Abstract: A method for setting a pivot angle of a headlamp with an asymmetrical low beam when a vehicle is negotiating a bend, wherein a course of a highway line is determined, a contact point is determined, wherein a tangent from the headlamp to the contact point makes contact with the highway line, and the headlamp is adjusted such that a projection of an intersection of a horizontal portion of a cut-off line of the headlamp and an ascending branch of the cut-off line of the headlamp in a plane in front of the vehicle and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle on the highway falls within a circle of predetermined radius around the contact point.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gas sensor for determining substances contained in a gas mixture, comprising a substrate on which a source electrode, a drain electrode and a gate electrode are arranged, at least one electrically insulating layer being arranged between the substrate and the gate electrode, the gate electrode comprising an electrically conductive ceramic material, and the gate electrode having a range of variation of its thickness that is greater than or equal to one quarter of its total thickness. Such a gas sensor may have in particular improved measuring characteristics and, furthermore, allow itself to be produced in an improved way. The present disclosure also relates to a method for producing such a gas sensor.

Abstract: A method for adjusting the pressure in at least one first and one second tire of a vehicle from a starting value to a target value, includes that the target value is located between the starting value and a pressure of a pressure reservoir. The method includes allowing air to flow through a first line between the first tire and the reservoir and through a second line between the second tire and the reservoir, determining which tire is likely to reach the target value sooner and throttling the air flow through the line of the tire identified in the determining increasing the air flow through the line of the tire that was not identified in the step of determining.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for operating a handheld geophysical locating device, comprising at least one sensor (2), a power supply (4), an operating unit (5), and an interface (6) for wireless data transmissions. According to the invention the components are arranged concealed in and/or at a sports—or general pole element (1), so that the data is transferable to a mobile evaluation—and display unit (1) through the interface (6) for wireless data transmissions.

Abstract: An electronic component includes at least one electrode and at least one gas-sensitive region on a substrate. The gas-sensitive region is coated by at least one electrically conductive, gas-sensitive layer, and the electrode contacts the gas-sensitive layer. At least a part of the at least one electrode covers a part of the gas-sensitive region.

Abstract: A power circuit breaker is disclosed wherein an electric current is monitored by an electronic trip unit in order to detect an electrical fault. In an embodiment, a first magnetic device of the power circuit breaker, in the event of a fault being detected, is configured to be excited which, when it is excited, trips a trip mechanism via a plunger. As a result of tripping, the trip mechanism disconnects two contacts via which the current flows. The power circuit breaker of an embodiment includes a second magnetic device which is likewise able to be excited by the ETU and by which the trip mechanism is likewise able to be tripped.

Abstract: A measurement sensor for analyzing a nonpolar liquid contains a field effect transistor that has an exposed gate contact for wetting with the nonpolar liquid, and an electrical shield that surrounds the gate contact and has openings for inflow and outflow of the nonpolar liquid.

Abstract: A switch is disclosed for power distribution, in particular a circuit breaker and compact switch, which automatically interrupts the electric currents flowing through the switch in a polyphase electrical power supply system when a tripping situation occurs.

Abstract: A semiconductor module has at least one die, made of silicon carbide, in which semiconductor components are patterned. The die includes at least one exposed surface for contacting an external heat sink.

Abstract: A gas sensor having a field-effect transistor for detecting gases or gas mixtures is provided. The gas sensor includes a substrate having a source, drain and gate region, a gas-sensitive layer being applied on the gate region. A porous adhesive agent is provided for the adhesion of the gas-sensitive layer in the gate region.

Abstract: A method for production of a thin-film battery includes providing a mount structure, applying of a first unmasked flow of a first electrode material to the mount structure in order to form a first electrode layer, applying a second unmasked flow of a battery material in order to form a battery layer, and applying a third unmasked flow of a second electrode material in order to form a second electrode layer. The applying steps are repeated in order to produce a thin-film battery which consists of a plurality of first electrode layers, a plurality of battery layers, and a plurality of second electrode layers.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate-based system for an RFID device, in particular an RFID transponder, having a semiconductor substrate and an electronic circuit system which is mounted on the semiconductor substrate is provided. The semiconductor substrate-based system also has a thin-layer battery, likewise mounted on the semiconductor substrate, for supplying power to the RFID device. Moreover, an RFID device having a corresponding semiconductor substrate-based system, and a method for manufacturing a corresponding semiconductor substrate-based system are provided.

Abstract: An electronic component includes at least one patterned layer of an electrically conductive material on a substrate, a protective layer of a second material being deposited on the patterned layer of the electrically conductive material. The second material is baser than the electrically conductive material of the patterned layer. In a method for producing the electronic component, the patterned layer of the electrically conductive material is deposited on the substrate in a first step, and the protective layer of the second material, which is baser than the electrically conductive material of the patterned layer, is deposited on the patterned layer in a second step.

Abstract: A gas-sensitive field effect transistor is described which includes a semiconductor substrate having a main substrate surface. The semiconductor substrate has a source region, a gate region, and a drain region. The field effect transistor also includes an insulating layer which has a first main surface facing the main substrate surface, and a second main surface facing away from the main substrate surface. The insulating layer at least partially covers the main substrate surface, and in the area of the gate region has an opening or a region having reduced layer thickness having beveled side walls. An area of the opening in the second main surface is larger than an area of the opening in the first main surface. Lastly, the field effect transistor includes a gate electrode layer which covers at least a partial region of the first main surface of the insulating layer, a region of the beveled side walls of the opening, and an area of the gate region.

Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement includes a ceramic mount and at least one semiconductor component fixed-to the ceramic mount. The ceramic mount includes a first section, and the first section is electrically conductive.

Abstract: A particle sensor including a diaphragm, a diaphragm heater, and at least two measuring electrodes situated on the diaphragm, for electrical conductivity measurement, the diaphragm having a thickness of less than or equal to 50 ?m, in order to allow a calorimetric particle quantity determination.

Abstract: A switch is disclosed for power distribution, in particular a circuit breaker and compact switch, which automatically interrupts the electric currents flowing through the switch in a polyphase electrical power supply system when a tripping situation occurs.

Abstract: A gas sensor having a field-effect transistor for detecting gases or gas mixtures is provided. The gas sensor includes a substrate having a source, drain and gate region, a gas-sensitive layer being applied on the gate region. A porous adhesive agent is provided for the adhesion of the gas-sensitive layer in the gate region.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling an electronic overcurrent trip for low-voltage circuit breakers. According to the method, digitized signals for the electricity values are generated and evaluated, and a tripping device providing short-circuit protection is activated when an overcurrent event is assumed to take place based on the evaluation. According to the method, signals whose electricity value does not lie between the electricity values of the previous signal and the subsequent signal, or whose electricity value does not correspond to the electricity values of the previous signal or the subsequent signal, are rated as potentially erroneous signals and are tested by use of additional criteria.

Abstract: An electronic component includes at least one electrode and at least one gas-sensitive region on a substrate. The gas-sensitive region is coated by at least one electrically conductive, gas-sensitive layer, and the electrode contacts the gas-sensitive layer. At least a part of the at least one electrode covers a part of the gas-sensitive region.