a hydrogen supply pressure sensor configured for measuring pressure of the hydrogen supply line, and a controller electrically connected to the hydrogen supply pressure sensor and configured for deriving a correction value of the hydrogen supply pressure sensor, supplying hydrogen after air supply is cut off during an operation of the fuel cell, measuring a pressure variation of the hydrogen supply line, and determining whether to use a correction value of the hydrogen supply pressure sensor based on the measured pressure variation.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides an insulation resistance detection apparatus including a processor configured to separate a fuel cell from a high voltage battery depending on an insulation resistance value of a vehicle during driving of the vehicle, and then to measure an insulation resistance value of the fuel cell to determine whether it is a failure of the fuel cell or a failure of the high voltage battery, and when it is the failure of the fuel cell, to determine a cause of the failure by calculating an insulation resistance variation; and a storage configured to store data and algorithms driven by the processor.

Abstract: A fault diagnostic apparatus for a fuel cell electric vehicle and a method therefor are provided. The apparatus includes: a main relay connected to a fuel cell stack; a power converter connected to the main relay; a heater relay connected to the fuel cell stack and the main relay at one end and connected to a cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater at the other end; and a fuel cell control unit (FCU) connected with the main relay, the power converter, and the heater relay. The FCU diagnoses a fault of the main relay based on an amount of change in stack voltage according to control to turn off and on the heater relay and a power of the power converter according to variable control of a voltage of the power converter, when the vehicle enters a shutdown sequence, and outputs the diagnosed result.

Abstract: A method of preventing surge for a vehicle may include detecting, by a controller, whether tip-out of an accelerator pedal is detected, comparing, by the controller, a difference value, obtained by subtracting an exhaust pressure from an intake pressure in a combustion chamber of an engine, with a predetermined reference value when the tip-out of the accelerator pedal is detected, driving, by the controller, a supercharger disposed at the rear end portion of a turbocharger at a predetermined number of revolutions per minute, which is lower than a normal number of revolutions per minute, when the difference value is greater than the reference value, and opening a bypass valve, which performs opening or closing operation and is disposed in a bypass line that diverges from an upstream point of the supercharger and is connected to a downstream point of the supercharger.

Abstract: A method of preventing surge for a vehicle may include detecting, by a controller, whether tip-out of an accelerator pedal is detected, comparing, by the controller, a difference value, obtained by subtracting an exhaust pressure from an intake pressure in a combustion chamber of an engine, with a predetermined reference value when the tip-out of the accelerator pedal is detected, driving, by the controller, a supercharger disposed at the rear end portion of a turbocharger at a predetermined number of revolutions per minute, which is lower than a normal number of revolutions per minute, when the difference value is greater than the reference value, and opening a bypass valve, which performs opening or closing operation and is disposed in a bypass line that diverges from an upstream point of the supercharger and is connected to a downstream point of the supercharger.