Abstract: A multi-lamps LCD panel back-light control circuit is provided, and which includes a control unit, a full bridge switch, a resonance network circuit, a voltage transformer, and a feedback network. The control unit operates in coordinating with the full bridge switch, the resonance network circuit, the voltage transformer and the feedback network so as to use a constant operating frequency and a PWM feedback to control a current of CCFLs. The back-light control circuit is characterized in that different integrated-circuits (ICs) are respectively formed from the control unit including a PWM controller, a triangular wave/clock generator, a ½ frequency divider, and a logic circuit. The different ICs have either a plurality of respective frequency synchronous signal control terminals or a plurality of phase synchronous signal control terminals that are connected to one another so that the different ICs operate respectively either with a same operating frequency or a same phase.

Abstract: A driving apparatus for driving a plurality of loads is provided. The driving apparatus includes a control unit, a driving unit, a current adjusting unit, and a detecting unit. The control unit outputs a control signal. The driving unit generates a driving signal according to the control unit to drive loads. The current adjusting unit is coupled to the loads to adjust the current passing through the same. The detecting unit is coupled to the current adjusting unit to detect a state of the current adjusting unit to generate a detecting signal. Here, the control unit adjusts the control signal according to the detecting signal.

Abstract: A DC/AC inverter provided for transforming a DC voltage source into an AC power source, wherein the AC signal is used for driving a fluorescent lamp. The inverter comprises a half-bridge switch circuitry electrically connected to the DC voltage source, for outputting an AC signal, a resonant tank electrically connected between the half-bridge switch circuitry and the fluorescent lamp, for stepping up and filtering the AC signal into a high-voltage AC power source which is supplied to a load, and a controller feeding back an output of the fluorescent lamp, providing a pulse width modulation signal for turning on and off the half-bridge switch circuitry, such that the fluorescent lamp can operate consistently and provide a consistent brightness.

Abstract: For having magnitudes of all currents for supplying for all passive elements in a same product be equal, a current balancing module, which has balancing transformers as more as approximately half an amount of all the passive elements, is provided for meeting such requirements. The provided current balancing module is for solving defects caused by complicated designs and increased volumes caused by an increased number of balancing transformers. Each current path in the current balancing module flows through two mutual-corresponding passive elements and at least one balancing transformer. All the current paths have a same magnitude in current with the aid of a pair of sinusoidal waves having same magnitudes and opposite poles, and the aid of all the balancing transformers having a same number of turns.

Abstract: A driving circuit of multi-lamps including a power supply module, a transformer module, a first detection module, and a control module is provided. Whether the power supply module is turned off is controlled by a control signal. The transformer module respectively provides a driving signal and an inverted driving signal to a first terminal and a second terminal of each lamp according to the AC signal. The first detection module detects a first indication signal combined by signals of the first terminal of one lamp and the second terminal of another lamp. The control module generates the control signal according to the first indication signal. Therefore, whether the lamps have a problem of a short circuit or an open circuit, or are in abnormal states can be known from the variations of the first indication signal, and a protection function for the driving circuit can be activated.

Abstract: A protection apparatus adapted for providing thermal protection to an electronic system includes a thermal detection module and a comparator unit. The thermal detection module is configured for outputting a first voltage signal with positive temperature coefficient characteristic and a second voltage signal with negative temperature coefficient characteristic. The comparator unit is configured for comparing the first voltage signal with the second voltage signal to generate a comparing value to determining whether or not to allow the electronic system to operate normally.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) driving device for generating a driving signal to a load is provided. A driving unit provides the driving signal according to a PWM signal and a control signal. A pulse generating unit generates the PWM signal according to a feedback signal from the load. A control unit generates the control signal according to an enable signal and the feedback signal. The control unit generates the control signal to control the driving unit to stop outputting the driving signal when the enable signal is at a first logic level and the feedback signal is smaller than a first predetermined voltage during a first time interval. The control unit generates a reset signal to reset the driving unit and the pulse generating unit when the enable signal is at a second logic level during a second time interval.

Abstract: A controller for a driving circuit of power source comprises a frequency generator, a pulse width modulator, and a driving device. The frequency generator comprises a latch circuit. The frequency generator provides a pulse signal at a first frequency after the controller is started. After the frequency generator receives an indicating signal, the frequency generator changes the frequency of pulse signal from the first frequency to a second frequency and locks the frequency of pulse signal at the second frequency. The pulse width modulator provides a PWM signal according to the pulse signal and a feedback signal which indicates a status of electric power supply of the driving circuit. The driving device controls semiconductor switches according to the PWM signal.

Abstract: An adaptive image processing device is provided. The adaptive image processing device includes an image processing unit, a control unit, and a selection unit. The image processing unit receives an image data, for simultaneously execute a plurality of image processing processes to the image data, so as to obtain a plurality of output values. The control unit is coupled to the image processing unit, for executing at least one image analysis to the image data, and obtaining at least one selection signal. The selection unit receives the output values and selects one from the output values to output according to the selection signal. As such, the adaptive image processing device is adapted for discriminatively processing different pixels according to a result of analyzing image data of the image.

