Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package having two MEMS devices with different pressures, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the (MEMS) package includes a device substrate and a cap substrate bonded together. The device substrate includes a first trench and a second trench. A first MEMS device is disposed over the first trench and a second MEMS device is disposed over the second trench. A first stopper is raised from a first trench bottom surface of the first trench but below a top surface of the device substrate and a second stopper is raised from a second trench bottom surface of the second trench but below the top surface of the device substrate. A first depth of the first trench is greater than a second depth of the second trench.

Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate electrode over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a source/drain structure adjacent to the gate electrode. The semiconductor device structure further includes a spacer element over a sidewall of the gate electrode, and the spacer element has an upper portion having a first exterior surface and a lower portion having a second exterior surface. Lateral distances between the first exterior surface and the sidewall of the gate electrode are substantially the same. Lateral distances between the second exterior surface and the sidewall of the gate electrode increase along a direction from a top of the lower portion towards the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: In order to develop a high combustion heat and stable bio-oil for safer transportation. The present invention discloses a low carbon bio-oil, selected from the group consisting of a thermo-chemical oil product, a fatty acid containing bio-oil and a bio-alcohol. The invention also discloses a preparation method of preparing the low carbon bio-oil.

Abstract: A fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device structure and method for forming the FinFET device structure are provided. The FinFET structure includes a substrate, and the substrate includes a core region and an I/O region. The FinFET structure includes a first etched fin structure formed in the core region, and a second etched fin structure formed in the I/O region. The FinFET structure further includes a plurality of gate stack structures formed over the first etched fin structure and the second etched fin structure, and a width of the first etched fin structure is smaller than a width of the second etched fin structure.

Abstract: A method includes bonding an electronic die to a photonic die. The photonic die includes an opening. The method further includes attaching an adapter onto the photonic die, with a portion of the adapter being at a same level as a portion of the electronic die, forming a through-hole penetrating through the adapter, with the through-hole being aligned to the opening, and attaching an optical device to the adapter. The optical device is configured to emit a light into the photonic die or receive a light from the photonic die.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device, which includes a first substrate comprising an upper surface and a second substrate disposed over the first substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a first electrode disposed in the second substrate and configured to move in a direction substantially parallel to the upper surface in response to a pressure difference, and a second electrode disposed in the second substrate. The second electrode is configured to provide a capacitance in conjunction with the first electrode.

Abstract: A fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device structure and method for forming FinFET device structure are provided. The FinFET structure includes a substrate and an isolation structure formed on the substrate. The FinFET structure also includes a fin structure extending above the substrate, and the fin structure is embedded in the isolation structure. The FinFET structure further includes an epitaxial structure formed on the fin structure, the epitaxial structure has a pentagon-like shape, and an interface between the epitaxial structure and the fin structure is lower than a top surface of the isolation structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure has a plurality of interconnect layers disposed within a dielectric structure over a substrate. A passivation layer is over the dielectric structure. A sensing electrode and a bonding electrode have bottom surfaces directly contacting the passivation layer. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) substrate is vertically separated from the sensing electrode. The bonding electrode is electrically connected to the MEMs substrate and to one or more of the plurality of interconnect layers. An electrode extension via is configured to electrically connect the sensing electrode to one or more of the plurality of interconnect layers.

Abstract: A time-reversal indoor detection system and method are provided. The system includes an anchor node device, an access point (AP) device, and a first electronic device. The first wireless communication circuit of the anchor node device is configured to send a probe signal, a third wireless communication circuit of the access point device is configured to receive the probe signal, a processor is configured to obtain a current CSI from the probe signal, and to compare the current CSI to a preset CSI, and when a first CSI included in the preset CSI is matched to the current CSI, a second wireless communication circuit of the anchor node device is configured to activate at least one function of a first electronic device through a second communication protocol.

