Abstract: A method that includes measuring vibration levels in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, determining one or more sections of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus that vibrate at levels greater than a predetermined vibration level, and reducing the vibration levels in the one or more sections to be at or within the predetermined vibration level by coupling one or more weights to an external surface of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus in the one or more sections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal and metallic ion mixed battery, which contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte, the positive electrode contains a positive electrode material with a metallic component of the battery; It only coats a small amount of negative electrode active materials that can form a metallic ion battery on the negative electrode and makes the negative electrode of the battery included dual advantages of metal and metallic ion battery; when charging, the metallic ions from the positive electrode are embedded in the negative electrode active material to make the battery have the characteristics of a metallic ion battery, and then continue to deposit on the current collector to form a metal battery. After several cycles, the battery can be charged and discharged stably and retains more than 99% of Coulombic efficiency, enhancing the overall energy density of the battery.

Abstract: A display device and a driving method thereof. The display device includes a display substrate and at least one optical sensing unit; the display substrate includes a light-emitting region and a plurality of pixel units located in the light-emitting region; wherein the light-emitting region comprises a single-sided light-emitting region and at least one double-sided light-emitting region, and each of the pixel units in the plurality of pixel units comprises a plurality of sub-pixels; and the at least one optical sensing unit corresponds to the at least one double-sided light-emitting region from a non-display side of the display substrate, and configured to sense light emitted by the sub-pixels during operation in the at least one double-sided light-emitting region, and to provide sensing brightness information of the at least one double-sided light-emitting region to perform brightness compensation on the light-emitting region.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a vehicle while navigating an environment over a period of time. Information describing one or more agents associated with the environment during the period of time can be determined based at least in part on the captured sensor data. A parameter-based encoding describing the one or more agents associated with the environment during the period of time can be generated based at least in part on the determined information and a scenario schema, wherein the parameter-based encoding provides a structured representation of the information describing the one or more agents associated with the environment. A scenario represented by the parameter-based encoding can be determined based at least in part on a cluster of parameter-based encodings to which the parameter-based encoding is assigned.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a metal gate structure over a fin that protrudes above a substrate, the metal gate structure being surrounded by an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer; recessing the metal gate structure below an upper surface of the ILD layer distal from the substrate; after the recessing, forming a first dielectric layer over the recessed metal gate structure; forming an etch stop layer (ESL) over the first dielectric layer and the ILD layer; forming a second dielectric layer over the ESL; performing a first dry etch process to form an opening that extends through the second dielectric layer, through the ESL, and into the first dielectric layer; after the first dry etch process, performing a wet etch process to clean the opening; and after the wet etch process, performing a second dry etch process to extend the opening through the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: An electrically controllable viewing angle switch device is provided with a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, multiple spacers, and multiple light-shielding patterns. The first substrate and the second substrate are overlapped with each other. The liquid crystal layer and the multiple spacers are disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The multiple light-shielding patterns are disposed on the second substrate. The orthographic projection area of each spacer on the second substrate is less than or equal to the orthographic projection area of each light-shielding pattern on the second substrate. The orthographic projection of each spacer on the second substrate is located within the orthographic projection of each light-shielding pattern on the second substrate. A display apparatus using an electrically controllable viewing angle switch device is also provided, in which light leakage near the spacer is extremely slight.

Abstract: A layout method includes generating a design data comprising an electronic circuit, and generating a design layout by placing a first cell corresponding to the electronic circuit. The first cell includes a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region extending in a first direction in a first layer, a gate electrode extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a second layer, and a first conductive line arranged in a third layer over the second layer and electrically connected to one of the first source/drain region, the second source/drain region and the gate electrode. The first cell is defined by a left cell side and a right cell side. At least one of the left cell side, the right cell side, the gate electrode and the first conductive line extends in a third direction not parallel to the first and second directions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first deep well region, at least two second well regions, at least one isolation structure and an implantation region. The first deep well region is disposed in the semiconductor substrate, wherein the first deep well region has a first conductivity type. The second well regions are disposed on the first deep well region, wherein the second well regions have a second conductivity type. The isolation structure covers a portion of the first deep well region and surrounds at least a portion of the second well regions. The implantation region is located under a top surface of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the implantation region has a discontinuous portion, and the discontinuous portion partially overlaps the first deep well region.

Abstract: An anhydrous composition for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, which is liquid and comprises: a) at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer powder coated with a silicone resin; b) at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer conveyed in a first oil; c) at least two fillers including polymethylsilsesquioxane and calcium aluminum borosilicate; and d) at least one second oil, which is a volatile hydrocarbon oil, wherein the composition does not comprise a wax and comprises more than 15 wt % of fillers, relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing system. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a first roofing material, wherein the first roofing material comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first roofing material comprises a nail zone with a plurality of fines. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a second roofing material, wherein the second roofing material comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the second roofing material comprises a plurality of fines. In some embodiments, the roofing system comprises and a patterned adhesive, which directly contacts at least a portion of the plurality of fines in the nail zone and at least a portion of the plurality of fines on the bottom surface of the second roofing material.

