Abstract: An laser cavity including a special wavelength selection filter is disclosed. The special wavelength selection filter comprises of one or two linear polarizer, two quarter waveplates, an etalon filter and an end reflector. The laser may oscillate on single wavelength or multiple wavelengths depending on the selection of the end reflector and the etalon filter. The laser is designed very compact without a wavelength locker to have a stable wavelength output.

Abstract: A pulse width modulator includes an amplifier module, a comparator module, and a filter module. The amplifier module receives a feedback voltage signal from a passive network, and generates first and second non-inverted voltage signals and first and second inverted voltage signals in response to the feedback voltage signal. The comparator module receives the first and second non-inverted voltage signals and the first and second inverted voltage signals, and provides first and second differential voltage signals corresponding to the first and second non-inverted voltage signals and the first and second inverted voltage signals. The filter module is coupled between the amplifier module and the comparator module, and is operable so as to attenuate high frequency components of the first and second non-inverted voltage signals. As such, the presence of noise in the feedback voltage signal does not affect differential operation of the comparator module.

Abstract: A pulse width modulator includes an amplifier module, a comparator module, and a filter module. The amplifier module receives a feedback voltage signal from a passive network, and generates first and second non-inverted voltage signals and first and second inverted voltage signals in response to the feedback voltage signal. The comparator module receives the first and second non-inverted voltage signals and the first and second inverted voltage signals, and provides first and second differential voltage signals corresponding to the first and second non-inverted voltage signals and the first and second inverted voltage signals. The filter module is coupled between the amplifier module and the comparator module, and is operable so as to attenuate high frequency components of the first and second non-inverted voltage signals. As such, the presence of noise in the feedback voltage signal does not affect differential operation of the comparator module.

Abstract: A delta-sigma DC-to-DC converter comprises a pair of high-side and low-side switches switched to convert an input voltage to an output voltage, a sense circuit to sense the output voltage of the converter to generate a feedback signal, a transconductive amplifier to amplify a difference between the feedback signal and a threshold signal to generate a differential current, a charging circuit connected with the differential current to generate a charging voltage, and a driver to compare the charging voltage with two reference signals to generate the pair of low-side and high-side driving signals.

Abstract: A system for bin management includes an input of bin quantity, a database of customer-specific data, and a controller. The controller is operatively connected to the database and arranged to obtain the customer-specific data and the input of bin quantity, to use the customer specific data and the input of bin quantity to determine a segmentation of a multiplicity of bins, to create a representation identifying the segmentation of the multiplicity of bins and has a memory for storing the representation. The system additionally has an output of the representation which identifies the segmentation of the multiplicity of bins. Processes for calculating the segmentation of the multiplicity of bins and for storing and retrieving items based on segmentation data are also provided.

Abstract: Wavelength reference apparatus for use in calibrating a tunable Fabry-Perot filter or a tunable VCSEL, whereby the device may be tuned to a precise, known wavelength, the wavelength reference apparatus comprising an LED, where the LED is chosen so as to have an emission profile which varies with wavelength; an etalon, where the etalon is chosen so as to have a transmission profile which comprises a comb of transmission peaks, with each transmission peak occurring at a precise, known wavelength; and a detector for detecting the light emitted by the LED and passing through the etalon; whereby when a tunable Fabry-Perot filter or tunable VCSEL is positioned between the etalon and the detector, and the device is swept through its tuning range by varying the tuning voltage applied to the device, the known transmission wavelengths established by the LED and the etalon can be correlated to counterpart tuning voltages of the device, whereby to calibrate the device.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes an overheat protecting circuit connected to a main circuit and capable of being activated so as to shut down the main circuit when operating temperature of the main circuit reaches a predetermined value, and a current limiting circuit connected to the main circuit for preventing current through the main circuit from exceeding a predetermined threshold value. The current limiting circuit is further connected to the overheat protecting circuit and controls activation of the overheat protecting circuit when the current through the main circuit reaches the predetermined threshold value. Therefore, erroneous operation of the circuit protection device due to a shift in component characteristics of the overheat protecting circuit attributed to limitations in fabrication can be avoided.

Abstract: A low profile optoelectronic package is provided. The thermal electrical coolers are mounted on the sidewalls of the package box. The sides of the platform on which optical components are disposed are attached on the top surface of the thermal electrical coolers. The overall height of the package is reduced. For an open bottom package box, the platform can be accessed from the bottom.

Abstract: An integrally formed bra includes an outer fabric, an inner fabric, two bra cups, two steel rim straps attached with steel rims and a set of clasp device assembly. In assembling, the two steel rim straps are first sewed to the two bra cups at the lower edges respectively. Then the bra cups, outer fabric, inner fabric and clasp device assembly are respectively coated on the peripheries or the needed joints thereof with adhesive. Finally, the outer fabric, inner fabric, bra cups and clasp device assembly are respectively positioned at a predetermined position of a mold to form a bra by hot pressing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compress and position apparatus with positioning, orientating functions and providing more uniform pressing force compliantly. The compress and position apparatus comprises a guiding column, a base, a housing, a seat, a annular portion and a pressing plate. The base has a cylinder, a plurality of locating pins and a convex portion. The annular portion has a through hole and a plurality of locating holes. The guiding column and the cylinder are disposed in the housing provided with an opening for the guiding column passing therethrough. The housing is mounted on the base and passed through a through hole of the annular portion and disposed in a cavity of the seat. A plane on the housing abuts a plane on the cavity to prevent the rotation of the housing. The guiding column is combined with the seat. The locating pin is inserted into the locating hole. The pressing plate engages the annular portion. Thus the guiding column is moved up and down by the gas supply device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fountain-type electroplating apparatus with functions of voltage detection and flow rectification, comprising: an electroplating tank, a rectification device, and an overflow tank, wherein the electroplating tank is positioned inside the overflow tank, and the rectification device is arranged under the electroplating tank, in addition, the electroplating tank is composed of a shell, a cathode electrode, and an mesh shaped anode. The apparatus of the present invention further comprises: a power supplier, a switcher, a plurality of detection circuits, and a plurality of connecting line, which is used for monitoring the same.

