Abstract: Improvements to a power input circuit of an electric motor drive system are provided. The power input circuit is provided between a power source (e.g., battery), and a load (e.g., an inverter and a motor in the electric motor drive system). The power input circuit can comprise controllable switches for reverse polarity protection and isolation of the inverter under supply short circuit condition. In addition, an improvement to a power input circuit can comprise connection of a power supply (e.g., voltage regulator) to the external power source input side of a reverse polarity protection circuit in the power input circuit to mitigate against microcontroller restart from post-failure shutdown condition. Connection of a low-power diode in series with the voltage regulator also provides for reverse polarity protection.

Abstract: A novel cooling system for a superconducting electromagnet (740) that is suitable for use in satellite (700), or at least one or more components of the electromagnet (740) is disclosed. A satellite (700) and electromagnetic control system (705) for position control of such a satellite (700) are also disclosed. The superconducting magnet control system (705) comprises at least one superconducting electromagnet (740) with at least one cooling element and at least one cryocooler (735). The cryocooler (735) is thermally coupled with the cooling element thereby enabling cooling of the superconducting electromagnet (740) or at least one or more components thereof through the cooling element solely by conduction cooling.

Abstract: A visual trip indicator for a circuit breaker is disclosed. The electronic components of a visual trip indicator are enclosed in a module that attaches to the circuit breaker handle or within pocket defined in the circuit breaker housing. The visual trip indicator includes a light source operated by a state machine which clearly indicates which circuit breaker, of a group of circuit breakers or in a poorly illuminated enclosure, is tripped. The visual trip indicator also indicating, by a coded light signal, the approximate remaining life of an independent power supply powering the visual trip indicator.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck includes a ceramic dielectric substrate, a base plate, and a heater unit. The heater unit includes first and second heater elements. The first heater element includes a first zone. The first heater element includes first and second protruding portions. The first zone includes a first facing region in which the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion are disposed so as to face and be adjacent to each other. The second heater element includes a second zone. The second zone includes a central region and an outer peripheral region. The central region is positioned at a center of the second zone. The outer peripheral region is positioned outside the central region. The first facing region is located at a position where the first facing region overlaps the central region.

Abstract: An AC switch that includes a semiconductor switch and a snubber circuit connected in parallel between a first terminal connected to an AC power supply via a circuit breaker and a second terminal connected to a load. The power converter is connected between a power storage device and the second terminal. The current detector detects a current flowing through the AC switch. When the AC power supply is normal, the controller turns on the semiconductor switch. When an open state of the circuit breaker is detected, the controller controls the power converter to supply a current having a phase opposite to that of the current detected by the current detector to flow through the semiconductor switch and supply the AC power to the load. The controller further turns off the semiconductor switch in response to that the amplitude of the current detected by the current detector is 0.

Abstract: A universal insulating cap for both standard-style and new-style arrester brackets is disclosed. The insulating cap has a slotted portion sized to receive a rib of an arrester bracket so that the cap may be affixed to the rib by sliding the cap over the rib. A cover portion of the cap extends forward from a slotted portion and is sized to at least partially cover a bolt or fastener that connects the arrester bracket to a mounting bracket affixed to a transformer tank. Projecting members extend from the inner walls of the cover portion and contact the sides of the standard-style arrester bracket to aid in holding the cap in place. The space between the projecting members is sized to receive a rib of the new-style arrester bracket to aid in holding the cap in place.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an electroadhesion device holder for securing devices to foreign objects and other target surfaces. In various embodiments, the electroadhesion device holder may be incorporated into a device case that removably attaches to a device. The device case may include an integrated power supply for providing power to an electroadhesion device. In various embodiments electroadhesion device holder may be attached directly to a device such as a smartphone or camera. By providing a powered, portable mechanism for securing devices to foreign objects, the electroadhesion device holder may provide a better perspective for viewing a device screen and increase the field of view of a camera.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a resistor element, an outer electrode, and an encapsulation layer. The resistor element has a first insulation layer, a first electrically conductive layer, a PTC material layer, a second electrically conductive layer and a second insulation layer stacked sequentially from bottom to top. The first insulation layer has a bottom surface and a first sidewall adjoining the bottom surface. The outer electrode has a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on the bottom surface. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the first conductive layer through the first and second vias, respectively. The encapsulation layer covers the first sidewall of the first insulation layer and extends to a part of the bottom surface, thereby forming a first perimeter on the bottom surface of the first insulation layer. The first and second electrodes are located inside the first perimeter.

Abstract: A switch for a downhole tool features a circuit board having a plurality of push connectors and a container for enclosing the circuit board, the circuit board making electrical connection in the container by pushing the circuit board into the container, or by pushing electrical connectors into the container.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly comprises a plurality of capacitor elements (e.g., four or more capacitor elements) each having a first end surface and a second end surface defining a first polarity terminal and a second polarity terminal, respectively. The plurality of capacitor elements are arranged in at least one stacked pair with a first polarity terminal of a first capacitor element in each stacked pair being opposed to a first polarity terminal of a second capacitor element in such stacked pair. The plurality of capacitor elements in this aspect are contained in a housing. A first polarity bus bar and a second polarity bus bar are electrically connected to the plurality of capacitor elements. The plurality of capacitor elements may be connected in parallel.

