Abstract: A method of forming a fin field effect transistor on a semiconductor substrate includes forming a fin-shaped active region vertically protruding from the substrate. An oxide layer is formed on a top surface and opposing sidewalls of the fin-shaped active region. An oxidation barrier layer is formed on the opposing sidewalls of the fin-shaped active region and is planarized to a height no greater than about a height of the oxide layer to form a fin structure. The fin structure is oxidized to form a capping oxide layer on the top surface of the fin-shaped active region and to form at least one curved sidewall portion proximate the top surface of the fin-shaped active region. The oxidation barrier layer has a height sufficient to reduce oxidation on the sidewalls of the fin-shaped active region about halfway between the top surface and a base of the fin-shaped active region. Related devices are also discussed.

Abstract: A transistor-outline TO-can type optical module includes a stem, a sub-mount arranged in the stem and a laser diode (LD) is mounted in the sub-mount. A photo diode (PD), which has an inclined light incident surface, converts light emitted from the LD to current. A plurality of leads is extended through the stem while electrically being connected to the sub-mount. The inclined light incident surface of the PD permits that sufficient monitoring of photocurrent can be obtained and a p-side up bonding of a p-type electrode is allowed. Thus, the SMSR of the LOB is increased. A bias-tee is built in the TO-can to reduce heat caused by DC current and to increase opto-electric efficiency while suppressing an increase in the temperature of an LD chip.

Abstract: Provided are an optoelectronic (OE) transmitter integrated circuit (IC) and method of fabricating the same using a selective growth process. In the OE transmitter IC, a driving circuit, which includes a double heterojunction bipolar transistor (DHBT) and amplifies received electric signals to drive an electroabsorption (EA) modulator, and the EA modulator with a multi-quantum well (MQW) absorption layer are integrated as a single chip on a semi-insulating substrate. The MQW absorption layer of the EA modulator and an MQW insertion layer of the DHBT are formed to different thicknesses from each other using a selective MOCVD growth process.

Abstract: A heat sink for dissipating heat from an electronic device includes a base for contacting the electronic device. A U-shaped heat pipe is fixed to the base and includes an evaporating portion contacting the base and two condensing portion extending from opposite ends of the evaporating portion and through a plurality of first fins stacked together parallel to each other. A plurality of second fins extends from the base towards the first fins and supports the first fins. A reinforcement is fixed on the base and joins with some of the first fins, thereby enhancing integrity of the first fins.

Abstract: Improved Ni catalysts for hydrogenation reactions are disclosed. The catalysts are useful for hydrogenation such as selective hydrogenation of acetylenic impurities in crude olefin and diolefin streams. The catalysts are prepared by depositing nickel on a porous support which has the following specific physical properties; BET surface area of from 30 to about 100 m2/g, total nitrogen pore volume of from 0.4 to about 0.9 cc/g, and an average pore diameter of from about 110 to 450 ? with or without modifiers of one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cu, Re, Pd, Zn, Mg, Mo, Ca and Bi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bread maker. The bread maker comprises: a main body having a door opening and forming a bread making space; a door opening/closing the door opening; a baking tray in the bread making space; a tray sensor sensing whether the baking tray is mounted in the bread making space; and a controller controlling a bread making process to be performed on the basis of a sensing signal from the tray sensor when the baking tray is mounted in the bread making space. Thus, operational errors are prevented since the bread maker is operates only when a baking tray is mounted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of preparing aromatic hydrocarbons and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from a hydrocarbon mixture, in which a non-aromatic compound in the hydrocarbon feedstock mixture is converted into a gaseous material having a large amount of LPG through hydrocracking, and an aromatic compound therein is converted into an oil component having large amounts of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) through dealkylation and transalkylation, in the presence of a catalyst obtained by supporting platinum/bismuth onto a mixture support having zeolite and an inorganic binder. The gaseous product is separated into LPG and a mixture of methane and ethane depending on differences in boiling point through distillation, while the liquid product is separated into benzene, toluene, xylene, and C9+ aromatic compounds depending on differences in boiling point through distillation.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory integrated circuit device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The non-volatile memory integrated circuit device includes a semiconductor substrate, a tunneling dielectric layer, a memory gate and a select gate, a floating junction region, a bit line junction region and a common source region, and a tunneling-prevention dielectric layer pattern. The tunneling dielectric layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The memory gate and a select gate are formed on the tunneling dielectric layer to be spaced apart from each other. The floating junction region is formed within the semiconductor substrate between the memory gate and the select gate, the bit line junction region is formed opposite the floating junction region with respect to the memory gate, and a common source region is formed opposite the floating junction region with respect to the select gate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of preparing sustained release microspheres, containing a biodegradable polymer as a carrier and a drug, using spray drying. The process comprises preparing a solution, suspension or emulsion containing a biodegradable polymer, a drug and a solvent; spray drying the solution, suspension or emulsion; and suspending spray-dried microspheres in an aqueous solution containing polyvinyl alcohol to remove the residual solvent and increase the hydrophilicity of the microsphere surface. The process enables the preparation of microspheres having high drug encapsulation efficiency, almost not having a toxicity problem due to the residual solvent, and having good syringeability. The microspheres prepared according to the present invention release an effective concentration of a drug in a sustained manner for a predetermined period when administered to the body, and are thus useful in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: A data driver includes a shift register circuit configured to receive a first clock signal, a second clock signal, and a start signal, and to sequentially provide a sampling signal, a conversion circuit configured to receive the first clock signal, the second clock signal, and the sampling signal, and to sequentially provide a conversion signal, a sampling latch circuit configured to store data according to the sampling signal and the conversion signal, and a holding latch circuit configured to receive the data from the sampling latch circuit in response to first and second enable signals, and to provide a first data signal or a second data signal to data lines corresponding to the received data.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for determining a data transmission rate in consideration of the queue length of a Relay Station RS in a multi-hop relay system. A Base Station BS apparatus of the multi-hop relay system includes a receiver and a calculator. The receiver receives channel condition information and queue length information for a Mobile Station MS from an RS. The calculator of the BS apparatus determines a data transmission rate between the BS and the RS for data of the MS using the channel condition information and the queue length information.