Abstract: A signal receiving apparatus includes a phase recovery look, a phase estimation circuit, a phase noise detection circuit, and a bandwidth setting circuit. The phase recovery loop performs a phase recovery process on an input signal according to a bandwidth setting. The phase estimation circuit generates an estimated phase associated with the input signal. The phase noise detection circuit determines a phase noise amount according to the estimated phase. The bandwidth setting circuit calculates an average and a variance of the phase noise amounts, and adjusts the bandwidth setting of the phase recovery loop according to the average and the variance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for synthesizing etelcalcetide or salts thereof, comprising the steps of: (a) synthesizing the D-amino acids in the formula (I) sequentially by Fmoc solid-phase synthesis, using a solid support as a starting material in solid phase peptide synthesis and sequentially synthesizing a D-form amino acid of formula (I) by Fmoc chemistry; deprotecting Fmoc group and acetylating the amino group to obtain a sequence A comprising protecting groups (PG) in the side chain of D-Cys and D-Arg; (b) removing the protecting group in the side-chain of D-Cys of the sequence A to form a sequence B; (c) disulfide formation at D-Cys of the sequence B by (PG)-L-Cys-OH to obtain a sequence C; (d) using a cleavage solution to remove the protecting groups of the sequence C to give etelcalcetide as formula (I). The present invention can shorten the steps and time for preparing Etelcalcetide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides biochips and methods of fabricating biochips. The method includes combining three portions: a transparent substrate, a first substrate with microfluidic channels therein, and a second substrate. Through-holes for inlet and outlet are formed in the transparent substrate or the second substrate. Various non-organic landings with support medium for bio-materials to attach are formed on the first substrate and the second substrate before they are combined. In other embodiments, the microfluidic channel is formed of an adhesion layer between a transparent substrate and a second substrate with landings on the substrates.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a porous membrane includes: mixing silicon carbide powders and a coagulant to form a first mixture; adding a sintering aid to the first mixture to form a second mixture; compressing the second mixture; and sintering the compressed second mixture. More particularly, the coagulant is in an amount of 1% to 3% by weight of the silicon carbide powders and the sintering aid is in an amount of 10% by weight of the first mixture.

Abstract: Cryogenic pump apparatuses include nanostructure material to achieve an ultra-high vacuum level. The nanostructure material can be mixed with either an adsorbent material or a fixed glue layer which is utilized to fix the adsorbent material. The nanostructure material's good thermal conductivity and adsorption properties help to lower working temperature and extend regeneration cycle of the cryogenic pumps.

Abstract: A symbol rate estimation device includes: a power spectrum density (PSD) generating unit, estimating a power of an input signal to generate a PSD; a cut-off frequency index outputting unit, outputting a cut-off frequency index according to the power; and a symbol rate calculating unit, calculating a symbol rate of the input signal according to the cut-off frequency index.

Abstract: An antenna device for a signal having a frequency within an operation band comprises a ground element, a radiating element short-circuited to the ground element, a positive feed connected to the radiating element, and a ground feed coupled to the ground element by a capacitive element. The capacitive element is a substantially open circuit for signals having a frequency lower than the operation band. The capacitive element is a substantially short circuit for signals having a frequency within or higher than the operation band.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a liquid crystal display and a manufacturing method thereof. The liquid crystal display includes a first flexible substrate, a display structure, a sealant, and a second flexible substrate. The display structure is positioned on the first flexible substrate. The sealant surrounds a side of the display structure. The second flexible substrate is positioned on the sealant and the display structure. One of the first flexible substrate and the second flexible substrate includes a first flexible material layer and a second flexible material layer. The second flexible material layer is between the first flexible material layer and the display structure and has a portion surrounding a side of the first flexible material layer and overlapping the sealant. An ultraviolet light transmission of the second flexible material layer is higher than an ultraviolet light transmission of the first flexible material layer.

Abstract: A packet output device includes: a first extracting unit, extracting a plurality of first packets and a plurality of first null packet values corresponding to a first channel; a first buffer, storing the first packets and the first null packet values; a second extracting unit, extracting a plurality of second packets and a plurality of second null packet values corresponding to a second channel; a second buffer, storing the second packets and the second null packet values; and a packet outputting unit, selecting, according to the first null packet values and the second null packet values, one of the first packets and the second packets as an output packet.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body and a second body. The second body includes a processing unit, and a first touch panel, a second touch panel, a keyboard and at least one detecting module electrically connected to the processing unit, respectively. The keyboard is slidably disposed above the second touch panel, and the detecting module is adapted to detect a position of the keyboard. When the keyboard is located at a first position, the keyboard module covers the second touch panel, and the detecting module transmits a first signal to the processing unit so that the first touch panel is turned on. When the keyboard is located at a second position, the keyboard exposes the second touch panel, and the detecting module transmits a second signal to the processing unit so that the first touch panel is turned off. A touch panel controlling method of the portable electronic device is further provided.

Abstract: A key structure includes a membrane switch circuit member, a rubbery elastomer, a housing, a triggering element, a metallic elastic element and a keycap. The keycap is disposed on the triggering element. The rubbery elastomer is disposed on the membrane switch circuit member. The housing is located over the rubbery elastomer. The triggering element is movable relative to the housing. The metallic elastic element is contacted with the triggering element. While the keycap is depressed, the triggering element is moved relative to the housing to press the metallic elastic element. While the metallic elastic element is pushed by the triggering element, the metallic elastic element is swung to collide with the triggering element. Consequently, a click sound is generated.