Abstract: A circuit includes a power transistor having a main current path between a first supply node and an output pin for connecting a load. A resistance formed by a chip metallization is arranged between the main current path of the power transistor and the output pin. The circuit includes a current measuring circuit coupled to the power transistor and including a sense transistor coupled to the power transistor. The current measuring circuit delivers a measurement current representing a load current flowing through the power transistor. An amplifier circuit generates an amplifier output signal representing the voltage across the resistance, and a control circuit outputs a signal representing the measurement current in a first mode and a signal dependent on the amplifier output signal in a second mode.

Abstract: At a switch terminal of a flyback converter in a discontinuous conduction mode in a power meter, an apparatus determines a resonant frequency of the flyback converter. The apparatus determines whether the resonant frequency satisfies a condition. Through a controller, the apparatus triggers an event responsive to determining that the resonant frequency satisfies the condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for generating and measuring electrical signals. The system comprises a digital-to-analog converter module configured to generate one or more analog signals based on a control signal, and one or more channels. Each channel comprises an output terminal configured to be electrically connected to an electrical device, and a buffer circuit. The buffer circuit is configured to receive an analog signal of the one or more analog signals and to provide to the output terminal a voltage based on the voltage of the received analog signal. The buffer circuit is further configured to be electrically connected to a current source and to allow current to flow between the current source and the output terminal. The system further comprises a voltage measurement system and a current measurement system. The voltage measurement system is configured to measure, for each channel, a voltage indicative of the voltage at the output terminal of the channel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying PIM sources for an antenna under test (AUT) are provided, where the AUT is installed in a desired operating environment. The system comprises: a PIM analyser, connected to the AUT for applying first and second RF stimulus signals to an input port of the AUT; and a portable RF emitter, configured to apply a third RF stimulus signal to suspected external PIM sources. The PIM analyser is configured to measuring one or more characteristics of PIM signals received by the AUT generated by the first, second and third RF stimulus signals.

Abstract: The circuit comprises a computing center and at least three connection points (S.k) managing energy equipped with measuring devices (A.k), data-interconnected to the computing center. All connection points (S.k) are power-interconnected to the distribution network. The circuit comprises at least three logical control nodes (N.i.j) in a logically interconnected tree structure, wherein they are divided into at least two levels. The logical interconnection structure comprises at least one branching with at least two branches between logical control nodes (N.2.j) of the second level and the connection points (S.k). Each logical control node (N.i.j) is a part of the computing center which comprises processors, among which at least one real processor exists which is divided into at least two virtual processors. Each of the logical control nodes is assigned one of these virtual or real processors, and the logical interconnection between the logical control nodes (N.i.

Abstract: A generation method for a magnetic configuration of a magnetic material includes: obtaining an initial magnetic configuration and an initial atomic configuration of the magnetic material; and randomly generating a variety of random configuration combinations; selecting one of the random configuration combinations as a target magnetic configuration and a target atomic configuration, to obtain a constraint constant and a wave function of the target magnetic configuration; determining energy, temperature and pressure, and storing them; returning to select a new random configuration combination, and repeating the above steps by using different magnetic materials; obtaining the magnetic material of a specified phase transition temperature. The present disclosure also provides and a simulation method for a magnetic configuration of a magnetic material, which can simulate the target magnetic configuration to form a magnetic configuration library and guide the synthesis of the target magnetic materials.

Abstract: A method for locating a fault point (F) in a high-voltage three-phase AC cable (1) with a cross bonding or solid bonded connection system. The method includes determining the conductor (R, S, T) in fault. In the event that the cable (1) includes more than one main section (MP1, MP2, MP3), determining the main section (MP1, MP2, MP3) in fault, and locating the fault point (F) by means of a model of the shields (SA, SB, SC; SR, SS, ST) of the main section (MP1, MP2, MP3) in fault, taking into account that the shields (SA, SB, SC; SR, SS, ST) are attached to one another at the ends of said main part (MP1, MP2, MP3).

