Abstract: A method and apparatus to perform bandwidth extension encoding and decoding encodes and/or decodes a high frequency signal using an excitation signal for a low frequency signal encoded in a time domain or a frequency domain or using an excitation spectrum for the low frequency signal. Accordingly, although an audio signal is encoded or decoded using a small number of bits, the quality of sound corresponding to a signal in a high frequency band does not degrade. Therefore, a coding efficiency of the audio signal can be maximized.

Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor memory device comprises a plurality of memory sectors arranged in different memory banks having different bulk regions. The memory cells can be erased using a first mode erase operation, which determines different erase pass voltages for the respective memory sectors by successively increasing a bank voltage applied to each sector until the number of failed cells in each sector falls below a first failed cell threshold value, and a second mode erase operation, which applies the different erase pass voltages to the respective memory sectors for successively increasing periods of time until the number of failed cells in each sector falls below a second failed cell threshold value.

Abstract: A gold-silver based wire for a semiconductor package has high humidity reliability as well as high dry reliability. The wire includes a first additive ingredient that contains 5˜15 wt % of at least one kind of elements from among first group elements composed of palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt) added to a gold (Au)-silver (Ag) based alloy that contains 10˜40 wt % of Ag added to Au.

Abstract: In an embodiment a first silicon pattern and a second silicon pattern are formed on a substrate. The second silicon pattern has a lower top surface than the first silicon pattern. A first spacer covering a sidewall of the first silicon pattern is formed and a second spacer covering a sidewall of the second silicon pattern is formed. A silicide process is performed to silicidize the first silicon pattern and the second silicon pattern. Work functions of the first and second silicon patterns can be controlled and optimized by controlling the composition of the first and second silicon patterns.

Abstract: A driving circuit to decrease an error of a grey level voltage without affecting a voltage drop when a grey level signal of a D/A converter is generated in an analog switch, and an organic electroluminescence display using the same. The driving circuit includes first and second switches to select respective reference voltages corresponding to a data signal; resistor arrays to receive and distribute the respective reference voltages using at least two resistances to generate a grey level voltage; a third switch to select one resistor array in response to the data signal and transmit the reference voltages to the selected resistor array; a fourth switch to output the grey level voltage; a MUX circuit connected to the fourth switch to select a data line to transmit the grey level voltage; and a precharge circuit connected between the fourth switch and the data line to select one of the reference voltages to precharge the data line.

Abstract: A method of processing data by using a plurality of antennas and by applying weight to each signal received via a corresponding antenna in a wireless communication system is disclosed. More specifically, the method includes estimating a channel matrix corresponding to the received signal and dividing columns of the channel matrix into at least two groups. Here, each group includes at least one column. Furthermore, the method includes applying a Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) scheme to each group.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) for electrically connecting an electronic package with a circuit substrate. The connector includes a housing (11), a fastening device assembled with the housing, and a stiffener (12) surrounding the housing. The stiffener includes a back end (123), and a pair of spaced first walls (125) adjoining the back end. Each first wall has a latch (128) extending upwardly therefrom, and then bends inwardly. The back end has a pair of spaced spring fingers (129) extending substantially horizontally, and then bends slightly upwardly. The latches are fastened to the housing for locating the housing in a vertical direction. The spring fingers abut against the housing for locating the housing in a horizontal direction. The stiffener reinforces the housing, and protects the housing from deformnation or warpage.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence display capable of reducing a size of a data driving unit by decreasing an area of a D/A converter, and a driving circuit thereof. The data driving unit includes a first decoder to generate a first selection signal to correspond to a data signal; a first switch unit to receive first voltages and second voltages and to select one of the first voltages or the second voltages to correspond to the data signal; a second switch unit to select first and second reference voltages from the selected first or second voltages in response to the first selection signal; a second decoder to generate a second selection signal to correspond to the data signal; and a grey level voltage generating unit to receive and distribute the first and second reference voltages, selected by the switch units, to generate grey level voltages and to select and output one grey level voltage to correspond to the second selection signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a package substrate. A manufacturing method of a package substrate for mounting an electric component by connecting electrodes of the electric component to bonding pads, includes: manufacturing a buried pattern substrate having a circuit pattern and bonding pads buried in an insulating layer and having a seed layer laminated on the insulating layer, laminating a dry film onto the seed layer and removing the seed layer and the dry film of the upper side of the bonding pads, performing surface-treatment using the remaining seed layer as a plating lead; and removing the remaining seed layer and the dry film such that the circuit pattern is exposed.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of an optical sheet and a backlight assembly having the optical sheet. The optical sheet can include a body, a plurality of protrusions, and a plurality of embossed portions. The body can form a substrate. One surface of the body can be provided in a planar shape, and the other surface of the body can include the plurality of protrusions, where the protrusions have a triangular shaped cross-section. Each of the protrusions can be configured with the plurality of embossed, which may be formed by a microlens pattern.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for sharing specific functions in a portable terminal capable of selectively using one of a CDMA communication system and a JCDMA communication system. The portable terminal includes a first switch unit and a second switch unit. The first switch unit selectively separates one of a CDMA RX signal and a JCDMA RX signal from a signal received through an antenna and outputs the separated signal to a low-noise amplifier. The second switch unit separates a frequency band of the selected communication system from an output signal of the LNA to select a specific-band signal and outputs the specific-band signal to a mixer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a home appliance which enables power line communication therewith for remote monitoring of progress of the home appliance, such as a washing machine or dryer. For this, the present invention provides a home appliance which enables power cable communication therewith, including a body (10) forming an exterior of the home appliance, a main control unit (20) at the body (10), for making various kinds of control of the home appliance, and a power cable communication modem (230) at the body (10), for transmission/reception of various kinds of data to/from a remote monitor which monitors the home appliance, remotely.

