Abstract: An over voltage protection circuit is disclosed. The over voltage protection circuit comprises an input end, coupled to an input power, for receiving an input voltage provided by the input power; and a driving module, coupled between the input end and a ground end, for generating a discharging current when the input voltage is larger than a predefined voltage, to reduce the input voltage to the predefined voltage.

Abstract: Devices, such as mobile devices, may be exposed to short circuit and output overload events. To protect against such events, mobile devices typically include current limit circuits. Some current limit circuits may involve user programmable function. User programmable function may need accurate current limit detectors. Various embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for detecting one or more programmed current limits. Some embodiments allow for a user application to select among parallel or serial configurations of current detection circuitry. Each such configuration may include multiple resistive devices of different resistive values.

Abstract: A high voltage DC breaker apparatus configured to break a fault current occurring in a high voltage DC conductor includes a current limiting arrangement having at least one section with at least one semiconductor device of turn-off type and at least one arrester connected in parallel therewith, and a mechanical DC breaker connected in series with the current limiting arrangement and including a mechanical switch. The mechanical DC breaker is configured to enable breaking of a fault current in said DC conductor once said semiconductor devices of said arrangement have been turned off.

Abstract: A thermally-protected varistor (TPV) device that includes a voltage-sensitive body; a first conductive lead frame adjacent the voltage-sensitive body; a second conductive lead frame adjacent the voltage-sensitive body and including a raised pad; a first conducting terminal including an end portion for contacting the raised pad when the TPV device is in a first, conducting position; a fusible material releasably connecting the end portion to the raised pad of the second conductive lead frame when the TPV device is in a first, conducting position; and a biasing element biasing the end portion such that the end portion of the first conducting terminal is configured to move away from the raised pad of the second lead frame when the temperature-sensitive fusible material releases the end portion of the first conducting terminal from the raised pad in response to heat generated by the voltage-sensitive body.

Abstract: In order to provide a spark gap configuration for overvoltage protection, the spark gap configuration has electrodes that face each other and exhibit a short deionization time. The electrodes have, on at least a portion thereof, a current-path bounding device for forcing a desired current path in the electrodes themselves resulting in improved spark behavior.

Abstract: The present invention can easily adjust capacitance of a vacuum capacitor while maintaining a vacuum state in a vacuum chamber of the vacuum capacitor. A fixed electrode 4 is formed by arranging a plurality of flat electrode members 5 in layers at a certain distance in an axial direction of a vacuum chamber 1b. A movable electrode 7 is formed by arranging a plurality of flat electrode members 8 in layers at a certain distance in the axial direction of the vacuum chamber 1b and fixing the electrode members 8 to a movable electrode shaft 9. By rotation of the movable electrode shaft 9, each electrode member 8 is inserted into and extracted from a gap between the electrode members 5 of the fixed electrode 4 in noncontact with the electrode members 5 of the fixed electrode 4. A magnetic flux receiving portion 106b is fixed to a seal member 102 side of a disk member 106a that is provided at the movable electrode shaft 9.

Abstract: A multilayer capacitor that can suppress electrostrictive vibration without material constraint and with applicability to various structures, including general-purpose structures. A multilayer capacitor has: an element body formed of dielectric ceramic; and a plurality of internal electrodes disposed inside the element body such that the internal electrodes are stacked with ceramic layers sandwiched therebetween. The multilayer capacitor is provided with a capacitor area which includes the plurality of internal electrodes and a first suppression area and a second suppression area for reducing electrostriction caused by the plurality of internal electrodes so as to suppress noise. The first suppression area is adjacent to the capacitor area and the thickness of the second suppression area is determined according to the arrangement of the plurality of internal electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are inner electrodes of a multilayered ceramic capacitor including metal powders including graphene layers formed on a surface thereof and a multilayered ceramic capacitor including the inner electrodes. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention can include metal powders including graphene layers formed on a surface thereof as inner electrode materials of a multilayered ceramic capacitor to more effectively prevent necking of the metal powders than the related art including only dielectric ceramic powders, thereby increasing necking temperature and necking and control inner electrode shrinkage, thereby reducing a thickness of the inner electrode and defects such as short/cracks, and the like, of the inner electrode. Therefore, it is possible to provide the multilayered ceramic capacitor with excellent reliability by minimizing a difference in shrinkage between the dielectric layer and the inner electrodes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a capacitor includes forming, above a first metal foil, a first dielectric film of a ceramic material containing barium oxide by blowing dry ceramic particles to the first metal foil from a nozzle, forming, in the first dielectric film, a first via conductor connected to the first metal foil and a second via conductor connected to the first metal foil, forming, above the first dielectric film, a first electrode pattern connected to the first via conductor, and patterning the first metal foil to form a second electrode pattern connected to the second via conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a multilayer ceramic condenser and a method for manufacturing the same. The multilayer ceramic condenser includes inner metal electrode layers formed within a magnetic layer, and conductive layers each formed between the inner metal electrode layers, and a method for manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, a contact between the inner metal electrode layers in the multilayer ceramic condenser can be prevented, thereby reducing the manufacturing loss due to occurrence of short circuits and improving thermal stability, by forming an ultrathin conducting layer with a thickness of about 10 nm or less between the inner metal electrode layers. Therefore, the multilayer ceramic condenser can be ensured to have excellent reliability to meet the demands of markets requesting a high-capacity multilayer ceramic condenser (MLCC) having high performance, small size, and light weight.

