Abstract: An erasable programmable non-volatile memory includes a memory array and a sensing circuit. The memory array includes a general memory cell and a reference memory cell, which are connected with a word line. The sensing circuit includes a current comparator. The read current in the program state of the general memory cell is higher than the read current in the program state of the reference memory cell. The erase efficiency of the general memory cell is higher than the erase efficiency of the reference memory cell. When a read action is performed, the general memory cell generates a read current to the current comparator, and the reference memory cell generates a reference current to the current comparator. According to the reference current and the read current, the current comparator generates an output data signal to indicate a storage state of the general memory cell.

Abstract: An electronic structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. An electronic component and conductive elements are disposed on a carrier. An encapsulating layer encapsulates the electronic component and the conductive elements. The encapsulating layer is formed with recessed portions corresponding in position to the conductive elements. A gap is formed between the conductive elements and the recessed portions.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector configured for engaging with an external optical fiber connector includes a fiber core, a connector body, a coupling tube, and at least one coupling holder. The connector body has a first end portion and a second end portion, and the first end portion connects and fixes the fiber core. The second end portion is depressed inwardly to define a coupling space, and the external optical fiber connector is detachably plugged into the coupling space and coupled with the fiber core. The coupling tube is disposed in the connector body, and a portion of the coupling tube is located in the coupling space. One end portion of the fiber core is inserted in the coupling tube. The coupling holder is disposed in the coupling space, and corresponding to the coupling tube.

Abstract: A simple rugged motor has a stator and a rotor formed by stacked silicon steel sheets operates by having a plurality of major and minor coil windings of the stator individually electrified under signals of a control unit, so as to steadily drive a rotor thereof. The simple rugged motor further has an orbit coupling balance assembly engaging an orbiting scroll for a corresponding fixed scroll disposed in a compression chamber to orbit for air compression, so as to form a scroll compressor. Or the simple rugged motor has a coupling assembly engaging a female screw compressor rotor to compress the air by a rotatable male screw compressor rotor disposed in a compression chamber, so as to form a screw compressor.

Abstract: A method for generating a nested container with no intersection and same layer full coverage, including: giving a right undirected graph G(V, E, W) and network measurement index set {Ti} for dividing nodes in G, each network measurement index Ti corresponding to a Ci layer container set {Ci k}; deleting an edge weighing greater than Ti, and segmenting G into subgraphs, each a connected component; setting all nodes in the subgraph Gcm not in the Ci layer container as set L; selecting one node from set L as current anchor aj; starting with anchor aj, performing breadth-first search on all nodes in L and Ci+1 layer container containing aj with the path communicated therewith less than Ti forming a Ci layer container with anchor aj; setting j?=j+1, determining whether L is a null set; setting m=m+1, determining whether all subgraphs are processed; setting i=i-1, and determining whether i=1 is satisfied.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a bicycle front derailleur including a fixing component, a chain guiding component, a linkage assembly, a battery assembly, two terminals, a circuit board assembly and a driving module. Two opposite ends of the linkage assembly are respectively and pivotally disposed on the fixing component and the chain guiding component. The battery assembly includes a battery holder and a battery. The battery holder is disposed on the fixing component, and the battery holder has a battery slot. One terminal is disposed in the battery slot, and the battery is removably inserted into the battery slot and is electrically connected to the terminal. The circuit board assembly is disposed on the fixing component and electrically connected to the other terminal. The terminals are electrically connected to each other. The driving module is disposed on the fixing component and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly.

Abstract: A conformal array antenna includes a substrate and a conductive circuit. The substrate has a non-conductive roughened curved surface formed with a plurality of hook-shaped structures that are formed by blasting a plurality of particles on the substrate. The non-conductive roughened curved surface defines a plurality of spaced-apart antenna pattern regions. The conductive circuit is located in the antenna pattern regions, and includes an activation layer formed on the roughened curved surface and containing an active metal, and a first metal layer formed on the activation layer.

Abstract: A wireless communication module includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a chip antenna, an electrical connector and an electrical conductive member. The first circuit board and the second circuit board are electrically connected to each other and arranged in parallel spaced relationship. The chip antenna is located on the first circuit board. The electrical connector is located on the second circuit board and between the first and second circuit boards. The electrical conductive member extends from a metal housing of the electrical connector and has at least a radiation aid portion and a shielding portion. The electrical conductive member and the first circuit board collectively define a hollow space, wherein the electrical connector and the electrical conductive member are electrically connected to the chip antenna to serve as an electromagnetic radiation aid member for the chip antenna.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conjugated polymer, which is a random copolymer, and with Formula I: Additionally, the present invention also discloses an organic photovoltaic device comprising the conjugated polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an electromagnetic-wave shielding film and a preparation method thereof. The electromagnetic-wave shielding film includes a first metal layer, an insulating layer, and a second metal layer. The first metal layer has two opposite surfaces. The insulating layer is disposed on one of the surfaces of the first metal layer. The second metal layer is disposed on the other surface of the first metal layer and contains nano metal particles and an binder. The electromagnetic-wave shielding film can be used in a printed circuit board, and shows a satisfactory electromagnetic wave shielding effect.

