Abstract: An over-temperature protection circuit is described. The circuit comprises an input for sensing a voltage across a transistor, a voltage-to-current converter configured to generate a current in dependence upon the voltage, an accumulator storing a value indicative of power dissipated by the transistor and which depends on the current; and a comparator configured to determine whether the value exceeds a threshold value and, in dependence on the value exceeding the threshold value, to generate a signal to cause the transistor to be switched off.

Abstract: Constant velocity joints or homokinetic joints are used for the continuous transmission of rotational movements and torques. They transmit the rotational movement of a driving shaft to a shaft to be driven without changing the speed or torque. The transmission takes place independently of the speed, torque, or the value of a diffraction angle and independently of the speed at which this diffraction angle changes. Constant velocity joints with a diffraction angle of 90° are equipped with specially shaped gear pairs, which are held together by a spring-loaded inner joint. In this joint transmission, a diffraction angle of 90° is achieved while the shafts to be connected to fixedly mounted bevel- and spur gear pairs are connected to each other, so that no spring-loaded inner joint is needed. Therefore, high engine speeds and high torques can be transmitted.

Abstract: A vibration generating system (100) for elastography equipment and a control method thereof, elastography equipment, a method for controlling the vibration generating system (100) for elastography equipment, a method for operating the elastography equipment, and a corresponding computer-readable medium. The vibration generating system (100) for elastography equipment comprises: a control unit (1), a pressure source (2), a pressure regulating unit (3), and a vibration transmitting unit (4). The pressure regulating unit (3) is in fluidic communication with the pressure source (2) and the vibration transmitting unit (4), respectively. The vibration transmitting unit (4) is used to transmit vibration according to a pressure acting thereon. The control unit (1) is coupled with the pressure regulating unit (3). The control unit (1) is configured to obtain a control parameter by using a look-up table module (12) according to inputted elastography conditions, so as to control the pressure regulating unit (3).

Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit for controlling a high-side switching element for a load using a bootstrap capacitor is disclosed. The integrated circuit comprises a first supply voltage input for receiving a first input supply voltage V1, a second supply voltage input for receiving a second, current-limited input supply voltage VCP, a voltage-sensing input for receiving a source voltage, a first output for providing a drive signal VG to the switching element, a second output for providing a charging signal VBS to a bootstrap capacitor, a pre-driver for generating the drive signal, the pre-driver having a voltage input and an output which is coupled to the first output, and a power supply control section comprising first and second switches. The first and second switches are arranged in series between the first input and the second output, the second input is coupled to a node between the first and second switches, and the second node is coupled to a voltage input of the pre-driver.

Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit for controlling a high-side switching element for a load using a bootstrap capacitor is disclosed. The integrated circuit comprises a first supply voltage input for receiving a first input supply voltage V1, a second supply voltage input for receiving a second, current-limited input supply voltage VCP, a voltage-sensing input for receiving a source voltage, a first output for providing a drive signal VG to the switching element, a second output for providing a charging signal VBS to a bootstrap capacitor, a pre-driver for generating the drive signal, the pre-driver having a voltage input and an output which is coupled to the first output, and a power supply control section comprising first and second switches. The first and second switches are arranged in series between the first input and the second output, the second input is coupled to a node between the first and second switches, and the second node is coupled to a voltage input of the pre-driver.

Abstract: An over-temperature protection circuit is described. The circuit comprises an input for sensing a voltage across a transistor, a voltage-to-current converter configured to generate a current in dependence upon the voltage, an accumulator storing a value indicative of power dissipated by the transistor and which depends on the current; and a comparator configured to determine whether the value exceeds a threshold value and, in dependence on the value exceeding the threshold value, to generate a signal to cause the transistor to be switched off.

Abstract: A device for open load diagnosis of a signal line in a digital system in which a logic state is represented by a band of voltages lying between first and second voltage limits is described. The device is configured to cause the signal line to reach a first, stable voltage lying in the band, to apply a second, different voltage to the signal line lying in the band and without leaving the band, to perform a time constant dependent measurement so as to determine a value of a parameter which is or depends on resistance of a load between the signal line and a reference line, to compare the value of the parameter with a reference value of the parameter and, in dependence on comparison, to signal the result.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method the assessing the controllability of a vehicle by a driver in a risky or problematic situation. In order to carry out assessment of the controllability of a vehicle early, the following steps are provided: a. modelling the drive train and the movement dynamics of the vehicle, b. modelling situation conditions and environmental conditions, c. selecting a risky or problematic situation, d. selecting a driver capability type, e. modelling the driver's reaction as a function of the selected driver capability type. f. simulating the dynamic vehicle behaviour in the longitudinal and transverse directions of a planned trajectory on the basis of the drive train model and movement dynamics model for the predefined situation and environmental conditions when the selected risky or problematic situation occurs, g.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to an elastography device having at least one excitation unit (10) for generating mechanical tissue movements in human or animal tissue, and an image-recording device.