Abstract: In a noise sensitivity improved switching system and method thereof, comprised sensing the output voltage of the switching system to generate a feedback signal, respectively amplifying the feedback signal by two gains to generate two signals in phase or out of phase, filtering one of the two amplified signals, and summing or comparing the filtered signal and the other one, thereby reducing the noise interference to the switching system.

Abstract: A new sequence and chemical composition for cleaning the surface of a halftone shift masks that use MoSiON as shifter material is provided. For purposes of repair or rework, the pellicle is removed from the mask so that the mask can be accessed. After the rework or repair has been completed, a new clean process is performed, for the new clean process the sequence of steps that is conventionally performed has been modified. After the new clean process has been completed, the pellicle is reinstalled over the surface of the mask.

Abstract: A switching regulator with improved load transient efficiency comprises an output stage to generate an output voltage, a pulse width modulation circuit to generate a pulse width modulation signal, a constant ON-time circuit to generate an ON-time signal in accordance with the pulse width modulation signal to drive the output stage, and a masking apparatus to mask the ON-time signal by the pulse width modulation signal to thereby drive the output stage during load transient. During load transient, the masking apparatus reduces the switching times of the output stage to thereby reduce the switching loss and thus improve the efficiency of the regulator.

Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter comprises a sense circuit to sense the output voltage of the converter to generate a feedback signal, a transconductive amplifier to amplify a difference between the feedback signal and a threshold signal to generate a first current and to generate a second current in response to a load transient, a charging circuit connected with the first current to generate a charging voltage, a driver to compare the charging voltage with two reference signals to generate a pair of low-side and high-side driving signals, and a fast response circuit to compare a load transient signal corresponding to the second current with a third reference signal to generate a bypass signal to drive the output stage of the converter in the load transient.

Abstract: A delta-sigma DC-to-DC converter comprises a pair of high-side and low-side switches switched to convert an input voltage to an output voltage, a sense circuit to sense the output voltage of the converter to generate a feedback signal, a transconductive amplifier to amplify a difference between the feedback signal and a threshold signal to generate a differential current, a charging circuit connected with the differential current to generate a charging voltage, and a driver to compare the charging voltage with two reference signals to generate the pair of low-side and high-side driving signals.

Abstract: A magnetic fastener including a first detachable fastening member and a second detachable fastening member, said first and said second detachable fastening members respectively include a first and a second magnetic coupling surfaces which are magnetically attracted towards each other along an axial magnetic coupling direction, said magnetic fastener including guarding means adapted to resist relative lateral movements between said first and said second magnetic coupling surfaces when said first and said second fastening members are under magnetic coupling, said first and second fastening members include co-operative catching means adapted to resist disengagement of said first and second fastening members generally along said axial magnetic coupling direction when said first and second fastening members are simultaneously under magnetically coupling and subject to lateral tensions applied transversally to said axial magnetic coupling direction.

Abstract: A switching mode voltage regulator comprises a pulse width modulator and an adjustable one-shot circuit to generate an adjustable signal based on an input voltage, an adjustable voltage, and a PWM signal from the pulse width modulator at light loading to switch a high-side switch of an output stage in the voltage regulator. The ON duty of the adjustable signal is controlled by the adjustable voltage, such that it will be larger than that of the PWM signal and as a result, the number of switching the switch of the output stage is decreased, thereby reducing the switching loss and improving the efficiency of the voltage regulator.

Abstract: A wafer electroplating apparatus and method, comprising a wafer turning assembly, a vertical movement assembly, a wafer tilting assembly, and a frame. The wafer turning assembly has a turning shaft and a clasp for holding a wafer. The wafer tilting assembly has a tilting table being driven by a driving system, e.g. a cylinder, carrying an electroplating unit and wafer turning assembly. Thus the clasp holding a wafer and the electroplating unit are simultaneously inclined at preset angle against the horizontal plane, allowing for a large inclination angle. Therefore, gas bubbles generated during electroplating readily escape, and quality of electroplating is improved.

Abstract: Mold cleaning apparatus (1) includes a manifold (5) adapted to be coupled to a suction device. A first conduit (6) extends from the manifold (5) and has a first opening (8) remote from the manifold. A second conduit (7) extends from the manifold (5) and has a second opening (11) remote from the manifold (5). The first and the second openings (8, 11) being directed in opposite directions, and the first conduit (6) having a section (10) with a cross-sectional area which is less than cross-sectional area at any point along the length of the second conduit (7).