Abstract: A power supply device having variable output voltage includes a controller, and a first power supply module and a second power supply module connected in parallel. The controller selectively outputs a first voltage control signal and a first switch control signal to the first power supply module, or outputs a second voltage control signal and a second switch control signal to the second power supply module according to a voltage requirement signal. An output power of the first power supply module has a first voltage value selected from a first voltage value set, an output power of the second power supply module has a second voltage value selected from a second voltage value set, and a minimum value of the first voltage value set is greater than a maximum value of the second voltage value set. Thus, more extensive voltage output capabilities are provided, and good power conversion efficiency is achieved at the same time.

Abstract: A master-slave interchangeable power supply device, a power supply method, a host with the master-slave interchangeable power supply device, and a computer-readable storage medium for use in execution of the power supply method are provided. Upon receipt of a start command, a power control module and a power supply unit of the power supply device operate in a master mode and a slave mode respectively, and then the power supply device provides a working power to a master device to effect related configuration of the power supply device, so as to allow the power control module to switch to the slave mode and allow the working power to be provided to the master device. Therefore, given compliance with a specification of a communication bus, the power control module and the power supply unit, which function as peripheral devices, can perform a communicative function.

Abstract: A power adapter includes a circuit board, an electromagnetic interference filter, a shielding element, a power factor correction (PFC) inductor, a transformer and heating elements. The circuit board has a front side and a back side corresponding to each other, and a first long side and a second long side parallel to each other. The front side of the circuit board is divided into a first region, a second region and a third region along an extending direction of the first long side. The electromagnetic interference filter is disposed in the first region and close to the first long side. The shielding element is disposed in the first region and close to the electromagnetic interference filter. The PFC inductor is disposed in the first region of the circuit board and close to the second long side. The PFC inductor has a first long axis. The transformer is disposed in the third region and close to the first long side.

Abstract: An illumination power circuit with a dimming function and an associated control method thereof are provided, where the illumination power circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a digital controller and a second conversion circuit. The first conversion circuit converts a first analog dimming signal from an analog dimmer into a first digital dimming signal, where the analog dimmer generates the first analog dimming signal according to operations of a user, to allow the user to manually control brightness of an illumination device. The digital controller receives the first digital dimming signal and a control signal from a computer, and generates at least one final dimming signal according to the first digital dimming signal and the control signal. In addition, the second conversion circuit generates a direct current output signal according to the final dimming signal, for driving the illumination device.

Abstract: A power backplane assembly is adapted to be connected to a power supply. The power supply outputs a first voltage. The power backplane assembly includes a backplane body, a conversion circuit board, and an output circuit board. The backplane body is for plugging in the power supply. The conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the backplane body. The backplane body is adapted to deliver the first voltage to the conversion circuit board. The conversion circuit board converts the first voltage into a second voltage. The output circuit board is electrically connected to the conversion circuit board and includes a first output connector and a second output connector. The first output connector is configured to output the first voltage, and the second output connector is at least configured to output the second voltage. A power supply module which has the power backplane assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A power supply and a power saving method thereof are provided. The power saving method includes: utilizing a monitoring circuit within the power supply to generate a monitoring signal according to operating loading of the power supply; and utilizing a control signal generating circuit within the power supply to generate a control signal according to the monitoring signal, to drive at least two switch transistors within a circuitry within the power supply, wherein the switch transistors are connected in parallel.

Abstract: An illumination power circuit with a dimming function and an associated control method thereof are provided, where the illumination power circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a digital controller and a second conversion circuit. The first conversion circuit converts a first analog dimming signal from an analog dimmer into a first digital dimming signal, where the analog dimmer generates the first analog dimming signal according to operations of a user, to allow the user to manually control brightness of an illumination device. The digital controller receives the first digital dimming signal and a control signal from a computer, and generates at least one final dimming signal according to the first digital dimming signal and the control signal. In addition, the second conversion circuit generates a direct current output signal according to the final dimming signal, for driving the illumination device.

Abstract: A power converter including: an output unit outputs a converted voltage; a transformer includes a first primary wiring, second primary wiring, and a secondary wiring; a first switch unit is coupled between first primary wiring and a second node; a delay unit is coupled to a control terminal of first switch unit; a first control unit generates a first control signal according to the converted voltage to control ON/OFF state of the first switch unit via the delay unit; the processing unit, coupled between the input voltage and the first node, receives, stores induced power of first induced voltage and releases the stored energy; and the second control unit generates a second control signal to control ON/OFF state of a second switch unit of processing unit to control receiving or releasing the energy according to the input voltage and induced power of first primary wiring.

Abstract: A power apparatus, a current detecting circuit and a current detecting method are provided. The power apparatus includes a power conversion circuit and the current detecting circuit. The power conversion circuit generates an output current. The current detecting circuit includes first and second current sensing resistors and a control circuit. The first current sensing resistor and the second current sensing resistor sense the output current to generate first and second sensing voltage, respectively. The control circuit receives the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage, and converts the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage respectively into a first current sensing value and a second current sensing value. The control circuit triggers a protection mechanism when the first current sensing value is greater than a first overcurrent protection value.

