Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of first layer deep lines, a plurality of first layer shallow lines, a plurality of second layer deep lines, and a plurality of second layer shallow lines. The integrated circuit also includes a first active device and a second active device coupled between a conducting path that has a low resistivity portion and a low capacitivity portion. The first active device has an output coupled to a first layer deep line that is in the low resistivity portion. The second active device has an input coupled to a first layer shallow line that is in the low capacitivity portion. The low resistivity portion excludes the first layer shallow lines and the second layer shallow lines, and the low capacitivity portion excludes the first layer deep lines and the second layer deep lines.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed to an IC, and associated forming methods. In some embodiments, the IC comprises a memory region and a logic region integrated in a substrate. A plurality of memory cell structures is disposed on the memory region. Each memory cell structure of the plurality of memory cell structures comprises a control gate electrode disposed over the substrate, a select gate electrode disposed on one side of the control gate electrode, and a spacer between the control gate electrode and the select gate electrode. A contact etch stop layer (CESL) is disposed along an upper surface of the substrate, extending upwardly along and in direct contact with a sidewall surface of the select gate electrode within the memory region. A lower inter-layer dielectric layer is disposed on the CESL between the plurality of memory cell structures within the memory region.

Abstract: A transmission interface between at least a first module and a second module is proposed. The transmission interface includes at least two physical transmission mediums. Each physical transmission medium is arranged to carry a multiplexed signal in which at least two signals are integrated. The at least two physical transmission mediums include a first physical transmission medium arranged to carry a first multiplexed signal including a first IF signal and a reference clock signal. The first IF signal and the reference clock signal are at different frequencies.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis casing, a device casing, a latch assembly, a bracket, and a rotating shaft assembly. The chassis casing includes a bottom plate. The device casing is detachably disposed in the chassis casing, and the device casing is provided with a stopper. The latch assembly is disposed at the chassis casing, and the latch assembly includes a sliding member. The bracket is disposed in the chassis casing and at an end of the device casing opposite to the latch assembly. The rotating shaft assembly is respectively connected to the device casing and the bracket. The device casing is adjustable between an installation position and an lifting position via the rotating shaft assembly. The sliding member of the latch assembly is used to fix the stopper, so that the device casing is located at the installation position.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a control gate, a select gate, a charge trapping structure, and a dielectric structure. The semiconductor substrate has a drain region, a source region, and a channel region between the drain region and the source region. The control gate is over the channel region of the semiconductor substrate. The select gate is over the channel region of the semiconductor substrate and separated from the control gate. The charge trapping structure is between the control gate and the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric structure is between the select gate and the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric structure has a first part and a second part, the first part is between the charge trapping structure and the second part, and the second part is thicker than the first part.

Abstract: An automatic fluid replacement device is adapted to be mounted on an opening of a storage barrel. The automatic fluid replacement device includes a robotic arm, at least one fluid convey joint and a controller. The robotic arm has a gripper. The fluid convey joint includes a convey pipe, a sleeve and a sealing bag. The convey pipe is configured to deliver a fluid. The sleeve is sleeved on the convey pipe. The gripper clamps the sleeve. The sealing bag is sleeved on the sleeve. The controller is configured for automatically controlling the robotic arm to move the fluid convey joint into the opening and controlling the sealing bag to be inflated to seal the opening.

Abstract: An electrode and a lithium-ion battery employing the electrode are provided. The electrode includes an active layer, a conductive layer, and a non-conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the top surface of the active layer. The conductive layer includes a first porous film and a conductive lithiophilic material, and the conductive lithiophilic material is within the first porous film and covers the inner surface of the first porous film. The non-conductive layer includes a second porous film and a non-conductive lithiophilic material, and the non-conductive lithiophilic material is within the second porous film and covers the inner surface of the second porous film. The conductive layer is disposed between the active layer and the non-conductive layer. The binding energy (?G) of the lithiophilic material with lithium is less than or equal to ?2.6 eV.

Abstract: A negative electrode and a lithium ion battery employing the same are provided. The negative electrode includes an active layer and a composite layer disposed on the active layer. The composite layer includes a lithiophilic nanoparticle, a metal nanoparticle and a binder. The binding energy (?E) of the lithiophilic nanoparticle with lithium is less than or equal to ?2.5 eV. The metal nanoparticle has a standard Gibbs free energy of reaction (?rG) less than 0. The weight ratio of the lithiophilic nanoparticle to the metal nanoparticle is from 1:1 to 8:1, and the amount of binder is from 10 wt % to 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the lithiophilic nanoparticle and the metal nanoparticle.

Abstract: A battery is provided, which includes an anode and a cathode. The anode includes a first current collector and anode active material. The anode active material is lithium metal or lithium alloy. The cathode includes a second current collector and cathode active material. The battery also includes an electrolyte film disposed between the cathode and the anode, and a porous film disposed between the electrolyte film and the anode. The battery includes an anolyte in the porous film between the electrolyte film and the anode, and a catholyte between the electrolyte film and the cathode. The catholyte is different from the anolyte, and the anolyte and the catholyte are separated by the electrolyte film and are not in contact with each other.

