Abstract: The invention provides a detection system and detection circuit for detecting health status of backup power supply module. The detection circuit comprises a boost converter, a controller, and at least one backup power supply module. The boost converter receives an input voltage to generate a first high voltage. When the detection circuit is operated in a detection state, the boost converter is inhibited to output the first high voltage, the backup power supply module can execute a discharging process to provide a discharged energy to a load device, the controller detects a time at which a discharged potential of the backup power supply module is dropped from a first voltage to a second voltage to obtain a discharged time detection value. The controller can know a health status of the backup power supply module by a comparison between the discharged time detection value and a discharged time threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable interface board. The interface board is an interface board conforming to M.2 interface protocol specification, comprises a plurality of data storage elements, a data transmission interface, a controller, and at least one connection seat. The data transmission interface comprises a plurality of first interface pins and a plurality of second interface pins. The interface board is electrically connected to an external electronic device via the connection seat. Wherein the first interface pins are defined for transmitting data signals of the data storage elements, and the second interface pins are defined for transmitting data signals of the external electronic device. Accordingly, an electronic product applied by the interface board is able to expand it's functions by the external electronic device connected to the connection seat of the interface board.

Abstract: The invention provides a flash memory device having flame resistant, which comprises a first shell, a first circuit board, and a first transmission interface. The first circuit board comprises a controller and a plurality of flash memory elements, is disposed within the first shell, and is covered by a fire protection material. The first transmission interface is disposed outside the first shell. A circuit connection line is connected between the first circuit board and the first transmission interface. By the flash memory elements being accommodated within the fire resistant shell, the fire resistant shell will be for isolating high temperature to avoid the flash memory elements to be burned when the flash memory device exists in a fire scene.

Abstract: The invention provides a flash memory device, which comprises a controller, a plurality of flash memories, a switcher, a power supply module, and a voltage detection circuit. When the system voltage is higher than a voltage threshold, the voltage detection circuit outputs an enable signal to the switcher to turn on the switcher, the system voltage is provided to the power supply module, the power supply module executes a charging process by the system voltage, and generates an output voltage based on the system voltage. The output voltage is an operating voltage of the controller and the flash memories. When the system voltage is lower than the voltage threshold, the voltage detection circuit outputs a disable signal to the switcher to turn off the switcher, the system voltage is inhibited to provide to the power supply module, the power module generates the output voltage by executing a discharging process.

Abstract: A method for extending period of data retention of a flash memory device and a device for the same are disclosed. In the present invention, the temperature of the flash memory device is detected by a temperature sensor. According to the temperature and P/E cycles of the flash memory device, a safe period is obtained for the data retention of the flash memory device. By refreshing each block of the flash memory device during the safe period, the data retention period is refreshed, and the data stored in the flash memory device can be prevented from bit error caused by exceeding data retention period or read disturb.

Abstract: The invention provides a stacked structure comprising a master circuit board and at least two slave circuit boards. The master circuit board comprises a plurality of connecting seats. Each slave circuit board is equipped with a connector, and defined with a plurality of post-production process areas. Wherein the connector of each slave circuit board is disposed on one of post-production process areas, and inserted into the corresponding connecting seat. When the connector of the slave circuit board must be through other slave circuit boards in order to insert the corresponding connecting seat, the post-production process areas that are disposed on other slave circuit boards and impede the connection between the connector and the corresponding connecting seat will be cut into hollow areas. Accordingly, the connector of the slave circuit board is capable of inserting the corresponding connecting seat through the hollow areas of other slave circuit boards.

Abstract: The invention provides a M.2 interface memory device and a M.2 interface connection seat insertedly provided thereof. The M.2 interface memory device comprises a M.2 interface card and a housing provided with at least one guide groove. The M.2 interface connection seat is disposed on a circuit board, and comprises two arms and a base comprising a M.2 interface slot. At least one arm is provided with a guide rail. An opening direction of the M.2 interface slot is horizontal to a surface of the circuit board. When the M.2 interface card is inserted into the M.2 interface slot in a horizontal direction, the M.2 interface memory device will be fixed within the M.2 interface connection seat by embedding between the guide groove and the guide rail. Thus, M.2 interface memory devices of a variety of specification lengths are able to be inserted into the M.2 interface connection seat.

