Abstract: A wafer defect detection device adapted for detecting a sample to be tested including two detection features is provided. The wafer defect detection device includes a stage adapted for holding the sample to be tested, a light source module configured to output a detection light to the sample to be tested and reflect a reflected light, and an image sensor disposed on a path of the reflected light and adapted for receiving an image frame. The detection light includes spectra of a first light and a second light, which have two different peak wavelengths. The spectrum of the first light is adapted for detecting one of the detection features. The spectrum of the second light is adapted for detecting other one of the detection features. Luminous intensities of the first light and the second light are independently controlled. The reflected light includes the image frame, which displays the detection features.

Abstract: Packaged devices and methods of manufacturing the devices are described herein. The packaged devices may be fabricated using heterogeneous devices and asymmetric dual-side molding on a multi-layered redistribution layer (RDL) structure. The packaged devices may be formed with a heterogeneous three-dimensional (3D) Fan-Out System-in-Package (SiP) structure having small profiles and can be formed using a single carrier substrate.

Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a multi-tier connector is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments a multi-tier connection unit receives optical signals from outside of an optical device, wherein the optical signals are originally in multiple levels. The multi-tier connection unit then routes the optical signals into a single level of optical components.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes an isolation feature formed in the semiconductor substrate and a first fin-type active region. The first fin-type active region extends in a first direction. A dummy gate stack is disposed on an end region of the first fin-type active region. The dummy, gate stack may overlie an isolation structure. In an embodiment, any recess such as formed for a source/drain region in the first fin-type active region will be displaced from the isolation region by the distance the dummy gate stack overlaps the first fin-type active region.

Abstract: A power detection circuit is provided for detecting current total input power of a resonant circuit. The power detection circuit includes a detection circuit and an estimation circuit. The detection circuit receives a current signal and obtains resonant-slot baseband power according to the current signal to generate the baseband power value. The current signal represents a resonant-slot current generated by the resonant circuit. The estimation circuit receives the baseband power value and estimates the current total input power according to the baseband power value to generate an estimated power value.

Abstract: A power detection circuit is provided for detecting current total input power of a resonant circuit. The power detection circuit includes a detection circuit and an estimation circuit. The detection circuit receives a current signal and obtains resonant-slot baseband power according to the current signal to generate the baseband power value. The current signal represents a resonant-slot current generated by the resonant circuit. The estimation circuit receives the baseband power value and estimates the current total input power according to the baseband power value to generate an estimated power value.

Abstract: A heating device includes a resonant circuit, a detection unit and a control unit. The resonant circuit includes an inverter circuit and a resonant tank. The inverter circuit provides a resonant tank current and a resonant tank voltage. The resonant tank includes a heating coil, a resonant tank capacitor, a resonant tank equivalent inductor and a resonant tank equivalent impedance. The detection unit detects the resonant tank current and the resonant tank voltage to acquire associated parameters. The detection unit calculates an inductance of the resonant tank equivalent inductor according to a capacitance of the resonant tank capacitor, a resonant period and a first expression. The detection unit calculates an impedance value of the resonant tank equivalent impedance according to the inductance of the resonant tank equivalent inductor, a time difference, the resonant period, a reference current value, a negative peak current value and a second expression.

Abstract: A sensing and driving apparatus suitable for a sensing interface is provided. The sensing and driving apparatus includes a driving module and a sensing unit. The driving module outputs a first reference signal and a second reference signal which have different polarities with each other, and respectively transmits the first reference signal and the second reference signal to a first driving line and a second driving line of the sensing interface so as to generate a first sensing signal during a first period. The sensing unit receives the first sensing signal and detects a change of the first signal so as to generate a sensing result. A sensing and driving method, a touch sensing system and a device using the same are also provided herein.

Abstract: A capacitance sensing method is provided. The capacitance sensing method includes the following steps. During at least one first period of a sensing period, a capacitance under test is sensed through a first sensing channel, and a reference capacitance is sensed through a second sensing channel. During at least one second period of the sensing period, the reference capacitance is sensed through the first sensing channel, and the capacitance under test is sensed through the second sensing channel. A first difference is generated according to the capacitance under test and the reference capacitance.

