Abstract: The present disclosure describes an optical device, a system including an optical receiver, and a system including an optical module. The optical device includes an Avalanche Photodiode (APD), a circuit board, a boost circuit disposed on the circuit board, a processor disposed on the circuit board and configured to control an output voltage of the boost circuit, and a probe point disposed on the circuit board. The boost circuit includes a control terminal electrically connecting to the processor. The boost circuit also includes an output terminal electrically connecting to the APD and the probe point respectively.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the semiconductor device are provided. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device includes a fin extending from a substrate and a gate structure disposed over the fin. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric formed over the fin, a gate electrode formed over the gate dielectric, and a sidewall spacer formed along a sidewall of the gate electrode. In some cases, a U-shaped recess is within the fin and adjacent to the gate structure. A first source/drain layer is conformally formed on a surface of the U-shaped recess, where the first source/drain layer extends at least partially under the adjacent gate structure. A second source/drain layer is formed over the first source/drain layer. At least one of the first and second source/drain layers includes silicon arsenide (SiAs).

Abstract: A network base station can select, for each of one or more attached terminals, a respective downlink transmission mode (DTM) based at least in part on respective channel condition information (CCI). The base station can determine a subframe allocation of DTMs to subframes of a radio frame, and transmit downlink data to terminals based the subframe allocation. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can receive load information from a second base station associated with a different access network and determine the subframe allocation based on the load information. The subframe allocation can associate a specific access network with each subframe. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can send the subframe allocation to the second base station. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can determine a proportion of GBR traffic of a particular DTM, determine a reference-signal transmission rate associated with that DTM, and transmit reference signals accordingly.

Abstract: A biodegradable sealant includes: a polyethylene glycol derivative; a photoinitiator; and a solvent, wherein the content of the polyethylene glycol derivative is about 10-75 wt % in the biodegradable sealant. The polyethylene glycol derivative is obtained by a substitution reaction, and in the substitution reaction, the polyethylene glycol is modified with methacrylic anhydride.

Abstract: A touch structure, a touch panel and a display device are provided. The touch structure includes a plurality of repeating units. Each of the repeating units includes: a first touch electrode extending in a first direction, the first touch electrode including two parts connected with each other, each part of the first touch electrode including a first section having a first width, a second section having a second width, and a first tip section; a second touch electrode extending in a second direction, the second touch electrode including two parts, each part of the second touch electrode including a third section having a third width and a second tip section; and dummy electrodes provided in regions of each of the repeating units not provided with the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a NMOS region and a PMOS region; forming a pad oxide layer on the substrate, wherein the pad oxide layer comprises a first thickness; performing an implantation process to inject germanium (Ge) into the substrate on the PMOS region; performing a first cleaning process to reduce the first thickness of the pad oxide layer on the PMOS region to a second thickness; performing an anneal process; and performing a second cleaning process to remove the pad oxide layer.

Abstract: A tool path for treating a shoe upper may be generated to treat substantially only the surface of the shoe bounded by a bite line. The bite line may be defined to correspond to the junction of the shoe upper and a shoe bottom unit. Bite line data and three-dimensional profile data representing at least a portion of a surface of a shoe upper bounded by a bite line may be utilized in combination to generate a tool path for processing the surface of the upper, such as automated application of adhesive to the surface of a lasted upper bounded by a bite line.

Abstract: Packaging methods for semiconductor devices are disclosed. A method of packaging a semiconductor device includes providing a workpiece including a plurality of packaging substrates. A portion of the workpiece is removed between the plurality of packaging substrates. A die is attached to each of the plurality of packaging substrates.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a User Equipment (UE), Transmission Configuration Indicator (TCI) state data in a Physical Download Control Channel (PDCCH) determining multiple Physical Downlink Shared Channels (PDSCHs), where the TCI state data is associated with multiple Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS) port groups, and obtaining, by the UE, multiple Quasi Co-Location (QCL) assumptions for receiving the PDSCHs based on the DMRS port groups associated with the TCI state data.

Abstract: A speed reducing device includes a motor and a speed reducing mechanism. The speed reducing mechanism includes at least one roller assembly, a cycloid disc, at least one fixing disc and a positioning assembly. The roller assembly is disposed within a rotor portion of the motor. While the roller assembly is rotated with the rotor portion, the roller assembly is eccentrically revolved. The roller assembly includes a wheel disc and at least one roller. The cycloid disc includes a main body and at least one cycloid tooth structure. The cycloid tooth structure is protruded from an outer periphery of the main body and in contact with the corresponding roller. While the roller assembly is eccentrically revolved, the at least one cycloid tooth structure is pushed against the corresponding roller, so that the cycloid disc is correspondingly rotated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of coal chemical industry, and particularly discloses an integrated coal gasification combined power generation process with zero carbon emission, the process comprising: pressurizing air for performing air separation to obtain liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen, wherein the liquid oxygen is used for gasification and power generation, the liquid nitrogen is applied as the coolant for the gasification and power generation, the liquid nitrogen and a part of liquid oxygen stored during the valley period with low electricity load are provided for use during the peak period with high electricity load; the pulverized coal delivered under pressure and high-pressure oxygen enter a coal gasification furnace for gasification, so as to generate high-temperature fuel gas, which subjects to heat exchange and purification, and then the high-pressure fuel gas enters into a combustion gas turbine along with oxygen and recyclable CO2 for burning and driving an air compresso