Abstract: A flash memory device. The flash memory device comprises a controller, a plurality of flash memories, and a voltage control circuit. The voltage control circuit comprises a boost converter, a buck converter, and a voltage controller. The boost converter receives a system voltage to generate a first high voltage. The buck converter receives the first high voltage and provides an output voltage to the controller and the flash memories. The voltage controller detects the output voltage generated by the buck converter, and therefore generates a feedback signal. When the voltage controller receives a physical destruction control signal from a host computer, the buck converter will generate an output signal with high level according to the control of the feedback signal. Afterwards, semiconductor physical elements of the controller and the flash memories will be burned by the output signal with high level.

Abstract: The invention provides a fixed structure for an interface card. The interface card is fixed within an interface slot by the fixed structure. The interface slot is provided on a front side therefore with at least one protruding block. The fixed structure comprises a metal shell, which is assembled to a surface of the interface card, and comprises a pressing portion and an engaging portion. When the interface card is to be inserted into the interface card, the user presses the pressing portion of the metal shell so as to expand the engaging portion. When the interface card has been inserted into the interface card, the user will release the pressing portion of the metal shell so that the engaging portion can engage with the protruding block of the interface slot. Therefore, the interface card is steady fixed within the interface slot by means of the fixed structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data connector, particularly a SATA Express connector having a power supplying line, the SATA Express connector including a device-side connector and a board-side connector, where the device-side connector is provided with at least one second device-side connector and a first device-side connector, which includes a power receiving pin, a PERST# pin, a CLKREQ#/DEVSLP pin and an IFDet pin, the board-side connector is provided with at least one second board-side connector and a first board-side connector, which is correspondingly provided with a power supplying pin, a PERST# pin, a CLKREQ#/DEVSLP pin and an IFDet pin; when the device-side connector is engaged with the board-side connector, the power supplying pin of the board-side connector provide a working power source through the device-side connector to an application component, and thus transmission of SATA or PCIe data can be carried out without additionally providing an external power cable.

Abstract: An interface card quick plug-and-unplug device for use with a PCIe interface card is disclosed to include a shell covering a part of the PCIe interface card, and a locating member disposed at one side of the shell and/or the PCIe interface card for engagement with the PCIe slot upon insertion of the PCIe interface card into the PCIe slot. Biasing the locating member allows quick removal of the PCIe interface card from the PCIe slot without any tool. The interface card quick plug-and-unplug device enhances the flexibility of the design of computer circuit layout.

Abstract: A memory card and a connection slot insertedly provided thereof are proposed. The memory card comprises a plurality of pin holes and the connection slot comprises a plurality of pin headers. The memory card may be inserted into the pin headers of the connection slot by means of the pin holes so as to transmit a specific transfer protocol specification between the memory card and the connection slot. When the pin holes of the memory card is inserted into the pin headers of the connection slot, the contact area between each of pin holes and each of corresponding pin headers can be wider so that the connection between them can be tight and stable, which results in high reliability in the contact between the memory card and the connection slot and thus improves the security in data transmission.

Abstract: The present invention provides an embedded memory module and a main board insertedly provided therefor, the embedded memory module comprises at least one flash memory and a controller that are installed on a circuit board with a signal transmitting connecting plug. The embedded memory module is inserted into a connecting seat of the main board by the signal transmitting connecting plug so as to transmit at least one data conforming to eMMC transfer protocol specification. Wherein the controller and the flash memories are installed on the circuit board instead of being packaged in a conventional BGA form, and the embedded memory module and the main board are connected together by a way of insertion. Thus, not only the yield rate and effect of heat dissipation of the embedded memory module may be enhanced, but also the memory capacity of the main board may be expanded readily.

