Abstract: In a computer system, a card holder is removably attached to a bracket to hold an add-in card in an I/O connector. The card holder is capable of being slid onto the bracket and a side edge of the add-in card.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first heat receiving plate opposed to one side of a circuit board and an exothermic component mounted on the circuit board, and thermally connected to the exothermic component, a second heat receiving plate opposed to another side of the circuit board, and a heat transfer member provided with a heat receiving end portion thermally connected to at least one of the first and second heat receiving plates. The first and second heat receiving plates each extend to a region outside the circuit board, and are joined to each other in the region outside the circuit board so as to be thermally connected to each other. The heat receiving end portion of the heat transfer member is located in a line to the circuit board along a direction parallel with a surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: A holding base for a radiator assembly includes a frame, at least a secure part and at least a threaded part. The frame is attached to a circuit board and provides a space for receiving a heat generating component on the circuit board. The secure part provides an elongated projection rib at two lateral sides of said frame and provides an engaging block at the middle of the projection rib for engaging with the first type radiator assembly. The threaded part is disposed at the frame for being joined to the second type radiator assembly with a threaded fastener.

Abstract: A heat dissipation apparatus includes a retention module (10), a heat sink (20) disposed on the retention module, a fastening cover (23) covering the heat sink, and a plurality of fasteners (30) connected with the retention module and the fastening cover for mounting the heat sink onto a heat generating electronic component (50). The fastener includes a fastening member (31) and an operating member (32). The fastening member has a first end (313) engaged with the retention module and a second end (311) opposed to the first end. The operating member includes a resilient pressing portion (321) pivotably connected with the second end of the fastening member and contacting with the fastening cover, and an operation portion (322) connected with the pressing portion.

Abstract: A modular electronic enclosure having a maximum height of 1 U and a width adapted to fit between the rails of a 19 inch rack is adapted to receive up to ten single-width Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMCs) installed horizontally in the enclosure. Some modules that are not compliant with AMC standards may be installed in the modular electronic enclosure. A backplane, backplane structural support, combined card guide, chassis cover, and chassis bottom cooperate mechanically to provide a stiff, stable enclosure resistant to mechanical flexure. The modular electronic enclosure includes two hot-swappable cooling units which cooperate to establish push-pull cooling airflow. The modular electronic enclosure is further adapted to receive a Power Unit and an MCH. In another embodiment, the modular electronic enclosure includes a backplane with more than one core and has mounting locations and electrical connectors for up to twenty single-width 4 HP electronic modules.

Abstract: An auxiliary cooling device includes two side boards with a space defined therebetween and the existed memory chips and the cooling plates on two sides of the memory chips are received in the space. A cooling fan is connected between the two side boards and sends air flows toward the memory chips and the cooling plates to remove heat via air paths defined in the inside of each side board.

Abstract: A method for cooling an electronic device includes forming a spring structure by coupling a plurality of spring elements with a fin portion oriented at an angle, wherein a first end of the fin portion has a narrowed tip; coupling the spring structure with a planar heat-conducting material to form a first heat-conducting layer; positioning the first heat-conducting layer such that the planar heat-conducting material is on top; and placing the first heat-conducting layer over the electronic device such that the fin portion is oriented at an angle toward the electronic device, and such that the narrowed tip of the fin portion is in contact with the top surface of the electronic device.

Abstract: A plurality of channels are formed in a base, e.g., a substrate of an integrated circuit, each channel extending between edges of the base. Two pairs of manifolds are provided, the first pair communicating with a first group of channels and the second pair communicating with a second group of channels, the first group of channels and the first pair of plena isolated from the second group of channels and the second pair of plena. Each of the pairs of manifolds includes multiple branches coupled to the channels and a common plenum. Cooling fluid is injected into the channels from different sides of the base, causing fluid to flow in different directions in the two groups of channels, the channels in thermal contact with the integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improve reliability by preventing deterioration in the structure of an inner wall of a water channel caused by galvanic corrosion. A heat sink in which a water channel of a cooling fluid is formed by stacking and bonding a plurality of thin plates, in which a surface in the water channel is made of the same metal material except for at least an end of a bonded part of the thin plates.

Abstract: A system of cooling and method of use that includes a connector having a data reader capable of reading a wireless identifier and/or a breaker box capable of routing liquid cooling to at least one server. In a preferred embodiment, both the quick connector and the breaker box are used in conjunction with a liquid coolant such as refrigerant or water.

Abstract: An exemplary heat dissipation device (20) includes a base (21) and heat dissipation fins (22) extending from the base. Each heat dissipation fin has ventholes (23) formed therein. An area of an inner surface of each venthole is greater than twice an area of a transverse cross-section of the venthole. The heat dissipation device has a high heat dissipation efficiency.

