Abstract: A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body, a sintered metal film, and a metal terminal. The ceramic body includes internal electrodes. The sintered metal film has a joint surface having a surface roughness Ra of 0.200 ?m or less. The sintered metal film is connected to the internal electrodes and formed on a surface of the ceramic body. The metal terminal is jointed to the joint surface.

Abstract: A multilayer capacitor includes an element assembly, a first external electrode, a second external electrode, and a plurality of internal electrodes which are disposed at the inside of the element assembly. The plurality of internal electrodes include a first internal electrode that is electrically connected to the first external electrode, a second internal electrode that is electrically connected to the second external electrode, and a plurality of third internal electrodes. The plurality of third internal electrodes are electrically connected to each other by a first connection conductor and a second connection conductor, a first capacitance portion is constituted by the first internal electrode and the third internal electrodes, a second capacitance portion is constituted by the second internal electrode and the third internal electrodes, and the first capacitance portion and the second capacitance portion are electrically connected in series.

Abstract: A method for upgrading a portion of a process control system from a legacy programmable logic controller (PLC) to a non-PLC process controller is disclosed. A mounting rack sized to fit into a space occupied by legacy hardware is assembled and populated with replacement hardware that includes an I/O card, an I/O terminal block, and a custom interface module. The custom interface module is coupled to the I/O card via the I/O terminal block and to a plurality of process control field devices via a legacy wiring mechanism coupled to legacy wiring of the process control system, without requiring modification or re-termination of the legacy wiring. The legacy wiring mechanism is disconnected from the legacy hardware, the rack containing the legacy hardware is removed and replaced with the mounting rack, and the legacy wiring mechanism is coupled to the custom interface module.

Abstract: An information handling system interfaces with a docking station through a cable having first and second separate plug housings with first and second port connectors. An interconnecting structure formed in the first and second plug housings biases together with magnetic attraction to align the first and second port connectors in a predetermined manner adapted to insertion in adjacent ports of the information handling system. If the information handling system has only one port or has multiple non-adjacent ports, the plug housings separate to support insertion of a single connector into the information handling system.

Abstract: An electrical fitting for securing PVC jacketed metal clad (PVC-MC) or Teck 90 electrical cable to an electrical box or panel in a liquid-tight and concrete-tight fit. The electrical fitting includes a tubular fitting body having a threaded inbound and outbound end, a gripper ring, one or more grommets, a bushing, a sealing ring, a locknut, and a gland nut. The grommet includes an outbound end with a tubular wall portion and an inbound end with a flange and an inner lip. The gripper ring includes a tubular base, one or more fingers extending from the base, and arcuate ends on the fingers. The fingers include a curvature which matches the curvature of the base. The fitting will accommodate a range of cable sizes and while providing a liquid-tight and concrete-tight connection and proper electrical grounding of the cables to an electrical box or panel.

Abstract: Multilayer ceramic capacitor structures may include structural arrangements, materials, and/or substrate modifications that can improve the reliability of the capacitor for long-term usage when faced with environmental stress. Embodiments may implement reduced entryways in the termination patterns of the capacitor to decrease damage potential due to exposure of moisture. Embodiments may implement structures that decrease interfaces with different physical characteristics, which may lead to a reduction in the formation of micro-fractures during regular usage. Methods of manufacture for the features that improve reliability are also detailed.

Abstract: A multilayer capacitor includes an element assembly, a first external electrode, a second external electrode, and a plurality of internal electrodes which are disposed at the inside of the element assembly. The plurality of internal electrodes include a first internal electrode that is electrically connected to the first external electrode, a second internal electrode that is electrically connected to the second external electrode, and a plurality of third internal electrodes. The plurality of third internal electrodes are electrically connected to each other by a first connection conductor and a second connection conductor, a first capacitance portion is constituted by the first internal electrode and the third internal electrodes, a second capacitance portion is constituted by the second internal electrode and the third internal electrodes, and the first capacitance portion and the second capacitance portion are electrically connected in series.

Abstract: In one aspect, a foamable composition is disclosed, which comprises a base polymer, talc and a citrate compound blended with the base polymer. In some embodiments, the concentration of the talc in the composition is in a range of about 0.05% to about 25% by weight, e.g., in a range of about 2% to about 20%, or in a range of about 3% to about 15%, or in a range of about 5% to about 10%. Further, the concentration of the citrate compound in the composition can be, for example, in a range of about 0.05% to about 3% by weight, or in a range of about 0.02% to about 0.9% by weight, or in a range of about 0.03% to about 0.8% by weight, or in a range of about 0.04% to about 0.7% by weight, or in a range of about 0.05% to about 0.6% by weight.

Abstract: A communications cable having a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors and various embodiments of a metal foil tapes between the twisted pairs and a cable jacket is disclosed. In some embodiments, a metal foil tape includes a discontinuous metal layer and a polymer layer bonded to the metal layer. Portions of the metal layer and the polymer layer are deformed to form a plurality of dimples, the dimples forming air gaps between the polymer layer and the cable core or a barrier layer if used. The air gaps lower the overall dielectric constant between the metal layer and the cable core, thereby lowering the alien capacitance of the communications cable.

Abstract: The present application relates to a magnetic shunt assembly for magnetic shielding of a power device, in one form for an electrical power transformer, including a plurality of joined ferromagnetic sheets and a plurality of bonding layers for bonding subsequent sheets of the plurality of ferromagnetic sheets to form an integral assembly.

