Abstract: A micro-electromechanical temperature control system including a micro-electromechanical apparatus is provided. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a heater and a thermal reservoir. A specific heat capacity of the thermal reservoir is greater than a specific heat capacity of the heater, so that a heating time and a heating frequency of the heater are reduced to save electrical power consumption. The micro-electromechanical temperature control system is adapted for a micro-electromechanical sensor that is required to be controlled at an operating temperature, such as a gas sensor.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a chip package structure is provided. Firstly, a conductive frame including a bottom plate and a plurality of partition plates is provided. The bottom plate has a supporting surface and a bottom surface opposite thereto, and the partition plates protrude from the supporting surface to define a plurality of the accommodating regions. Subsequently, a plurality of chips is provided, and each of the chips is correspondingly accommodated in each of the accommodating regions with a back surface facing to the supporting surface. Thereafter, the conductive frame is cut to form a plurality of separated chip package structures.

Abstract: An optical system includes a base, a first lens driving module, and a second lens driving module. The first lens driving module includes a first lens holder, a first magnet, and a first coil. The first lens holder is configured to hold a first optical element. The first coil corresponding to the first magnet is configured to drive the first lens holder to move relative to the base. The second lens driving module includes a second lens holder, a second magnet, and a second coil. The second lens holder is configured to hold a second optical element. The second coil corresponding to the second magnet is configured to drive the second lens holder to move relative to the base. The first magnet is disposed between the first and second lens holders, and no other magnet is disposed between the first and second lens holders except the first magnet.

Abstract: An adjustable sensing capacitance microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes an ASIC and a sensing component. The ASIC includes a top surface, a readout circuit and a plurality of electrical switches. The sensing component, configured to sensing physical quantity, includes a fixed electrode and a movable electrode. The fixed electrode includes a plurality of electrode units. The movable electrode is able to be moved relative to the fixed electrode. The electrical switches are respectively and electrically coupled to the electrode units so as to control a working status of each of the electrode units, thereby changing a sensing capacitance of the MEMS sensor.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit includes an output terminal, an amplification unit and a switch. The output terminal is used to output an amplification signal. The amplification unit includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a control terminal for receiving a first input signal, a first terminal coupled to the output terminal for outputting an amplified first input signal, and a second terminal. The second transistor includes a control terminal for receiving a second input signal, a first terminal coupled to the output terminal for outputting an amplified second input signal, and a second terminal. The switch includes a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first transistor, and a second terminal. The amplification signal is generated using at least the amplified first input signal and/or the amplified second input signal.

Abstract: A bicycle trainer is adapted to be arranged with a bicycle to simulate riding a bicycle on an outdoor road. The bicycle includes a stand, a roller and a resistance source. The stand is adapted to support the bicycle. The roller is pivoted to the stand and adapted to contact a bicycle wheel of the bicycle. The resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller. The resistance source varies the magnitude of the provided resistance according to the rotation speed of the roller.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device includes a first display in a first housing and a second display in a second housing. The computing device may determine an angle between the first display device and the second display device, determine a first temperature map of the first housing based on the angle and first temperature data received from a first set of temperature sensors in the first housing, and determine a second temperature map of the second housing based on the angle and second temperature data received from a second set of temperature sensors in the second housing. The computing device may determine a temperature difference between the first display device and the second display device, determine an action, and perform the action to reduce the temperature, color, and/or color intensity difference between the first display device and the second display device.

Abstract: A pressure sensing pointer includes a housing, an electromagnetic unit, a cartridge, a pressing member, a first elastic member, a second elastic member, and a pressure sensing element. The housing has an accommodating space and a port in communication with the accommodating space. The electromagnetic unit is located inside the accommodating space. The cartridge is movably disposed at the port along an axial direction. The pressing member is movably disposed in the accommodating space, and is in linkage connection to the cartridge. One end of the first elastic member is fixed on the pressing member. One end of the second elastic member abuts against the pressing member An amount of compression deformation of the second elastic member in the axial direction is greater than an amount of compression deformation of the first elastic member in the axial direction. The pressure sensing element faces toward the first elastic member.

Abstract: A speaker module includes a bracket, a plurality of first cushion members, a speaker and a plurality of second cushion members. The bracket includes a plurality of first pillars. Each of the first cushion members is disposed on one of the first pillars. The speaker is connected to the first cushion members. The second cushion members are connected to a periphery of the bracket.

Abstract: An optical element driving module is provided, including a housing, a movable portion configured to support an optical element, a driving assembly, a positioning sensor, and a non-metallic substrate disposed on a side of the movable portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the housing, the driving assembly is configured to drive movement of the movable portion relative to the housing, and the positioning sensor is configured to detect the movement of the movable portion relative to the housing. Specifically, the non-metallic substrate forms a recess for receiving the positioning sensor, wherein a depth of the recess is greater than a height of the positioning sensor.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards an edge-exposure tool with a light emitting diode (LED), as well as a method for edge exposure using a LED. In some embodiments, the edge-exposure tool comprises a process chamber, a workpiece table, a LED, and a controller. The workpiece table is in the process chamber and is configured to support a workpiece covered by a photosensitive layer. The LED is in the process chamber and is configured to emit radiation towards the workpiece. A controller is configured to control the LED to expose an edge portion of the photosensitive layer, but not a center portion of the photosensitive layer, to the radiation emitted by the LED. The edge portion of the photosensitive layer extends along an edge of the workpiece in a closed path to enclose the center portion of the photosensitive layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to method of forming an integrated chip. The method may be performed by forming an image sensing element within a substrate. A dry etching process is performed on the substrate to form a plurality of intermediate protrusions defined by the substrate. A wet etching process is performed on the plurality of intermediate protrusions to form a plurality of protrusions from the plurality of intermediate protrusions.

