Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer (RDL) module, a first semiconductor module, an interconnection module, a second semiconductor module and a molding material. The first semiconductor module is disposed on the RDL module. The interconnection module is disposed on the RDL module. The second semiconductor module is disposed on the interconnection module. The molding material covers the RDL module and surrounds the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module. A top surface of the first semiconductor module and a top surface of the second semiconductor module are exposed by the molding material.

Abstract: Image sensors and methods for forming the same are provided. A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a semiconductor layer, a plurality of metal isolation features disposed in the semiconductor layer, a metal grid disposed directly over the plurality of metal isolation features, and a plurality of microlens features disposed over the metal grid.

Abstract: A case with screw thread in a sealed manner for communication equipment includes an upper cover and a bottom cover. The inner surface of the upper cover has an internal screw thread. The outer surface of the bottom cover has an external screw thread. When the external screw thread is fixed with the internal screw thread, the inner surface of the upper cover is in contact with the outer surface of the bottom cover in a sealed state, and the upper cover and the bottom cover form a receiving space. The case provides the following advantages: quickly and repeated assembly and disassembly; no need for any space for bolts so as to minimizes the size; without bolt, no need for washers or sealant; good sealing properties and good waterproof effect so as to prevent water from entering the case.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.

Abstract: Interconnect structure packages (e.g., through silicon vias (TSV) packages, through interlayer via (TIV) packages) may be pre-manufactured as opposed to forming TIVs directly on a carrier substrate during a manufacturing process for a semiconductor die package at backend packaging facility. The interconnect structure packages may be placed onto a carrier substrate during manufacturing of a semiconductor device package, and a semiconductor die package may be placed on the carrier substrate adjacent to the interconnect structure packages. A molding compound layer may be formed around and in between the interconnect structure packages and the semiconductor die package.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above- mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: A one-direction conduction device includes a first transistor and a driving circuit. The first transistor has a control terminal coupled to a first node, and input and output terminals respectively coupled to input and output electrode terminals of the one-direction conduction device. In the driving circuit, a switch circuit is coupled to the input electrode terminal and a second node. A second transistor has a base and a collector both coupled to a third node, and an emitter coupled to the second node. A first resistor is coupled to the third node and ground. A third transistor has a base coupled to the third node, an emitter coupled to the output electrode terminal, and a collector coupled to the first node. The second resistor is coupled between the first node and the ground. The switch circuit breaks off a reverse leakage current path of the one-direction conduction device.

Abstract: An object gripping device using a electromagnetic assembly includes a base having two opposite ends thereof, a fastening portion pivoted at one end of the base and having an object-gripping trench and a through opening having a stopping surface therein at two opposite ends of the fastening portion, a transmission portion pivoted at the other end of the base, a stopping shaft extending through both the transmission portion and the through opening, a first spring connected both the base and the fastening portion, a second spring connected both the base and the transmission portion, and a electromagnetic assembly connected the base and the transmission portion.

Abstract: An object gripping device using a solenoid valve includes a base having two opposite ends thereof, a fastening portion pivoted at one end of the base and having an object-gripping trench and a through opening having a stopping surface therein at two opposite ends of the fastening portion, a transmission portion pivoted at the other end of the base, a stopping shaft extending through both the transmission portion and the through opening, a first spring connected both the base and the fastening portion, a second spring connected both the base and the transmission portion, and a solenoid valve connected the base and the transmission portion.

Abstract: A temperature control system used in a portable computer comprises a first control part, a second control part connected to an operation processing unit (OPU), a third control part and a fourth control part connected to a charge part. The first control part outputs a first control signal for responding the temperature and load current changes of an external power transformer. The third control part outputs a second control signal for responding the temperature and load current changes of a battery. When the portable computer is powered by the external transformer, the second control part receives the first control signal to control the OPU, and the fourth control part controls the charge current of the charge part. When the portable computer is powered by the battery, the second control part receives the second control signal to control the OPU.

Abstract: The invention discloses a power supply system for charging a rechargeable battery in a portable electronic device. The power supply system of the invention redefines an output curve of a power adapter, such that the power adapter can work in a maximum power region for a long time. When a system current plus a charging current exceed a maximum current limit of the power adapter, the power supply system of the invention will automatically lower the current for charging a battery, so as to prevent the power adapter from being shut down.