Abstract: Provided herein is a flash storage device with enhanced data correction, comprising a controller and at least one flash memory comprising a main area and a spare area. The main area comprises a plurality of sectors. The controller selects from the plurality of sectors at least one sector as an auxiliary sector and leaves the other sectors as data sectors for storing data. The spare area is capable of extending the storage capacity with the assistance from the auxiliary sector. The extended spare area is divided into a plurality of spare spaces according to the number of the data sectors, each of the spare spaces corresponding to one of the data sectors to store error correction codes (ECCs) for data verification. Thereby, the spare area is extended by sacrificing parts of the space of the main area so as to store lengthened error correction codes and enhance data correction.

Abstract: Provided herein are a storage device and a connecting seat for connecting the storage device to a host. More particularly, the storage device and the connecting seat may be used to transmit at least one SATA protocol data. The storage device comprises a PATA interface connector. The connecting seat is a PATA interface connecting seat that can be installed on a circuit board. A plurality of pins of the connector/connecting seat are defined to be in the true IDE mode and a plurality of pins of the connector/connecting seat are defined to be in the non-true IDE mode. The storage device and the circuit board with the connecting seat thereon communicate through the pins of the connector/connecting seat in the non-true IDE mode. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the storage device or the host is lowered and the convenience is enhanced.

Abstract: An interface card quick plug-and-unplug device for use with a PCIe interface card is disclosed to include a shell covering a part of the PCIe interface card, and a locating member disposed at one side of the shell and/or the PCIe interface card for engagement with the PCIe slot upon insertion of the PCIe interface card into the PCIe slot. Biasing the locating member allows quick removal of the PCIe interface card from the PCIe slot without any tool. The interface card quick plug-and-unplug device enhances the flexibility of the design of computer circuit layout.

Abstract: A SATA data connector is provided with a power supply circuit. The SATA data connector comprises a male data connector and a female data connector. The male and female data connectors includes a signal interface having seven data connection pins. The male and female data connection pins each consist of four data pins, a power supplying pin or power receiving pin, and two ground pins, wherein the power supplying pin connects with a power line of a circuit board. Mating the female data connector to the male data connector causes an operating power to be supplied from the power line of the circuit board to an applied device connected to the female data connector such that the SATA data connector can work without an external SATA power cable.

Abstract: A modified standard SATA data connector is provided with a power supply circuit. The connector includes male and female data connectors. A male signal interface has seven male data connection pins, consisting of four data, a power supply, and two ground pins, the power supply pin replacing one of three original ground pins and connecting with a power line of a circuit board. A corresponding female signal interface has seven female data connection pins consisting of four data, a power receiving, and two ground pins. While the female and male data connectors are engaged, power can be supplied from the power line of the circuit board to an applied device connected with the female data connector via the power supplying and receiving pins. Thus, the SATA data connector can work without an external SATA power cable, and the volume of the cable can be reduced.

Abstract: A removable electrical interface device for transferring data to and from a host adapted to operate in one of a universal serial bus (USB) compatible mode, a Mu mode and a non-USB compatible mode includes a first row of contact pads capable of supporting at least one of USB Standard-A connection, Mu mode connection or non-USB compatible mode connection, and a second row of contact pads capable of supporting the Mu mode connection and the non-USB compatible mode connection.

Abstract: An improved structure of USB compatible application apparatus is mainly provided a PCB circuit board to be a USB compatible application module of a connector. A top surface of the PCB carrying board is used to carry a plurality of connecting terminators. A board bottom sandwich is naturally formed between a bottom surface of the PCB carrying board and an covering shell of the connector. At least one electrical element are fixed inside of the board bottom thereby selectively reducing a length of a USB compatible application module or increasing working efficiency of the USB compatible application module. Further, at least one board top data transmission lines are set on part of the top surface of the PCB carrying board without setting the first connecting terminators thereby further raising working efficiency of the USB compatible application apparatus.