Abstract: There is provided a conductive paste for an internal electrode of a multilayer ceramic electronic component and a multilayer ceramic electronic component using the same. One or more nitride powders containing a nitride selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, boron nitride, aluminum nitride, a vanadium nitride are added to the conductive paste for an internal electrode to increase a shrinkage initiation temperature of the internal electrodes. Accordingly, the reliability of the multilayer ceramic electronic component can be improved by using the conductive paste for an internal electrode.

Abstract: A composition for an electrode active material slurry and an electrochemical capacitor including an electrode using the same. The electrochemical capacitor includes: an electrode having a current collector coated with the composition for an electrode active material slurry including an electrode active material, a material including a nonpolar hydrophobic functional group, and a surfactant; a separator; and an organic electrolyte. Additives improving flowability of the electrode active material slurry and wettability to the electrolyte, thereby increase an effective electrode area contacted with the electrolyte and decrease inner resistance of the electrode, with the result that there can be provided an electrochemical capacitor having higher capacitance and lower electrode resistance when the active material and conductive material are added in the same amount.

Abstract: A multi-functional cable apparatus for a barcode reader supplies electrical power to the barcode reader, provides data communication capability for the barcode reader, and performs at least one additional function that is relevant to the operation of the barcode reader. The at least one additional function may include supporting the barcode reader in a fixed position without a user having to hold the barcode reader in place. Alternatively, the at least one additional function may include facilitating efficient cable management.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for providing energy discharge capability for a junction box that includes at least one ultra- or super-capacitor. A discharge resistor is connected to a first terminal block of the junction box. A normally-open relay is connected to a second terminal block of the junction block, the relay being connected in series between the discharge resistor and the second terminal block. The normally-open relay is closed to create a discharge path for discharging energy stored in the at least one ultra- or super-capacitor. The junction box is capable of being safely serviced after the energy stored in the at least one ultra- or super-capacitor has been discharged by way of the discharge path.

Abstract: A connection kit includes at least one interface connector for electronically engaging and communicating with at least one device peripheral. A portable electronic device includes a chamber extended therein and defines a bottom side and a lateral side. The chamber forms a first open end on the bottom side and a second open end on the lateral side respectively. The lateral side determines a contour of the portable electronic device. The connecting kit is electrically and pivotally engaged with the portable electronic device and pivotal between a use position that is extended outside the chamber and the contour of the portable electronic device and in which the at least one device peripheral is adapted to be engaged and communicating therewith, and a stowed position that is accommodated in and not extended outside the chamber.

Abstract: A magnetic switch device and an electronic device having the same are disclosed. The electronic device includes an upper case which includes a first element and a lower case. The magnetic switch device includes a switch part and a driving part, wherein the switch part is mounted on the lower case and includes a second element that can be attached to the first element through magnetic force. The driving part is mounted on the lower case, such that when the driving part is moved, the switch part is enabled by the driving part to make the second element correspond to the first element, allowing the upper case to attach to the lower case; or the switch part is disabled by the driving part to not make the second element correspond to the first element, allowing the upper case not to attach to the lower case.

Abstract: An image display system is provided, comprising a control unit, a display unit, a frame and at least one coupling unit. The display unit is connected electrically to the control unit, and the display unit has at least one index hole formed on the back surface thereof. The frame has at least one first fixed hole formed thereon, and the frame includes at least one first engaging member which corresponds to the index hole. Each of the first engaging members passes through the respective first fixed hole to insert into the corresponding index hole. Furthermore, each of the coupling units is sandwiched between the frame and the control unit in a detachable manner. Thus, a higher flexibility can be provided for the assembly of the control unit to the display unit.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device with connectors which can be adjusted the providing current. The connectors connect external electronic devices and provide current to power the external electronic devices. User can adjust the current providing status through the user interface of the electronic device according to high or low current requirement of external electronic devices. The electronic device can also read out the power parameter storing in an external electronic device, and adjust the current according to the power parameter.

Abstract: A flat panel display remote-controlled viewing angle adjustment system (1) comprising a support assembly (2) for supporting a flat panel display (9), an electrical driving assembly for driving the support assembly (2), and an angular control assembly attached to the support assembly (2). The adjustable system (1) is configured such that when the electrical driving assembly is started, the flat panel display (9) is rotated about a vertical axis that passes through one of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9) and only when the flat panel display (9) returns to zero angle position can it rotate about a vertical axis that passes through the other of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9).

