Abstract: An electronic device package includes a circuit layer, a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a plurality of first conductive structures and a second conductive structure. The first semiconductor die is disposed on the circuit layer. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die, and has an active surface toward the circuit layer. The first conductive structures are disposed between a first region of the second semiconductor die and the first semiconductor die, and electrically connecting the first semiconductor die to the second semiconductor die. The second conductive structure is disposed between a second region of the second semiconductor die and the circuit layer, and electrically connecting the circuit layer to the second semiconductor die.

Abstract: An exercise intensity assessing system includes a physiological information sensor, a signal transmitter connected with the physiological information sensor, a central control host connected with the signal transmitter, and a cloud database connected with the central control host. The physiological information sensor senses physiological information of an exerciser before and after the exerciser exercises. The physiological information is transmitted by the signal transmitter to the central control host, and transmitted by the central control host to the cloud database for being diagnosed and analyzed by a fitness instructor. The cloud database obtains a forecasted watt value corresponding to the physiological information, and obtains a resistance level of different fitness apparatuses according to the forecasted watt value.

Abstract: An intelligent exercise intensity assessing system includes an exercise testing machine, a physiological information sensor, a signal transmitter connected with the physiological information sensor, a central control host connected with the signal transmitter, and a cloud database connected with the central control host. The physiological information sensor senses physiological information of an exerciser before and after the exerciser operates the exercise testing machine. The physiological information is transmitted by the signal transmitter to the central control host, and transmitted by the central control host to the cloud database. The cloud database analyzes the physiological information to obtain a corresponding forecasted watt value, and obtains a resistance level of different fitness apparatuses according to the forecasted watt value.

Abstract: A primary controller applied to a primary side of a power converter includes a current compensation circuit and a compensation voltage generation circuit. The current compensation circuit is used for generating a compensation current to a sensing resistor of the primary side according to a direct voltage and an auxiliary voltage, wherein the auxiliary voltage corresponds to an output voltage of a secondary side of the power converter, and the compensation current changes a peak voltage of the primary side. The compensation voltage generation circuit is used for generating a compensation voltage according to a reference current, a discharge time of the secondary side, and a peak current, wherein the reference current is changed with the output voltage. The compensation current and the reference current are used for making an output current of the secondary side of the power converter not be changed with the output voltage.

Abstract: A PWM controller in a switching mode power supply provides to a power switch a PWM signal determining an ON time and an OFF time. A peak detector detects a voltage peak of a line voltage generated by rectifying an alternating-current input voltage. An OFF-time control unit controls the PWM signal and determines the OFF time in response to a compensation voltage, which is in response to an output voltage of the switching mode power supply. An ON-time control unit controls the PWM signal and determines the ON time in response to the compensation voltage and the voltage peak. The ON-time control unit is configured to make the ON time not less than a minimum ON time, and the minimum ON time is determined in response to the voltage peak.

Abstract: A power supply control method capable of compensating inductance variation of an inductive device in a power supply. The power supply has a power switch controlling a winding current through the inductive device, and converts an input voltage into an output voltage. A sampling time is provided within an ON time of the power switch. The sampling time has a length substantially independent from the ON time, the input voltage, and an inductance of the inductive device. A current-sense signal, a representative of the winding current, is sampled to hold a sample voltage after the sampling time. The power switch is controller in response to the sample voltage so as to make the output voltage comply with an output rating.

Abstract: A PWM controller in a switching mode power supply provides to a power switch a PWM signal determining an ON time and an OFF time. A peak detector detects a voltage peak of a line voltage generated by rectifying an alternating-current input voltage. An OFF-time control unit controls the PWM signal and determines the OFF time in response to a compensation voltage, which is in response to an output voltage of the switching mode power supply. An ON-time control unit controls the PWM signal and determines the ON time in response to the compensation voltage and the voltage peak. The ON-time control unit is configured to make the ON time not less than a minimum ON time, and the minimum ON time is determined in response to the voltage peak.

Abstract: Control methods and apparatuses providing a holding current for a TRIAC dimmer are disclosed. A control method is suitable for a power controller powered by an operation power source. A high-voltage device in the power controller is connected between the operation power source and an input power source, from which the high-voltage device drains a conduction current. An operation voltage of the operation power source is detected, and, during a startup procedure, the conduction current is forwarded to charge the operation power source. A detected voltage representing an input voltage of the input power source is provided, and if the detected voltage is below a setting voltage, the conduction current is forwarded to a ground line instead of charging the operation power source.

Abstract: A power supply control method capable of compensating inductance variation of an inductive device in a power supply. The power supply has a power switch controlling a winding current through the inductive device, and converts an input voltage into an output voltage. A sampling time is provided within an ON time of the power switch. The sampling time has a length substantially independent from the ON time, the input voltage, and an inductance of the inductive device. A current-sense signal, a representative of the winding current, is sampled to hold a sample voltage after the sampling time. The power switch is controller in response to the sample voltage so as to make the output voltage comply with an output rating.