Abstract: Embodiments of a device are described. This device includes an integrated circuit and a heat spreader coupled to the integrated circuit. This heat spreader includes a first layer of an allotrope of carbon. Note that the allotrope of carbon has an approximately face-centered-cubic crystal structure. Furthermore, the allotrope of carbon has a thermal conductivity greater than a first pre-determined value and a specific heat greater than a second pre-determined value.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly comprises a heat sink (20) and a locking device assembly (30) for mounting the heat sink to an electronic component (44) of a printed circuit board (40). A channel (25) is defined in the heat sink. The locking device assembly comprises a pressing member (31) and a pair of wire clips (33) pivotably engaging with opposite ends of the pressing member. The pressing member spans across the channel in a manner such that the pressing member resiliently abuts against the heat sink. The wire clips are located at opposite lateral sides of the heat sink and engage with clasps (42) on the printed circuit board. Use of the locking device assembly can prevent the heat sink from being held at a slant relative to the electronic component.

Abstract: An electronic component-containing module includes an electrically insulating substrate; and a first electronic component and second electronic component embedded in the electrically insulating substrate, wherein the first electronic component protrudes partially from at least one surface of the electrically insulating substrate, and the second electronic component is contained in the electrically insulating substrate.

Abstract: On a connection surface 2 of a base substrate 1 composed of a material including Cu, a heat spreader includes a Ni plating layer 3 having a high Cu region 5 where the content of Cu is not less than 1% by mass, in a range of not more than 2 ?m in the thickness direction from an interface with a base substrate 1, and the content of Cu in a foremost surface 6 of the Ni plating layer 3 is less than 0.5% by mass, and the adhesion strength of the Ni plating layer 3 to the base substrate 1 is not less than 90 N/mm2. A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element, and the heat spreader for removing heat generated when the semiconductor element is operated. In a manufacturing method, a first plating layer to form the high Cu region is formed on the connection surface 2 of the base substrate 1 and heat-treated at a temperature of more than 600° C., and a second plating layer is then formed thereon and heat-treated at a temperature of not more than 600° C.

Abstract: A sliding cover mechanism (100) includes a static member (10), a sliding member (20) and a flexible circuit board (60). The static member includes a receiving portion (101). The sliding member is movably mounted on the static member. One end of the flexible circuit board is mounted on the static member and another end of the flexible circuit board is mounted on the sliding member. The flexible circuit board is transformed and partly received in the receiving portion when the sliding member is moved on the static member.

Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device is provided. The holder includes a anchoring portion and two latches to define a clamping area. The anchoring portion and the two latches are respectively disposed at each end of the holder. Each latch has a bent elastic arm and a hook extending from the elastic arm. The two latches are engaged into a fixing hole of the portable electronic device through the hooks, and the two latches provide elastic force in vertical and horizontal directions by the elastic arms. Therefore, the latches may be firmly engaged with the portable electronic device, for preventing latches from being disengaged from the portable electronic device when the holder bears an unexpected external force.

Abstract: The dial module includes: a sheet-shaped dial having a design part on a surface of the dial; a sheet-shaped light source fixed to a back surface of the dial for illuminating the design part; and a flexible printed circuit fixed to a back surface of the light source. The dial module thus constructed enables to reduce the number of components, to facilitate assembly of a meter which employs the dial module therein, to improve the productivity, and to reduce the cost.

Abstract: A faceplate for AMC carriers is fabricated from extruded aluminum using a combination of extruded cross-sectional features and machined features to achieve the structural and functional characteristics of an AdvancedTCA faceplate. The extruded aluminum faceplate significantly improves on sheet-metal alternatives while substantially conforming to the AdvancedTCA specification.

Abstract: Provided is a printed circuit board having air vents and a semiconductor package that uses the printed circuit board having the air vents. The printed circuit board includes a substrate layer having a circuit pattern and a protection layer formed on the substrate layer, a molding region on which at least one semiconductor chip is mounted and for which a molding for the semiconductor chip is performed, and a plurality of air vents extending towards edges of the printed circuit board from the molding region.

Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis (10) having a bottom plate (12), a drive bracket (20) for securing at least one data storage device therein, a motherboard (40), and a riser card (30). The drive bracket is secured in the chassis above the bottom plate, and has a sidewall (203) perpendicular to the bottom plate of the chassis. The motherboard is secured on the bottom plate of the chassis forming a socket (41) thereon. The riser card electrically engages in the socket of the motherboard, and is secured on the sidewall of the drive bracket.

