Abstract: A photomask includes a substrate, a multilayer stack disposed over the substrate and configured to reflect a radiation, a capping layer over the multilayer stack, and an anti-reflective layer over the capping layer. The anti-reflective layer comprises a first pattern, wherein the first pattern exposes the capping layer and is configured as a printable feature. The photomask also includes an absorber spaced apart from the printable feature from a top-view perspective.

Abstract: A heat pipe comprises a first pipe and at least a second pipe. The first pipe includes an evaporator, a heat insulator and a condenser communicating with each other to define a hollow chamber. The second pipe disposed in the hollow chamber includes an accommodating space and a first capillary structure disposed in one end of the accommodating space closer to the evaporator. Two opposite sides of an outer pipe wall of the second pipe directly abut an inner pipe wall of the first pipe. The first pipe further includes a second capillary structure which is disposed in the hollow chamber closer to the evaporator and extended to an outside of the second pipe and occupies at least ? volume of the evaporator. A first part of the first capillary structure and the second capillary structure are connected to each other by winding so as to enhance transportation therebetween.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a substrate includes receiving a photomask substrate comprising a multilayered reflective structure disposed over a surface of the photomask substrate, a capping layer disposed on the multilayered reflective structure and an absorber, wherein the photomask substrate has a plurality of conductive nanoparticles disposed over the surface; applying a first mixture comprising a SC1 solution, a DI water and O3 to the photomask substrate to remove the conductive nanoparticles; and applying a DI water to rinse the photomask substrate. A removal rate of the conductive nanoparticles is greater than approximately 90%.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for moving an optical element is provided, including a movable portion, a fixed portion, a driving assembly, and a first resilient element. The movable portion is for connecting the optical element. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The first resilient element has a board structure. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion via the first resilient element. The fixed portion includes a connection surface, a restricting surface, and a recessed portion. At least a portion of the first resilient element is disposed on the connection surface. The restricting surface contacts and restricts the movable portion. The recessed portion is located between the connection surface and the restricting surface, wherein the recessed portion is lower than the connection surface and the restricting surface.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a base, a holder movably coupled to the base for holding an optical element, a casing, a frame, a driving assembly, and an adhering member. The casing has a top wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the edge of the top wall along an optical axis of the optical element, and the top wall is closer to a light-incident end than the base. The frame is disposed on the top wall and has a frame protrusion extending toward the base. The driving assembly is configured to drive the holder to move relative to the base, and an accommodating space is formed between the base, the frame and the casing. The adhering member is disposed in the accommodating space and configured to directly adhere to the base, the frame, the casing, and the driving assembly.

Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin. The bobbin includes a main body, a connection member, and a terminal base. The main body is wound by a coil. Two sides of the connection member are respectively connected to the main body and the terminal base. A plurality of connection terminals of the coil extend to the terminal base through a wire trough of the main body and are connected to pins of the terminal base. The connection member is cut off by automated machining, and the terminal base is mounted on a surface of a housing of the transformer, and no pin is disposed on the housing. Hence, the overall size of the transformer is effectively reduced.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion for holding an optical element, a fixed portion, a driving assembly used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion, and an adhesive element. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion, and the fixed portion includes a case and a bottom affixed on the case. The case has a top wall and a side wall. The top wall is plate-shaped and is perpendicular to a main axis, and the side wall is not parallel to the top wall. An accommodating space for accommodating the movable portion is formed between the case and the bottom. The adhesive element is in direct contact with the bottom, the case, and the driving assembly.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a base, a holder movably coupled to the base for holding an optical element, a casing, a frame, a driving assembly, and an adhering member. The casing has a top wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the edge of the top wall along an optical axis of the optical element, and the top wall is closer to a light-incident end than the base. The frame is disposed on the top wall and has a frame protrusion extending toward the base. The driving assembly is configured to drive the holder to move relative to the base, and an accommodating space is formed between the base, the frame and the casing. The adhering member is disposed in the accommodating space and configured to directly adhere to the base, the frame, the casing, and the driving assembly.

