公开(公告)号：US08518724B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13450414

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

Inventor： Christopher J. Petti ,  Mohamed M. Hilali ,  Theodore Smick ,  Venkatesan Murali ,  Kathy J. Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1892 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A semiconductor assembly is described in which a support element is constructed on a surface of a semiconductor lamina. Following formation of the thin lamina, which may have a thickness about 50 microns or less, the support element is formed, for example by plating, or by application of a precursor and curing in situ, resulting in a support element which may be, for example, metal, ceramic, polymer, etc. This is in contrast to pre-formed support element which is affixed to the lamina following its formation, or to a donor wafer from which the lamina is subsequently cleaved.Fabricating the support element in situ may avoid the use of adhesives to attach the lamina to a permanent support element. In some embodiments, this process flow allows the lamina to be annealed at high temperature, then to have an amorphous silicon layer formed on each face of the lamina following that anneal.

Abstract translation: 描述了半导体组件，其中在半导体层的表面上构造支撑元件。 形成厚度约为50微米或更小的薄层之后，例如通过镀覆或通过施加前体和原位固化来形成支撑元件，得到支撑元件，其可以用于 例如，金属，陶瓷，聚合物等。这与预先形成的支撑元件形成对比，该预制形成的支撑元件在其形成之后固定到层板上，或者与施加器晶片相接触，该晶片随后被切割。 原位制造支撑元件可以避免使用粘合剂将薄片附着到永久支撑元件上。 在一些实施例中，该工艺流程允许薄层在高温下退火，然后在该退火之后具有在层的每个表面上形成的非晶硅层。

公开(公告)号：US08395768B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12772161

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  David A. Fattal ,  Jingjing Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A scattering spectroscopy apparatus, system and method employ guided mode resonance (GMR) and a GMR grating. The apparatus includes a GMR grating having a subwavelength grating, and an optical detector configured to receive a portion of a scattered signal produced by an interaction between an excitation signal and an analyte associated with a surface of the GMR grating. A propagation direction of the received portion of the scattered signal is substantially different from a propagation direction of a GMR-coupled portion of the excitation signal within the GMR grating. The system includes the apparatus and an optical source. The method includes exciting a GMR in a GMR grating, interacting a GMR-coupled portion of the excitation signal with an analyte to produce a scattered signal and detecting a portion of the scattered signal.

Abstract translation: 散射光谱装置，系统和方法采用导模共振（GMR）和GMR光栅。 该装置包括具有亚波长光栅的GMR光栅和配置成接收由激发信号与与GMR光栅的表面相关联的分析物之间的相互作用产生的散射信号的一部分的光学检测器。 散射信号的接收部分的传播方向与GMR光栅内的激励信号的GMR耦合部分的传播方向基本上不同。 该系统包括该装置和光源。 该方法包括激励GMR光栅中的GMR，将激发信号的GMR耦合部分与分析物相互作用以产生散射信号并检测散射信号的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08390805B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12846524

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Huei Pei Kuo ,  Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy system includes a surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate and a laser source configured to emit light within a spectrum of wavelengths toward a predetermined species on or near the surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy substrate. The system further includes a set of filters positioned to be in optical communication with light scattered after the laser light interacts with the predetermined species. Each of the filters in the set is respectively configured to pass scattered light within a different predetermined narrow band of wavelengths. The system also includes a plurality of photodetectors, where each photodetector is positioned adjacent to a respective one of the filters in the set and is configured to output a signal if the scattered light passes through the respective one of the filters. The set of filters is targeted for detection of characteristic peaks of the predetermined species.

Abstract translation: 表面增强拉曼光谱系统包括表面增强拉曼光谱基板和激光源，该激光源被配置为向表面增强拉曼光谱基板上或附近的预定物质发射波长光谱的光。 该系统还包括一组滤光器，其被定位成在激光与预定物质相互作用之后与散射的光光通信。 集合中的每个滤光器分别被配置成使不同预定的窄波段内的散射光通过。 该系统还包括多个光电检测器，其中每个光电检测器被定位成与集合中的相应一个滤光器相邻，并且被配置为如果散射光通过相应的一个滤光器则输出信号。 该组滤波器用于检测预定种类的特征峰。

公开(公告)号：US08231431B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12358814

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Dhruv Gajaria ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Yacov Elgar ,  John Visitacion ,  Yong Liu ,  Jeffrey S. Sullivan ,  Salvador Umotoy ,  Tai T. Ngo ,  Michael Marriott ,  Peter Crundwell ,  Vinay Shah ,  Ho Gene Choi ,  Dennis C. Pierce