Abstract: A control circuit with a bypass function includes a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal, an output terminal, a first switch unit to a fourth switch unit, an output switch unit and a bypass unit. The first signal terminal is used for receiving a first signal. The second signal terminal is used for receiving a second signal. The first switch unit is coupled to the first signal terminal. The second switch unit is coupled between the first switch unit and the output switch unit. The third switch unit is coupled to the second signal terminal. The fourth switch unit is coupled between the third switch unit and the output switch unit. The output switch unit is coupled between the second switch unit and the output terminal. The bypass unit is coupled between the first switch unit and the output terminal to provide a bypass path corresponding to the first signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided. After a patterning of a middle layer, the middle layer is removed. In order to reduce or prevent damage to other underlying layers exposed by the patterning of the middle layer and intervening layers, an inhibitor is included within an etching process in order to inhibit the amount of material removed from the underlying layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trench power semiconductor component and a method of making the same. The trench power semiconductor component includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer, and a trench gate structure. The epitaxial layer is disposed on the substrate, the epitaxial layer having at least one trench formed therein. The trench gate structure is located in the at least one trench. The trench gate structure includes a bottom insulating layer covering a lower inner wall of the at least one trench, a shielding electrode located in the lower half part of the at least one trench, a gate electrode disposed on the shielding electrode, an inter-electrode dielectric layer disposed between the gate electrode and the shielding electrode, an upper insulating layer covering an upper inner wall of the at least one trench, and a protection structure including a first wall portion and a second wall portion.

Abstract: A pressure sensing pointer includes a housing, an electromagnetic unit, a cartridge, a pressing member, a first elastic member, a second elastic member, and a pressure sensing element. The housing has an accommodating space and a port in communication with the accommodating space. The electromagnetic unit is located inside the accommodating space. The cartridge is movably disposed at the port along an axial direction. The pressing member is movably disposed in the accommodating space, and is in linkage connection to the cartridge. One end of the first elastic member is fixed on the pressing member. One end of the second elastic member abuts against the pressing member An amount of compression deformation of the second elastic member in the axial direction is greater than an amount of compression deformation of the first elastic member in the axial direction. The pressure sensing element faces toward the first elastic member.

Abstract: A lateral pressure sensing pointer includes a housing, a cartridge, a lateral key, a first elastic member, a first pressure sensing element, and a second elastic member. The housing extends a length along an axial direction, and has an end opening, a lateral opening, and an accommodation space. The end opening and the lateral opening are respectively in communication with the accommodation space. The cartridge is disposed at the end opening. The lateral key is disposed at the lateral opening. One end of the first elastic member is combined with the lateral key and can provide an elastic force along a radial direction perpendicular to the axial direction. The first pressure sensing element is disposed inside the accommodation space and can sense a pressure applied along the radial direction. The second elastic member abuts against the lateral key and can provide an elastic force along the radial direction.

Abstract: An ink-type pointer is provided, including a housing, a circuit unit, a pen and ink writing module, and an electromagnetic unit. The housing includes an end opening and an accommodation space. The end opening is in communication with the accommodation space. The circuit unit is disposed inside the accommodation space. The pen and ink writing module is disposed inside the accommodation space, and includes a cartridge, a nib, and liquid ink. The cartridge includes a chamber, the nib is connected to the cartridge and extends out of the end opening, and the liquid ink is accommodated in the cartridge and is output through the nib. The electromagnetic unit is disposed inside the accommodation space and includes a magnet and a coil. The magnet includes a through hole, the coil is wound round the magnet and is electrically connected to the circuit unit, and the cartridge passes through the through hole.

Abstract: An automatic pencil type pointer includes a housing, a first circuit unit, a lead propelling unit, and a first electromagnetic unit. The housing has a port and an accommodation space in communication with the port. The first circuit unit is disposed in the accommodation space. The lead propelling unit is disposed in the accommodation space and includes a lead storage tube, a tip sleeve, a graphite lead, and a lead propelling assembly. The tip sleeve is disposed at the port. The graphite lead is accommodated in the lead storage tube. The lead propelling assembly is capable of controlling the graphite lead to be output from the tip sleeve. The first electromagnetic unit includes a first magnet and a first coil. The first coil is wound around the first magnet and is electrically connected to the first circuit unit. The graphite lead passes through the first magnet.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a trench power semiconductor device is provided. The manufacturing method includes the steps of forming a protective layer on an epitaxial layer and forming a trench gate structure in a trench formed in an epitaxial layer. The trench gate structure includes a shielding electrode, a gate disposed on the shielding electrode and an inter-electrode dielectric layer disposed therebetween. The step of forming the trench gate structure includes forming an insulating layer covering an inner surface of the trench; and before the step of forming the inter-electrode dielectric layer, forming an initial spacing layer, the spacing layer including a first sidewall portion and a second sidewall portion, both of which include bottom end portions spaced apart from each other and extending portions protruding from the protective layer.