Abstract: The technology described herein is directed towards a capacitor with a modified design (relative to standard capacitors), in which a first conductor is coupled to a second conductor via a distributed array of conducting interconnects through a dielectric that separates the conductors. The array of interconnects can be geometrically distributed. The array of conducting interconnects, not present in standard capacitors, results in capacitors with larger self-resonant frequency, e.g., having a substantially stable capacitance over a range of high radio frequencies, e.g., from one gigahertz to twenty gigahertz. This further provides an improved quality factor. The improvements resulting from the array of interconnects, facilitates more optimal surface current density. The modified capacitor provides benefits in various circuits, e.g., in a tuning element as part of an impedance matching network, in a millimeter wave frequency phase shifter for antenna elements, and so on.

Abstract: The technology described herein is directed towards increasing the secrecy capacity/performance of an intelligent reflective surface (IRS)-assisted communication system. Described is determining a location for placement of the IRS to achieve the maximum secrecy capacity with respect to a receiver in an environment. Gradient descent along with ray tracing, facilitates determination of the optimal placement, which can be used along with an alignment strategy of tile-allocation and phase-shift adjustment for the IRS to optimize the secrecy capacity within constraints. When implemented at the determined location, IRS-assisted communications result in significant improvement of the secrecy capacity performance for an (e.g., indoor) media communication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for generating and transmitting autonomous vehicle prepositioning instructions to improve network coverage. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems subdivide a geographic transportation service area into subregions, generate a set of waypoints and circuits for the subregions. Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize an optimization model to assign autonomous vehicles to the set of waypoints and circuits and transmit digital prepositioning instructions to the autonomous vehicles to traverse the waypoints and circuits.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber for manufacturing a stretchable hydrophobic fiber article, the fiber including silica nanoparticles which are surface-modified such that the silica nanoparticles include a hydrocarbon chain, and a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, a stretchable hydrophobic fiber article manufactured therefrom, and a manufacturing method thereof. A fiber and a fiber article according to the present disclosure may have high hydrophobicity, preferably both superhydrophobicity and elasticity. Further, as the fiber and fiber article have excellent mechanical stability and chemical durability, the fiber and fiber article may stably exhibit the aforementioned high hydrophobicity and elasticity even under the harsh conditions.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to provide a patterned substrate are described. A plurality of patterned and spaced first lines and carbon material lines and formed on the substrate surface by selectively depositing and etching films extending in a first direction and films extending in a second direction that crosses the first direction to pattern the underlying structures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a multilayer stack used as a mask in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography and methods for forming a multilayer stack. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a carbon layer over a film stack, forming a metal rich oxide layer on the carbon layer by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, forming a metal oxide photoresist layer on the metal rich oxide layer, and patterning the metal oxide photoresist layer. The metal oxide photoresist layer is different from the metal rich oxide layer and is formed by a process different from the PVD process. The metal rich oxide layer formed by the PVD process improves adhesion of the metal oxide photoresist layer and increases the secondary electrons during EUV lithography, which leads to decreased EUV dose energies.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a multilayer stack used as a mask in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography and methods for forming a multilayer stack. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a carbon layer over a film stack, forming a metal rich oxide layer on the carbon layer by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, forming a metal oxide photoresist layer on the metal rich oxide layer, and patterning the metal oxide photoresist layer. The metal oxide photoresist layer is different from the metal rich oxide layer and is formed by a process different from the PVD process. The metal rich oxide layer formed by the PVD process improves adhesion of the metal oxide photoresist layer and increases the secondary electrons during EUV lithography, which leads to decreased EUV dose energies.

Abstract: Methods for forming a film stack comprising a hardmask layer and etching such hardmask layer to form features in the film stack are provided. The methods described herein facilitate profile and dimension control of features through a proper profile management scheme formed in the film stack. In one or more embodiments, a method for etching a hardmask layer includes forming a hardmask layer on a substrate, where the hardmask layer contains a metal-containing material containing a metal element having an atomic number greater than 28, supplying an etching gas mixture to the substrate, and etching the hardmask layer exposed by a photoresist layer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas conditioning system includes a trailer chassis, an inlet valve, a chiller, a separator, a system outlet, and a dehydration agent injection system. The inlet valve may be coupled to the trailer chassis and may be configured to direct flow to a fluid conduit. The chiller may be in thermal communication with the fluid conduit and is configured to remove heat from the flow within the fluid conduit The separator may be coupled to the trailer chassis and define a separator inlet to receive flow from the fluid conduit. The separator may be configured to direct conditioned gas from the separator inlet to a first separator outlet. The system outlet may be configured to receive flow from the first separator outlet. The dehydration agent injection system includes an injector, a dehydration agent, and a reboiler.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to provide a patterned substrate are described. A plurality of patterned and spaced first lines and carbon material lines and formed on the substrate surface by selectively depositing and etching films extending in a first direction and films extending in a second direction that crosses the first direction to pattern the underlying structures.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to provide a patterned substrate are described. A plurality of patterned and spaced first lines and carbon material lines and formed on the substrate surface by selectively depositing and etching films extending in a first direction and films extending in a second direction that crosses the first direction to pattern the underlying structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power system for a hybrid vehicle, relating to the field of hybrid vehicles. The power system for a hybrid vehicle adopts a first planetary gear mechanism with two sun gears, the first sun gear rotates with an input shaft, the second sun gear and the input shaft are independent of each other, and the second sun gear achieves different motion states through a second brake or/and a second clutch, and cooperates with a first brake to provide different transmission ratios of four to six gears when an engine and motors are in driving, so that the power system is simple in structure and low in cost, and the fuel economy and acceleration dynamic performance of the power system are improved.