Abstract: An electrode and a lithium-ion battery employing the electrode are provided. The electrode includes an active layer, a conductive layer, and a non-conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the top surface of the active layer. The conductive layer includes a first porous film and a conductive lithiophilic material, and the conductive lithiophilic material is within the first porous film and covers the inner surface of the first porous film. The non-conductive layer includes a second porous film and a non-conductive lithiophilic material, and the non-conductive lithiophilic material is within the second porous film and covers the inner surface of the second porous film. The conductive layer is disposed between the active layer and the non-conductive layer. The binding energy (?G) of the lithiophilic material with lithium is less than or equal to ?2.6 eV.

Abstract: A battery is provided. The battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a solid electrolyte membrane. The positive electrode includes a positive active layer. The negative electrode includes a negative active layer and a modified layer, wherein the modified layer is disposed on the negative active layer. The modified layer includes a metal fluoride and a lithium-containing compound. The solid electrolyte membrane includes a first porous layer, an electrolyte layer, and a second porous layer, wherein the electrolyte layer is disposed between the first porous layer and the second porous layer.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery is provided, which includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The negative electrode includes a current collector and a ?-phase-based polyvinylidene fluoride (?-PVDF) layer coating on the current collector. The ?-PVDF layer may have a thickness of 1 ?m to 10 ?m.

Abstract: A battery is provided, which includes an anode and a cathode. The anode includes a first current collector and anode active material. The anode active material is lithium metal or lithium alloy. The cathode includes a second current collector and cathode active material. The battery also includes an electrolyte film disposed between the cathode and the anode, and a porous film disposed between the electrolyte film and the anode. The battery includes an anolyte in the porous film between the electrolyte film and the anode, and a catholyte between the electrolyte film and the cathode. The catholyte is different from the anolyte, and the anolyte and the catholyte are separated by the electrolyte film and are not in contact with each other.

Abstract: A precursor composition of a gel electrolyte is provided, which includes (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer, (2) gelling promoter, (3) carbonate compound, and (4) metal salt. The (1) meta-stable nitrogen-containing polymer is formed by reacting (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound with (b) maleimide compound, wherein (a) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and (b) maleimide compound have a molar ratio of 1:0.1 to 1:10.

Abstract: An anode and a lithium ion battery employing the same are provided. The anode includes a lithium-containing layer and a single-ion conductive layer. The single-ion conductive layer includes an inorganic particle, a single-ion conductor polymer, and a binder. The single-ion conductor polymer has a first repeat unit of Formula (I), a second repeat unit of Formula (II), a third repeat unit of Formula (III), and a fourth repeat unit of Formula (IV) wherein R1 is O?M+, SO3?M+, N(SO2F)?M+, N(SO2CF3)?M+, N(SO2CF2CF3)?M+, COO?M+, or PO4?M+; M+ is Li+, Na+, K+, Cs+, or a combination thereof; and R2 is CH3, CH2CH3, or CH2CH2OCH2CH3. In particular, the weight ratio of the inorganic particle to the sum of the single-ion conductor polymer and the binder is from 4:1 to 9:1, and the weight ratio of the binder to the single-ion conductor polymer is from 1:1 to 9:1.

Abstract: An electrolyte is provided, which includes (a) 100 parts by weight of oxide-based solid state inorganic electrolyte, (b) 20 to 70 parts by weight of [Li(—OR1)n?OR2]Y, wherein R1 is C1-4 alkylene group, R2 is C1-4 alkyl group, n is 2 to 100, and Y is PF6?, BF4?, AsF6?, SbF6?, ClO4?, AlCl4?, GaCl4?, NO3?, C(SO2CF3)3?, N(SO2CF3)2?, SCN?, CF3CF2SO3?, C6F5SO3?, CF3CO2?, SO3F?, B(C6H5)4?, CF3SO3?, or a combination thereof, (c) 1 to 10 parts by weight of nano oxide, and (d) 1 to 20 parts by weight of binder. The electrolyte can be disposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode to form a battery.

Abstract: An anode and a lithium ion battery employing the same are provided. The anode includes a lithium-containing layer and a single-ion conductive layer. The single-ion conductive layer includes an inorganic particle, a single-ion conductor polymer, and a binder. The single-ion conductor polymer has a first repeat unit of Formula (I), a second repeat unit of Formula (II), a third repeat unit of Formula (III), and a fourth repeat unit of Formula (IV) wherein R1 is O?M+, SO3?M?, N(SO2F)?M+, N(SO2CF3)?M+, N(SO2CF2CF3)?M+, COO?M+, or PO4?M+; M+ is Li+, Na+, K+, Cs+, or a combination thereof; and R2 is CH3, CH2CH3, or CH2CH2OCH2CH3. In particular, the weight ratio of the inorganic particle to the sum of the single-ion conductor polymer and the binder is from 4:1 to 9:1, and the weight ratio of the binder to the single-ion conductor polymer is from 1:1 to 9:1.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery is provided, which includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The negative electrode includes a current collector and a ?-phase-based polyvinylidene fluoride (?-PVDF) layer coating on the current collector. The ?-PVDF layer may have a thickness of 1 ?m to 10 ?m.