Abstract: A power supply device providing required power to a loading device. The power supply device includes a battery, an adjustable power converter and a control circuit. The battery, having a current meter, selectively outputs required power to the loading device. The power converter receives and converts an AC voltage into a first DC voltage or a second DC voltage, further receives an adjusting signal. The power converter outputs the second DC voltage when the adjusting signal is enabled. The magnitude of the second DC voltage is lower than the output voltage of the battery. The control circuit is coupled to the battery and the power converter. When the power of the battery is gauged, the control circuit enables the adjusting signal for the power converter to output the second DC voltage, so that the battery discharges the loading device for the current meter to re-gauge the power of the battery.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a DC-to-DC converter, a first LED series, a second LED series, a first constant-current circuit, a second constant-current circuit, and a feedback circuit. The DC-to-DC converter respectively outputs a direct-current voltage to one terminal of the first and the second LED series to generate a first potential and a second potential at the other terminal of the first and the second LED series according to a feedback voltage. The first and the second constant-current circuits are respectively coupled to the other terminal of the first and the second LED series and output a first current and a second current for driving the first and the second LED series according to a first and a second control signals. The feedback circuit uses the lower one of the first potential and the second potential as a feedback voltage.

Abstract: A charging-discharging control device has a selector, a charging circuit and at least two battery packs. The selector has a controller and a discharging switch. When a controller input voltage is higher than a preset voltage, the controller generates a charge-discharge signal of a first voltage level, and when the controller input voltage is not higher than the preset voltage, the controller generates the charge-discharge signal of a second voltage level, and the discharging switch is turned on. The charging circuit coupled to the selector. When the charge-discharge signal is at the first voltage level, the charging circuit charges the battery packs. When the charge-discharge signal is at the second voltage level, the battery packs supply the power to a loading system.

Abstract: A connector set of notebook computer is provided. The connector set includes a power supply connector, a host connector, a battery connector and a battery recess connector. The host connector is fixed on the notebook computer and electrically connected to the power supply connector. The battery connector is removably disposed on the notebook computer. The battery recess connector is fixed in a battery recess of the notebook computer. The battery connector is capable of being electrically connected to both battery recess connector and the power supply connector. That is, the battery connector of the invention is selectively connected to the battery recess connector or the power supply connector. Thus, the battery may be charged when disposed in the computer recess or alternatively may be removed from the computer recess and charged directly through the power supply connector.

Abstract: A one way conductor includes a MOSFET and a driving device. The MOSFET has a source and a drain respectively serving a positive end P and a negative end N of the one way conductor. The driving device including a BJT differential amplifier detects a voltage difference between the source and the drain of the MOSFET. When the voltage of the positive end P is higher than the voltage of the negative end N, the driving device outputs a driving voltage to a gate of the MOSFET to turn on the MOSFET. If the voltage of the positive end P is lower than the voltage of the negative end N, the driving device cannot output the driving voltage for turning on the MOSFET, and the one way conductor is turned off at this time. Consequently, the one way conductor of the invention has the one way conductive property.

Abstract: A temperature control system used in a portable computer comprises a first control part, a second control part connected to an operation processing unit (OPU), a third control part and a fourth control part connected to a charge part. The first control part outputs a first control signal for responding the temperature and load current changes of an external power transformer. The third control part outputs a second control signal for responding the temperature and load current changes of a battery. When the portable computer is powered by the external transformer, the second control part receives the first control signal to control the OPU, and the fourth control part controls the charge current of the charge part. When the portable computer is powered by the battery, the second control part receives the second control signal to control the OPU.

Abstract: A connector set of notebook computer is provided. The connector set includes a power supply connector, a host connector, a battery connector and a battery recess connector. The host connector is fixed on the notebook computer and electrically connected to the power supply connector. The battery connector is removably disposed on the notebook computer. The battery recess connector is fixed in a battery recess of the notebook computer. The battery connector is capable of being electrically connected to both battery recess connector and the power supply connector. That is, the battery connector of the invention is selectively connected to the battery recess connector or the power supply connector. Thus, the flexibility and convenience of the connector is largely increased.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a DC-to-DC converter, a first LED series, a second LED series, a first constant-current circuit, a second constant-current circuit, and a feedback circuit. The DC-to-DC converter respectively outputs a direct-current voltage to one terminal of the first and the second LED series to generate a first potential and a second potential at the other terminal of the first and the second LED series according to a feedback voltage. The first and the second constant-current circuits are respectively coupled to the other terminal of the first and the second LED series and output a first current and a second current for driving the first and the second LED series according to a first and a second control signals. The feedback circuit uses the lower one of the first potential and the second potential as a feedback voltage.