Abstract: The present disclosure describes a semiconductor device having fin structures with optimized fin pitches for substantially uniform S/D structures. The semiconductor device includes multiple fin structures on a substrate. The multiple fin structures have a first pitch and a second pitch in an alternate configuration and the second pitch is different from the first pitch. The semiconductor device further includes a gate structure on the multiple fin structures and a source/drain (S/D) structure adjacent to the gate structure and in contact with the multiple fin structures.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. A method according to one embodiment includes forming a plurality of fins protruding from a substrate, forming first and second dummy gate stacks over the fins, and depositing a cover structure over the fins. A first portion of the cover structure extends between the first and second dummy gate stacks. The method also includes etching the fins to form a first trench between the first dummy gate stack and the first portion of the cover structure and a second trench between the second dummy gate stack and the first portion of the cover structure, removing the cover structure, epitaxially growing a first epitaxial feature from the first trench and a second epitaxial feature from the second trench. The first and second epitaxial features merge after rising above a top surface of the fins.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device includes receiving a substrate having a first opening and a second opening formed thereon, wherein the first opening has a first width, and the second opening has a second width less than the first width; forming a protecting layer to cover the first opening and expose the second opening; performing a wet etching to widen the second opening with an etchant, wherein the second opening has a third width after the performing of the wet etching, and the third width of the second opening is substantially equal to the first width of the first opening; and performing a photolithography to transfer the first opening and the second opening to a target layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device includes receiving a substrate having a first opening and a second opening formed thereon, wherein the first opening has a first width, and the second opening has a second width less than the first width; forming a protecting layer to cover the first opening and expose the second opening; performing a wet etching to widen the second opening with an etchant, wherein the second opening has a third width after the performing of the wet etching, and the third width of the second opening is substantially equal to the first width of the first opening; and performing a photolithography to transfer the first opening and the second opening to a target layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a photomask includes receiving a substrate having a first layer formed thereon, wherein a patterned second layer exposing portions of the first layer is disposed over the substrate, removing the exposed portions of the first layer through the patterned second layer to form a plurality of openings in the first layer, removing the patterned second layer, and performing a wet etching to remove portions of the first layer to widen the plurality of openings with an etchant. The etchant is in contact with a top surface of the first layer and sidewalls of the plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of openings has a first width prior to the performing of the wet etching and a second width after the performing of the wet etching. The second width is greater than the first width.

Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a semi-flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with a first element and a second element. The first element is configured to move in a non-planar direction with respect to the second element. The computing system also includes an internal trace connecting the first element and the second element of the semi-flexible PCBA. The computing system also includes a support mechanism, which is configured to constrain relative movements between the first element with respect to the second element of the semi-flexible PCBA.

Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a semi-flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with a first element and a second element. The first element is configured to move in a non-planar direction with respect to the second element. The computing system also includes an internal trace connecting the first element and the second element of the semi-flexible PCBA. The computing system also includes a support mechanism, which is configured to constrain relative movements between the first element with respect to the second element of the semi-flexible PCBA.

Abstract: A method for forming a photomask includes receiving a substrate having a first layer formed thereon, wherein a patterned second layer exposing portions of the first layer is disposed over the substrate, removing the exposed portions of the first layer through the patterned second layer to form a plurality of openings in the first layer, removing the patterned second layer, and performing a wet etching to remove portions of the first layer to widen the plurality of openings with an etchant. The etchant is in contact with a top surface of the first layer and sidewalls of the plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of openings has a first width prior to the performing of the wet etching and a second width after the performing of the wet etching. The second width is greater than the first width.

Abstract: A lens sheet including a first transparent substrate, a first lens film, a second lens film, a second transparent substrate, a plurality of bonding material patterns and a plurality of buffer cavities is provided. The first lens film is disposed on the first transparent substrate, and having a plurality of first lens portions and a plurality of first carrying portions. The second lens film is disposed between the second transparent substrate and the first lens film. The bonding material patterns are disposed between the second lens film and the first carrying portions. The buffer cavities are located between the first carrying portions and the first lens portions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens sheet including following steps is provided. A first structure is provided. The first structure includes a first transparent substrate and a first lens film attached to the first transparent substrate. A second structure is provided. The second structure includes a second transparent substrate and a second lens film. The second transparent substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second lens film is attached to the first surface. The first lens film is attached to the second lens film. A third lens film is formed on the second surface of the second substrate after the first lens film is attached to the second lens film. Moreover, a lens sheet and a wafer level lens are also provided.

