Abstract: An integrated circuit for a power supply circuit generating an output voltage of a target level from an input voltage. The integrated circuit includes: a first oscillator circuit configured to output a first oscillator signal having a first frequency corresponding to the output voltage; a second oscillator circuit configured to output a second oscillator signal having a predetermined second frequency; and a driver circuit configured to drive a transistor of the power supply circuit, in response to the first oscillator signal, after the target level of the output voltage is changed to a first level, and drive the first transistor in response to the second oscillator signal, after the target level is changed to a second level lower than the first level, and a control circuit configured to stop an operation of the first oscillator circuit, after the target level is changed to the second level.

Abstract: In parallel with an operation of browsing a pathological-tissue image, retrieval of similar cases from past cases using image information about the pathological-tissue image is automatically performed. An analysis apparatus of the present disclosure includes a first setting unit configured to set sample regions in an analysis target region of an image obtained by imaging of a biologically-originated sample, on the basis of an algorithm; a processing unit configured to select at least one reference image from a plurality of reference images associated with a plurality of cases, on the basis of images of the sample regions; and an output unit configured to output the selected reference image.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing device including a storage unit that stores first annotation data generated from image data of a biological specimen and conversion processing information, a conversion unit that converts, using the conversion processing information, the first annotation data into a plurality of second annotation data incidental to the first annotation data, and an output unit that outputs the first annotation data or the second annotation data.

Abstract: Manufacturing equipment for a light-emitting device with which steps from formation to sealing of a light-emitting element can be successively performed is provided. With the manufacturing equipment for a light-emitting device, a deposition step, a lithography step, and an etching step for forming an organic EL element and a sealing step by formation of a protective layer can be successively performed. Accordingly, a downscaled organic EL element with high luminance and high reliability can be formed. Moreover, the manufacturing equipment can have an in-line system where apparatuses are arranged in the order of process steps for the light-emitting device, resulting in high throughput manufacturing.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for a power supply circuit that includes a transformer and a transistor. The integrated circuit includes a first terminal receiving a voltage corresponding to a coil voltage across an auxiliary coil of the transformer when the transistor is off, a second terminal receiving a feedback voltage corresponding to an output voltage of the power supply circuit, a third terminal receiving a voltage that corresponds to a current flowing through the transistor and the coil voltage respectively when the transistor is on and off, a detection circuit configured to detect whether the voltage at the third terminal when the transistor is off is lower than a reference voltage, and a control circuit configured to control switching of the transistor based on the feedback voltage, the voltage at the third terminal when the transistor is on, and a detection result of the detection circuit.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for a power supply circuit that includes a transformer and a transistor controlling an inductor current flowing through a primary winding of the transformer. The integrated circuit includes a terminal receiving a voltage corresponding to the voltage of a secondary winding of the transformer when the transistor is in an off-state, a first detection circuit detecting that the inductor current is smaller than a first current value, and a determination circuit determining whether an AC voltage applied to the primary winding of the transformer is a first or second AC voltage, both based on the received voltage in the off-state of the transistor. The integrated circuit is configured to drive the transistor in response to a detection result of the first detection circuit, a determination result of the determination circuit, and an output voltage of the power supply circuit generated from the AC voltage.

Abstract: A power supply circuit including a transformer, a transistor controlling an inductor current flowing through a primary coil of the transformer, an integrated circuit configured to switch the transistor, and a feedback circuit configured to, when a load current is smaller and larger than a predetermined value, generate a feedback voltage to cause the output voltage to reach the target level, and to lower the output voltage, respectively. The integrated circuit includes a determination circuit determining whether the transistor operates in a first or second mode, a first overload protection circuit detecting whether the load is in an overload state, based on a power supply voltage and a determination result of the determination indicating the first mode, and a switching control circuit controlling the switching of the transistor, based on the feedback voltage, a determination result of the determination circuit, and a detection result of the first overload protection circuit.