Abstract: Shaped integrated passive devices and corresponding methodologies relate to construction and mounting of shaped passive devices on substrates so as to provide both mechanical and electrical connection. Certain components and component assemblies are associated with the implementation of surface mountable devices. Specially shaped integrated passive device are capable of providing simplified mounting on and simultaneous connection to selected electrical pathways on a printed circuit board or other mounting substrate. Shaped, plated side filter devices have plated sides which provide both mounting and grounding/power coupling functions. Thin film filters may be constructed on silicon wafers, which are then diced from the top surface with an angular dicing saw to produce a shaped groove in the top surface. The groove may be v-shaped or other shape, and is then plated with a conductive material. Individual pieces are separated by grinding the back surface of the wafer down to where the grooves are intercepted.

Abstract: An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device, a transfer card configured for connecting the electronic device to another electronic device, and a fixing board for mounting the transfer card to the electronic device. The electronic device includes a front wall defining a port. The transfer card is coupled to the electronic device. The transfer card comprises a printed circuit board perpendicular to the front wall, a first connector arranged on the elongated printed circuit board and protruding beyond a first longitudinal edge thereof for engagement in the port in the front wall of the electronic device, and a second connector arranged on the printed circuit board and protruding beyond an opposite second longitudinal edge thereof.

Abstract: An electric power supply platform (1) made up of an upper conductive layer (2), a lower conductive layer (3), and a non-conductive insulating layer (4) sandwiched between the conductive layers (2), (3). Specially designed light emitting diodes (LEDs) (9) and a variety of other electronic components, each having one short lead (11) and one upper insulated long lead (10), may be removably attached to, displayed, and powered by the power platform (1) simply by inserting leads into the display surface (5) of the power platform (1). The leads of the LEDs (9) and other electronic components are different lengths so that the short lead (11) only comes into contact with the upper conductive layer (2) and the long lead (10) only comes into contact with the lower conductive layer (3) ensuring proper polarity. The leads (10), (11) of the LEDs (9) and/or other electronic components may be inserted into the display surface (5) at any location allowing the user to make any design he/she desires.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a substrate having a first group of at least two via holes and a second group of at least two via holes formed therein, a first pad set of terminal pads and a second pad set of terminal pads formed on the substrate, and a first group of conductive connection members and a second group of conductive connection members formed in the substrate. The first group of the via holes are surrounded by the first pad set of the terminal pads and the second group of the via holes are surrounded by the second pad set of the terminal pads. The first and the second groups of conductive connection members fill up the first and second groups of the via holes. The first group of the conductive connection members are connected to the first pad set of the terminal pads and the second group of the conductive connection members are connected to the second pad set of the terminal pads.

Abstract: A second printed wiring board is opposed to a surface of the first printed wiring board. A support member supports the first and second printed wiring boards. A first connector is mounted on the first printed wiring board. A second connector is mounted on the second printed wiring board. A wiring connects the first printed wiring board to the second printed wiring board. The first and second connectors are separately mounted on the first and second printed wiring boards, respectively. The sizes of the first and second printed wiring boards can be reduced as compared with the case where connectors are arranged in a row on a single printed wiring board, for example. This results in a reduction in the size of the printed circuit board unit. A large number of the printed circuit board units can be coupled to the back panel.

Abstract: An FPC board includes a base insulating layer made of polyimide, for example. A conductor layer made of copper, for example, is formed on one surface of the base insulating layer. The conductor layer is composed of a pair of rectangular collector portions and extraction conductor portions extending in long-sized shapes from the collector portions. A coating layer is formed on the base insulating layer so as to coat the conductor layer. The coating layer is formed so as to coat the collector portions and the extraction conductor portions of the conductor layer. The coating layer is made of a resin composition containing carbon.

Abstract: A mounting panel arrangement having a plurality of mounting panels for optoelectronic components. Two adjacent mounting panels (1, 2) are connected to one another, in a mechanically stable manner, a connection body (3). Each of the two mounting panels has a connection area (110, 210), each of which is associated with an attachment section (31, 32) of the connection body. For each connection area, a plug connection is formed between the connection area and the associated attachment section.

Abstract: A wiring board has predetermined numbers of wiring layers and insulating layers among the respective wiring layers. The wiring board has an external connecting pad and a surface plating layer for connecting to an external circuit is arranged on the external connecting pad. An area of an external connecting pad is smaller than an area of a surface plating layer thereof.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device having a metallic connecting structure includes a metallic housing, at least one bonding film and at least one metallic clip. The at least one metallic clip includes a base and a U-shaped elastic portion, the U-shaped elastic portion having a pair of feet portions extending from the base and bending up and outwards. The metallic clip is fixed to an inner surface of the metallic housing via the bonding film.

