Abstract: A switching power supply includes a transformer, a switching element connected to the primary-side winding, a power control semiconductor device that outputs a signal for performing ON/OFF control of the switching element, and a current-voltage conversion element connected to the switching element. The semiconductor device includes: a first terminal that receives a voltage/current corresponding to an output from the secondary side of the transformer; a second terminal that receives the voltage converted by the current-voltage conversion element; a period signal generation circuit that generates a signal for periodically turning on the switching element; a current detection circuit that generates a signal for turning off the switching element, based on a voltage/current at the first terminal and a voltage at the second terminal; and a complementary current circuit that outputs a complementary current to the second terminal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for a switching power supply is configured to perform ON/OFF control of a switching element connected in series to a primary winding of a transformer. The semiconductor device includes: a resonance monitor circuit that monitors a resonance state of a secondary winding of the transformer; a timer circuit that generates a period signal for determining a switching period of the switching element; a turn-on circuit that outputs a turn-on signal for the switching element; a turn-off circuit that outputs a turn-off signal for the switching element in response to detecting a current with a predetermined current value flowing through the switching element; and a jitter generation circuit that generates a first jitter signal for giving jitter to a period of the period signal and a second jitter signal for giving jitter to the predetermined current value. The first and second jitter signals have a predetermined phase difference.

Abstract: An water-in-oil emulsion composition that enables imparting binding properties and juiciness to a meat substitute processed product comprising plant raw material. The water-in-oil emulsion composition for use in a meat substitute processed product comprising plant raw material includes an emulsifier A, and an emulsifier B and/or an emulsifier C. The emulsifier A is selected from the group consisting of a polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester, a glycerin fatty acid ester, a sucrose fatty acid ester, and a lecithin, and has an HLB of 9.0 or less. The emulsifier B is a fatty acid ester and has saturated a fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid. The emulsifier C is a fatty acid ester and has only an unsaturated fatty acid as constituent a fatty acid.

Abstract: A photoelectric sensor includes: a first signal processing chain including a first amplifier configured to amplify an output signal from a preamplifier by a first amplification factor A1 and a first binarization circuit configured to binarize an output signal from the first amplifier by a first threshold Vth1; and a second signal processing chain including a second amplifier configured to amplify an output signal from the preamplifier by a second amplification factor A2 and a second binarization circuit configured to binarize an output signal from the second amplifier by a second threshold Vth2. The first threshold and the second threshold, and the first amplification factor and the second amplification factor satisfy the following relational expression: 1<(Vth2/Vth1)<?=(A2/A1).

Abstract: A food product composition contains a sucrose fatty acid ester in which a fatty acid has 18 or less carbon atoms, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, a laurin-based oil and fat, and a cocoa butter. A chocolate contains the food composition and a method for manufacturing the chocolate contains a step of dissolving a sucrose fatty acid ester in which a fatty acid has 18 or less carbon atoms into a melt containing at least one of a laurin-based oil and fat and a cocoa butter; and a step of dissolving a sorbitan fatty acid ester into the melt containing at least one of the laurin-based oil and fat and the cocoa butter.

Abstract: A switching power supply includes a transformer, a switching element connected to the primary-side winding, a power control semiconductor device that outputs a signal for performing ON/OFF control of the switching element, and a current-voltage conversion element connected to the switching element. The semiconductor device includes: a first terminal that receives a voltage/current corresponding to an output from the secondary side of the transformer; a second terminal that receives the voltage converted by the current-voltage conversion element; a period signal generation circuit that generates a signal for periodically turning on the switching element; a current detection circuit that generates a signal for turning off the switching element, based on a voltage/current at the first terminal and a voltage at the second terminal; and a complementary current circuit that outputs a complementary current to the second terminal.

