Abstract: A graphene barrier layer is disclosed. Some embodiments relate to a graphene barrier layer capable of preventing diffusion from a fill layer into a substrate surface and/or vice versa. Some embodiments relate to a graphene barrier layer that prevents diffusion of fluorine from a tungsten layer into the underlying substrate. Additional embodiments relate to electronic devices which contain a graphene barrier layer.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) shields used with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus may experience gradient field induced eddy currents and RF field induced eddy currents. These eddy currents can cause the RF shield to heat up at an undesirable rate. RF shields are designed to have a desired degree of RF shielding and a desired heating attribute. Design goals for RF shields include gradient field transparency and RF field opacity, both of which can be influenced by eddy currents. Example methods identify a gradient field that will induce eddy currents and identify an RF field that will induce eddy currents. If a region on the RF shield is identified where the desired heating attribute will not be achieved, then a pattern of axial cuts and azimuthal cuts can be made in the RF shield to reduce gradient eddy current heating in the RF shield while maintaining desired RF shielding.

Abstract: Methods for filling a substrate feature with a seamless tungsten fill are described. The methods include depositing a tungsten film, oxidizing the tungsten film to a tungsten oxide pillar, reducing the tungsten oxide film to a seamless tungsten gapfill and optionally depositing additional tungsten on the tungsten gapfill.

Abstract: A method of forming conformal amorphous metal films is disclosed. A method of forming crystalline metal films with a predetermined orientation is also disclosed. An amorphous nucleation layer is formed on a substrate surface. An amorphous metal layer is formed from the nucleation layer by atomic substitution. A crystalline metal layer is deposited on the amorphous metal layer by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: Methods for depositing a metal film without the use of a barrier layer are disclosed. Some embodiments comprise forming an amorphous nucleation layer comprising one or more of silicon or boron and forming a metal layer on the nucleation layer.

Abstract: A drive circuit, an organic light-emitting diode display, and methods for fabricating the same are provided. The drive circuit includes: a driving transistor, including a first gate, a first semiconductor layer disposed above the first gate, an etch stopping layer disposed on the first semiconductor layer, and a first source and a first drain which are disposed on the two sides of the first semiconductor layer, the first semiconductor layer being made of oxide semiconductor material; and a switching transistor, including a second gate, a second semiconductor layer disposed above the second gate, and a second source and a second drain which are disposed on two sides of the second semiconductor layer, the second semiconductor layer being made of oxide semiconductor material. In the drive circuit, reliability and uniformity of the drive transistors are improved, and parasitic capacitance of the switching transistor decreases.

Abstract: A method for determining a precoding matrix indicator, user equipment, and a base station are disclosed in embodiments of the present invention. The method includes: receiving a first reference signal set sent by a base station, where the first reference signal set is associated with a user equipment-specific matrix or matrix set; selecting a precoding matrix based on the first reference signal set, where the precoding matrix is a function of the user equipment-specific matrix or matrix set; and sending a precoding matrix indicator to the base station, where the precoding matrix indicator corresponds to the selected precoding matrix. In the embodiments of the present invention, CSI feedback precision can be improved without excessively increasing feedback overhead, thereby improving system performance.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a probe holding table and a medical equipment. The probe holding table comprises a faceplate and a fixing plate for supporting the faceplate. The faceplate is rotatably connected to the fixing plate. A plurality of probe placement units for installing probes are disposed on the faceplate, and each of the probe placement units is in electrical communication with an external power. The user may turn the faceplate to take the probes on the corresponding position, in particular, when more probes need to be used, the structure of the probe holding table is simpler than the normal fixed table, and easier to take the probes. Therefore, the medical equipment adopted the above probe holding table provides with the above advantages.

Abstract: Compositions for improving erectile function or treating erectile dysfunction include active ingredients of Muira Puama extract, Quercetin, Chlorophytum Borivilianum (Safed Musli), Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE), niacin, Tribulus Terrestris extract, alpha-lipoic acid, Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium grandfiflorum), Panax ginseng, and saw palmetto berry extract, and may also include magnesium aspartate, Zinc oxide, and Maca root (Lepidium meyenii). Additional active ingredients include Avena Sativa extract (oat straw), L-Taurine, L-Lysine hydrochloride (HCl), a L-Arginine, and/or L-Carnitine.

Abstract: Processing methods comprise forming a gap fill layer comprising tungsten or molybdenum by exposing a substrate surface having at least one feature thereon sequentially to a metal precursor and a reducing agent comprising hydrogen to form the gap fill layer in the feature, wherein there is not a nucleation layer between the substrate surface and the gap fill layer.

