Abstract: A start-up circuit for activating a bandgap voltage generation circuit is disclosed. The bandgap voltage generation circuit includes a bandgap input end, a first bandgap output end and a second bandgap output end. The start-up circuit includes a comparator having a first input end coupled to the first bandgap output end, a second input end coupled to the second bandgap output end, and an output end for outputting an output voltage, a first transistor including a gate coupled to the bandgap input end, a first source/drain coupled to a first system voltage, where a voltage of the gate is generated according to the output voltage, and a first resistor having an end coupled to a second source/drain of the first transistor, another end coupled to a second system voltage.

Abstract: A switching converter includes an input end, N output ends, an inductor, a charging/discharging control unit, an energy distribution control unit and a logic control unit. The input end is utilized for receiving an input voltage. The N output ends are utilized for outputting N output voltages. The inductor is utilized for storing energy of the input voltage. The charging/discharging control unit and the energy distribution control unit are respectively utilized for generating a charging/discharging control signal and N energy distribution control signals to control a charging switch and N output switches according to the N output voltages, wherein the i-th distribution control signal is corresponding to the i-th output voltage signal to the N-th output voltage signal. The logic control unit is utilized for generating the charging switch control signal and N output switch control signals according to the charging/discharging control signal and the N energy distribution control signals.

Abstract: A system for compensating a thermal effect is provided and includes a substrate structure and a microcantilever. The substrate structure includes a first piezoresistor. The first piezoresistor is buried in the substrate structure and has a first piezoresistance having a first relation to a first variable temperature. The microcantilever has the thermal effect and a second piezoresistance having a second relation to the first variable temperature, wherein the thermal effect is compensated based on the first and the second relations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a general methodology to create nano fibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel.

Abstract: A system for compensating a thermal effect is provided and includes a substrate structure and a microcantilever. The substrate structure includes a first piezoresistor. The first piezoresistor is buried in the substrate structure and has a first piezoresistance having a first relation to a first variable temperature. The microcantilever has the thermal effect and a second piezoresistance having a second relation to the first variable temperature, wherein the thermal effect is compensated based on the first and the second relations.

Abstract: A position estimation system is provided, including at least one measurement unit, a plurality of evaluation units and a particle filter. The at least one measurement unit obtains a first information, wherein the first information at least includes a motion information and a corresponding noise model of a traced object. Each of the evaluation units has a corresponding evaluation model, wherein each evaluation model generates a corresponding unit displacement estimation according to the first information. The particle filter samples and generates a plurality of displacement estimations according to the unit displacement estimations and the corresponding noise models respectively.

Abstract: An amplifier includes: a class AB input stage, receiving an input signal, for generating an inner signal according to the input signal; class AB output stage, includes: a biasing circuit, for providing a first voltage and a second voltage according to the inner signal; and an output stage, for generating an output signal according to the first voltage and the second voltage; wherein a voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage generated by the biasing circuit is corresponding to the input signal.

Abstract: The invention discloses a micro-sensor for sensing a chemical substance. The micro-sensor according to the invention includes a substrate, a micro-cantilever, an electrode structure, and a measuring device. The micro-cantilever is formed on the substrate and has a capturing surface for capturing chemical substances. The electrode structure is for supplying an electrical field. The electrical field is disposed so as to assist the capturing surface in capturing chemical substances. The measuring device, coupled to the micro-cantilever, is for measuring a variation on a mechanical property of the micro-cantilever induced by the captured chemical substance and interpreting the variation on the mechanical property of the micro-cantilever into information relative to the chemical substance.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a signal layer, an insulation layer, and a reference layer. A transmission line is located on the signal layer. A test point is located on the transmission line. A hole is defined in the reference layer and under the test point. The signal layer, the insulation layer, and the reference layer are configured in a cascading order. Wherein an arrangement of the signal layer in relation to the reference layer comprising the hole reduces a capacitance effect caused by the test point. A method of manufacturing the printed circuit board is provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses a package structure for a micro-sensor including a micro-cantilever for capturing a chemical substance. The package structure, according to the invention, includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a casing. The first substrate thereon forms a processing circuit. The micro-sensor is bonded to a first upper surface of the first substrate and is electrically connected to the processing circuit capable of outputting a signal relative to the chemical substance sensed by the micro-sensor. The second substrate has a formed-through aperture. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate such that the micro-sensor is disposed in the formed-through aperture. The casing is bonded to the second substrate and includes a reaction chamber in which the micro-cantilever is installed and a fluid containing the chemical substance flows into.