Abstract: Various methods, systems, and apparatuses, for optical switching are provided. For example, one wavelength selective switch (WSS) includes a plurality of optical ports wherein one or more optical ports are configured to receive one or more input optical beams the one or more input optical beams having a plurality of wavelength channels and wherein one or more of the optical ports are configured to receive one or more wavelength channels of the plurality of wavelength channels for output. The WSS also includes a polarization conditioning assembly, a polarization beam splitter assembly, a direction dependent polarization rotator, a polarization beam splitter, a grating, and a polarization modulator array having a plurality of polarizing modulation cells, each cell configured to independently change a polarization orientation of an optical beam passing through the cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic package and a method for fabricating the same. A protective layer is formed on a carrier of the electronic component. The electronic component and the protective layer are covered by a covering layer. A through hole is formed in the covering layer and extends through the protective layer, such that a portion of a surface of the carrier is exposed to the through hole. A conductive structure is disposed in the through hole and electrically connected with the carrier. Through the formation of the protective layer, the buffering effect of the protective layer can prevent the laser from directly burning through the covering layer and the protective layer to avoid damages to the carrier.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a bicycle rear derailleur including a linkage assembly, a chain guiding assembly, a first assembling component, a first elastic component and a locking mechanism. The linkage assembly is a four-link mechanism and includes a fixed component, a movable component, a first link and a second link. The chain guiding assembly is pivotably connected to the movable component. The first assembling component is pivotably connected to the movable component and disposed between the first assembling component and the chain guiding assembly. The opposite ends of the first elastic component are respectively fixed to the movable component and the first assembling component so as to provide a torque that allows the first assembling component to be pivotable with respect to the movable component.

Abstract: A method for making a conformal array antenna includes: providing a substrate having a non-conductive curved surface; roughening the curved surface; forming an activation layer containing an active metal on the roughened curved surface; forming a first metal layer on the activation layer by chemical plating process; and defining a plurality of spaced-apart antenna pattern regions on the first metal layer, by forming a gap along an outer periphery of each of the antenna pattern regions to isolate the antenna pattern regions from a remainder of the first metal layer. The curved surface is roughened by blasting a plurality of particles thereonto, or the spaced-apart antenna pattern regions are substantially evenly distributed.

Abstract: A sensing system that includes a cylindrical body including an internal flow channel that channels a first fluid therethrough, and a sampling chamber. The sampling chamber is in flow communication with an ambient environment. A venturi device is coupled within the cylindrical body, and the venturi device includes a high pressure portion and a low pressure portion. The low pressure portion is in flow communication with the sampling chamber. A valve is coupled within the cylindrical body and is positionable in at least a first position. A first flow channel is defined between the internal flow channel and the high pressure portion through the valve. The first flow channel channels the first fluid towards the high pressure portion such that the low pressure portion draws a second fluid into the sampling chamber from the ambient environment. A sensor assembly determines characteristics of the second fluid within the sampling chamber.

Abstract: A downhole power generation system is disclosed, which includes a power generation module for providing power to a load, comprising a turbine driven by flow of a downhole fluid to rotate, a generator coupled with the turbine for converting rotational energy from the turbine to electrical energy, and an AC-DC rectifier coupled with the generator for converting an alternating current voltage from the generator to a direct current voltage, and a power conversion circuit coupling the AC-DC rectifier with the load. The power conversion circuit is configured for providing a first power to the load when the load is in a working mode and providing a second power to the load when the load is in a non-working mode. The second power is less than the first power. A downhole power generation method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensing system for a resource recovery system is provided. The sensing system includes at least one sensing sub-assembly and a sensing computing device. The sensing computing device is configured to receive, from the at least one sensing sub-assembly, at least one signal that includes at least one pulse having at least one pulse peak. The sensing computing device is also configured to identify the at least one pulse peak which has a magnitude and a signal-to-noise ratio, and retrieve the at least one pulse peak from the at least one signal using the magnitude and the signal-to-noise ratio of the at least one pulse peak. The sensing computing device is further configured to store the at least one pulse peak within a database that includes one or more pulse peaks, and generate a component report that identifies one or more changes of at least one component.

Abstract: An illumination assembly includes a substrate, a wiring structure, a reflecting layer and a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The wiring structure is formed on a part of the substrate, and includes a catalyst layer covering the part of the substrate, and a conducting layer formed on the catalyst layer. The reflecting layer is formed on another part of the substrate that is exposed from the wiring structure. The light-emitting diodes are disposed on the wiring structure and are electrically connected to the wiring structure.

Abstract: A sensing sub-assembly for use with a drilling assembly that includes a cylindrical body including an internal flow channel extending therethrough. The internal flow channel is configured to channel a first fluid therethrough. A recessed cavity is also defined therein. The recessed cavity is coupled in flow communication with an ambient environment exterior of the cylindrical body, and a second fluid flows within the ambient environment. The recessed cavity is configured to receive a continuous stream of the second fluid therethrough. At least one sensor is coupled to the cylindrical body, and the at least one sensor is configured to determine characteristics of the second fluid in the continuous stream that flows through the recessed cavity.

Abstract: A method of sensing hydrocarbons in a subterranean rock formation, including advancing a drilling assembly within the subterranean rock formation. The drilling assembly is configured to discharge a first fluid into the subterranean rock formation, and wherein a second fluid flows past an exterior of the drilling assembly. The method further includes sampling at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid, thereby defining a sampled amount of fluid, and determining a hydrocarbon content of the sampled amount of fluid.