Abstract: Compositions comprising covalently modified and mutated biotin-binding proteins, particularly biotin-binding proteins having a negative charge at physiological pH, are provided. Methods of producing such proteins are also provided, as are methods of immobilizing, sequencing, and making nucleic acids employing such proteins.

Abstract: A composite membrane of a special highly enhanced fluorine-containing proton or ion exchange membrane, a composite membrane electrode, a special highly enhanced fluorine-containing chlor-alkali battery membrane, a special release membrane and a preparation method thereof are provided. The composite membrane of the special highly enhanced fluorine-containing proton or ion exchange membrane comprises at least two layers of microporous reinforced membranes, where both sides of each layer of microporous reinforced membranes are filled with a fluorine-containing proton or ion exchange resin, the biaxial tensile strength of the composite membrane is greater than 40 MPa, the room temperature ionic conductivity is greater than 0.007 S/cm, the air permeability is extremely low, and the time required for 100 ml of air to pass through the composite membrane measured by Gurley densometer is more than 5 minutes.

Abstract: A method that includes measuring vibration levels in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, determining one or more sections of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus that vibrate at levels greater than a predetermined vibration level, and reducing the vibration levels in the one or more sections to be at or within the predetermined vibration level by coupling one or more weights to an external surface of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus in the one or more sections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions that enable sustained release of a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as axitinib from a bioerodible polyester polymer implant for the treatment of disease. The composition is especially suitable for treating ophthalmic indications, such as neovascular age related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, by intravitreal injection of the implant. The implant is designed to be pre-loaded into a small diameter needle and injected via self-sealing scleral needle penetration at the pars plana. Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors may be released from the implants over a period of one week to three years.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an Al—Ce—Ni alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The disclosed alloy embodiments provide fabricated objects, such as bulk components, comprising a heterogeneous microstructure and having good mechanical properties even when exposed to conditions used during the additive manufacturing process. Methods for making and using alloy embodiments also are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and an inter-metal dielectric layer disposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The inter-metal dielectric layer includes: a first dielectric layer disposed on the first metal layer and in direct contact with the first metal layer, wherein the first dielectric layer has a stress value less than 0; a second dielectric layer disposed on the first dielectric layer, wherein the second dielectric layer has a stress value greater than 0; and a third dielectric layer disposed on the second dielectric layer, wherein the third dielectric layer has a stress value less than 0. A thickness of the third dielectric layer is greater than a thickness of the second dielectric layer, and the thickness of the second dielectric layer is greater than a thickness of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first deep well region, at least two second well regions, at least one isolation structure and an implantation region. The first deep well region is disposed in the semiconductor substrate, wherein the first deep well region has a first conductivity type. The second well regions are disposed on the first deep well region, wherein the second well regions have a second conductivity type. The isolation structure covers a portion of the first deep well region and surrounds at least a portion of the second well regions. The implantation region is located under a top surface of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the implantation region has a discontinuous portion, and the discontinuous portion partially overlaps the first deep well region.

Abstract: A preparation method of a high-moisture-permeability fluorine-containing super-oleophobic microporous membrane is provided having the following steps: (1) preparing a white opaque mixture of fluorine-containing polymers: adding the materials in sequence according to a weight ratio of A50%˜90%:B3%˜25%:C0%˜35%:D0 %˜3%, and stirring and mixing uniformly in a non-shear manner; A is a blend of a high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene dispersion resin and a fluorine-containing ion exchange resin; B is a fluorine-containing alkyl acrylate monomer, or a fluorine-containing alkyl methacrylate monomer, or a mixture thereof; C is a polyurethane acrylate prepolymer, or a fluorine-free alkyl acrylate monomer, or a mixture thereof; D is a high temperature free radical initiator; (2) pouring the white opaque mixture into the blank pressing column barrel, and pressing a blank; (3) calendering into strips; (4) stretching and thermally shaping to form a membrane.

Abstract: A torque tube with a pentagonal cross-section includes a tube body and a cavity disposed in the tube body. The cross-section of the tube body of the length direction is a convex pentagon including a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, and a fifth side that are connected end to end in a circumferential direction to form a closed structure. The tube body is a symmetrical structure with a perpendicular bisector of the third side as an axis, such that the second side is symmetrical with the fourth side, the first side is symmetrical with the fifth side, and the second side and the fourth side are vertically connected to the third side. A solar structure is further provided. The special pentagonal structure of the torque tube provides an additional cross-section for selection while ensuring strength and flexural performance and saving on material costs.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing system. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a first roofing material, wherein the first roofing material comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first roofing material comprises a nail zone with a plurality of fines. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a second roofing material, wherein the second roofing material comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the second roofing material comprises a plurality of fines. In some embodiments, the roofing system comprises and a patterned adhesive, which directly contacts at least a portion of the plurality of fines in the nail zone and at least a portion of the plurality of fines on the bottom surface of the second roofing material.