Abstract: The invention discloses a micro-sensor for sensing a chemical substance. The micro-sensor according to the invention includes a substrate, a micro-cantilever, an electrode structure, and a measuring device. The micro-cantilever is formed on the substrate and has a capturing surface for capturing chemical substances. The electrode structure is for supplying an electrical field. The electrical field is disposed so as to assist the capturing surface in capturing chemical substances. The measuring device, coupled to the micro-cantilever, is for measuring a variation on a mechanical property of the micro-cantilever induced by the captured chemical substance and interpreting the variation on the mechanical property of the micro-cantilever into information relative to the chemical substance.

Abstract: An amplifier includes: a class AB input stage, receiving an input signal, for generating an inner signal according to the input signal; class AB output stage, includes: a biasing circuit, for providing a first voltage and a second voltage according to the inner signal; and an output stage, for generating an output signal according to the first voltage and the second voltage; wherein a voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage generated by the biasing circuit is corresponding to the input signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a driving system of a liquid crystal display and a driving method thereof. A storage capacitor voltage (VCS) is applied to an auxiliary shielding storage capacitor electrode and a common electrode voltage (Vcom) is applied to a common electrode in a liquid crystal display panel comprising of an upper substrate, a lower substrate, and a liquid crystal layer. Besides, a specific voltage is applied to a storage capacitor electrode and makes a predetermined voltage difference between the auxiliary shielding storage capacitor electrode and the common electrode, thereby improving the side light leakage of the liquid crystal display, enhancing the process when assembling the upper substrate and the lower substrate, and reducing the width of a black matrix shielding layer of the upper substrate to increase the aperture ratio.

Abstract: A current device capable of process, voltage and temperature compensation for phase-locked loop (PLL) is disclosed. The current device can adjust the central frequency of oscillation of a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), making a compensated central oscillating frequency not affected by all process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variations. Meanwhile, the VCO having lower KVCO can operate in the same range of operating frequencies. Further, the current device of the invention can also be applied to a charge pump circuit, causing the charge pump current Icp to vary according to KVCO and therefore making the product of (Icp*KVCO) substantially independent of the PVT conditions.

Abstract: A capacity management system and method. The system includes a demand management module and a planning engine. The demand management module receives a demand comprising a request for a quantity of a device and a corresponding required date. The planning engine converts original planning buckets with varying bucket lengths into target planning buckets that have substantially identical bucket lengths. The planning engine further retrieves a cycle time of the device, and selects one of the target planning buckets accordingly. The planning engine also plans a capacity in the selected target planning bucket according to the quantity of the device.

Abstract: A capacity management system and method. The system includes a demand management module and a planning engine. The demand management module receives a demand comprising a request for a quantity of a device and a corresponding required date. The planning engine converts original planning buckets with varying bucket lengths into target planning buckets that have substantially identical bucket lengths. The planning engine further retrieves a cycle time of the device, and selects one of the target planning buckets accordingly. The planning engine also plans a capacity in the selected target planning bucket according to the quantity of the device.

Abstract: A plate cassette support bar that suppresses the increase in weight of the plate or substrate cassette that increases in size and lessens substrate or plate cassette vibration at the time of loading/unloading the substrates or plates to improve workability.

Abstract: A method and related circuitry for driving output signals of a chip is disclosed. The method includes driving output signals with an even number of inverter driving circuits, and keeping an equivalent load of each inverter of the driving circuits substantially identical by keeping impedances of each driving circuit substantially identical.

Abstract: An output circuit for outputting data with reduced simultaneous switching output skew includes N counts of output buffers and a comparator. The N counts of output buffers receive N counts of bit signals, respectively. At least one of the output buffers includes a delay unit for processing one of the bit signals into a delayed bit signal with an adjustable delay period in response to a delay signal, a pull-up unit electrically connected to the delay unit and a source voltage, and selectively enabled to output the delayed bit signal as a high level, and a pull-down unit electrically connected to the delay unit and a ground voltage, and selectively enabled to output the delayed bit signal as a low level. The comparator is electrically connected to the N counts of output buffers, compares the N counts of bit signals sampled at a first time spot and a second time spot, and generates the delay signal according to the comparing result.

Abstract: An output circuit for outputting data with reduced simultaneous switching output skew includes N counts of output buffers and a comparator. The N counts of output buffers receive N counts of bit signals, respectively. At least one of the output buffers includes a delay unit for processing one of the bit signals into a delayed bit signal with an adjustable delay period in response to a delay signal, a pull-up unit electrically connected to the delay unit and a source voltage, and selectively enabled to output the delayed bit signal as a high level, and a pull-down unit electrically connected to the delay unit and a ground voltage, and selectively enabled to output the delayed bit signal as a low level. The comparator is electrically connected to the N counts of output buffers, compares the N counts of bit signals sampled at a first time spot and a second time spot, and generates the delay signal according to the comparing result.