Abstract: Presented herein are MCT4 inhibitors and uses thereof for treating cancer.

Abstract: A method of forming conformal amorphous metal films is disclosed. A method of forming crystalline metal films with a predetermined orientation is also disclosed. An amorphous nucleation layer is formed on a substrate surface. An amorphous metal layer is formed from the nucleation layer by atomic substitution. A crystalline metal layer is deposited on the amorphous metal layer by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: A data transmission control method and apparatus, and a terminal are disclosed. The method includes: performing, by a master terminal, a timing negotiation with respective slave terminals to obtain timings allocated to the respective slave terminals; sending, upon completion of timing allocation, interactive data by means of broadcasting, the interactive data being sent to the slave terminals; receiving responses of the respective slave terminals to the received interactive data according to the allocated corresponding timings; and acknowledging, using the received responses, completion of transmission of the interactive data to the slave terminals. The data transmission control method and apparatus and the terminal can be used to improve data transmission efficiency and channel utilization.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a resource allocation method and apparatus. A central control node determines a target backhaul node for a normal small cell from M candidate backhaul nodes and communication link resource information between the normal small cell and the target backhaul node based on access link resource pre-occupation information of the normal small cell, link quality information between the normal small cell and each of the M candidate backhaul nodes, and available backhaul link resource information sent by the M candidate backhaul nodes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tire pressure sensor identification method, a related apparatus and system. A tire pressure sensor identification apparatus in the present invention includes a storage module configured to store identity information of a tire pressure sensor, a communications module configured to communicate with an electronic control unit (ECU) of a vehicle, a processing module and a radio frequency transmission module configured to output identity information. The tire pressure sensor identification apparatus may output the stored identity information to a corresponding vehicle, so that the vehicle can still identify the tire pressure sensor even if the tire pressure sensor is not in an activated state. It is convenient for a user to perform a uniform identification operation after uniformly collecting the identity information, thereby improving identification efficiency of the tire pressure sensor.

Abstract: Methods for depositing a metal film without the use of a barrier layer are disclosed. Some embodiments comprise forming an amorphous nucleation layer comprising one or more of silicon or boron and forming a metal layer on the nucleation layer.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. The present invention provides a mutant of ?-conotoxin peptide TxID, a pharmaceutical composition and use thereof. The TxID mutant is capable of specifically blocking acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), in particular, ?3?4, or ?6/?3?4 subtype, and has application prospects in the manufacture of a medicament for smoking cessation and detoxification and analgesia, a medicament for treating psychiatric diseases and cancers, regulating appetite, and a tool medicine for neuroscience.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible display panel and a display device. The flexible display panel includes a substrate, an inorganic layer disposed on a side of the substrate, and an organic layer disposed on a side of the inorganic layer away from the substrate. The inorganic layer includes a non-recessed region and a recessed region having a recess with an opening facing away from the substrate. The organic layer includes a filling portion. A projection of the filling portion in a direction perpendicular to the substrate is located in the recess. In at least one first cross-section of the flexible display panel perpendicular to the substrate, a surface of the filling portion away from the substrate is a concave surface. The concave surface is recessed toward the substrate. The display device includes the above flexible display panel.

Abstract: This application provides a data transmission link establishment apparatus. The apparatus includes: a selection unit, configured to select a target node; a determining unit, configured to determine a backhaul node that needs to establish a data transmission link with the target node selected by the selection unit; a setting unit, configured to set protocol stack roles, in the data transmission link, of the target node and the backhaul node that is determined by the determining unit; and a configuration unit, configured to perform configuration on the target node and the backhaul node according to the protocol stack roles that are set by the setting unit, to establish the data transmission link between the target node and the backhaul node.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to multi-turn coil elements and arrays of multi-turn coil elements that can be employed at low B0 field strength (e.g., 1.5 T or less). One example embodiment comprises a coil array configured to operate in at least one of a transmit (Tx) mode or a receive (Rx) mode, the coil array comprising: a plurality of multi-turn coil elements, each multi-turn coil element of the plurality of multi-turn coil elements comprising: an associated LC coil of that multi-turn coil element, comprising at least one associated coil inductor, at least one associated coil capacitor, and an associated loop comprising at least two turns; wherein the plurality of multi-turn coil elements are arranged into one or more rows, wherein the plurality of multi-turn coil elements are arranged into one or more columns, and wherein the MRI RF coil array is configured to operate at a B0 field of 1.5 T or less.