Abstract: A modifier for a meat-like food comprising: a plant oil and fat having a property of being in a liquid state at 10° C., and a fatty acid ester as an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier has a crystal size of 0.1 to 250 ?m. A modifier for a meat-like food comprising: a plant oil and fat having a property of being in a liquid state at 10° C., and a fatty acid ester as an mulsifier, wherein the modifier has a viscosity at 15° C. of 1000 to 30000 mPa·s. A meat-like food containing the modifier for a meat-like food.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for a switching power supply is configured to perform ON/OFF control of a switching element connected in series to a primary winding of a transformer. The semiconductor device includes: a resonance monitor circuit that monitors a resonance state of a secondary winding of the transformer; a timer circuit that generates a period signal for determining a switching period of the switching element; a turn-on circuit that outputs a turn-on signal for the switching element; a turn-off circuit that outputs a turn-off signal for the switching element in response to detecting a current with a predetermined current value flowing through the switching element; and a jitter generation circuit that generates a first jitter signal for giving jitter to a period of the period signal and a second jitter signal for giving jitter to the predetermined current value. The first and second jitter signals have a predetermined phase difference.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing an oil-and-fat composition having excellent texture and the like, such as melting in the mouth suitable for food applications. The problem is solved by an oil-and-fat composition for food, which contains an oil and fat, a wax, and a sucrose fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A photoelectric sensor includes: a first signal processing chain including a first amplifier configured to amplify an output signal from a preamplifier by a first amplification factor A1 and a first binarization circuit configured to binarize an output signal from the first amplifier by a first threshold Vthl; and a second signal processing chain including a second amplifier configured to amplify an output signal from the preamplifier by a second amplification factor A2 and a second binarization circuit configured to binarize an output signal from the second amplifier by a second threshold Vth2. The first threshold and the second threshold, and the first amplification factor and the second amplification factor satisfy the following relational expression: 1 < (Vth2/Vth1) < ? = (A2/A1).

Abstract: A resonance voltage attenuation detection circuit detects attenuation of a resonance voltage of a winding of a transformer. The resonance voltage attenuation detection circuit includes a first voltage comparator circuit and a time-out circuit. The first voltage comparator circuit compares a voltage of the winding with a predetermined first voltage. The time-out circuit performs clocking operation in accordance with an output of the first voltage comparator circuit. The time-out circuit outputs an attenuation detection signal when the time-out circuit has clocked a preset period which is shorter than a time required for a peak voltage of the winding to be attenuated from the first voltage to a predetermined second voltage lower than the first voltage.

Abstract: A switching power supply device includes a voltage conversion transformer, a primary-side control semiconductor device, a rectification and smoothing circuit, an output voltage detection circuit, a failure detection circuit, and a switch. The primary-side control semiconductor device generates a driving signal which controls a switching element connected to a primary winding of the transformer. The rectification and smoothing circuit is connected to a secondary winding of the transformer. The output voltage detection circuit detects a secondary-side output voltage of the transformer and transmits a feedback signal corresponding to the output voltage to the primary-side control semiconductor device through an insulated signal transmitter. The failure detection circuit detects a failure on a secondary side of the transformer. The switch cuts off a current flowing to the insulated signal transmitter if the failure detection circuit detects a failure.