Abstract: A device for open load diagnosis of a signal line in a digital system in which a logic state is represented by a band of voltages lying between first and second voltage limits is described. The device is configured to cause the signal line to reach a first, stable voltage lying in the band, to apply a second, different voltage to the signal line lying in the band and without leaving the band, to perform a time constant dependent measurement so as to determine a value of a parameter which is or depends on resistance of a load between the signal line and a reference line, to compare the value of the parameter with a reference value of the parameter and, in dependence on comparison, to signal the result.

Abstract: A circuit (11) for controlling slew rate of a high-side switching element (6) in a load switch (5) is described. The circuit includes a variable current source (20) for setting a slew rate. The circuit also includes an amplifier (15) comprising a first input coupled to a fixed voltage source (19), a second input coupled to the variable current source and an output (18) for a drive signal. A feedback path (26) from an input terminal (13), connected or connectable to an output (14) of the switching element, to the second input of the amplifier, includes a series voltage-differentiating element, such as a capacitor (27).

Abstract: Constant velocity joints or homokinetic joints are used for the continuous transmission of rotational movements and torques. They transmit the rotational movement of a driving shaft to a shaft to be driven without changing the speed or torque. The transmission takes place independently of the speed, torque, or the value of a diffraction angle and independently of the speed at which this diffraction angle changes. Constant velocity joints with a diffraction angle of 90° are equipped with specially shaped gear pairs, which are held together by a spring-loaded inner joint. In this joint transmission, a diffraction angle of 90° is achieved while the shafts to be connected to fixedly mounted bevel- and spur gear pairs are connected to each other, so that no spring-loaded inner joint is needed. Therefore, high engine speeds and high torques can be transmitted.

Abstract: ‘Gala 0502B’ apple is ‘Gala’ sport notable for its fruit, which attains a distinctive, deep purple-red color well before harvest. ‘Gala 0502B’ can be harvested in a single picking due to its early intense and even coloration.

Abstract: ‘GalaMic’ apple is ‘Gala’ sport notable for its fruit, which attains a distinctive, deep purple color well before harvest. ‘GalaMic’ can be harvested in a single picking due to its early intense and even coloration.

Abstract: A conveyor chute is suitable for use as a store for goods, such as packages and pieces of luggage. The conveyor chute has at least one sliding section with an inclined sliding surface with a direction of fall along the sliding surface as well as a sliding width. The sliding section has a width adjusting mechanism which allows the goods to be distributed across at least part of the sliding width and which thus allows the conveyor chute to be used in an improved manner for storing the goods.

Abstract: A device for performing at least one medical function on a user is proposed. The device has at least one medical functional element that is designed to perform the medical function. The medical function is selected from a diagnostic, a therapeutic and a surgical function. The device has at least one evaluation and control part that comprises at least one actuation component for controlling the medical function. The evaluation and control part has at least one casing and at least one battery receptacle. The battery receptacle comprises at least one electrical energy reservoir, more particularly at least one battery. The battery receptacle is designed to be opened irreversibly by the user for removing the energy reservoir.

Abstract: A conveyor chute is suitable for use as a store for goods, such as packages and pieces of luggage. The conveyor chute has at least one sliding section with an inclined sliding surface with a direction of fall along the sliding surface as well as a sliding width. The sliding section has a width adjusting mechanism which allows the goods to be distributed across at least part of the sliding width and which thus allows the conveyor chute to be used in an improved manner for storing the goods.

Abstract: ‘Fuji VW’ apple is a ‘Fuji’ sport notable for its fruit, which is fully colored well before harvest, and has a distinctive solid red-purple overcolor. ‘Fuji VW’ can be harvested in a single picking.

Abstract: ‘Gala 0502B’ apple is ‘Gala’ sport notable for its fruit, which attains a distinctive, deep purple-red color well before harvest. ‘Gala 0502B’ can be harvested in a single picking due to its early intense and even coloration.

Abstract: ‘GalaMic’ apple is ‘Gala’ sport notable for its fruit, which attains a distinctive, deep purple color well before harvest. ‘GalaMic’ can be harvested in a single picking due to its early intense and even coloration.