Inventor： Dhruv Gajaria ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna B. Prabhu ,  Yacov Elgar ,  John Visitacion ,  Yong Liu ,  Jeffrey S. Sullivan ,  Salvador Umotoy ,  Tai T. Ngo ,  Michael Marriott ,  Peter Crundwell ,  Vinay Shah ,  Ho Gene Choi ,  Dennis C. Pierce

IPC: B24B49/00 ,  B24B7/06 ,  B24B53/21

CPC classification number: B24B9/10 ,  B24B49/045 ,  B24B55/02 ,  H01L21/67092 ,  H01L21/67715 ,  H01L21/67721 ,  H01L21/67727 ,  H01L31/186 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an edge deletion module positioned within an automated solar cell fabrication line. The edge deletion module may include a grinding wheel device for removing material from edge regions of a solar cell device and cleaning the edge regions of the solar cell device after removing the material. The edge deletion module may also include an abrasive element, a portion of which is ground as it is periodically, laterally advanced toward the grinding wheel device. A controller is provided for controlling the operation and function of various facets of the module.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及位于自动太阳能电池生产线内的边缘删除模块。 边缘删除模块可以包括用于从太阳能电池装置的边缘区域去除材料并在去除材料之后清洁太阳能电池装置的边缘区域的砂轮装置。 边缘删除模块还可以包括研磨元件，其一部分被周期性地研磨成横向前进到研磨轮装置。 提供控制器来控制模块的各个面的操作和功能。

公开(公告)号：US08207519B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12763091

申请日：2010-04-19

Applicant: Janice H Nickel ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Janice H Nickel ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L47/00 ,  H01L21/332 ,  G11C13/00

CPC classification number: H01L45/085 ,  H01L27/2463 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/146

Abstract: A nanoscale switching device is provided, comprising: a first electrode of a nanoscale width; a second electrode of a nanoscale width; an active region disposed between the first and second electrodes, the active region having at least one non-conducting layer comprising an electronically semiconducting or nominally insulating and a weak ionic conductor switching material capable of carrying a species of dopants and transporting the dopants under an electric field; and a source layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and comprising a highly reactive and highly mobile ionic species that reacts with a component in the switching material to create dopants that are capable of drifting through the non-conducting layer under an electric field, thereby controlling dopant profile by ionic modulation. A crossbar array comprising a plurality of the nanoscale switching devices is also provided, along with a process for making at least one nanoscale switching device.

Abstract translation: 提供一种纳米级切换装置，包括：纳米级宽度的第一电极; 纳米级宽度的第二电极; 有源区域，设置在第一和第二电极之间，有源区域具有至少一个非导电层，包括电子半导体或名义上绝缘的和弱离子导体开关材料，能够携带一种掺杂剂并在电气下传输掺杂剂 领域; 以及插入在所述第一电极和所述第二电极之间的源极层，并且包括高反应性和高度移动的离子物质，其与所述开关材料中的组分反应以产生能够在电场下漂移通过所述非导电层的掺杂剂 ，从而通过离子调制控制掺杂剂分布。 还提供了包括多个纳米尺度切换装置的交叉开关阵列，以及用于制造至少一个纳米级切换装置的工艺。

公开(公告)号：US20120113419A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13383387

申请日：2009-07-30

Applicant: Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  David A. Fattal ,  Nobuhiko Kobayashi ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Jingjing Li ,  Huei Pei Kuo ,  David A. Fattal ,  Nobuhiko Kobayashi ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B82Y99/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G01J3/44

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to nanowire-based systems for performing surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. In one embodiment, a system comprises a substrate (102) having a surface and a plurality of tapered nanowires (104) disposed on the surface. Each nanowire has a tapered end directed away from the surface. The system also includes a plurality of nanoparticles (110) disposed near the tapered end of each nanowire. When each nanowire is illuminated with light of a pump wavelength, Raman excitation light is emitted from the tapered end of the nanowire to interact with the nanoparticles and produce enhanced Raman scattered light from molecules located in close proximity to the nanoparticles.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方案涉及用于进行表面增强拉曼光谱的基于纳米线的系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括具有表面的基板（102）和设置在表面上的多个锥形纳米线（104）。 每个纳米线具有远离表面的锥形端。 该系统还包括在每个纳米线的锥形端附近设置的多个纳米颗粒（110）。 当每个纳米线被泵浦波长的光照射时，拉曼激发光从纳米线的锥形端发射以与纳米颗粒相互作用，并从位于紧邻纳米颗粒的分子产生增强的拉曼散射光。

公开(公告)号：US20120105840A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US12914655

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Michael Josef Stuke ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Michael Josef Stuke ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B82Y15/00

CPC classification number: B82Y15/00 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A sensing device that produces a Raman signal includes micro-rods or nano-rods arranged on a substrate in a two-dimensional (2D) array, each of the rods having a length in a single row being substantially the same, with the rod length of each row being different from the rod length of each other row. Each row of rods has a respective resonant vibration frequency that varies from row to row. A source of vibration energy, operatively connected to the substrate, excites vibration in each of the rods such that a responding row resonates when an exciting frequency approaches the resonant vibration frequency of the responding row. A method includes exposing the 2D array to a light source and analyzing Raman scattering at each rod of the 2D array to render a Raman map.

