Abstract: An automotive lamp includes a temperature-sensing element having an electrical state that changes according to the temperature T of a semiconductor light source, and a constant current driver that generates a driving current ILED that corresponds to the temperature T. The maximum value of the temperature differential of the driving current ILED in a first temperature range from a reference temperature T0 to a first temperature T1 (T1>T0) is smaller than the maximum value of the temperature differential of the driving current ILED in a second temperature range from the first temperature T1 to a second temperature T2 (T2>T1).

Abstract: Matching circuitry is disclosed for power generation in a plasma processing apparatus or other application. Matching circuitry is provided in a unitary physical enclosure and is configured to provide impedance matching at multiple different frequencies. For example, in a dual frequency implementation, first and second RF generators can provide electromagnetic energy at first and second respective frequencies in a continuous mode or a pulsed mode to matching circuitry that includes first and second circuit portions. The first circuit portion can include one or more first tuning elements configured to receive RF power at a first frequency and provide impedance matching for a first ICP load (e.g., a primary inductive element). The second circuit portion can include one or more second tuning elements configured to receive RF power at a second different frequency and provide impedance matching for a second ICP load (e.g., a secondary inductive element).

Abstract: Provided are a high-frequency power supply device and an output control method therefor which are capable of constantly keeping the phase of the outputted high-frequency pulse uniform even in a structure in which the synchronizing pulse and the clock pulse are generated separately.

Abstract: An ion source that is capable of different modes of operation is disclosed. A solid target may be disposed in the arc chamber. The ion source may have several gas inlets, in communication with different gasses. When operating in a first mode, the ion source may supply a first gas, such as a halogen containing gas. When operating in a second mode, the ion source may supply an organoaluminium gas. Ions having single charges may be created in the first mode, while ions having multiple charges may be created in the second mode. In some embodiments, the solid target may be retractable.

Abstract: A system for adjusting one or more settings of one or more identified light sources is configured to receive input from one or more sensors (21-23, 26-28), determine an attention area of an operator (81) from the input, identify one or more light sources (13,14) illuminating the attention area, and adjust one or more settings of the one or more identified light sources from grow light settings to operator light settings.

Abstract: A radome for on-board radar devices 1 is provided with heater wires 3 wired in parallel so as to be separated from each other in a plane direction of an electromagnetic-wave-transmitting base member. A line pitch d of the heater wires 3 arranged in parallel in an electromagnetic-wave transmission region R of the base member is set to 0.2 to 2.5 times a wavelength of electromagnetic waves of the radar of an on-board radar device. A surface occupancy rate of the heater wires 3 arranged in parallel in the electromagnetic-wave transmission region R of the base member is set to be greater than 10% to 35%. The present invention provides a radome for on-board radar devices with which it is possible to obtain an electromagnetic-wave transmission property required of a radome, and to melt snow satisfactorily with a high heater performance.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a vacuum-exhaustible processing container, an electrode installed in the processing container, a plurality of power feeding portions connected to a peripheral portion of a back surface of the electrode, a high-frequency power supply configured to supply high-frequency power to the electrode through the plurality of power feeding portions, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control the plasma processing apparatus to periodically apply the high-frequency power to each of the plurality of power feeding portions.

Abstract: A lamp system includes a variable light distribution lamp. The variable light distribution lamp 110 irradiates a beam having a variable light intensity distribution to a road surface. A light distribution controller controls the variable light distribution lamp. In response to the start of a predetermined event, the light distribution controller draws a pattern that corresponds to the event. In response to the end of the event, the light distribution controller extinguishes the pattern.

Abstract: A processing system including an ion source having a plasma chamber to house a plasma, an extraction assembly, disposed along a side of the plasma chamber, and including at least one extraction aperture, and an antenna assembly extending through the plasma chamber. The antenna assembly may include a dielectric enclosure and a plurality of conductive antennas extending through the dielectric enclosure, the conductive antennas having respective gas ports formed therein for delivering a gas into the dielectric enclosure. The processing system may further include a temperature regulation system coupled to the conductive antennas and to the dielectric enclosure for monitoring a temperature of the dielectric enclosure and regulating the gas delivered to the conductive antennas for regulating the temperature of the dielectric enclosure.

Abstract: A composite array has two two-dimensional arrays on a substrate each having two rows of LEDs. The LEDs in each array have the same orientation as all other LEDs in that array. First electrical traces sequentially couple LEDs in the first string and the second string by beginning at opposite corners of the composite array and alternating between rows of each of the first and second arrays. A second electrical trace couples ends of the first and second strings across rows of the composite array. Third electrical traces route outside the composite array and are coupled, respectively, to a beginning of the first string for the row of the composite array containing the beginning of the first string, a beginning of the second string for the other row, the end of the first LED string for the other row, and electrodes of LEDs in the other row.

