Abstract: An improved primary or secondary side pad for a wireless transformer for inductive power transfer through an air gap is provided. The primary or secondary side pad includes a first plate, a second plate, and at least two rods which are linking the first and the second plate, where a winding is wound around each rod. A wireless transformer for inductive power transfer through an air gap includes a primary side pad and a secondary side pad of the transformer which is identical in shape and size.

Abstract: A deformable inductive device includes an elastomer material having at least one deformable electrode and a liquid magnetic core formed in the elastomer material and containing a magnetic liquid. Depending on the device's configuration, the deformable element may be embedded in, attached to, or in close proximity with the liquid magnetic core. In some embodiments, the deformable inductive device may be configured as an inductor, solenoid, or transformer and the deformable electrode is at least partially embedded in the liquid magnetic core, for instance. In another embodiment, the deformable inductive device may be configured as part of a wireless power transfer system which includes a coil and a magnetic backplane having the liquid magnetic core with the coil being attached to or in close proximity to the magnetic backplane.

Abstract: An integrated transformer includes a primary winding and a secondary winding each having a spiral planar arrangement coils. A dielectric portion of dielectric material is interposed between the primary winding and the secondary winding. A field plate winding is electrically coupled with the primary winding. The field plate winding includes at least one field plate coil having a first lateral extension greater than a second lateral extension of a primary outer coil of the primary winding. The field plate coil is superimposed in plan view to the primary outer coil of the primary winding.

Abstract: A transformer includes: a first coil section formed by coiling a conductor pattern in a planar state around an insertion hole provided on a circuit board; a second coil section that includes a first ring composed of a coil formed by coiling a conductor plate, the coil being covered with an electric-insulating resin, a second ring composed of a coil formed by coiling a conductor plate, the coil covered with the electric-insulating resin, and a coupled part formed by covering a coupled position between the first ring and the second ring with the electric-insulating resin; and core sections forming a closed magnetic circuit that magnetically couples the first coil section and the second coil section.

Abstract: A common mode filter includes a core, and first and second wires wound around the core. Each of the first and second wires includes at least i?1th turn, ith turn, and i+1th turn. The ith turn of the first wire intersects with the ith turn of the second wire without intersecting each of the i?1th and i+1th turns of the second wire.

Abstract: An inductor having a first coil of metal trace configured in an open loop topology and placed in a first metal layer; a second coil of metal trace configured in an open loop topology and placed in the first metal layer; and a third coil of metal trace configured in a closed loop topology and placed in a second metal layer, wherein: the first coil of metal trace is laid out to be substantially symmetrical with respect to a first axis, the second coil of metal trace is laid out to be approximately a mirror image of the first coil of metal trace with respect to a second axis, and the third coil of metal trace is laid out to enclose a majority portion of both the first coil of metal trace and the second coil of metal trace from a top view perspective.

Abstract: A coil component includes a substrate and a coil portion disposed on at least one surface thereof. The coil portion includes a first coil pattern disposed on one surface of the substrate, a first insulating layer covering the first coil pattern and having a first surface facing the substrate and a second surface opposing the first surface, and an intermediate layer including third and fourth surfaces opposing each other, the third surface being disposed to face the second surface of the first insulating layer, and average surface roughness of the fourth surface being lower than that of the second surface. The coil portion further includes a second coil pattern disposed on the fourth surface of the intermediate layer and connected to the first coil pattern through a conductive via, and a second insulating layer disposed in a space between the fourth surface and the second coil pattern.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a coil, or a coiled conductor, and a molded body including a sealant containing resin and magnetic powder, and encapsulating the coil. The coil is coated with a cured product of a thermosetting composition, and the coated body is embedded in the molded body. A method of manufacturing the electronic component includes forming a coil by winding a conductor, applying a thermosetting composition on the coil, heat treating the coil on which the composition is applied to obtain a coated body, embedding the coated body into a sealant containing resin and magnetic powder, and applying pressure to the sealant to form a molded body.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a first flexible connector, including a first flexible conductor and a second flexible conductor, and a flexible insulator disposed between the first flexible conductor and the second flexible conductor, a second flexible connector spaced apart from the first flexible connector, the second flexible connector including a third flexible conductor, a first interconnect to electrically connect the first flexible conductor and the third flexible conductor, a second interconnect to electrically connect the third flexible conductor and the second flexible conductor, wherein the second interconnect is disposed opposite the first interconnect.