Abstract: The optical element holder according to the present disclosure is an optical element holder for holding an optical element, wherein the optical element holder is formed from an optical element holder resin compound, the optical element holder resin compound contains a thermoplastic resin as a main component, a melting curve obtained by differential scanning calorimetry analysis of the optical element holder resin compound at a temperature increase rate of 10° C./min has two peaks in a range of not lower than 160° C. and not higher than 230° C. and a range of not lower than 260° C. and not higher than 320° C., and a ratio of a melting heat quantity in the range of not lower than 160° C. and not higher than 230° C. to a total melting heat quantity is not less than 20% and not greater than 80%.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for a power supply circuit that includes a transformer and a transistor. The integrated circuit includes a first terminal receiving a voltage corresponding to a coil voltage across an auxiliary coil of the transformer when the transistor is off, a second terminal receiving a feedback voltage corresponding to an output voltage of the power supply circuit, a third terminal receiving a voltage that corresponds to a current flowing through the transistor and the coil voltage respectively when the transistor is on and off, a detection circuit configured to detect whether the voltage at the third terminal when the transistor is off is lower than a reference voltage, and a control circuit configured to control switching of the transistor based on the feedback voltage, the voltage at the third terminal when the transistor is on, and a detection result of the detection circuit.

Abstract: A power supply circuit configured to generate an output voltage from a predetermined AC voltage. The power supply circuit includes a rectifier circuit rectifying the predetermined AC voltage, an inductor receiving a rectified voltage from the rectifier circuit, a transistor controlling an inductor current flowing through the inductor, and an integrated circuit configured to drive the transistor based on the inductor current and the output voltage. The integrated circuit includes a comparison circuit configured to compare a current value of the inductor current and a predetermined current value, and a timer circuit configured to receive a comparison result indicating that the current value is smaller than the predetermined current value, and output a signal indicating that the AC voltage is interrupted, when the current value has been smaller than the predetermined current value for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A switching control circuit for controlling a power supply circuit that includes an inductor to which an input voltage is applied and through which an inductor current flows, and a transistor configured to control the inductor current. The switching control circuit includes first and second error voltage output circuits that output first and second error voltages, based respectively on a feedback voltage corresponding to the output voltage and a reference voltage, and on an error signal corresponding to a difference between the level of the output voltage and a second level, when the power supply circuit is of a non-isolated type and an isolated type, respectively. The switching control circuit further includes a drive circuit that switches the transistor based on the inductor current, and on the first and second error voltage when the power supply circuit is of the non-isolated type and an isolated type, respectively.

Abstract: A switching control circuit for controlling a power supply circuit that includes an inductor to which an input voltage is applied and through which an inductor current flows, and a transistor configured to control the inductor current. The switching control circuit includes first and second error voltage output circuits that output first and second error voltages, based respectively on a feedback voltage corresponding to the output voltage and a reference voltage, and on an error signal corresponding to a difference between the level of the output voltage and a second level, when the power supply circuit is of a non-isolated type and an isolated type, respectively. The switching control circuit further includes a drive circuit that switches the transistor based on the inductor current, and on the first and second error voltage when the power supply circuit is of the non-isolated type and an isolated type, respectively.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for a power supply circuit that includes a transformer and a transistor controlling an inductor current flowing through a primary winding of the transformer. The integrated circuit includes a terminal configured to receive a voltage corresponding to the voltage of a secondary winding of the transformer when the transistor is in an off-state, a first detection circuit configured to detect that the inductor current is smaller than a first current value, and a determination circuit configured to determine whether an AC voltage applied to the primary winding of the transformer is a first or second AC voltage, both based on the received voltage in the off-state of the transistor. The integrated circuit is configured to drive the transistor in response to a detection result of the first detection circuit, a determination result of the determination circuit, and an output voltage of the power supply circuit generated from the AC voltage.

