Abstract: There is disclosed a power conversion circuit comprising a transformer having a primary side driven by an input section and a secondary side connected to first and second self-driven synchronous rectifiers. A shutdown section includes a control section adapted to detect a predetermined condition and means for shorting a winding of the transformer upon detection of the predetermined condition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a power conversion circuit including self synchronous rectifiers and a rapid shutdown section. When power is removed from the power conversion circuit, the rapid shutdown section prevents self oscillation of the self synchronous rectifiers. As a result, power is not drawn from the output and dissipated in the power conversion circuit.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for segmenting a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices connected to a common root hub into clusters. The devices may be segmented based on the connection topology. Such a segmentation may be performed without user intervention to define the clusters by designating a particular port(s) of USB hubs as expansion ports such that a USB hub connected to an expansion port starts a new cluster and may act as a cluster root hub. Devices connected to a cluster root hub may be considered in the same cluster if there is no intervening cluster root hub.

Abstract: A snack food product is made by frying in hot oil thin pieces of dough made from rusk crumbs, starch, water and, as desired, flavoring and emulsifying ingredients. The product is characterized by relatively dense surface layers and porous interiors.