Abstract: A restricted earth fault relay includes: a first differential amount calculation unit that calculates a first differential amount based on a zero-phase current and a neutral point current; a current change detection unit that detects changes in the phase currents; and a first suppression amount calculation unit that calculates a first suppression amount. When the changes in the phase currents are detected, the first suppression amount calculation unit calculates a first maximum value as the first suppression amount, the first maximum value being a maximum value of effective values of the subtraction currents in the phases and an effective value of the neutral point current. The restricted earth fault relay further includes an operation determination unit that outputs a protection signal for protecting a three-phase transformer, when the first differential amount and the first suppression amount are within an operating region.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a printed circuit board, a screw, and a processor. The printed circuit board includes a through hole via. The through hole via includes top and bottom sections plated with a conductive plating material, and a middle section without any conductive plating material. The screw is in physical communication with the top, middle, and bottom sections of the through hole via in the printed circuit board. The processor determines whether an electrical circuit is formed between the screw, the top section of the through hole via, and the bottom section of the through hole via. Based on the determination of the electrical circuit being formed, the processor provides an indication that no intrusion has been made into the information handling system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dielectric composite-based power reduction device. The power reduction device of the present disclosure is a dielectric composite-based power reduction device capable of high-efficiency power reduction via parallel connection to an input power supply. The power reduction is achieved by reactive power reduction based on a capacitor bank principle, a harmonic wave reduction by inductance, and an increase in active power efficiency. Disclosed are a composite electrode structure capable of achieving all of those, and an improvement in a performance based on a development of the composite.

Abstract: An overcurrent protection circuit includes a first switching element including a fourth terminal, a sixth terminal connected to a first terminal, and a fifth terminal, and a second switching element including a seventh terminal connected to the fifth terminal, an eighth terminal connected to the fourth terminal, and a ninth terminal. The first switching element electrically connects the sixth terminal and the fifth terminal in response to detecting a voltage value between the first terminal and a third terminal of the switching device exceeding a predetermined threshold based on the predetermined threshold voltage input into the fourth terminal. The second switching element electrically connects, in response to the sixth terminal and the fifth terminal of the first switching element being electrically connected to each other, the eighth terminal and the ninth terminal to lower the predetermined threshold voltage input into the fourth terminal of the first switching element.

Abstract: A spark containment cap for enclosing an end of a fastener protruding from a structure, the enclosed body having a base and a cover portion, the cover portion extending from the base, the base providing an adhering surface for adhering the spark containment cap to a structure, and the base and the cover portion together forming a cavity within the enclosed body inside which the end of a fastener can be enclosed.

Abstract: An electrostatic protection circuit and a semiconductor device include: a first diode whose anode is connected to a signal terminal; a second diode whose cathode is connected to a cathode of the first diode and whose anode is connected to a GND terminal; and a depletion type MOS transistor connected in parallel with the first diode.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure is provided. The heat dissipation structure includes a heat dissipation unit and a fixation unit. The fixation unit has a bottom and a wall that jointly define a hollow area. The fixation unit is surroundingly arranged on a periphery of a heating source. The hollow area has a first non-masking area, a second non-masking area, and a masking area. The masking area corresponds to at least one part of the heat dissipation unit, and the first non-masking area and the second non-masking area are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the masking area. The first non-masking area has a first volume, the second non-masking area has a second volume, and a sum of the first volume and the second volume is at least greater than a predetermined volume change of the heat dissipation unit.

Abstract: A short circuit detection apparatus includes a capacitor connected to a high potential side of a semiconductor switching device via a diode and a resistor connected in series, a short circuit determination circuit that detects a terminal voltage of one terminal of the capacitor, and determines that the semiconductor switching device has short-circuited when the terminal voltage is equal to or greater than a threshold voltage, and a voltage control circuit that is provided between another terminal of the capacitor and a low potential side of the semiconductor switching device, switches between a conduction and an interruption of the capacitor and the semiconductor switching device, and applies an offset voltage between the capacitor and the semiconductor switching device when conducting.

Abstract: An energy harvesting circuit for harvesting energy from a medium voltage power line. The energy harvesting circuit includes an input capacitor electrically coupled to the power line and storing power therefrom, and a flyback converter including a primary coil and a secondary coil. The harvesting circuit further includes a switching circuit electrically coupled in series with the primary coil and being operable to electrically connect and disconnect the input capacitor to and from the primary coil, where the switching circuit includes an input voltage regulation feedback circuit for regulating an input voltage provided to the switching circuit from the input capacitor. The harvesting circuit also includes an output capacitor electrically coupled to the secondary coil and the actuator, where the output capacitor is charged by the secondary coil when the switching circuit is closed to provide power to an actuator to close a vacuum interrupter.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck includes a chuck body which supports a substrate, at least one pin hole penetrating the chuck body in a vertical direction, a lift pin disposed in one of the at least one pin hole, wherein the lift pin moves along the one of the at least one pin hole, and an expansion member which is provided at an inner circumference of the one of the at least one pin hole, the expansion member having an inner circumferential surface that, in response to a first power, selectively holds or releases an outer circumferential surface of the lift pin.