Abstract: An X-ray measurement system with high signal resolution is provided. The X-ray measurement system includes an X-ray generator, an X-ray optical element group, a multi-dimensional X-ray detector and a processing device. The X-ray generator is configured to generate an incident X-ray beam. X-ray optics are used to guide the incident X-ray beam to a to-be-tested sample. The multi-dimensional X-ray detector is used to receive the measurement X-ray generated by irradiating the incident X-ray beam on the to-be-tested sample. The multi-dimensional X-ray detector includes an insulation layer, a plurality of first electrode layers, a photodiode layer, an X-ray conversion material layer made of amorphous selenium, and a second electrode layer. The processing device is configured to collect a to-be-tested X-ray signal and generate a plurality of measurement results that include a plurality of mode signals of different orders.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an element layer and transducing structures. The element layer includes island portions, bridge portions and openings. The island portions have pixel structures. Each of the pixel structures includes a thin film transistor and at least one light-emitting element electrically connected to the thin film transistor. The bridge portions connect the island portions. The island portions and the bridge portions define the openings. Each of the openings has a top side and a bottom side opposite to each other. The at least one light emitting element is located on the top side. Each of the transducing structures overlaps a corresponding opening. Each of the transducing structures includes a first electrode disposed on the bottom side of the opening 10 and a second electrode disposed on the top side of the opening, wherein a portion of the opening is a cavity of the transducing structure.

Abstract: Multi-gate devices and methods for fabricating such are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes forming an n-type work function layer in a gate trench in a gate structure, wherein the n-type work function layer is formed around first channel layers in a p-type gate region and around second channel layers in an n-type gate region, forming a first metal fill layer in a first gate trench over the n-type work function layer in the p-type gate region and in a second gate trench over the n-type work function layer in the n-type gate region, removing the first metal fill layer from the p-type gate region, removing the n-type work function layer from the p-type gate region, forming a p-type work function layer in the first gate trench of the p-type gate region, and forming a second metal fill layer in the first gate trench of the p-type gate region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a redistribution structure that includes a metal line, a first dielectric layer disposed over the metal line, a first etch stop layer (ESL) disposed over the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer disposed over the first ESL, and a conductive via extending through the second dielectric layer, the first ESL and the first dielectric layer to contact the metal line. A lower portion of the second dielectric layer extends downward through the first ESL and the first dielectric layer and partially into the metal line.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a heat source and a heat distribution structure coupled to the heat source to distribute heat generated by the heat source during operation of the electronic device.

Abstract: Distributed journaling for write operations to RAID systems is disclosed, including: receiving a new write operation to a plurality of storage devices associated with a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) group, wherein the plurality of storage devices comprises a main data storage and a non-volatile journal storage; writing a record of the new write operation to the non-volatile journal storage; after the record of the new write operation is written to the non-volatile journal storage, writing new data associated with the new write operation to the main data storage; and after the new data associated with the new write operation is written to the main data storage, invalidating the record of the new write operation in the non-volatile journal storage, wherein upon restarting the plurality of storage devices associated with the RAID group, the non-volatile journal storage is checked and valid records of one or more write operations included in the non-volatile journal storage are written to the main d

Abstract: A first video stream comprising a first image of a first participant of a virtual meeting, a second image of a second participant, and a third image of a third participant are received from a first client device connected to a virtual meeting platform. It is determined whether an image combining condition is satisfied. Responsive to determining that the image combining condition is satisfied with respect to the first image and the second image, a first screen tile comprising the first image and the second image is generated. A first size of the first screen tile is defined based on a number of images comprised by the first screen tile. A second screen tile comprising the third image is generated. A virtual meeting user interface comprising the first screen tile and the second screen tile is provided for presentation on a second client device connected to the virtual meeting platform.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism, includes a middle housing (1), a first support (2) and a second support (3), a first end of the first support is rotatably connected to the middle housing, and a second end of the first support is fixedly connected to a first housing; a first end of the second support is rotatably connected to the middle housing, and a second end of the second support is fixedly connected to a second housing.

Abstract: A passivation layer is formed over an interconnect structure. An opening is etched at least partially through the passivation layer. A first conductive layer is deposited over the passivation layer. The first conductive layer partially fills the opening. An insulator layer is deposited over the first conductive layer. The insulator layer partially fills the opening. A second conductive layer is deposited over the insulator layer. The second conductive layer completely fills the opening. A first conductive structure is formed that is electrically coupled to the first conductive layer. A second conductive structure is formed that is electrically coupled to the second conductive layer.

