Abstract: In an embodiment an LED module includes a support having at least two segments, wherein each segment is configured to emit light, wherein each segment has at least two light-emitting diodes that differ in terms of their colors, wherein the support has a multilayer structure and/or wherein the support has a substrate having a ceramic material and the ceramic material includes aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide or a varistor ceramic, and wherein the LED module is configured to set a brightness and a color of the emitted light separately for each segment.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In an embodiment an electronic device includes at least one first carrier and at least one semiconductor chip, wherein the first carrier has a cavity in which the semiconductor chip is arranged.

Abstract: In an embodiment a switching device includes at least two stationary contacts and one movable contact in a switching chamber, wherein the switching chamber has a switching chamber wall, wherein each of the stationary contacts projects into the switching chamber through a respective opening in the switching chamber wall, and wherein, on an inner side of the switching chamber that faces the movable contact, a continuous surface region occluded from the stationary contacts is located between the openings in the switching chamber wall.

Abstract: A dynamic transmit coil positioning system, e.g. for a wireless power transfer system. The positioning system has a drive unit, a movable platform, a transmit coil, an inverter and a controller. The controller is provided for positioning the movable platform via the drive unit to adjust an operating parameter of the transmit coil.

Abstract: A switching device is disclosed. In an embodiment a switching device includes at least one fixed contact and at least one movable contact, wherein at least one of the contacts includes a metal matrix composite material having a metallic matrix material and a filler dispersed within the matrix material, and wherein the contacts are arranged in a switching chamber with a gas and the gas contains H2.

Abstract: In an embodiment an electrolytic capacitor includes a capacitor element being housed by a can. A covering element is configured to close an opening of the can. A connection element comprises an external terminal for applying an electrical signal and a lead tab being electrically coupled to the capacitor element and to the external terminal. The connection element comprises an upper washer and a lower washer respectively having an opening to receive a rivet to fix the external terminal and the lead tab to the covering element. The upper washer is configured to either comprise a cavity to receive a head of the rivet or a protrusion or a tapered lateral surface.

Abstract: In a method for fastening a contact element (5, 6) in an electrical component (1), a contact element (5, 6) is arranged on a contact surface (3, 4) of a base body (2) of the component (1) and a laser beam (18) is directed onto a region (16, 17) of the contact element (5, 6) in such a way that the base body (2) is not located in the beam direction (24) of the laser beam (18). The contact element (5, 6) is partially melted by the laser beam (18), so that the molten material (7, 8) wets the contact surface (3, 4) and produces fastening of the contact element (5, 6) on the contact surface (3, 4).

Abstract: A varistor component and a method for securing a varistor component are disclosed. In an embodiment a varistor component includes a first external contact, a second external contact, a varistor electrically connected to the first external contact, a path between the varistor and the second external contact and an active releasing device having a shutter and a heat sensitive element, wherein, under abnormal operation conditions, the heat sensitive element releases the shutter, and the shutter moves along a straight line and closes the path between the varistor and the second external contact.

Abstract: In an embodiment an electrolytic capacitor includes a covering element configured to close an opening of a can comprising a capacitor element. A connection element comprises a lead tab for applying an electrical signal to the capacitor element and a rivet having a first head to fix the lead tab to the covering element. The connection element includes an upper washer arranged between the first head of the rivet and the lead tab. The lead tab has a first section having a first opening and a second section having a second opening. The lead tab is folded such that the first opening and the second opening of the lead tab are arranged above each other. The rivet is arranged in the first and second openings of the lead tab and in an opening of the upper washer.

Abstract: A triggerable spark gap, a switching circuit and a method for manufacturing a triggerable spark gap are disclosed. In an embodiment, a triggerable spark gap includes a trigger electrode, an adjacent electrode at the trigger electrode, a counter electrode and a gap between the counter electrode and the adjacent electrode, wherein a distance between the trigger electrode and the adjacent electrode is less than a distance between the trigger electrode and the counter electrode, wherein the distance between the trigger electrode and the counter electrode is less than a distance between the adjacent electrode and the counter electrode, wherein the counter electrode and/or the adjacent electrode includes a first phase including a first material and a second phase including a second material, and wherein the second material has a lower electron work function than the first material.