Abstract: A testing power reuse system including a testing device, a virtual currency calculating circuit, and a power reuse circuit is provided. The power reuse circuit is coupled to the testing device through a first interface circuit and is coupled to the virtual currency calculating circuit through a second interface circuit. The power reuse circuit is configured to receive power generated by performing a testing operation on the testing device through the first interface circuit and provide the power to the virtual currency calculating circuit through the second interface circuit. The virtual currency calculating circuit is driven by the power to perform a virtual currency calculating operation. A power reuse circuit and a testing power reuse method are also provided.

Abstract: A power supply fixing structure being suitable for connecting an elongated type power supply to a connection structure of a casing is provided. The power supply fixing structure includes a connecting component and an interconnect structure formed at an outer casing of the elongated type power supply. The connecting component includes a first connecting part for connecting to a connection structure and a second connecting part for connecting to the interconnect structure.

Abstract: A power backplane assembly is adapted to be connected to a power supply. The power supply outputs a first voltage. The power backplane assembly includes a backplane body, a conversion circuit board, and an output circuit board. The backplane body is for plugging in the power supply. The conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the backplane body. The backplane body is adapted to deliver the first voltage to the conversion circuit board. The conversion circuit board converts the first voltage into a second voltage. The output circuit board is electrically connected to the conversion circuit board and includes a first output connector and a second output connector. The first output connector is configured to output the first voltage, and the second output connector is at least configured to output the second voltage. A power supply module which has the power backplane assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus including a main power converter and an auxiliary power converter is provided. The main power converter converts an AC power to a first DC power, and then converts the first DC power to a DC output power. The main power converter has a first power conversion terminal for outputting the first DC power. The auxiliary power converter converts an auxiliary power to a second DC power, and then converts the second DC power to the DC output power. The auxiliary power converter has a second power conversion terminal for outputting the second DC power. The first power conversion terminal and the second power conversion terminal are commonly coupled to a DC power conversion circuit, such that the main power converter and the auxiliary power converter share the DC power conversion circuit and generate a DC output power.

Abstract: A power apparatus, a current detecting circuit and a current detecting method are provided. The power apparatus includes a power conversion circuit and the current detecting circuit. The power conversion circuit generates an output current. The current detecting circuit includes first and second current sensing resistors and a control circuit. The first current sensing resistor and the second current sensing resistor sense the output current to generate first and second sensing voltage, respectively. The control circuit receives the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage, and converts the first sensing voltage and the second sensing voltage respectively into a first current sensing value and a second current sensing value. The control circuit triggers a protection mechanism when the first current sensing value is greater than a first overcurrent protection value.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a magnetic element includes the following steps: forming a block including a central post and at least one lateral post with magneto-conductive materials; cutting the block along a first plane passing through the central and lateral posts to form a first half body and a second half body; combining the first half body with the second half body to form a first air gap between the central post of the first half body and the central post of the second half body and a second air gap between the lateral post of the first half body and the lateral post of the second half body; and cutting or grinding the combined first half body and second half body along a second plane passing through the central post and the lateral post to form a third half body including the first and second air gaps.

Abstract: An additional function device of an external power supply module includes a converter and a connecting line. With an input port configured at the converter in the additional function device, detachable assembly and connection to a power core unit can be achieved, and a plurality of power core units can be further assembled and connected to achieve a composite or redundant power output. Thus, the additional function device of an external power supply module is provided with diversified matching capabilities, enabling the additional function device of the external power supply module to be effectively utilized and reducing resource waste.

Abstract: The application discloses a cabinet system of a data center, including: a cabinet body, including a plurality of rack modules between a front side thereof and a rear side thereof; a plurality of data server hosts, detachably installed on the corresponding rack modules; and a power supply module, disposed on the corresponding rack module in the cabinet body, and coupled to at least one of the data server hosts. The power supply module includes a standardized frame compliant with a first specification. The standardized frame includes an accommodating groove for plug-in assembly of a power core unit having different parameters (e.g., output powers or dimension specifications). Thus, the power core unit having different parameters can be assembled through the standardized frame, providing the cabinet system with flexible configuration of power supplies as well as convenient maintenance or replacement.

Abstract: An USB hub including a power input port, a main power converting circuit, a first and a second type-C USB ports, and a first and a second power converting circuits is provided. The power input port receives an input power. The main power converting circuit converts the input power into a main power. The first and the second power converting circuits receive the main power respectively, and are coupled to the first and the second type-C USB ports respectively. The first and the second power converting circuits respectively obtain a first and a second operation power information of a first and a second external electronic devices, and respectively generate and provide a first and a second operating powers required by the first and the second external electronic devices for normal operation according to the first and the second operation power information.