Abstract: A cathode arc source comprises: a cathode target; a first magnetic field source located above the target; a second magnetic field source located below the target; and a third magnetic field source located between the first and second magnetic field sources and having an opposite polarity to the first magnetic field source; wherein the resultant magnetic field from the first, second and third magnetic field sources has zero field strength in a direction substantially normal to the target at a position above the target. The invention also provides methods of striking a cathode target and methods of depositing coatings which can be carried out using the cathode arc source described herein.

Abstract: This application relates to a battery test system and a battery test method. The battery test system according to an embodiment comprises: an extrusion apparatus configured to be disposed on a first surface of a battery; and a pressure apparatus, disposed above the extrusion apparatus, where the pressure apparatus is configured to apply a predetermined force to the battery in predetermined duration through the extrusion apparatus. The battery test system and the battery test method provided in this application are able to more reasonably evaluate the safety of the soft package battery and identify the risk caused by the defect of the soft package battery.

Abstract: A battery bending test system includes a fastening device having an inclined surface configured to hold a battery; a pressing device configured to press the battery to bend; and a load-bearing device configured to bear the fastening device, the load-bearing device having a reference surface for bearing the fastening device. A first angle Ø is formed between the inclined surface and the reference surface. The range of the first angle Ø is 0°<Ø<90°. The battery bending test system and method can precisely control the bending angle and bending morphology of the battery, and reasonably evaluate the safety performance of the battery when subjected to the bending force, thus meeting expectations of the safety test.

Abstract: This application relates to a battery test system and a battery test method. The battery test system according to an embodiment comprises: an extrusion apparatus configured to be disposed on a first surface of a battery; and a pressure apparatus, disposed above the extrusion apparatus, where the pressure apparatus is configured to apply a predetermined force to the battery in predetermined duration through the extrusion apparatus. The battery test system and the battery test method provided in this application are able to more reasonably evaluate the safety of the soft package battery and identify the risk caused by the defect of the soft package battery.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first portion, a second portion, and a circuit board is provided. The first portion has a first surface including a first conductive region. The second portion has a second surface including a second conductive region and a second nonconductive region. The second conductive region and the second nonconductive region are respectively in contact with a part of the first conductive region. The circuit board has a plurality of electronic components thereon, and the circuit board is disposed at one side of the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first portion, a second portion, and a circuit board is provided. The first portion has a first surface including a first conductive region. The second portion has a second surface including a second conductive region and a second nonconductive region. The second conductive region and the second nonconductive region are respectively in contact with a part of the first conductive region. The circuit board has a plurality of electronic components thereon, and the circuit board is disposed at one side of the first portion and the second portion.