Abstract: An aromatic fused ring compound which acts as a sodium channel blocker, and a use thereof. The aromatic fused ring compound has inhibitory activity on sodium ion channel Nav1.8, and may be used as a drug for a wide range of pain treatment.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided and includes a first conductive structure, a second conductive structure, a third conductive structure, a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a conductive element, an electronic component, and a plurality of passive components. The first insulating layer is disposed between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure, and the second insulating layer is disposed between the second conductive structure and the third conductive structure. The second conductive structure is electrically connected to the first conductive structure at a first position, and the third conductive structure is electrically connected to the second conductive structure at a second position, wherein a center point of the first position and a center point of the second position is misaligned along a normal direction of a surface of the first insulating layer.

Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first body having an end and a first inclined surface, a second body having a second inclined surface, and a hinge module. The end includes an accommodating area. A virtual shaft line exists between sides of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface that are closest to each other. The second body rotates relative to the first body through the virtual shaft line. The hinge module includes a first bracket adjacent to the first inclined surface, connected to the first body, and located in the accommodating area, a second bracket adjacent to the second inclined surface and connected to the second body, and a third bracket including a first end and a second end. The first bracket is connected to the first end through a first torsion assembly. The second bracket is connected to the second end through a second torsion assembly.

Abstract: Methods and systems for media trend detection and maintenance are provided herein. A set of media items each having common media characteristics is identified. A set of pose values is determined for each respective media item of the set of media items. Each pose value is associated with a particular predefined pose for objects depicted by the set of media items. A set of distance scores is calculated. Each distance score represents a distance between the respective set of pose values determined for a media item and a respective set of pose values determined for an additional media item. A coherence score is determined for the set of media items based on the calculated set of distance scores. Responsive to a determination that the coherence score satisfies one or more coherence criteria, a determination is made that the set of media items corresponds to a media trend of a platform.

Abstract: A method removes defects in a dielectric layer, such as during fabrication of a device that emits light from hot electrons injected into an atomically two-dimensional material. An atomically two-dimensional material and the dielectric layer are adjoined. The dielectric layer is adapted to convey a variable electric field for modulating a wavelength of photons electronically emitted across a band structure of the atomically two-dimensional material. Laser pulses are strobed into the dielectric layer with sufficient cumulative energy to remove a majority of the defects in the dielectric layer without altering the atomically two-dimensional material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a system used in a semiconductor device manufacturing process. More specifically, embodiments provided herein generally include apparatus and methods for synchronizing and controlling the delivery of an RF bias signal and a pulsed voltage waveform to one or more electrodes within a plasma processing chamber. The apparatus and methods disclosed herein can be useful to at least minimize or eliminate a microloading effect created while processing small dimension features that have differing densities across various regions of a substrate. The plasma processing methods and apparatus described herein are configured to improve the control of various characteristics of the generated plasma and control an ion energy distribution (IED) of the plasma generated ions that interact with a surface of a substrate during plasma processing.

Abstract: A communication receiver includes a first signal processing circuit and a second signal processing circuit. The first signal processing circuit includes a first feedforward equalizer and a decision circuit. The first feedforward equalizer processes a received signal to generate a first equalized signal. The decision circuit performs hard decision upon the first equalized signal to generate a first symbol decision signal. The second signal processing circuit includes a second feedforward equalizer, a decision feedforward equalizer, and a first decision feedback equalizer. The second feedforward equalizer processes the first equalized signal to generate a second equalized signal. The decision feedforward equalizer processes the first symbol decision signal to generate a third equalized signal. The first decision feedback equalizer generates a second symbol decision signal according to the second equalized signal and the third equalized signal.

Abstract: A vapor chamber heatsink assembly, under vacuum, having a working fluid therein, comprising a plurality of heatsink fins and a vapor chamber is provided. The vapor chamber comprises an upper and lower casing having an upper and lower chamber surface, respectively. The upper and lower chamber surfaces define a plurality of obstructers forming a plurality of braided channels therearound. When heat from a greater temperature heat source and a lower temperature heat source is applied to respective contact surfaces of the lower casing, via the plurality of obstructers and braided channels, respectively, the working fluid and liquid vapor slugs/bubbles travel therethrough, providing an effective phase change mechanism to the greater temperature heat source, while concurrently, hindering agglomeration of working fluid thereto. An effective phase change mechanism is also concurrently provided to the lower temperature heat source due to the non-agglomeration of working fluid to the greater temperature heat source.