Abstract: A power system for a hybrid vehicle includes a first planetary gear mechanism and a second planetary gear mechanism that cooperate with each other, wherein a first sun gear rotates with a first input shaft, a second sun gear and the first input shaft are independent from each other, the second sun gear achieve different movement states through a first brake, a second brake and a second clutch, to provide different transmission ratios, so that the power system is simple in structure, low in cost and more flexible in adaptability. Further, a second electric motor is connected with the first input shaft through a third planetary gear mechanism, can reduce the speed of the second electric motor through the planetary gear mechanism, and increase the torque, to effectively reduce the size of the second electric motor or improve the acceleration performance of the vehicle.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for forming features for semiconductor processing. A first mandrel and a second mandrel are formed on a substrate. A first spacer is formed along a first sidewall of the first mandrel, and a second spacer is formed along a second sidewall of the second mandrel. A gap is defined between the first spacer and the second spacer. The gap is filled by a gap-filling material. In some examples, the gap-filling material includes a doped silicon material. In some examples, the first spacer and the second spacer each include a doped silicon material.

Abstract: Method of forming an electronic device with a bottom isolation dielectric between a pair of gate stacks is described. Each of the gate stacks comprises a plurality of gate layers. A sacrificial film having a liner on a top and side thereof is on top of the gate layers. A capping layer is on the top of the liner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power system for a hybrid vehicle, relating to the field of hybrid vehicles. The power system mainly includes an engine, a first motor, a second motor, a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, a first input shaft, a first clutch, a brake, and a second clutch. Since the second motor is connected to the first input shaft through the second planetary gear mechanism, the planetary gear mechanism can reduce the speed of the second motor and increase the torque to effectively reduce the size of the second motor or improve the acceleration performance of the vehicle. Since the first clutch between the first input shaft and the engine is disengaged when driven by the second motor, the drag resistance of the engine is reduced, and the fuel economy of the vehicle is improved.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for forming features for semiconductor processing. A first mandrel and a second mandrel are formed on a substrate. A first spacer is formed along a first sidewall of the first mandrel, and a second spacer is formed along a second sidewall of the second mandrel. A gap is defined between the first spacer and the second spacer. The gap is filled by a gap-filling material. In some examples, the gap-filling material includes a doped silicon material. In some examples, the first spacer and the second spacer each include a doped silicon material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power system for a hybrid vehicle, relating to the field of hybrid vehicles. The power system mainly includes an engine, a first motor, a second motor, a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, a first input shaft, a first clutch, a brake, and a second clutch. Since the second motor is connected to the first input shaft through the second planetary gear mechanism, the planetary gear mechanism can reduce the speed of the second motor and increase the torque to effectively reduce the size of the second motor or improve the acceleration performance of the vehicle. Since the first clutch between the first input shaft and the engine is disengaged when driven by the second motor, the drag resistance of the engine is reduced, and the fuel economy of the vehicle is improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power system for a hybrid vehicle, relating to the field of hybrid vehicles. The power system for a hybrid vehicle adopts a first planetary gear mechanism with two sun gears, the first sun gear rotates with an input shaft, the second sun gear and the input shaft are independent of each other, and the second sun gear achieves different motion states through a second brake or/and a second clutch, and cooperates with a first brake to provide different transmission ratios of four to six gears when an engine and motors are in driving, so that the power system is simple in structure and low in cost, and the fuel economy and acceleration dynamic performance of the power system are improved.

Abstract: A power system for a hybrid vehicle includes a first planetary gear mechanism and a second planetary gear mechanism that cooperate with each other, wherein a first sun gear rotates with a first input shaft, a second sun gear and the first input shaft are independent from each other, the second sun gear achieve different movement states through a first brake, a second brake and a second clutch, to provide different transmission ratios, so that the power system is simple in structure, low in cost and more flexible in adaptability. Further, a second electric motor is connected with the first input shaft through a third planetary gear mechanism, can reduce the speed of the second electric motor through the planetary gear mechanism, and increase the torque, to effectively reduce the size of the second electric motor or improve the acceleration performance of the vehicle.