Abstract: The system has a processing unit that collects input data and a peripheral storage device, connected to the processing unit via an interface system, for recording event data in a non-volatile memory, wherein the event data are input data stored for a recording time period relative to a time zero representing a time when a trigger event occurs. The peripheral storage device has also a volatile memory, and the data logging system stores the input data in the volatile memory of the peripheral storage device, when input data are being collected, and, when a trigger event occurs, makes a copy of stored input data as a backup from the volatile memory of the peripheral storage device into the non-volatile memory of the peripheral storage device.

Abstract: A vehicle power architecture is disclosed that includes a plurality of functional blocks for implementing functions and a power supply input for receiving a power supply. The vehicle power architecture also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) comprising a plurality of power control switches, each being switchable between an open state where at least one of the functional blocks is disconnected from the power supply input and a closed state where the at least one functional block is connected to the power supply input. The vehicle power architecture further includes a trigger having a wake-up input for configuring the plurality of power control switches between the open state and the closed state.

Abstract: Vehicle power architecture including a plurality of functional blocks for implementing functions, a power supply input for receiving a direct current power supply, and an electric control unit, ECU. The ECU includes a control block for controlling the plurality of functional blocks to perform functions, and a plurality of power control switches, each being switchable under the control of the control block between a closed state where at least one respective functional block is connected to the power supply input and an open state where the at least one respective functional block is disconnected from the power supply input. The power control switches may be part of a power control module.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of electrical connection of cables and the like, for all industries and in particular in the aeronautic or automotive industry. A single pass-through connector for connecting first cables and second cables disposed in respective first area and second area of a vehicle, the single pass-through connector having a frame body and a plurality of first communication network connectors for receiving portions of the first cables and of the second cables, each first communication network connector has a back portion and a front portion, and wherein each first communication network connector is arranged for receiving the corresponding first cable from the back portion, and for receiving the corresponding second cable from the front portion, so as to connect the corresponding first cable and the corresponding second cable together and pass-through a separation between the two areas.

Abstract: A triggering circuit and an electronic fuse device incorporating the same. The triggering circuit works with a microcontroller to control a load. The microcontroller has a low-power mode and an external interrupt input for triggering wakeup from the low-power mode and initiating an interrupt action related to the load. The triggering circuit comprises a sensor input for receiving a sensor signal related to the load, a threshold input for receiving a threshold reference signal, and a comparator for comparing the sensor signal to the threshold reference signal and for outputting an interrupt signal to the external interrupt input in response to the comparison.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Data Logging Device including a computing unit (CU) and a primary storage with at least one non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) region, wherein the CU is configured to collect data, at least one ring-buffer is implemented in said NVRAM region, the ring-buffer is configured to store the data, and the CU and the primary storage are connected by a data interface and configured to transfer the data from the CU to the ring-buffer.

Abstract: A triggering circuit and an electronic fuse device incorporating the same. The triggering circuit works with a microcontroller to control a load. The microcontroller has a low-power mode and an external interrupt input for triggering wakeup from the low-power mode and initiating an interrupt action related to the load. The triggering circuit comprises a sensor input for receiving a sensor signal related to the load, a threshold input for receiving a threshold reference signal, and a comparator for comparing the sensor signal to the threshold reference signal and for outputting an interrupt signal to the external interrupt input in response to the comparison.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor system that includes a mass that is deflectable at least in the z direction. A stop element having an elastic design is situated on the mass on at least one of the sides oriented in the z direction, via a connection element.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Data Logging Device including a computing unit (CU) and a primary storage with at least one non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) region, wherein the CU is configured to collect data, at least one ring-buffer is implemented in said NVRAM region, the ring-buffer is configured to store the data, and the CU and the primary storage are connected by a data interface and configured to transfer the data from the CU to the ring-buffer.

Abstract: The system has a processing unit that collects input data and a peripheral storage device, connected to the processing unit via an interface system, for recording event data in a non-volatile memory, wherein the event data are input data stored for a recording time period relative to a time zero representing a time when a trigger event occurs. The peripheral storage device has also a volatile memory, and the data logging system stores the input data in the volatile memory of the peripheral storage device, when input data are being collected, and, when a trigger event occurs, makes a copy of stored input data as a backup from the volatile memory of the peripheral storage device into the non-volatile memory of the peripheral storage device.

Abstract: An electronic control unit comprises at least one controller and at least one memory device, wherein the controller comprises at least one electronic component mounted on a main circuit board. An embedded circuit board is formed in one piece with the main circuit board, and a predetermined separation line is provided for separating the embedded circuit board from the main circuit board.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical component including, vertically at a distance from one another, a substrate device, a first, a second, and a third functional layer, a vertical stop being formed between the second and third functional layer, the vertical stop having a stop area on a surface of the second functional layer facing the third functional layer, wherein the second functional layer is connected to the first functional layer in a connecting area allocated to the stop area.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor includes a first functional layer, a second functional layer, and a third functional layer The second functional layer is situated between the first and third functional layers. The second and third functional layers are connected to each other by a connecting area of the third functional layer. The second functional layer is underneath the connecting area at a defined distance from the first functional layer. The first functional layer is underneath the connecting area on an oxide that is situated on a substrate.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor that is produced surface-micromechanically includes at least one mass element formed in a third functional layer that is non-perforated at least in certain portions. The sensor has a gap underneath the mass element that is formed by removal of a second functional layer and at least one oxide layer. The removal of the at least one oxide layer takes place by introducing a gaseous etching medium into a defined number of etching channels arranged substantially parallel to one another. The etching channels are configured to be connected to a vertical access channel in the third functional layer.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor system that includes a mass that is deflectable at least in the z direction. A stop element having an elastic design is situated on the mass on at least one of the sides oriented in the z direction, via a connection element.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor includes a first functional layer, a second functional layer, and a third functional layer The second functional layer is situated between the first and third functional layers. The second and third functional layers are connected to each other by a connecting area of the third functional layer. The second functional layer is underneath the connecting area at a defined distance from the first functional layer. The first functional layer is underneath the connecting area on an oxide that is situated on a substrate.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical component including, vertically at a distance from one another, a substrate device, a first, a second, and a third functional layer, a vertical stop being formed between the second and third functional layer, the vertical stop having a stop area on a surface of the second functional layer facing the third functional layer, wherein the second functional layer is connected to the first functional layer in a connecting area allocated to the stop area.

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor that is produced surface-micromechanically includes at least one mass element formed in a third functional layer that is non-perforated at least in certain portions. The sensor has a gap underneath the mass element that is formed by removal of a second functional layer and at least one oxide layer. The removal of the at least one oxide layer takes place by introducing a gaseous etching medium into a defined number of etching channels arranged substantially parallel to one another. The etching channels are configured to be connected to a vertical access channel in the third functional layer.

Abstract: A micromechanical acceleration sensor, having at least two identically fashioned micromechanical sensor cores, wherein the two sensor cores on the acceleration sensor are configured so as to be rotated by 180° relative to one another, or one of the two sensor cores is configured in mirrored fashion in relation to an axis running centrically through the other of the two sensor cores and oriented orthogonally to a transverse force capable of acting on the acceleration sensor.

Abstract: A seismic detection element for a micromechanical sensor, having a first functional layer, a second functional layer and a third functional layer, the second functional layer being situated between the first functional layer and the third functional layer; a defined number of cavities being developed in the second functional layer; reinforcement elements being situated between the cavities, which are firmly connected to the first functional layer and to the third functional layer.