Abstract: A heat pipe structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The heat pipe structure includes a case, a wick structure and two lateral sealing structures. The case includes an enclosed space in a sealing state. The wick structure is disposed within the enclosed space and includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The two lateral sealing structures are configured to seal two opposite sides of the case. One of the two lateral sealing structures clamps the first end of the wick structure. The other of the lateral sealing structures clamps the second end of the wick structure.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including: a movable portion for holding an optical element; a fixed portion comprising a case and a bottom arranged along a main axis, wherein the case includes: a top plate extended along a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis; a sidewall extended from edges of the top plate along the main axis and fixed on the bottom, wherein the sidewall includes: a first surface parallel to the main axis; a second surface connected to the first surface and is not parallel to the first surface; and a third surface opposite to the second surface and is not parallel to the first surface; and an adhesive element, wherein the case is connected to the bottom through the adhesive element, and the adhesive element is in direct contact with the second surface and the third surface.

Abstract: A lens module is provided, including a holder, a barrel, and an optical element. The optical element is affixed in the barrel, and the holder has a first material. Additionally, the barrel is affixed in the holder and has a second material, wherein the hardness of the first material is greater than the hardness of the second material.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of preparing high quality homogenous slow-release bio-fertilizer that may include steps of preparing a liquid concentrate comprising nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, ammonium nitrate, bacteria, one or more wetting agent, natural enzymes, azomite powders, trace mineral and basalt rock powders; adding said liquid concentrate to a biosolid; mixing the liquid concentrate-biosolid composition in a mixing means; and drying said composition. In one embodiment, a bio-fertilizer can be a homogenous organic base fertilizer for plant nutrition and soil fertility. Also, the fertilizer in the present invention can be added for plant nutrition and soil fertility, and concentrated liquid formulations/nutrient supplements can be added to the fertilizer in the present invention.

Abstract: A slim heat-dissipation module is provided. The slim heat-dissipation module includes a first plate, a second plate, a first porous structure, a second porous structure, a first fluid, and a second fluid. The second plate is combined with the first plate to form a first type chamber and a second type chamber, wherein the first type chamber and the second type chamber are sealed and independent, respectively. The first porous structure is disposed in the first type chamber. The second porous structure is disposed in the second type chamber. The first fluid is disposed in the first type chamber. The second fluid is disposed in the second type chamber.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a fixed portion, a first movable portion, a second movable portion, a first driving assembly, and a second driving assembly. The first movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The second movable portion is used for holding an optical element having a main axis, and is movable relative to the first movable portion. The first driving assembly is used for driving the first movable portion to move in a first dimension relative to the fixed portion, and the second driving assembly is used for driving the second movable portion to move in a second dimension relative to the fixed portion. The first dimension and the second dimension are different.

Abstract: A bipolar transistor includes a substrate having a first well with a first dopant type; and a split collector region in the substrate, the split collector region including a highly doped central region having the first dopant type, and a lightly doped peripheral region having a second dopant type, opposite the first dopant type, wherein the lightly doped peripheral region surrounds the highly doped central region, a dopant concentration of the lightly doped peripheral region ranges from about 5×1012 ions/cm3 to about 5×1013 ions/cm3, and the lightly doped peripheral region has a same maximum depth as the highly doped central region.

Abstract: A lens module is provided, including a holder, a barrel, and an optical element. The optical element is affixed in the barrel, and the holder has a first material. Additionally, the barrel is affixed in the holder and has a second material, wherein the hardness of the first material is greater than the hardness of the second material.

Abstract: An optical system includes a fixed module, a movable module and a driving assembly. The movable module moves relative to the fixed module, and the movable module includes a lens unit which includes a first lens, a second lens, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall has a first surface, which directly contacts the second lens, and the second side wall directly contacts the first lens. A portion of the driving assembly is directly disposed on the lens unit, configured to drive the lens unit to move along an optical axis of the first lens. The first side wall further has a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the second surface directly contacts the portion of the driving assembly. The thickness of the first side wall is different from the thickness of the second side wall.

Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism for connecting an optical member is provided, including a fixed portion and a first adhesive member. The fixed portion includes a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is fixedly connected to the second member via the first adhesive member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatuses, and computer programs for processing computed tomography images. Precise segmentation of the left atrium (LA) in computed tomography (CT) images constitutes a crucial preparatory step for catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation (AF). We aim to apply deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) to automate the LA detection/segmentation procedure and create a three-dimensional (3D) geometries. The deep learning provides an efficient and accurate way for automatic contouring and LA volume calculation based on the construction of the 3D LA geometry. Non-pulmonary vein (NPV) trigger has been reported as an important predictor of recurrence post atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Elimination of NPV triggers can reduce the post-ablation AF recurrence. The deep learning was applied in pre-ablation pulmonary vein computed tomography (PVCT) geometric slices to create a prediction model for NPV triggers in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).