Abstract: A power supply circuit configured to generate an output voltage from a predetermined AC voltage. The power supply circuit includes a rectifier circuit rectifying the predetermined AC voltage, an inductor receiving a rectified voltage from the rectifier circuit, a transistor controlling an inductor current flowing through the inductor, and an integrated circuit configured to drive the transistor based on the inductor current and the output voltage. The integrated circuit includes a comparison circuit configured to compare a current value of the inductor current and a predetermined current value, and a timer circuit configured to receive a comparison result indicating that the current value is smaller than the predetermined current value, and output a signal indicating that the AC voltage is interrupted, when the current value has been smaller than the predetermined current value for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A switching power supply device includes a switching element connected in series with a primary winding of a transformer, to which an input voltage is applied, a switching operation unit configured to obtain an output voltage from a secondary winding of the transformer, and a controller configured to control switching of the switching element. The controller includes an oscillator configured to output a switching control signal of controlling the switching element, a feedback voltage determination circuit, a drive circuit including a comparator and the like, and a pulse width holder configured to hold a pulse width of the switching control signal, when the load is light, at least at a minimum pulse width capable of contributing to supplying the power to a load.

Abstract: A switching power supply device includes a slope compensation circuit configured to start slope compensation for suppressing subharmonic oscillation in accordance with a timing signal from an oscillation circuit. The oscillation circuit is provided with a first circuit, which generates a signal of a fundamental oscillation frequency, and a second circuit, which applies logic processing to the signal of the fundamental oscillation frequency to form the timing signal. Thus, it is possible to provide a switching power supply device in which a variation in a start timing of slope compensation can be suppressed.

Abstract: A switching power supply device includes a switching element connected in series with a primary winding of a transformer, to which an input voltage is applied, a switching operation unit configured to obtain an output voltage from a secondary winding of the transformer, and a controller configured to control switching of the switching element. The controller includes an oscillator configured to output a switching control signal of controlling the switching element, a feedback voltage determination circuit, a drive circuit including a comparator and the like, and a pulse width holder configured to hold a pulse width of the switching control signal, when the load is light, at least at a minimum pulse width capable of contributing to supplying the power to a load.

Abstract: A control circuit controlling the driving of a switching device includes an under voltage lock out circuit stopping the operation of the control circuit when a power supply voltage supplied from the auxiliary winding of an insulating transformer becomes lower than a predetermined power supply lower limit voltage, an FB voltage decision circuit stopping the driving of the switching device when a feedback voltage indicating the state of a load becomes lower than the predetermined threshold value, a flip-flop brought into a set state by an output of the FB voltage decision circuit and a reset state when the power supply voltage exceeds the voltage ensuring the normal operation of the control circuit, and a switching circuit to set the power supply lower limit voltage in the under voltage lock out circuit, lower than that of the normal operation when the flip-flop is set.

Abstract: A switching power supply device includes a slope compensation circuit configured to start slope compensation for suppressing subharmonic oscillation in accordance with a timing signal from an oscillation circuit. The oscillation circuit is provided with a first circuit, which generates a signal of a fundamental oscillation frequency, and a second circuit, which applies logic processing to the signal of the fundamental oscillation frequency to form the timing signal. Thus, it is possible to provide a switching power supply device in which a variation in a start timing of slope compensation can be suppressed.

Abstract: A switching power supply device control circuit and switching power supply can combat fluctuation due to the input voltage in the peak current of a switching element, even when using an oscillator. A control IC is connected to a switching element and to a current detecting resistor, and controls the switching element, the control IC being configured of an OCP comparator that detects an overcurrent with respect to a load, an overcurrent level setting circuit that corrects a fluctuation occurring in the peak current of the switching element in response to the output voltage from the AC input, an oscillator having a frequency modulating function whereby the switching frequency with respect to the switching element can be modulated, and a slope compensation circuit that generates a slope compensation signal increasing monotonically in proportion to the time from the start of each cycle of an oscillating signal of the oscillator.