Abstract: A structure of a latch for an interface card is disclosed. The latch includes a positioning set and a board. The positioning set has a pillar formed at a bottom portion thereof, a protruded frontage with a protruded jointing portion and a connecting portion connected to a limiter, wherein the pillar has a pin positioned at a bottom portion thereof. A first interface card is adapted into the first connector by pressing down the first interface card to be secured by the positioning structure; and a second interface card is adapted into the second connector by pressing down the second interface card to fit the two holes with the jointing portion, and the limiter is covered onto the jointing portion to let the buckling portion of the hole of the limiter support in the hole of the jointing portion to prevent the limiter from coming loose.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield includes a central portion, an opening defined in the central portion, a wing attached to and extending outward from the central portion, and a protrusion defined in the wing. The perimeter of the EMR shield is approximately the same size and shape as that of a portion of an associated optical subassembly (OSA).

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing an improved rack arm system wherein insulating material is utilized to guard against stray voltage. The system and method entail providing insulated rack arm systems for installation in new locations as well as a snap-on insulating piece for utilization with existing rack arm systems.

Abstract: To provide the solar simulator that facilitates making the flash light emitted from the lamp into the desirable irradiance waveform. In the solar simulator 1, the controller 12, according to the control pattern preset to maintain the flash light F emitted from the xenon lamp 14 at the target irradiance for a certain period of time, controls the electric current, which is discharged from the condenser assembly 26 and flowing through the xenon lamp 14, by performing the switching drive on the power switching element 20.

Abstract: A switchable illumination system adapted to provide illumination to a device is disclosed. The switchable illumination system comprises a first light source, a second light source, a reflection module and a control module, wherein the two light sources are disposed on opposite sides of the reflection module, respectively. The reflection module is adapted to reflect the light emitted from either the first light source or the second light source to maintain normal operation of the switchable illumination system under the monitoring of the control unit.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a recessed assembly combining a light fixture and a speaker assembly. The light fixture is a light source that is excited via an array of high-intensity light-emitting-diodes (LED) and is imbedded into a ceiling-mounted recessed assembly. The light fixture may be fashioned such that it closely mimics existing, commonly available recessed ceiling lighting assemblies. A speaker assembly is mounted within the recessed assembly so that both light and sound can be provided by the recessed assembly.

Abstract: A light and air freshener in combination. The air freshener has one or more reservoirs which may be refilled or replaced. The light illuminates the reservoirs, to provide an aesthetically pleasing effect. The light may be specular and aimed towards a space between plural reservoirs. This arrangement provides the benefit that surface near the air freshener may be illuminated in an aesthetically pleasing manner while providing the functionality of a night light.

Abstract: An illuminated clipboard is provided including a base member having an outer surface with a first lamp retainer and a storage compartment with a second lamp retainer. A document holder is secured to the base member for holding a document. An illumination source is removably attachable to the first lamp retainer to selectively illuminate a document held by the document holder and attachable to the second lamp retainer for storage in the storage compartment. A second clipboard can be removable attached to the illuminated clipboard in a back-to-back relationship.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlamp having a detachable LED flashlight and having a strap and a main body made of a flexible material and is designed to fit easily and comfortably over a user's head. The main body of the headlamp has a housing with a cavity formed therein, and the detachable flashlight is configured to have a snug-fit in the cavity. The flashlight comprises a body and a cap, the cap being attached to the body by a flexible strap. The body of the flashlight has a battery compartment and a circuit board.

Abstract: A baluster lighting assembly and method using illuminated intermediate baluster members in which balusters or pickets can be adjustably spaced along a power cord. A plurality of light sources mounted in each of a plurality of balusters or pickets are electrically connected to a power cable through connector housings mounted in each of the balusters or pickets. Each connector housing includes pierce connectors for penetrating the insulation of the power cable and coming into electrical, non-shorting contact with the power cable's live and ground wires along any selected location of the power cable.

Abstract: El nore cup is modification of a regular glass cup been decorated with light. El nore vase is modification of a regular glass vase been decorated with light and water pump to create fountain. El nore ice is 1 inch plastic ball filled with dry ice (carbon dioxide) for decoration and advertising purpose to be used instead of regular ice cube.