Abstract: A display having pivot constraint function is disclosed in the present invention. The display includes a panel, a supporter, a pivot mechanism and a constraint mechanism. The pivot mechanism is disposed between a first bridging component of the panel and a second bridging component of the supporter. A rotation angle of the panel relative to the supporter can be adjusted via the pivot mechanism, and the constraint mechanism can constrain the rotation of the panel relative to the supporter. The constraint mechanism includes a body and a contacting portion. The body is movably disposed on the panel, and partly protrudes from a boundary of the panel. The contacting portion is connected to the body for simultaneously contacting the first bridging component and the second bridging component, so as to constrain rotation between the first bridging component and the second bridging component, and to fix a view angle of the panel.

Abstract: A buffered stylus includes a barrel that has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a staff that extends through the barrel. A front end portion of the staff has a part that extends outwardly of the first end of the barrel, and further has a rear end. A staff body portion is connected to the rear end of the front end portion, and has an elastically deformable segment capable of being extended and contracted in a longitudinal direction so as to absorb shock force. A rear end portion of the staff is connected to a rear end of the staff body portion, and is secured to the second end of the barrel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens sheet including following steps is provided. A first structure is provided. The first structure includes a first transparent substrate and a first lens film attached to the first transparent substrate. A second structure is provided. The second structure includes a second transparent substrate and a second lens film. The second transparent substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second lens film is attached to the first surface. The first lens film is attached to the second lens film. A third lens film is formed on the second surface of the second substrate after the first lens film is attached to the second lens film. Moreover, a lens sheet and a wafer level lens are also provided.

Abstract: A display having pivot constraint function is disclosed in the present invention. The display includes a panel, a supporter, a pivot mechanism and a constraint mechanism. The pivot mechanism is disposed between a first bridging component of the panel and a second bridging component of the supporter. A rotation angle of the panel relative to the supporter can be adjusted via the pivot mechanism, and the constraint mechanism can constrain the rotation of the panel relative to the supporter. The constraint mechanism includes a body and a contacting portion. The body is movably disposed on the panel, and partly protrudes from a boundary of the panel. The contacting portion is connected to the body for simultaneously contacting the first bridging component and the second bridging component, so as to constrain rotation between the first bridging component and the second bridging component, and to fix a view angle of the panel.

Abstract: A buffered stylus includes a barrel that has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a staff that extends through the barrel. A front end portion of the staff has a part that extends outwardly of the first end of the barrel, and further has a rear end. A staff body portion is connected to the rear end of the front end portion, and has an elastically deformable segment capable of being extended and contracted in a longitudinal direction so as to absorb shock force. A rear end portion of the staff is connected to a rear end of the staff body portion, and is secured to the second end of the barrel.

Abstract: A protective device is used to contain a notebook computer, and includes a first cover body, a second cover body, a closure component, and a circuit board. The second cover body is coupled to the first cover body, and cooperates with the first cover body to define a containing space for containing the notebook computer. The second cover body is movable relative to the first cover body between a closing position and an open position. The closure component is disposed between the first and the second cover bodies, and is operable to retain the second cover body at the closing position relative to the first cover body. The circuit board is disposed in the containing space, is adapted to electrically connect with the notebook computer, and includes a plurality of transmission interfaces for transmission of one of data and signals.

Abstract: A packaging substrate is fabricated using two plating steps for respectively plating the gold-plating areas defined on two opposite sides of the substrate. Before plating, the gold-plating areas are defined by a layer of solder mask. By doing this, the plated gold layer will not overlap with the solder mask, thereby preventing peeling or reliability problems.

Abstract: A collagen product with an alginate sheath and a method for producing the same are described. A first solution containing at least an alginate is prepared. A second solution containing collagen and at least an alkaline earth metallic salt is then prepared. The second solution is spun through a spinneret in the first solution to obtain a collagen product with an alginate sheath. The collagen product with an alginate sheath is dehydrated with hydrophilic solvent.

Abstract: A locking mechanism mounted on a cover to lock the cover onto a frame. In the locking mechanism, when a handle shaft is rotated, a first cam element of a rotating sheet drives a second cam element of a sliding sheet due to rotation. A second horizontal fastening element of the sliding sheet slides towards a first horizontal sliding element of the cover, and a second horizontal fastening element of the sliding sheet fastens with a first horizontal fastening element of the frame. A horizontal speed of motion of the sliding sheet with respect to cam rotation is proportional to the rotational angle of the handle shaft, so that there are no unequal forces caused by the handle shaft.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is disclosed, which is mounted on a cover to lock the cover onto a frame. In the locking mechanism, when a handle shaft is rotated, a first cam element of a rotating sheet drives a second cam element of a sliding sheet due to rotation, and so a second horizontal fastening element of the sliding sheet slides towards a first horizontal sliding element of the cover, and a second horizontal fastening element of the sliding sheet fastens with a first horizontal fastening element of the frame. A horizontal speed of motion of the sliding sheet with respect to cam rotation is proportional to the rotational angle of the handle shaft, and so there are no unequal forces caused by the handle shaft. Moreover, the door locking mechanism can simplify the structural design to reduce the number of parts and improve convenience and the locking motion.