Abstract: A resonance voltage attenuation detection circuit detects attenuation of a resonance voltage of a winding of a transformer. The resonance voltage attenuation detection circuit includes a first voltage comparator circuit and a time-out circuit. The first voltage comparator circuit compares a voltage of the winding with a predetermined first voltage. The time-out circuit performs clocking operation in accordance with an output of the first voltage comparator circuit. The time-out circuit outputs an attenuation detection signal when the time-out circuit has clocked a preset period which is shorter than a time required for a peak voltage of the winding to be attenuated from the first voltage to a predetermined second voltage lower than the first voltage.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a voltage conversion circuit, a reference voltage generating circuit, a constant current control circuit which includes a current controller and a differential circuit which controls the current controller based on the reference voltage and current detection voltage showing a size of the output current, and wherein an electric current on the current path is controlled by the current controller a reference voltage adjustment circuit which adjusts a first reference voltage generated by the reference voltage generating circuit to converge a ripple occurring in the output current to a predetermined ripple rate or less, based on a voltage of a first potential point set on the current path from an output portion on a high potential side of the voltage conversion circuit to the current controller and a control voltage of the current controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device for switching power supply control including: a power supply terminal; a current inflow terminal; a starting circuit; and a brownout detection circuit, wherein a control signal of a switching element is generated, the starting circuit includes: a first comparator; a starting control circuit which controls on and off of the switch; and an operation start circuit which detects that the voltage of the power supply terminal becomes equal to or more than a predetermined voltage, and generates a signal for operating an internal circuit, and the brownout detection circuit includes: a voltage divider; a second comparator which has a hysteresis characteristic for detecting generation of a brownout state; a timer circuit which measures a predetermined time during which the generation of the brownout state continues; and an output stop circuit which stops outputting of a switching control signal.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a voltage conversion circuit, a reference voltage generating circuit, a constant current control circuit which includes a current controller and a differential circuit which controls the current controller based on the reference voltage and current detection voltage showing a size of the output current, and wherein an electric current on the current path is controlled by the current controller a reference voltage adjustment circuit which adjusts a first reference voltage generated by the reference voltage generating circuit to converge a ripple occurring in the output current to a predetermined ripple rate or less, based on a voltage of a first potential point set on the current path from an output portion on a high potential side of the voltage conversion circuit to the current controller and a control voltage of the current controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device for switching power supply control including: a high voltage input starting terminal; a discharger; and an input state detection circuit that includes: a voltage divider; a peak hold circuit; a first comparator which detects generation of a plug removal state; a second comparator which detects generation of a brownout state; a timer circuit; and a control signal generation circuit which generates a signal to turn on the discharger or a signal to stop outputting of a switching control signal, Td1, Td2 and Td3 are set to have a relationship of Td1<Td2<Td3, Td1 being a delay time until the capacitor is discharged, Td2 being a delay time for determining the plug removal state, and Td3 being a delay time for determining the brownout state, and at least the delay time Td2 and the delay time Td3 are measured by a common timer circuit.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for a switching power supply includes first and second external terminals, ON and OFF timing generation circuits, and a drive pulse generation circuit. To the first and second external terminals, a feedback voltage and a voltage induced in an auxiliary winding are input, respectively. The ON and OFF timing generation circuits respectively generate timing signals turning on and off a switching element based on the voltages. The drive pulse generation circuit generates a pulse signal based on these signals. The ON timing generation circuit includes: a bottom detection circuit detecting a lowest point of the voltage of the second external terminal; and a timer circuit, and operates in a PWM mode and a quasi-resonant mode in response to a timing of an output of the timer circuit being before a timing of an output of the bottom detection circuit and the reverse case, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device for switching power supply control including: a high voltage input starting terminal; a discharger; and an input state detection circuit that includes: a voltage divider; a peak hold circuit; a first comparator which detects generation of a plug removal state; a second comparator which detects generation of a brownout state; a timer circuit; and a control signal generation circuit which generates a signal to turn on the discharger or a signal to stop outputting of a switching control signal, Td1, Td2 and Td3 are set to have a relationship of Td1<Td2<Td3, Td1 being a delay time until the capacitor is discharged, Td2 being a delay time for determining the plug removal state, and Td3 being a delay time for determining the brownout state, and at least the delay time Td2 and the delay time Td3 are measured by a common timer circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device for switching power supply control including: a power supply terminal; a current inflow terminal; a starting circuit; and a brownout detection circuit, wherein a control signal of a switching element is generated, the starting circuit includes: a first comparator; a starting control circuit which controls on and off of the switch; and an operation start circuit which detects that the voltage of the power supply terminal becomes equal to or more than a predetermined voltage, and generates a signal for operating an internal circuit, and the brownout detection circuit includes: a voltage divider; a second comparator which has a hysteresis characteristic for detecting generation of a brownout state; a timer circuit which measures a predetermined time during which the generation of the brownout state continues; and an output stop circuit which stops outputting of a switching control signal.