Abstract: An oxide ceramic expressed by the general formula Sr2-xBaxCo2-yMgyFe12-zAlzO22, where 0.7?x?1.3, 0<y?0.8, and 0.8?z?1.2.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a transmission and an inductor assembly that is mounted within a chamber of the transmission. The inductor assembly includes a coil, a core and an insulator having first and second portions that are oriented toward each other. Each portion includes a base, a support extending from the base, and a spool extending transversely from the support to engage the other portion. Each spool includes an external surface for supporting the coil and a cavity extending therethrough for receiving the core.

Abstract: A reactor includes a core body including an outer peripheral iron core, at least three iron cores contacting to an internal surface of the outer peripheral iron core, and coils wound on the iron cores. A gap is formed between one and another of the iron cores adjacent each other, so as to be magnetically connectable therethrough. The reactor has a terminal base connected to cables through current carrying portions, as well as connected to the coils, and an electrical shock prevention cover for covering the terminal base. The electrical shock prevention cover has openings for passing the cables connected to the terminals therethrough. The terminal base has a plate that blocks at least a part of each opening to prevent a finger from touching the current carrying portion while the cables are connected to the terminals and which is detachable in accordance with the thickness of the cables.

Abstract: A complex electronic component includes: an element part and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection part disposed on the element part. The ESD protection part includes: first and second discharging electrodes having a gap disposed therebetween; a blocking layer disposed between the first and second discharging electrodes; and a discharging layer which is disposed to cover an upper portion of the blocking layer and is in contact with top surfaces of the first and second discharging electrodes.

Abstract: A power management module, provides an inductor including one or more electrical conductors disposed around a ferromagnetic ceramic element including one or more metal oxides having fluctuations in metal-oxide compositional uniformity less than or equal to 1.50 mol % throughout the ceramic element.

Abstract: An inductor includes a body including a coil, the coil including a plurality of coil patterns connected by a via, is disposed, wherein the via includes a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, formed on the first conductive layer, and the second conductive layer includes a conductive powder and an organic material.

Abstract: An inductor is disclosed that includes an arrangement of lobes, each of the lobes in the arrangement of lobes including a generator, the arrangement of lobes interconnected such that, when currents are provided by each generator in the arrangement of lobes, each lobe in the arrangement of lobes produces a magnetic field with a defined polarity relative to the arrangement of lobes. When the arrangement of lobes are appropriately interconnected, the magnetic field from the arrangement of lobes can be canceled.

Abstract: A support device of an active part of a current transformer includes a plurality of insulating support legs which are composed of an electrically insulating material and which are constructed to carry the active part and to be supported on a housing base of a housing of the current transformer. A longitudinal axis of each insulating support leg forms a non-zero support angle with the direction of gravitational force or the vertical. A current transformer including a housing, an active part disposed in the housing and the support device for supporting the active part, is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a transmission having a chamber with fluid therein. The vehicle includes a core and a conductor that are mounted within the chamber. The core includes a pair of elements that are oriented toward each other along a longitudinal axis. Each element includes a base with a post and at least two projections extending longitudinally from the base. The conductor is disposed over the posts and is configured to receive the fluid through an opening formed between adjacent projections.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a differential mode filter including a core including a winding core part, a first wire wound around the winding core part in a first winding direction, and a second wire wound around the winding core part in a second winding direction opposite to the first winding direction. The winding core part includes first and second winding surfaces. A first crossing angle between the first and second wires that cross a plurality of times on the first winding surface is smaller than that a second crossing angle between the first and second wires that cross a plurality of times on the second winding surface.

Abstract: A transformer includes a magnetic core assembly including a cylindrical bobbin around which transformer windings are wrapped. Primary transformer windings are wrapped around the cylindrical bobbin of the magnetic core assembly with additional primary transformer windings that are extended to come in contact with one or more external surfaces of the magnetic core assembly. Secondary transformer windings are wrapped around the cylindrical bobbin of the magnetic core assembly with additional secondary transformer windings that are extended to come in contact with the one or more external surfaces of the magnetic core assembly.