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package featuring a flat plate having a raised edge around its perimeter serving as an anti-stiction device, and an associated method of formation. A CMOS IC is provided having a dielectric structure surrounding a plurality of conductive interconnect layers disposed over a CMOS substrate. A MEMS IC is bonded to the dielectric structure such that it forms a cavity with a lowered central portion the dielectric structure, and the MEMS IC includes a movable mass that is arranged within the cavity. The CMOS IC includes an anti-stiction plate disposed under the movable mass. The anti-stiction plate is made of a conductive material and has a raised edge surrounding at least a part of a perimeter of a substantially planar upper surface.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, includes a heat exchange pipe unit and a fin unit, the heat exchange pipe unit includes a refrigerant input pipe, a heat exchange pipe assembly and a refrigerant output pipe; the refrigerant input pipe is connected to one end of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the refrigerant output pipe is connected to the other end of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the fin unit is fixedly arranged outside of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the heat exchange pipe assembly and the fin unit are made of aluminum alloy; and the corrosion potential of the aluminum alloy which forms at least a part of the heat exchange pipe assembly is greater than the corrosion potential of the aluminum alloy which forms the remaining part of the heat exchange pipe assembly.

Abstract: Optical proximity correction (OPC) based computational lithography techniques are disclosed herein for enhancing lithography printability. An exemplary mask optimization method includes receiving an integrated circuit (IC) design layout having an IC pattern; generating target points for a contour corresponding with the IC pattern based on a target placement model, wherein the target placement model is selected based on a classification of the IC pattern; and performing an OPC on the IC pattern using the target points, thereby generating a modified IC design layout. The method can further include fabricating a mask based on the modified IC design layout. The OPC can select an OPC model based on the classification of the IC pattern. The OPC model can weight the target placement model.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of micro channel structure is disclosed and includes steps of: providing a substrate; depositing and etching to form a first insulation layer; depositing and etching to form a supporting layer; depositing and etching to form a valve layer; depositing and etching to form a second insulation layer; depositing and etching to form a vibration layer, a lower electrode layer and a piezoelectric actuating layer; providing a photoresist layer and depositing and etching to form a plurality of bonding pads; depositing and etching to from a mask layer; etching to form a first chamber; and etching to form a second chamber.

Abstract: A video processing system includes a storage device, a receiving circuit, an audio/video demultiplexing circuit, a video decoder, and a display engine. The storage device includes a data buffer, a bitstream buffer, and a display buffer. An output of the receiving circuit is written into the data buffer. An input of the audio/video demultiplexing circuit is read from the data buffer, and an output of the audio/video demultiplexing circuit is written into the bitstream buffer. An input of the video decoder is read from the bitstream buffer, and an output of the video decoder is written into the display buffer. An input of the display engine is read from the display buffer. Each of the data buffer, the bitstream buffer, and the display buffer is a ring buffer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of assembled concrete frame structures, and discloses a prestressed assembled concrete frame-joint connecting structure and constructing method thereof. The present disclosure includes a prefabricated concrete column, a prefabricated concrete superposed beam, a composite slab, a post-tensioned prestressing tendon that connects the prefabricated concrete column and the prefabricated concrete superposed beam, a bending-resistant energy consuming steel bar and a shearing-resistant high-strength steel bar.

Abstract: A mitral valve prosthesis, a tricuspid valve prosthesis and a stent thereof. The stent is configured to support the heart valves of the mitral valve prosthesis and has a contracted configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration for deployment. The stent comprises, along its axial direction, an inflow section, a transition section and an outflow section, and the transition section is connected to the inflow section at one end and to the outflow section at the other end. When in the expanded configuration, the inflow section is located upstream of the outflow section with respect to the blood flow direction. The inflow section is less radially rigid than the outflow section and/or the transition section. Due to such a small radial rigidity, the inflow section can well adapt itself to the anatomy of the native mitral annulus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for fabricating a heterogeneous nickel-based catalyst on an aluminum oxide support. The method includes a solution preparation step, a drop-cast step, a first calcining step, and a second calcining step. The solution preparation step is provided for preparing a precursor solution. The drop-cast step is provided for dropping the precursor on the support. The first calcining step is provided for obtaining an oxidation state catalyst. The second calcining step is provided for obtaining the heterogeneous nickel-based catalysts on aluminum oxide support.

Abstract: A filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered fluid flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that fluid passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the fluid.