Abstract: A method for forming a high electron mobility transistor is disclosed. A mesa structure having a channel layer and a barrier layer is formed on a substrate. The mesa structure has two first edges extending along a first direction and two second edges extending along a second direction. A passivation layer is formed on the substrate and the mesa structure. A first opening and a plurality of second openings connected to a bottom surface of the first opening are formed and through the passivation layer, the barrier layer and a portion of the channel layer. In a top view, the first opening exposes the two first edges of the mesa structure without exposing the two second edges of the mesa structure. A metal layer is formed in the first opening and the second openings thereby forming a contact structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are isolated neural stem cells and methods of making neural stem cells from human trophoblast stem cells. The isolated neural stem cells can be immune-privileged and express one or more protein(s). Also provided are methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases using suitable preparations comprising the isolated neural stem cells.

Abstract: A sense amplifier circuit includes a sense amplifier, a switch and a temperature compensation circuit. The temperature compensation circuit provides a control signal having a positive temperature coefficient, based on which the switch provides reference impedance for temperature compensation. The sense amplifier includes a first input end coupled to a target bit and a second input end coupled to the switch. The sense amplifier outputs a sense amplifier signal based on the reference impedance and the impedance of the target bit.

Abstract: A memory device includes a substrate, a bottom electrode disposed over the substrate, a top electrode disposed over the bottom electrode, and a phase change layer disposed between the top electrode and bottom electrode. The phase change layer includes a GeSbTe material that contains a Ge content of about 20 at % or less, a Sb content of about 30 at % or more, and a Te content of about 40 at % at or more.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) includes the steps of forming a buffer layer on a substrate, forming a barrier layer on the buffer layer, forming a p-type semiconductor layer on the barrier layer, forming a gate electrode layer on the p-type semiconductor layer, and patterning the gate electrode layer to form a gate electrode. Preferably, the gate electrode includes an inclined sidewall.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a method of forming a vertical device is provided. The method includes: providing a protrusion over a substrate; forming an etch stop layer over the protrusion; laterally etching a sidewall of the etch stop layer; forming an insulating layer over the etch stop layer; forming a film layer over the insulating layer and the etch stop layer; performing chemical mechanical polishing on the film layer and exposing the etch stop layer; etching a portion of the etch stop layer to expose a top surface of the protrusion; forming an oxide layer over the protrusion and the film layer; and performing chemical mechanical polishing on the oxide layer and exposing the film layer.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for generating mature oocytes from immature oocytes and improving oocyte quality for improved success of assistant reproductive technology (ART). The methods include the use of tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes, wherein the tunneling nanotube-forming cells transfer autologous genomic materials, biomolecules and cellular components to the oocytes. The devices of the invention include microfluidic device to improve the efficiency of the transfer of biomolecules and cellular components between tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes.

Abstract: A charging system for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging device and a mobile power supplying equipment. The charging device includes a charging base, a power receiving terminal disposed on the charging base, and a charging gun electrically connected to the power receiving terminal and configured to charge the electric vehicle. The mobile power supplying equipment includes a power module, a docking device, and a power supplying terminal disposed on the docking device and electrically connected to the power module. When the mobile power supplying equipment moves to a position within a predetermined range of the charging base, the docking device is configured to adjust the power supplying terminal to make the power supplying terminal detachably dock with the power receiving terminal, and the power module then outputs power to the charging gun for the charging gun charging the electric vehicle.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for enhancing the delivery of an anti-platelet drug for the treatment of acute stroke, comprising delivering a composition comprising an anti-platelet drug and a vehicle that can reduce the binding rate of plasma proteins, so that the anti-platelet drug can achieve the effect of treating acute stroke at a low dose. By use of the neuro-protective efficacy of anti-platelet drug, the invention allows the drug to release slowly to the site of treatment by combining anti-platelet drugs with a vehicle that can reduce the binding rate of plasma proteins to effectively reduce the dose of the anti-platelet drug and consequently reduce the side effects such as hypotension caused by administration of a high dose of the anti-platelet drugs. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for enhancing treatment of acute stroke and a method for treating acute stroke using the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for generating mature oocytes from immature oocytes and improving oocyte quality for improved success of assistant reproductive technology (ART). The methods include the use of tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes, wherein the tunneling nanotube-forming cells transfer autologous genomic materials, biomolecules and cellular components to the oocytes. The devices of the invention include microfluidic device to improve the efficiency of the transfer of biomolecules and cellular components between tunneling nanotube-forming cells and oocytes.