Abstract translation: 产生拉曼信号的感测装置包括以二维（2D）阵列布置在基底上的微棒或纳米棒，每根棒具有基本上相同的长度，其中棒长度 每行的距离与每隔一行的杆长度不同。 每排棒具有相应的谐振振动频率，其逐行变化。 可操作地连接到基板的振动能量源激发每个杆中的振动，使得当激励频率接近响应行的谐振振动频率时，响应行谐振。 一种方法包括将2D阵列暴露于光源并分析2D阵列的每个杆处的拉曼散射以呈现拉曼图。

公开(公告)号：US20110317160A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13254897

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Min Hu

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B29C35/02 ,  C23F1/02 ,  B29C70/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/554 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G01N21/553 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: Broad band structures for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy are disclosed herein. Each embodiment of the structure is made up of a metal layer, and a dielectric layer established on at least a portion of the metal layer. The dielectric layer has a controlled thickness that varies from at least one portion of the dielectric layer to at least another portion of the dielectric layer. Nanostructures are established on the dielectric layer at least at the portion and the other portion, the nanostructures thus being configured to exhibit variable plasmon resonances.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于表面增强拉曼光谱的宽带结构。 结构的每个实施例由金属层和建立在金属层的至少一部分上的电介质层组成。 电介质层具有从电介质层的至少一部分到电介质层的至少另一部分变化的受控厚度。 至少在部分和另一部分，在电介质层上建立纳米结构，因此纳米结构被构造成表现出可变的等离子体共振。

公开(公告)号：US08048377B1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US10795730

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Sean Xiao-An Zhang

Inventor： Zhang-Lin Zhou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Sean Xiao-An Zhang

IPC: G01N27/00 ,  C12M1/00 ,  G01N21/75

CPC classification number: G01N33/54373 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/842

Abstract: The present invention is drawn toward a chemical or biological sensor that can comprise a semi-conducting nanowire and a chemical or biological sensing molecule tethered to the semi-conducting nanowire through a spacer group including a hydrophilic reactive group. In one embodiment, the semi-conducting nanowire can be part of an array of like or similar semi-conducting nanowires. Electrical leads can provide an electrical current to the array, and a signal measurement apparatus can be electrically coupled to the array, and can be configured for detecting changes in the electrical current of the array.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及化学或生物传感器，其可以包括通过包括亲水反应性基团的间隔基团连接到半导体纳米线的半导体纳米线和化学或生物传感分子。 在一个实施例中，半导体纳米线可以是类似或类似的半导体纳米线阵列的一部分。 电引线可以向阵列提供电流，并且信号测量装置可以电耦合到阵列，并且可以被配置为检测阵列的电流的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20110253966A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12763091

申请日：2010-04-19

Applicant: Janice H. Nickel ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Janice H. Nickel ,  Michael Renne Ty Tan ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L45/00 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L27/24

CPC classification number: H01L45/085 ,  H01L27/2463 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/146

Abstract: A nanoscale switching device is provided, comprising: a first electrode of a nanoscale width; a second electrode of a nanoscale width; an active region disposed between the first and second electrodes, the active region having at least one non-conducting layer comprising an electronically semiconducting or nominally insulating and a weak ionic conductor switching material capable of carrying a species of dopants and transporting the dopants under an electric field; and a source layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and comprising a highly reactive and highly mobile ionic species that reacts with a component in the switching material to create dopants that are capable of drifting through the non-conducting layer under an electric field, thereby controlling dopant profile by ionic modulation. A crossbar array comprising a plurality of the nanoscale switching devices is also provided, along with a process for making at least one nanoscale switching device.

Abstract translation: 提供一种纳米级切换装置，包括：纳米级宽度的第一电极; 纳米级宽度的第二电极; 有源区域，设置在第一和第二电极之间，有源区域具有至少一个非导电层，包括电子半导体或名义上绝缘的和弱离子导体开关材料，能够携带一种掺杂剂并在电气下传输掺杂剂 领域; 以及插入在所述第一电极和所述第二电极之间的源极层，并且包括高反应性和高度移动的离子物质，其与所述开关材料中的组分反应以产生能够在电场下漂移通过所述非导电层的掺杂剂 ，从而通过离子调制控制掺杂剂分布。 还提供了包括多个纳米尺度切换装置的交叉开关阵列，以及用于制造至少一个纳米级切换装置的工艺。