Abstract: A disclosed plasma processing system 10 includes: a plasma processing apparatus 100 including a processing chamber 100a for plasma processing an object 400 to be processed, and at least one component 122, 131 which is at least partially disposed in the processing chamber 100a; a storage unit 301 for storing a recipe including a set value specifying a plasma processing condition; a tolerance determination unit 302 that determines a tolerance of the set value, based on a degree of deterioration of the at least one component 122, 131; and a recipe modification unit 303 that modifies the recipe such that the set value falls within the tolerance, when the set value is outside the tolerance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of adjusting parameter for an electrical device. The method of adjusting parameter for an electrical device, the electrical device comprising a converter, the method including: calculating a performance evaluation parameter of the electrical device, when the converter using a parameter value table for running; adjusting at least one parameter value in the parameter value table of the converter according to an input parameter so as obtain the optimized performance evaluation parameter of the electrical device and use the adjusted parameter value table corresponding to the optimized performance evaluation parameter for running. Therefore, the self adapting parameter in the table will be enable to find the best performance for different input and load conditions and better performance of Harmonics will not limit the operation range.

Abstract: An automated dimming load controller automatically measures the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting for each light or group of lights connected to the load controller. Once measured, the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting can be used to enable the dimmer controller to adjust the lights between their minimum and maximum effective illumination. This automatic setting of the dimmer controller may be performed regularly to accommodate changes in performance or replacement of any of the connected lights, drivers or ballasts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plurality of LED packages that are connected in a parallel array. A plurality of parallel arrays can also be connected in series to form a series connected parallel array. The LED packages include backup LEDs to provide reliability and continued operation of the LED packages. The LED packages present a standardized impedance in which the resistive values of a series resistor and a parallel resistor are selected to moderate the flow of current when the LEDs become either shorted or open circuited.

Abstract: A controller for a plasma generation system includes a model evaluation module receives a sensed value that varies in accordance with a state of a plasma controlled by a RF power generator. The model evaluation module generates a plasma parameter that varies in accordance with the sensed value. A model integration module receives the plasma parameter, integrates the plasma parameter, and outputs an integrated model parameter. An IEDF evaluation module receives the integrated model parameter and generates an ion energy distribution function (IEDF) in accordance with the integrated model parameter. An IEDF controller module receives the IEDF and generates a signal for controlling a RF generator. A RF generator control module receives the signal and generates an RF generator control signal to control at least one of power, frequency, or phase of the RF power generator.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.

Abstract: A control attachment adapted to control the application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a toggle element on the control attachment, wherein the toggle element is movable in response to a manual actuation associated with the control attachment; a first interface comprising an actuator element configured to make contact with a power adapter, wherein the actuator element is adapted to engage with a switch of the power adapter in response to the manual actuation; and an attachment element adapted to attach the control attachment to the power adapter; wherein a manual actuation of the toggle element enables controlling the power applied to the load by the power adapter. A method of implementing a control attachment is also described.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a lighting unit comprising a plurality of lighting modules and a termination module, wherein the termination module is configured to have an electrical characteristic different from that of each lighting module, such that it draws a different amount of current in response to an applied drive voltage. The present invention suggests automatically determining a lighting module count of the lighting unit upon detection of the termination module, by measuring a change of a current passing through the lighting unit while sequentially activating the modules of the lighting unit.

Abstract: Aspects described herein may allow for a plug-in device including a base having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A first PCB has a first surface defining a first plane, and a plurality of pins connected to and extending outwardly from the first surface, with each pin being received in one of the apertures of the base. A bracket secures the first PCB to the base. A second PCB is secured to the bracket, extending outwardly from the first PCB and defining a second plane, with the second plane being at an acute angle with respect to the first plane. An antenna housing is secured to the bracket and the second PCB and includes at least a first antenna. A cover is releasably secured to the base.

Abstract: An antenna system mounted in a vehicle, according to the present invention, comprises: a radiator for transferring, through an upper opening, a signal which is applied through a lower opening; a coupling patch disposed on an upper substrate so as to be spaced apart from the upper opening by a predetermined interval so as to enable the coupling of the signal which has been transferred through the upper opening; and a first antenna connected to the coupling patch so as to make surface contact therewith, and comprising a shorting bar for connecting a ground layer of a lower substrate. The antenna system may further comprise, apart from the first antenna, a second antenna disposed in the antenna system.