Abstract: A super high voltage device includes a first gate, a second gate, a drain, a first source, a second source, and a third source. The first gate is used for receiving a first control signal generated from a pulse width modulation controller. The second gate is used for receiving a second control signal generated from the pulse width modulation controller. The drain is used for receiving an input voltage. First current flowing from the drain to the first source varies with the first control signal and the input voltage. The second control signal is used for controlling turning-on and turning-off of second current flowing from the drain to the second source and third current flowing from the drain to the third source. The third source is proportional to the second current.

Abstract: Control methods and apparatuses providing a holding current for a TRIAC dimmer are disclosed. A control method is suitable for a power controller powered by an operation power source. A high-voltage device in the power controller is connected between the operation power source and an input power source, from which the high-voltage device drains a conduction current. An operation voltage of the operation power source is detected, and, when it is below a first reference, the conduction current is forwarded to charge the operation power source. A detected voltage representing an input voltage of the input power source is provided, and if the detected voltage is below a second reference, the conduction current is forwarded to a ground line instead of charging the operation power source.

Abstract: The power management integrated circuit has a startup circuit, a switch controller and a standby controller. Powered by a power source, the startup circuit provides electric power to an operational power source during a startup period. The switch controller controls a power switch to store or release energy in an energy conversion unit. Powered by the power source, the standby controller receives a standby signal. When the standby signal is asserted, the standby controller disables the startup circuit and the switch controller, thereby startup circuit not providing electric power to the operational power source and the switch controller continuously turning off the power switch.

Abstract: A super high voltage device includes a first gate, a second gate, a drain, a first source, a second source, and a third source. The first gate is used for receiving a first control signal generated from a pulse width modulation controller. The second gate is used for receiving a second control signal generated from the pulse width modulation controller. The drain is used for receiving an input voltage. First current flowing from the drain to the first source varies with the first control signal and the input voltage. The second control signal is used for controlling turning-on and turning-off of second current flowing from the drain to the second source and third current flowing from the drain to the third source. The third source is proportional to the second current.

Abstract: A method for acquiring program parameters of a component in a graphical user interface of a piece of equipment and an operating method for a piece of equipment are provided. The method for acquiring program parameters of a component includes: detecting a selection of a component in a graphical user interface window, obtaining a first data set for searching the selected component, presenting the first data along with corresponding indications on a window frame to obtain an approved second data set, and storing the approved data set to a resource file. The method for operating a piece of equipment includes: reading a resource file, searching a window handle of a component described in the file in a graphical user interface window, performing a data read operation or a user operation by using the window handle and a corresponding parameter template in response to a request message.

Abstract: A SECS communication device and a SECS communication method thereof are presented. The SECS communication device includes a SECS-II message communication part, a translation part, and an information storage device access part, and further includes at least one set of data structure files and a message format file for defining a message content and a message format of a SECS-II message. The translation part decodes the SECS-II message into data in various information storage formats of an information storage device according to the data structure file and the message format file, and encodes the data in various information storage formats of the information storage device into the SECS-II message, so as to enable message exchange between an EAP and the information storage device through the SECS communication device. By applying the SECS communication method, cost of program development is reduced, and meanwhile, high system stability and industrial efficiency are achieved.

Abstract: A visual-based contactless communication device adapted to communicate with one or more visual-based contactless devices includes a photographic device for photographing image data displayed by one or more visual-based contactless communication devices; a center control device for identifying predetermined information in the image data, producing response information according to the predetermined information and generating effective image data identifiable by one or more visual-based contactless communication devices according to the response information or specified information; and a display device for displaying the effective image data to be photographed by one or more visual-based contactless communication devices; wherein when two visual-based contactless communication devices communicate with each other, one displays the effective image data with the response information after identifying the predetermined information, and the other proceeds with subsequent communication only after identifying the eff

Abstract: The power management integrated circuit has a startup circuit, a switch controller and a standby controller. Powered by a power source, the startup circuit provides electric power to an operational power source during a startup period. The switch controller controls a power switch to store or release energy in an energy conversion unit. Powered by the power source, the standby controller receives a standby signal. When the standby signal is asserted, the standby controller disables the startup circuit and the switch controller, thereby startup circuit not providing electric power to the operational power source and the switch controller continuously turning off the power switch.

Abstract: An automated access device for lifting and placing back the end cover plates of lead-frame magazine during IC packaging process. It includes: (a) a 3-axis robotic arm a plurality of single-axis robots, adapted to carry out a positioning by horizontal and vertical motions; (b) an end cover plate temporary storage shelf, adapted to temporarily store a plurality of end cover plates removed from the magazine; (c) a guiding mechanism, adapted to provide positioning assistance of the end cover plates; and a gripper mechanism, installed in each the robotic arm. The gripper mechanism includes: (i) a suction disc; (ii) a first driver adapted to drive the suction disc to adhere to the end cover plates (iii) a second driver adapted to adjust the position of the suction disc; and (iii) a fixture cylinder having a first gripper adapted to position and fix the end cover plates to assure correct positioning and prevent the end cover plates from dropping during the motion of the robotic arm.