Abstract: A device and method check the position of a gearshift lever for a gearbox of a vehicle. The device is designed to determine first sensor data relating to the length of the selector travel of the selector shaft of the gearbox during at least one upshifting process which is brought about by the driver of the vehicle deflecting the gearshift lever in a first direction. The device is also designed to determine second sensor data relating to the length of the selector travel of the selector shaft of the gearbox during at least one downshifting process brought about by the driver of the vehicle deflecting the gearshift lever in a second direction. The device is designed to check the position of the gearshift lever on the basis of the first sensor data and on the basis of the second sensor data.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a capacitor structure comprising: a plurality of capacitors disposed in a support structure, wherein each of the plurality of capacitors includes a first capacitor electrode and a second capacitor electrode. The support structure includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Each of the plurality of capacitors makes electrical contact with the first electrode via the respective first capacitor electrode and with the second electrode via the respective second capacitor electrode. The support structure includes a mounting side for surface mounting, the mounting side comprising a first contact area of the first electrode and a second contact area of the second electrode. The support structure defines a cuboid interior and the capacitors are disposed in the cuboid interior. An outer side of the support structure defines an additional structural framework outside the mounting side.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include power electronic circuits comprising: interconnected power modules, each with a power electronic element and a plurality of capacitors in parallel. The power electronic elements are mounted on a first side of substrate plates. The capacitors are mounted in a plurality of planes one above the other on a second side of the substrate plates. The substrate plates, with the power electronic elements forward and alongside each other, are fixed onto an assembly side of a base circuit carrier.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include power electronic circuits comprising: interconnected power modules, each with a power electronic element and a plurality of capacitors in parallel. The power electronic elements are mounted on a first side of substrate plates. The capacitors are mounted in a plurality of planes one above the other on a second side of the substrate plates. The substrate plates, with the power electronic elements forward and alongside each other, are fixed onto an assembly side of a base circuit carrier.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a capacitor structure comprising: a plurality of capacitors disposed in a support structure, wherein each of the plurality of capacitors includes a first capacitor electrode and a second capacitor electrode. The support structure includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Each of the plurality of capacitors makes electrical contact with the first electrode via the respective first capacitor electrode and with the second electrode via the respective second capacitor electrode. The support structure includes a mounting side for surface mounting, the mounting side comprising a first contact area of the first electrode and a second contact area of the second electrode. The support structure defines a cuboid interior and the capacitors are disposed in the cuboid interior. An outer side of the support structure defines an additional structural framework outside the mounting side.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable includes a conductive coating formed around an optical fiber. The conductive coating may be in the shape of a band or ring located at a terminal end of the fiber, or may extend along the entire length of the fiber or a portion thereof. For protection purposes, the fiber is covered with a buffer made from a plastic or polymer. The fiber-optic cable may be attached to a plug or receptacle of a connector. Preferably, the cable is attached to the plug. Under these circumstances, the receptacle would be equipped with a verification circuit for confirming that the plug has been properly installed into the receptacle housing. An electronic device may be used to alert a user as to whether proper installation has occurred. In addition to providing an indication that an optical connection has been made, the conductive coating may be adapted to carry electrical signals. In this way, the fiber-optic cable would operate as an electrical transmission line and an optical transmission line.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable includes a conductive coating formed around an optical fiber. The conductive coating may be in the shape of a band or ring located at a terminal end of the fiber, or may extend along the entire length of the fiber or a portion thereof. For protection purposes, the fiber is covered with a buffer made from a plastic or polymer. The fiber-optic cable may be attached to a plug or receptacle of a connector. Preferably, the cable is attached to the plug. Under these circumstances, the receptacle would be equipped with a verification circuit for confirming that the plug has been properly installed into the receptacle housing. An electronic device may be used to alert a user as to whether proper installation has occurred. In addition to providing an indication that an optical connection has been made, the conductive coating may be adapted to carry electrical signals. In this way, the fiber-optic cable would operate as an electrical transmission line and an optical transmission line.