Abstract: A connector having ESD protection is disclosed having a housing, and a first and second set of connector contacts. First set of connector contacts provide discharge of static charge prior to the engagement of second set of connector contacts. Connector may be adapted to provide protection against static charge transfer in applications ranging from an RJ-45 connector realization to a PCB edge connector application.

Abstract: A plurality of power supplies are connected in parallel, each power supply isolated from the others using a non-linear isolation element such as a barrier diode. Feedback is furnished around the non-linear isolation element such that the voltage drop of the isolation element is reduced to be within the regulation range desired. The non-linear characteristic of the isolation element combined with feedback produces an output impedance which is low for high currents, and exponentially higher for low output currents for current sharing versus output offset voltage improvement.

Abstract: The apparatus and method described herein provides for creating multiple spatial patterns, such as magnetic patterns on credit cards. The invention includes storage of information from which patterns may be created, a pattern creation device for creating the spatial patterns, and control whereby the information which is stored is selectively utilized to cause the pattern creation. This allows multiple desired patterns to be simulated, allowing convenient replacement of a number of separate pattern carrying devices.