Abstract: A new SARADC has two low resolution SAR (Successive Approximation Register) ADCs coupled together by an amplifier to increase the overall resolution and enhance ADC conversion rate. The gain reduction of amplifier is corrected by shifting the digital binary output position. Two SAR ADC outputs are timing aligned and summed to produce final high-resolution high conversion rate ADC output.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a method for detecting a material comprising a thiol group (e.g. homocysteine, cysteine, glutathione) in a sample, the method comprising: •providing an electrode comprising a carbon material; •contacting said electrode with said sample in the presence of catechol or more generally a precursor of ortho-quinone; •performing cyclic or square wave voltammetry to convert catechol to ortho-quinone and wherein said ortho-quinone reacts with the material comprising a thiol group to form an electrochemical reaction product.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates to a serially-connected transistor device including a lead line frame including a carrier board and an electrode pin set, and the carrier board including a first board and a second board, and the electrode pin set including a first pin electrically connected to the first board, and a second pin, a third pin and a fourth pin; and a die unit including a first die and a second die electrically connected to the first board and the second board, respectively, so that two transistors can be electrically connected in series in the serially-connected transistor device to increase reverse voltage. As a result, the serially-connected transistor device of the present disclosure can be produced by automation die bonding and wire bonding manner, so as to achieve the effect of automated production, high yield, low cost, and better product consistency and reliability.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates to a serially-connected transistor device including a lead line frame including a carrier board and an electrode pin set, and the carrier board including a first board and a second board, and the electrode pin set including a first pin electrically connected to the first board, and a second pin, a third pin and a fourth pin; and a die unit including a first die and a second die electrically connected to the first board and the second board, respectively, so that two transistors can be electrically connected in series in the serially-connected transistor device to increase reverse voltage. As a result, the serially-connected transistor device of the present disclosure can be produced by automation die bonding and wire bonding manner, so as to achieve the effect of automated production, high yield, low cost, and better product consistency and reliability.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an active optical cable comprises (a) flip-chip packaging chips onto a circuit board to form a OE circuit board, (b) integrating the OE circuit board onto an optical bench to form a OE bench, (c) integrating the OE bench onto a printed circuit board to form a OE module, (d) molding encapsulant onto the OE bench, (e) coupling a hybrid cable onto the OE module, and (f) utilizing low temperature, low pressure injection molding process to form the active optical cable.

Abstract: A toaster has a housing has an operation cavity and a heating cavity. One side of the housing has a first opening, at least one second opening is disposed at the bottom of the housing, the operation cavity is connected to the heating cavity; a longitudinal groove with same number with the second opening, the longitudinal groove is disposed inside the housing, the longitudinal groove is extended upwards from the second opening; at least one transparent movable baffle, which is sliding and connected to the longitudinal groove from the bottom of the housing from down to up, part of the side surface of the movable baffle is exposed to the first opening; and at least one positioning mechanism, which is fastened to the housing and positioned or supported the movable baffle.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an electronic component applicable single-phase or three-phase bridge rectifier circuit. The electronic component includes a lead frame, a first die, and a second die. The first and second pins of the lead frame are connected to the first and second boards respectively, and a surface of the first die opposite to the first board is connected to the second board, a surface of the second die opposite to the second board is connected a third pin of the lead frame. The bridge rectifier circuit may include two or three electronic components, and the first pins of the electronic components are connected to each other as a first DC output terminal, the third pins are electrically connected to each other as a second DC output terminal, and the second pins are served as AC input terminals, respectively.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion assembly is proposed. The photoelectric conversion module comprises three parts, photoelectric conversion module, a printed circuit board (PCB) and a hybrid cable. The photoelectric conversion module comprises an interposer, at least one optical element configured on the interposer, and an optical bench for the printed circuit board and the interposer configured thereon. Electrical wires are used for coupling to the printed circuit board. An optical ferrule is used for engaging with the photoelectric conversion module and an optical fiber component. A plug is used for electrically connecting the printed circuit board. A first lens array is configured under the interposer. A mirror is configured under the first lens array. A second lens array is configured left side of the mirror.

Abstract: An integrated series Schottky diode rectifier having the characteristics of high reverse voltage resistance, ease of fabrication, small size, high yield rate, automated fabrication applicability and low manufacturing cost is disclosed to include multiple lead frames, multiple Schottky diode chips mounted on the lead frames and connected in series, first conductor connected to the positive electrode of first Schottky diode chip, second conductor connected to the positive electrode of each of other Schottky diode chip and bridged onto the lead frame that carries the previous Schottky diode chip, electrode pin set including positive pin connected to first conductor at first Schottky diode chip, negative pin connected to negative electrode of last Schottky diode chip and external pin connected in series between second conductors of each two adjacent Schottky diode chips, and resin package body molded on lead frames and wrapped about Schottky diode chips and electrode pin set.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an active optical cable comprises (a) flip-chip packaging chips onto a circuit board to form a OE circuit board, (b) integrating the OE circuit board onto an optical bench to form a OE bench, (c) integrating the OE bench onto a printed circuit board to form a OE module, (d) molding encapsulant onto the OE bench, (e) coupling a hybrid cable onto the OE module, and (f) utilizing low temperature, low pressure injection molding process to form the active optical cable.