Abstract: An apparatus for testing semiconductor devices is disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes a rolling contactor comprising a first cylindrical rotatable holder, a plurality of test pin sets, each one of the test pin sets being connected to the cylindrical rotatable holder. Each one of the test pin sets comprises a plurality of test pins, and a substrate configured to support a plurality of semiconductor devices. The semiconductor devices comprising one or more contact elements on a main surface thereof remote from the substrate, wherein the first cylindrical rotatable holder and the substrate are arranged relative to each other so that due to a rotating movement of the first cylindrical rotatable holder the test pins of the test pin sets are successively contacted with the contact elements of the semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus that includes a multi-resonance transmit/receive (T/R) switch, one switch design having a top side and a bottom side of a microstripline based hybrid coupler, a first pin diode, a second pin diode, four vertical transmission lines and six horizontal transmission lines arranged in a bended manner on the microstripline. The top side is associated with a first port and a second port, and electrically connected to the first pin diode and the second pin diode. The bottom side is associated with a third port and a fourth port, and electrically connected with the first pin diode and the second pin diode. The switch receives radio frequency (RF) pulses of different frequencies transmitted to and received from an MRI RF coil where the different frequencies are received concurrently and without tuning by the multi-resonance T/R switch from the MRI RF coil.

Abstract: There is provided a state detection method for detecting an oil film state according to a lubricant in a device configured to lubricate a plurality of parts with the lubricant, the method including: a measurement step of measuring impedance and a phase angle of an electric circuit by applying an AC voltage to the electric circuit configured with the plurality of parts while changing a frequency; and a derivation step of deriving an oil film thickness according to the lubricant and a parameter indicating an electrical characteristic according to the oil film thickness, based on a relative dielectric constant at a high frequency limit of the lubricant defined based on a composition of the lubricant, and the impedance and the phase angle measured in the measurement step.

Abstract: An electromagnetic receiver system with an EM receiver coil is for measuring EM signals while transported by a vehicle, e.g. a helicopter. A base part serves for connection to a towing system. A coil support is fixed to the electrical conductor of the EM receiver coil. A suspension system has gimbal axles defining gimbal axes arranged in one plane. The gimbal axles are arranged within a periphery of the EM receiver coil. A central element is connected to the gimbal axles, such that the axes intersect in an EM receiver coil central part. Joints allow the receiver coil to pivot around the first and second axes. Springs provide a self-righting effect on the coil around the axes. A precise calibration of centre of mass of the suspended receiver coil can be obtained by adding masses to cause the centre of mass to coincide with the geometric intersection between the axes.

Abstract: Sensored mixer, comprising a mixing device for mixing two or more components to produce a mixed liquid at a mixer output, and a property sensor for determining a property of a liquid, the property sensor comprising a) a channel comprising a sensing zone through which the liquid flows; b) two electrodes for generating an electric field of one or more sensing frequencies in the sensing zone; c) a data storage device comprising a pre-stored set of calibration data representing calibration impedance responses measured previously at the one or more sensing frequencies and at different property values of the property of an identical liquid; and d) a device to repeatedly i) generate between the electrodes an electric field of in the sensing zone; ii) sense between the electrodes, a response impedance; iii) derive from the response impedance a property value of the property of the liquid, using the pre-stored set of calibration data representing calibration impedance responses, wherein the property sensor is in fluid

Abstract: The ATP Heavy allows for specific battery types to be easily inserted on shelving that can be configured depending on the battery type and testing needs. In one embodiment these shelves are then manually or pneumatically controlled to safely engage the battery to a connecting plate for connectivity and full power testing. This allows an operator/test technician to safely change the batteries and begin testing without any requirement to disconnect and reconnect external devices and test equipment. Time savings and testing density are optimized in the platform.

Abstract: A system and method of measuring a magnetic field from a source. A plurality of sensors each include a plurality of sensing elements. A first sensing element is configured to detect an intensity of the magnetic field and a second sensing element is configured to directly measure a gradient of the magnetic field. A positioned is determined, with respect to the source, where a magnitude of the magnetic field in a first direction is greatest. An orientation of the sensors is determined in a three-dimensional pattern by arranging the sensors to emphasize sensing the magnetic field in the first direction. The sensors are oriented and positioned according to the position and orientation determined. The magnetic field is measured, in the first direction, using the sensors.