Abstract: In an embodiment an ultrasonic transducer includes a container having an opening, a base and a wall, a piezoelectric disk arranged within the container on the base, a cover closing the container and an electronics system integrated in the cover, wherein the electronics system makes electrical contact with the piezoelectric disk and is configured to control and to read the piezoelectric disk.

Abstract: An LED module is disclosed. In an embodiment an LED module includes a thermally conductive substrate made of a multilayer ceramic, at least one LED on the substrate, passive SMD components arranged on the substrate, a passive component integrated in the substrate and a heat spreader configured to dissipate waste heat in horizontal and vertical directions.

Abstract: A power contactor and a method for producing a housing body for a power contactor are disclosed. In an embodiment a power contactor includes a first electrical contact, a second electrical contact, a switch element configured to provide an opened position and a closed position, wherein the switch element, in the closed position, contacts the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact with one another, and wherein the first electrical contact and the second electric contact are insulated from one another when the switch element is in the opened position and at least one temperature sensor integrated into the power contactor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the power contactor in a pre-defined distance from the first electrical contact and/or the second electrical contact.

Abstract: In an embodiment a device includes a housing with at least a first housing part, a second housing part and an interior space at least partially surrounded by the first and second housing parts and a sealing element, wherein the first housing part includes a first sealing surface and the second housing part includes a second sealing surface, wherein the sealing element abuts the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface, wherein the sealing element has an inner surface in contact with the interior space and an outer surface in contact with a surrounding atmosphere of the housing, and wherein the sealing element includes a material through which gas is exchangeable between the interior space and the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A capacitor is disclosed. In an embodiment a capacitor includes at least two winding elements, a first busbar and a second busbar, wherein the first busbar and the second busbar connect the winding elements in parallel to each other, and wherein the first busbar and the second busbar are arranged such that they overlap each other.

Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a base plate, an interface with a touch-sensitive surface, a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical reinforcing element, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is fastened to the interface, wherein the mechanical reinforcing element is configured to deform, as a result of a change of an extension of the piezoelectric actuator, in a first direction such that a partial region of the mechanical reinforcing element is moved relative to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a force is applied to the interface, wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction lateral to the touch-sensitive surface, or wherein the interface is moved, by the force applied, in a direction perpendicular to the touch-sensitive surface.

Abstract: In an embodiment an electrolytic capacitor includes a covering element configured to close an opening of a can comprising a capacitor element. A connection element comprises a lead tab for applying an electrical signal to the capacitor element and a rivet having a first head to fix the lead tab to the covering element. The connection element includes an upper washer arranged between the first head of the rivet and the lead tab. The lead tab has a first section having a first opening and a second section having a second opening. The lead tab is folded such that the first opening and the second opening of the lead tab are arranged above each other. The rivet is arranged in the first and second openings of the lead tab and in an opening of the upper washer.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing haptic feedback and an electronic device are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a piezoelectric actuator and a mechanical structure, wherein the piezoelectric actuator is configured to modify its extension in a first direction, and wherein the mechanical structure is configured to deform as a result of a change in the extension of the piezoelectric actuator in such a way that an area of the mechanical structure is moved in relation to the piezoelectric actuator in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A multilayer component is disclosed. In an embodiment, a multilayer component includes a main body with first and second inner electrodes, wherein the first and second electrodes are alternately arranged in an interior of the main body and electrically insulated from one another and an outer contact configured to provide external contact, wherein the outer contact comprises at least two first strip-shaped conductor tracks arranged on a first surface of the main body, wherein each first conductor track is electrically connected to one of the first inner electrodes, wherein the outer contact comprises at least two second strip-shaped conductor tracks arranged on a second surface of the main body, wherein each second conductor track is electrically connected to one of the second inner electrodes, and wherein embossings in adjacent first conductor tracks or second conductor tracks are arranged offset with respect to one another.

Abstract: A sensor element is disclosed. In an embodiment, a sensor element with an increased level of integration includes a main part with a membrane and an edge zone arranged around the membrane and an electrically conductive layer having a first region arranged over the membrane of the main part and a second region arranged over the edge zone of the main part, wherein the membrane is a pressure-sensitive zone of the main part such that the membrane is configured to undergo deformation as a function of a pressure differential between an upper side and an underside of the membrane, wherein the edge zone is a pressure-insensitive zone, and wherein the electrically conductive layer is structured in the second region such that at least one temperature-dependent resistance is formed in the second region of the electrically conductive layer.