Abstract: A spring activated energy transducer is provided. The energy transducer of the current invention generates alternating current (A/C) electricity from abundant external natural forces. The energy transducer is comprised of an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is comprised of a housing, a helix metal spring, a first circular board, a second circular board, pluralities of permanent magnets embedded to the second circular board, a third circular board with pluralities of permanent magnets facing the permanent magnets embedded in the second circular board with same magnetic pole, an upper metal shaft welded to the third circular board, four arc-shaped springs welded to the third circular board, and four wheel sets rotatably attached to one end of the spring.

Abstract: A palm rest with a detachable assembly mechanism attaches to a keyboard via the detachable assembly mechanism. The palm rest has a shell and at least one assembly mechanism. The shell forms a concave portion. The assembly mechanism has a base and a joint arm. The base is disposed in the concave portion of the shell. One end of the joint arm is pivotally mounted on the base so that the joint arm is rotatable and retractable in order to be received in the concave portion. The other end of the joint arm can extend outside the shell for assembly with the keyboard.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided for driving a light source. The light source outputs light. A light receiver receives part of the light output from the light source. In response to a detection current from the light receiver, an automatic power controller adjusts an operating current of the light source. A power converter efficiently supplies power from a power supply to the light source. A modulation signal input unit inputs a modulation signal for modulation of light output power. This circuit structure performs a control operation for constantly maintaining the intensity of light even in a variation in an ambient temperature or deterioration in the light source and also reduces power consumption in the integrated circuit for driving the light source.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a first heat sink and a second heat sink juxtaposed with the first heat sink. The first heat sink includes a first base and a plurality of first fin extending from the first base with a plurality of first channels defined therebetween. The second heat sink includes a second base and a plurality of second fins extending from the second base with a plurality of second channels defined therebetween. The second fins extend beyond a common edge of the first base and the second base to extend into first channels of the first heat sink.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent display device includes a substrate, a gate line on the substrate, a data line crossing the gate line over the substrate, a switching thin film transistor near the crossing of the gate line and data line, a driving thin film transistor system including a plurality of sub-TFTs connected in parallel to the switching thin film transistor via a gate base, a power line crossing the gate line over the substrate and electrically connected with the plurality of sub-TFTs, a first electrode over the driving thin film transistor system in contact with the plurality of sub-TFTs, an organic electroluminescent layer on the first electrode, and a second electrode of transparent material on the organic electroluminescent layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for packaging integrated circuit chips in castellation wafer level packaging are provided. The active circuit areas of the chips are coupled to castellation blocks and, depending on the embodiment, input/output pads. The castellation blocks and input/output pads are encapsulated and held in place by an encapsulant. When the devices are being fabricated, the castellation blocks and input/output pads are sawed through. If necessary, the wafer portion on which the devices are fabricated may be thinned. The packages may be used as a leadless chip carrier package or may be stacked on top of one another. When stacked, the respective contacts of the packages are preferably coupled. Data may be written to, and received from, packaged chips when a chip is activated. Chips may be activated by applying the appropriate signal or signals to the appropriate contact or contacts.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly includes a heat sink (10), a fan holder (20) mounted on the heat sink and a fan (30) carried by the fan holder. The heat sink defines a slot (148) in a top thereof. The fan holder comprises flap (260) downwardly extending to engage in the slot, and a fastening lug (28) secured to a recessed portion (122) of a top surface of a base (12) of the heat sink. The fastening lug extending from a baffle (24) which fittingly engages with a raised portion (124) of the top surface of the base adjacent to the recessed portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display apparatus in which a liquid crystal display module and cases are tightly combined. At least one protuberance formed on a top chassis of the liquid crystal display module combines at least one fixing portion formed on a portion of a rear case corresponding to the at least one protuberance. Also, a fixing protuberance formed on a portion of a front case is inserted into between the liquid crystal display module and the rear case, thereby preventing the liquid crystal display module from being moved. Therefore, the liquid crystal display module and the cases are tightly combined, and productivity of the liquid crystal display apparatus can increase by reducing the number of parts demanded for fabrication of the liquid crystal display module and the cases.