Abstract: A touch sensing system including a touch input interface and a capacitance sensing circuit is provided. The touch input interface includes a plurality of sensing capacitors for outputting a capacitance under test and a reference capacitance. The capacitance sensing circuit includes a first sensing channel, a second sensing channel, and a difference comparing unit. During a first period of the sensing period, the first sensing channel senses the capacitance under test, and the second sensing channel senses the reference capacitance. During a second period of the sensing period, the first sensing channel senses the reference capacitance, and the second sensing channel senses the capacitance under test. The difference comparing unit outputs a difference according to the capacitance under test and the reference capacitance. Additionally, a capacitance sensing method is also provided.

Abstract: A touch sensing system which includes a touch input interface and a capacitance sensing circuit is provided. The touch input interface includes a plurality of sensing capacitors which output at least one waveform under test and at least one reference waveform. The capacitance sensing circuit includes a difference comparing unit. The difference comparing unit receives the waveform under test and the reference waveform and outputs a differential signal according to at least one positive edge difference and at least one negative edge difference between the waveform under test and the reference waveform. Furthermore, a capacitance sensing method is also provided.

Abstract: A sensing and driving apparatus suitable for a sensing interface is provided. The sensing and driving apparatus includes a driving module and a sensing unit. The driving module outputs a first reference signal and a second reference signal which have different polarities with each other, and respectively transmits the first reference signal and the second reference signal to a first driving line and a second driving line of the sensing interface so as to generate a first sensing signal during a first period. The sensing unit receives the first sensing signal and detects a change of the first signal so as to generate a sensing result. A sensing and driving method, a touch sensing system and a device using the same are also provided herein.

Abstract: A touch sensing system which includes a touch input interface and a capacitance sensing circuit is provided. The touch input interface includes a plurality of sensing capacitors which output at least one waveform under test and at least one reference waveform. The capacitance sensing circuit includes a difference comparing unit. The difference comparing unit receives the waveform under test and the reference waveform and outputs a differential signal according to at least one positive edge difference and at least one negative edge difference between the waveform under test and the reference waveform. Furthermore, a capacitance sensing method is also provided.

Abstract: A touch sensing system including a touch input interface and a capacitance sensing circuit is provided. The touch input interface includes a plurality of sensing capacitors for outputting a capacitance under test and a reference capacitance. The capacitance sensing circuit includes a first sensing channel, a second sensing channel, and a difference comparing unit. During a first period of the sensing period, the first sensing channel senses the capacitance under test, and the second sensing channel senses the reference capacitance. During a second period of the sensing period, the first sensing channel senses the reference capacitance, and the second sensing channel senses the capacitance under test. The difference comparing unit outputs a difference according to the capacitance under test and the reference capacitance. Additionally, a capacitance sensing method is also provided.

Abstract: An object sensing apparatus including an object sensing unit, a signal selecting unit, at least one signal sensing unit, and a control unit is provided. The object sensing unit outputs a plurality of sensing signals. The signal selecting unit selects at least one of the sensing signals as a signal under test and selects at least one of the unselected sensing signals as a reference signal. The signal sensing unit outputs a difference signal according to the signal under test and the reference signal. The control unit determines an object position relative to the object sensing unit according to the difference signal. Additionally, a touch sensing apparatus and a method thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A touch sensing system includes a touch input interface and at least one capacitance sensing apparatus. The capacitance sensing apparatus includes a plurality of switch units and a differential sensing circuit. Each of the switch units is coupled to a corresponding sensing capacitor. A sensing input end of the differential sensing circuit receives a capacitance under test provided by at least one of the sensing capacitors. A reference input end of the differential sensing circuit receives a reference capacitance provided by at least one of the sensing capacitors. The differential sensing circuit compares the capacitance under test and the reference capacitance to output a first difference between the capacitance under test and the reference capacitance through an output end of the differential sensing circuit. A capacitance sensing method is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral is able to process a plurality of functions such as printing, copying and scanning, and enables a power output device to selectively drive two different devices depending on required functions. The invention provides a switching mechanism, which can change delivery of power to the first device or the second device so that either the first device or the second device may be selected to process the desired function. The multi-function peripheral thus constructed does not need one dedicated power output device to match one working device and can reduce the number of power output devices required.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus to be used in an automatic sheet feeder having a motor rotatable in a first direction and a second direction is disclosed.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus to be used in an automatic sheet feeder having a motor rotatable in a first direction and a second direction is disclosed.