Abstract: A flat-plate lighting device comprising a lamp body and a lamp post; the lamp body related to a flat-plate frame having on its top disposed with a sheet matrix-like arrangement of a solar moudle, and on its inner-bottom connected to a light emitting area and a accommodation area with the lighting emitting area comprised of one or a plurality of lighting unit of LED and the accommodation area being related to a thicker box; the box contains a solar cell and a circuit board, the circuit board converts the sunlight energy from the solar moudle into electric energy and stored in the solar cell; the power is supplied to the lighting unit once a electro-optical sensor detects insufficient ambient luminance; and a power monitor circuit is added to the circuit board.

Abstract: A system for radiating plants with photon radiation to induce photomorphogenic growth is described. The system includes a light assembly operable to transmit photon radiation, a light transmittive material located between the light assembly and a plant, a power supply connected to the light assembly, a failsafe switch connected to and located between the power supply and the light assembly and a photomorphogenic growth controller connected to the light assembly. The power supply is operable to energize the light assembly and the failsafe switch is operable to de-energize the light assembly when a safety signal is received by the failsafe switch. The photomorphogenic growth controller is operable to selectively energize the light assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination system (200) including a first sub-system (205) comprising a first set (201) of at least two differently colored light sources where the first set (201) has a first spectral distribution, and a first light mixing device (203) arranged in a direction of emission of light from the first set of light sources and configured to mix light emitted by the first set of light sources. The illumination system further includes a second sub-system (206) comprising a second set (202) of at least two light sources where the second (202) set has a second spectral distribution, and a second light mixing device (204), also arranged in a direction of emission of light from the second set of light sources and configured to mix light emitted by the second set of light sources.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp assembly (1) for illuminating a surface (S) comprising a chamber (3) accommodating a plurality of light-emitting diodes (11R, 11G, 11B) capable of emitting visible light. The lamp assembly comprises diffusing means (12) capable of diffusing said visible light of said light-emitting diodes to produce diffuse light (D), and said chamber further accommodates collimation means (5) arranged to collimate at least a portion of said diffused light for illuminating said surface. The lamp assembly is especially suitable for ambiance and atmosphere lighting applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an illumination device capable of improving an efficiency of acquiring light emitted by light emitting diodes, which are provided in a light source module and used as a light source, and capable of achieving a uniform luminance distribution, and provides a liquid crystal display device using the illumination device. The illumination device includes a circuit board, red, green and blue light emitting diodes, and a lens body. Each red, green and blue light emitting diode is mounted on the circuit board and connected with a wiring pattern formed on the circuit board. The lens covers the red, green and blue light emitting diodes, and includes first portions each having two first side surfaces and second portions each having two second side surfaces. The first and second portions are alternately arranged. A distance between the first side surfaces is larger than a distance between the second side surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for replacing optical elements and a light fixture containing at least one light source for illumination, including a system for fastening and replacing at least one optical element by means of magnetic attachment. It is the purpose of the invention to achieve rapid replacement of optical components in connection with a light fixture. Another purpose is that this replacement may occur without using tools and without the operator interfering with the preload of the fastening. The purpose may be achieved by a light fixture, if the optical element and the light fixture include at least two interacting magnetic interlocking pairs, the interlocking pairs including at least one permanent magnet, where at least the permanent magnet of the interlocking pair is disposed in a magnetically non-conducting material. Hereby it becomes possible for an operator to replace optical components in a very large number of light fixtures rapidly and without risking damage to the components.

Abstract: A lighting device has multiple light sources each having a primary optics; and a secondary optics for the multiple light sources; such that at the secondary optics the radiation patterns emitted from the multiple light sources have a substantially uniform luminance; and such that the secondary optics transforms the radiation pattern from the multiple light sources into an elliptical spot of light of substantially uniform luminance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cove illumination module for use in a plurality of illumination applications wherein a particular type of cove type illumination pattern is desired due to close proximity between the cove illumination module and a to-be-illuminated surface. The cove illumination module comprises a substrate to which a plurality of light-emitting elements is operatively connected. Optionally, the substrate can form a base portion of the cove illumination module. An external housing unit is sealingly mated with the substrate in order to environmentally seal the light-emitting elements. The external housing unit comprises one or more optical elements which can shape the beams of light emitted by the light-emitting elements under operating conditions and generate a desired illumination pattern on a lit surface, thereby providing a cove type illumination pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to an LED lamp system comprising at least one LED element (4) for emission of light, a chamber (1) with inner sidewall faces (2), which are designed to be at least partially highly reflective, with a light entrance face (3) for the emitted light and with an exit opening (6) for the light radiated into the chamber (1) and reflected from the inner side wall faces (2), and a collimator (7), which is arranged at the exit opening (6) of the chamber (1) and which has an outcoupling opening (9) facing said exit opening.