Abstract: Provided are an electric cable connecting terminal reducing unwanted overflow of solder out of an electric cable connecting portion to a connector portion during soldering, and a method for joining an electric cable connecting terminal and an electric cable. An electric cable connecting terminal for electrically connecting an electric cable to an external conductor includes a connector portion to be attached to the conductor, and an electric cable connecting portion having a connecting surface to which the electric cable, which is a bundle of core wires, is connected by soldering. The electric cable connecting portion includes a crimp portion to be swaged to hold the electric cable, and a step portion protruding from the connecting surface between the connector portion and the crimp portion.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 includes external electrodes 12 on both of first-direction ends of a capacitor body 11. Also, groups of metal grains 13 are provided on one third-direction face and another third-direction face of the capacitor body 11. Both of the first-direction ends of the groups of metal grains 13 provided on the other third-direction face of the capacitor body 11 are covered by second parts 12c of the respective external electrodes 12, while both of the first-direction ends of the groups of metal grains 13 provided on the one third-direction face of the capacitor body 11 are covered by first parts 12b of the respective external electrodes 12. The multilayer ceramic electronic component can offer excellent heat dissipation property.

Abstract: [Object] Provided are an electrode substrate film in which a circuit pattern formed of a metal thin line is less visible even under highly bright illumination, and a laminate film applied to the same. [Solving Means] An electrode substrate film with a transparent substrate 52 and a metal laminate thin line includes a metal absorption layer 51 with a film thickness of 20 nm to 30 nm inclusive as a first layer, and a metal layer 50 as a second layer, counted from the transparent substrate side, the laminate thin line having a line width of 20 ?m or less. Optical constants of the metal absorption layer in a visible wavelength range (400 to 780 nm) satisfy conditions that a refractive index is 2.0 to 2.2 and an extinction coefficient is 1.8 to 2.1 at a wavelength of 400 nm, the refractive index is 2.4 to 2.7 and the extinction coefficient is 1.9 to 2.3 at a wavelength of 500 nm, the refractive index is 2.8 to 3.2 and the extinction coefficient is 1.9 to 2.5 at a wavelength of 600 nm, the refractive index is 3.

Abstract: Provided is a capacitor including a substrate including first and second trenches spaced apart from each other, a first electrode disposed in the first trench and one surface of the substrate, a second electrode disposed in the second trench and on the one surface of the substrate and spaced apart from the first electrode, first and second pad electrodes arranged on the first and second electrodes, respectively, and a passivation layer disposed on the first and second pad electrodes and having openings partially exposing the first and second pad electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: THE KNEE SAVER HARNESS WIRED JUNCTION BOX comprises a wiring harness and an enclosure. It provides a work surface to measure, cut, and remove some sheathing from electrical cables, in preparation to install those cables to electrical receptacles and/or switches. The prepared wires are then connected to a HUB and termination devices, forming a wiring harness, outside of an enclosure. This wiring harness is now inserted into an installed electrical PVC or metal box, while the installer is standing up, and on the first day of the installation process. The core termination device and enclosure, can handle more than one power source, with different amperages, at the same time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing wall mount systems for personal entertainment devices (PEDs) or other display devices that allow for replacement of older, expensive, obsolete, and/or heavy aircraft monitors with improved PEDs (e.g., tablets). A wall mount system may include a PED holder that securely and removably attaches to a docking base that is installable on a surface (e.g., wall of an aircraft cabin). The docking base may include one or more connectors or ports that provide at least one of power and/or data transfer capabilities. The PED holder removably holds a PED therein, and is removably attachable to the docking base via a quick release connector that does not require any tools to operate. The PED holder includes circuitry that allows the PED to be electrically coupled to the one or more connectors or ports of the docking base when the PED holder is attached to the docking base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high speed transmission cable that includes a first conductor set, a dielectric film at least partially concentrically disposed around the first conductor set and a pinched portion forming an insulating envelope around the first conductor set. The dielectric film includes a base layer having a plurality of first protrusions formed on a first major surface of the base layer, wherein the dielectric film is disposed such that the base layer is partially concentric with the conductor set and wherein a portion of the first protrusions is disposed between the first conductor set and the base layer in a region where the base layer is concentric with the first conductor set.

Abstract: There is provided a routing structure of a circuit body in a rocker formed on a vehicle body. The circuit body routing structure has a recessed housing groove formed along an extending direction of the rocker on a side surface of the rocker at a vehicle interior side, a circuit body that is formed of a long flat conductor having a conductor portion of a flat cross-sectional shape and that is housed in the housing groove and routed on the rocker, and an interior material that is mounted on the rocker so as to cover an upper surface and the side surface of the rocker, and that holds the circuit body in the housing groove.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a laminated body and first and second external electrodes respectively on both end surfaces of the laminated body. When regions where first internal electrodes or second internal electrodes are not present are regarded as side margin portions in a cross section of the laminated body as viewed from the laminating direction, the side margin portions include multiple side margin layers, and the content of Si in the side margin layer closest to the internal electrode is lower than that in the side margin layer other than the side margin layer closest to the internal electrode.

Abstract: A communication cable suitable for Power over Ethernet (“PoE”) applications may include one or more twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors that are insulated with a material that includes fluorinated ethylene propylene. Additionally, a jacket that includes foamed polyvinylidene fluoride may be formed around the one or more twisted pairs. The PoE cable may have a higher maximum temperature rating and be capable of transmitting higher amperage signals than conventional PoE cables while satisfying applicable electrical performance criteria.