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided, comprising a control unit, an inverter, a negative ion generator, and an ozone gas generator. The control unit generates a control signal. The inverter coupled to the control unit generates a voltage according to the control signal. The negative ion generator coupled to the inverter receives the voltage to generate a negative ion. The ozone gas generator coupled to the inverter receives the voltage to generate an ozone gas. The negative ion generator and the ozone generator are both activated when the voltage is larger than a first voltage level, and the negative ion generator is activated and the ozone gas generator is deactivated when the voltage is less than the first voltage level and larger than a second voltage level.

Abstract: A bias supply, a start-up circuit, and a start-up method for a bias circuit are provided. The bias supply includes the bias circuit, a first switch, a second switch, and a charge storage unit. The first switch is coupled between a first voltage and a node. The first switch determines whether or not to be turned on according to a feedback voltage from the bias circuit. The charge storage unit is coupled between the node and a second voltage. The second switch determines whether or not to output a start-up voltage to the bias circuit according to the voltage of the node. In other words, the present invention utilizes charge/discharge properties of the charge storage unit and the feedback voltage from the bias circuit for controlling whether the second switch outputs a start-up voltage to the bias circuit or not. Therefore, the power consumption of the start-up circuit is decreased.

Abstract: A bias supply, a start-up circuit, and a start-up method for a bias circuit are provided. The bias supply includes the bias circuit, an impedance unit, a charge storage unit, and a switch. The impedance unit is coupled between a first voltage and a node. The charge storage unit is coupled between the node and a second voltage. The switch decides whether or not to output a start-up voltage to the bias circuit according to the voltage of the node. In other words, charge/discharge properties of the charge storage unit are utilized for controlling whether the switch outputs a start-up voltage to the bias circuit or not. Therefore, the power consumption of the start-up circuit is decreased.

Abstract: An initial circuit is provided. The initial circuit receives a plurality of input signals and controls an initial status of a switching circuit with a plurality of switches. The initial circuit includes a judgment circuit for generating an enable signal according to one of the input signals, and a control circuit for generating a plurality of control signals according to the enable signal and the input signals. The switches are turned off by the control circuit according to the control signals when the switching circuit is in an initial status, and the switches are controlled by the control circuit according to the control signals when the switching circuit is in an operating status.

Abstract: A driving efficiency management apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The driving efficiency management apparatus includes a detection unit, a storage unit, a processing unit, and a display. The detection unit detects the driving condition of a vehicle and generates a driving information. The storage unit receives and stores the driving information. The processing unit compares the driving information and generates an economical performance information and an optimal driving operation information according to the comparison result. The display displays the economical performance information or the optimal driving operation information.

Abstract: A real-time monitor system including at least one public facility, a second wireless transceiver, and a control center is provided. The public facility includes a power generator, a load, a signal generator, and a first wireless transceiver. An initial power provided by the power generator drives the load. The signal generator determines whether or not to output a condition signal and a positioning signal according to whether the load is driven. Then, the condition signal and the positioning signal are emitted to the second wireless transceiver by the first wireless transceiver. Therefore, the control center determines the service condition of the public facility according to the information of the condition signal or whether the condition signal is received, and determines the position of the public facility according to the positioning signal.

Abstract: A multi-lamp driving system for driving a first lamp and a second lamp includes a power supply circuit, and first-stage transformers. The power supply circuit is used for supplying the first and second lamps with an AC power, and first-stage transformers coupled to the power supply circuit for performing an impedance-matching function to balance lamp currents and deliver evenly distributed current to each lamp in the multi-lamp system so that each lamp provides approximately same amount of luminance. The first-stage transformers includes a first transformer have a primary side coupled to the power supply circuit and a secondary side coupled to the first lamp, and a second transformer have a primary side coupled to the first transformer and a secondary side coupled to the second lamp.

Abstract: A voltage-controlled current source and a frequency scanner using the same are provided. The voltage-controlled current source includes an impedance circuit, an amplifier, a transistor, and a current mirror. A first terminal of the impedance circuit is coupled to a common voltage. A first terminal of the amplifier is coupled to a second terminal of the impedance circuit, and a second terminal of the amplifier receives a control voltage. A gate of the transistor is coupled to an output terminal of the amplifier, and a first source/drain of the transistor is coupled to the other terminal of the impedance circuit. The current mirror is coupled to a second drain/source of the transistor, and includes a current output terminal, wherein a current output by the current output terminal is proportional to the current flowing through the transistor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for current source array and the layout method thereof are provided. The current source array includes a low bit group and a plurality of high bit groups. The low bit group has a plurality of current source units and is disposed at a central block of a layout area. In addition, each of the high bit groups has a plurality of current source units respectively disposed at a plurality of peripheral blocks of the layout area.

Abstract: An electronic device including a control module and a filter. The electronic device generates a pernicious substance when the electronic device is operated. The control module controls the electronic device. The filter filters the pernicious substance.

Abstract: A multi-lamps LCD back-light control circuit comprises a control unit, an full bridge switch, a resonance network circuit, a voltage transformer, a lamp, and a feedback network. A constant operating frequency and a pulse width modulation (PWM) feedback are used to control the CCFL current. The back-light control circuit is such that a power switch of the full bridge switch outputs a duty cycle that is controlled and changed via a PWM controller of the control unit, while a ground switch of the full bridge switch outputs a constant duty cycle controllable above 50%.