Abstract: A sensing system and a method for sensing position include a first magnetic track comprising a first number of multipoles for generating a magnetic field solidarily fixed to a second magnetic track for generating a magnetic field and a second sensor for sensing magnetic field, forming a magnetic structure. At least two sensors are included. The first sensor is positioned proximal to the first magnetic track, closer to the first magnetic track than to the second magnetic track. The second sensor is positioned proximal to the second magnetic track. The distance between the first sensor and the second magnetic track is larger than the distance between the second sensor and the second magnetic track. The magnetic flux density generated by the first and second magnetic tracks follow a ratio of two or more.

Abstract: A switch short-circuited diagnosis method includes steps of: determining an initial voltage interval of multiple voltage intervals according to voltage relationships between voltages of a first phase wire, a second phase wire, and a third phase wire; performing a switch short-circuited diagnosis of a first bidirectional switch module in the three consecutive voltage intervals from the initial voltage interval, and including steps of: turning on a first switch branch, a second switch branch, or a third switch branch of the first bidirectional switch module according to the voltage relationships between the voltages of the first, second and third phase wires, determining whether an overcurrent occurs to diagnose whether the first switch branch, the second switch branch, or the third switch branch of the first bidirectional switch module is in a short-circuited state, and performing the switch short-circuited diagnosis for the next voltage interval.

Abstract: A system includes a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion separated from each other by the fault, the system including a field generator, having: a first connection connectable to the first conductor portion, a first signal generator configured to apply a first oscillating signal between the first connection and an earth, the first oscillating signal having a frequency of between 1 and 20 kHz, and a mobile detector for detecting an electric field produced by the application of the first oscillating signal to the first conductor portion, the detector including a capacitive sensor element, a signal processor to which the sensor element is connected and having an output, and a monitor receiving the output from the signal processor and providing a signal to an operator to indicate the position of the fault.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a sensor chip mounted on a substrate such that an element formation surface thereof is perpendicular to the substrate and a magnetism collecting member mounted on the substrate such that a surface thereof faces the substrate and a surface thereof faces the element formation surface. The arithmetic mean waviness Wa of the surface of the magnetism collecting member is 0.1 ?m or less. When the arithmetic mean waviness Wa of the surface of the magnetism collecting member that faces the element formation surface is set to 0.1 ?m or less, it is possible to significantly suppress a deterioration in detection sensitivity due to the presence of a gap between the element formation surface and the magnetism collecting member and to significantly reduce variations in detection sensitivity among products.

Abstract: A method for determining a physical property related to a charge of a constituent of a sample, from field flow fractionation measurements with an additional electrical field, comprising the steps of obtaining a first fractogram of a first sample and a second fractogram of a second sample, wherein the first sample and the second sample are samples of a same substance, the first fractogram has been generated using a first electrical field, the second fractogram has been generated using a second electrical field, and a strength of the first electrical field and a strength of the second electrical field are different from each other; determining, by using a first mapping, from a first intensity value of the first fractogram, a first value and determining, by using a second mapping, from a second intensity value of the second fractogram, a second value; and determining, based on the first value and the second value, a physical property related to a charge of a constituent of at least one of the first sample and th

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact monitoring device for a vacuum circuit breaker. The contact monitoring device is provided in a vacuum circuit breaker comprising: a vacuum interrupter having a fixed electrode which is fixed in an insulating container and is provided with a fixed contact at one end, and a movable electrode which is installed in the insulating container to be able to be lifted or lowered wherein the vacuum interrupter is provided with a movable contact at one end, the movable contact contacting or being separated from the fixed contact when the movable electrode is lifted or lowered; and a push rod assembly which is coupled to the other end of the movable electrode and lifts or lowers the movable electrode. In addition, the present disclosure provides a vacuum circuit breaker having the contact monitoring device.