Abstract: Forming salicide in a semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a first and a second gate oxide film and in a non-salicide region and a salicide region, the first gate oxide film being thicker than the second gate oxide film; forming a conductive layer and a nitride based hard mask layer, and then selectively removing the conductive layer, the hard mask layer, the first gate oxide film, and the second gate oxide film, thereby forming gate electrodes and simultaneously exposing an active region of the salicide region; forming a spacer oxide film on an upper surface, except for the hard mask layer, of a second resultant structure; selectively removing the spacer oxide film, thereby forming a spacer and simultaneously exposing the active region of the salicide region; removing the hard mask layer; and forming a salicide film on the upper surfaces of the gate electrodes and on the surface of the active region in the salicide region.

Abstract: A memory module assembly includes a printed circuit board (30) having a heat-generating electronic component (32) thereon, a heat sink (10) and a clip (20) for securing the heat sink onto the heat-generating electronic component. The heat sink includes a base (12) and a plurality of fins (14) arranged on the base. A plurality of recesses is defined in the heat sink. The clip includes a body (22) resting against a face of the printed circuit board and elastic hooks (24) extending from the body. The hooks are received in the recesses and resiliently press the base of the heat sink toward the heat-generating electronic component, whereby the clip clamps the heat sink and the printed circuit board together.

Abstract: A method to form a barrier layer and contact plug using a touch up RIE. In a first embodiment, we form a first barrier layer over the dielectric layer and the substrate in the contact hole. The first barrier layer is comprised of Ta. A second barrier layer is formed over the first barrier layer. The second barrier layer is comprised of TaN or WN. We planarize a first conductive layer to form a first contact plug in the contact hole. We reactive ion etch ( e.g., W touch up etch) the top surfaces using a Cl and B containing etch. Because of the composition of the barrier layers and RIE etch chemistry, the barrier layers are not significantly etched selectively to the dielectric layer. In a second embodiment, a barrier film is comprised of WN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-odor thermoplastic resin composition. In particular the resin of the resin composition is prepared by a new bulk polymerization process that is used to reduce the characteristic chemical odor in new cars. The resin minimizes the use of the resin prepared by the conventional emulsion polymerization process, N-substituted maleimide and ?-alkylstyrene-based heat-resistant materials which are used to improve heat resistance and the molecular weight of the matrix of the thermoplastic composition. The resin is also improves impact strength, thereby having reduced characteristic chemical odor, while having superior impact strength and heat resistance.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels is provided. The mounting apparatus includes a bezel, a fixing bracket, a fixing member, a sliding bracket, and a cover. The fixing bracket mounted to the bezel is configured to secure to a side of an LCD panel. The fixing member includes a fixing plate mounted to the bezel and a flange perpendicularly extending from an end edge of the fixing plate. The flange defines an elongated slot. The sliding bracket includes a tab slidable in the elongated slot. The sliding bracket slidable with respect to the fixing member is configured to secure to an opposite side of the LCD panel before being secured to the bezel. The cover is mounted to the bezel for enclosing the LCD panel therebetween.

Abstract: A thin-film deposition method for a semiconductor device includes injecting a process gas into a process chamber to deposit a thin film and forming a plasma atmosphere inside the process chamber while injecting the process gas to deposit a thin film on a semiconductor substrate. The thin film is formed by a reaction between the process gas and the plasma.

Abstract: An optical bench is provided, as are a thin optical pickup that employs the optical bench, and a method of manufacturing the optical bench. The optical bench includes a light source for generating light for recording and reproducing information to and from an optical disc, a light source stand on which the light source is mounted, a mirror adjacent to the light source stand, and a bottom surface at a lower point than the light source stand and between the light source stand and the mirror surface. Sides of the light source stand besides the side facing the mirror are connected to the surface of the substrate by a flat sloped surface. Along the sloped surface, two electrodes for supplying power to the light source are connected to the light source stand. Since the metal wirings are formed along the sloped surface without trenches or windings between the light source stand and the silicon substrate, no disconnection of metal lines at a corner occurs.

Abstract: A system, method and medium editing a moving picture using biometric signals is provided. The system includes a biometric signal generation module to measure signals that reflect an emotional state of a user while capturing a moving picture, and to generate a first and a second biometric signal based on the measured signals, an event section extraction module to extract a first event section that reflects preferences of the user from a playback section of the moving picture based on the first biometric signal, extract a second event section that reflects preferences of the user from the playback section of the moving picture based on a second biometric signal, and extract a final event section based on the first and second event sections, and an indexing module to edit the moving picture by indexing the final event section in synchronization with the playback section of the moving picture.