Abstract: A double-layer injection molding casing and a method for manufacturing the same, an electronic apparatus are provided by this invention, which adapts to an injection molding field and can solve the problems of a conventional double-layer injection molding casing such as complicated manufacturing process and low production efficiency. The double-layer injection molding casing of this invention includes an outer layer and an inner layer. A locating structure integrally formed with the inner layer is located at an inner surface of the inner layer. The method for manufacturing the double-layer injection molding casing includes: applying a multiple injection molding process, wherein the locating structure of the double-layer injection molding casing is integrally formed with the inner layer in the same injection molding step. The electronic apparatus of this invention includes the double-layer injection molding casing. The double-layer injection molding casing can be used as a casing of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inverter (1), comprising an upper and lower housing part (33, 34), wherein electronic components are arranged in the upper and lower housing parts (33, 34), said components being electronically connected to one another in a releasable manner by means of a contact-making system (40) formed from two parts.

Abstract: Assemblies for packaging a downhole tag. In one embodiment, a tag assembly includes a package configured to contain a wireless tag. The package includes a base, an inner cover, and an outer cover. The base includes a cavity configured to retain an antenna, tag circuitry, and the inner cover disposed over the antenna and tag circuitry.

Abstract: A hanging support for working with a tablet computer or a notebook computer is provided. The hanging support is composed of a base plate and a hanging strip. The base plate for supporting the tablet/notebook computer has an expandable supporting board. When the base plate can be positioned to provide an inclined supporting plane or the supporting board can be expanded to support the computer, so that a user can hang the computer in front of his/her body with the hanging strip and use both of his/her hands to operate the computer.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a mobile electronic device is provided with a linkage mechanism that couples first and second members of the device such that the first and second members may be moved between a first position, a second position and a third position. The second member of the device includes a body and an input member. The input member includes an input device and is coupled to the body by a lateral displacement mechanism that allows the input member to move between an extended position and a retracted position. The linkage mechanism and the lateral displacement mechanism may thereby provide at least three operating configurations for the device. An assembly for use with an electronic device is also provided. The assembly may be attachable to, and possibly detachable from, the device.

Abstract: A motherboard assembly includes a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) with a circuit board, a memory slot, and an interface. An edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the circuit board. A SATA connector is arranged on the circuit board, and connected to a control chip and the interface, enabling a motherboard communication with the SATA DIMM module.

Abstract: A printed circuit board having one or more holes that are controllably drilled to extend into the printed circuit board substrate to a predetermined depth intermediate first and second faces. A mechanical locating pin is received into each of the one or more holes to mechanically align a first component for electronically interfacing with the printed circuit board substrate. A second component is installed on the second face directly opposite of the one or more holes such that the second component is in electronic communication with conductive traces or interconnects formed on the second face directly opposite of the hole.

Abstract: A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and an expansion apparatus. The motherboard includes a first expansion slot. An edge connector is set on a bottom side of the expansion apparatus to be detachably engaged in the first expansion slot. A number of SATA interfaces and a number of second expansion slots are arranged on the expansion apparatus, and are connected to signal pins and power pins of the edge connector.

Abstract: A docking station and an electronic device using the same are provided. The electronic device includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a holder and a pivot mechanism. The holder is disposed on the body for containing the portable computer. The pivot mechanism connecting the body and the holder includes a first part and a second part. The first part connects to the body. The second part connects to the holder and pivotly coupled with the first part. The first part includes a first locating portion facing the second part. The second part includes a second locating portion corresponding to the first locating portion. The second locating portion being adapted to engage with the first locating portion for fixing the holder at a desired angle relative to the body as the holder rotating relatively to the body.

Abstract: A server system includes a rack, a power supply module, a switch, and a plurality of servers. The rack can be divided into a plurality of rack units. The rack units are parallel to each other and vertically arranged. The power supply module and the switch are disposed in close proximity to each other in at least one of the rack units. The power supply is adjacent to the rear side of the rack. The switch is adjacent to the front side of the rack. Each of the servers is disposed in one of the other rack units and electrically connected to the power supply module and the switch.

Abstract: A server rack assembly includes a server rack, a power supply device, and a bus-bar electronically connected to the power supply device. The server rack includes a bottom plate and a post substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The power supply device is attached to the post in a first direction that is substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The bus-bar includes a plurality of connectors adapted to electronically connect a plurality of servers. The bus-bar is attached to the post in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and the plurality of connectors are arranged on the bus-bar in the second direction.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, a power supply and a plurality of fan modules. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. Each of the plurality of fan modules is adapted to dissipate heat from three of the plurality of server spaces.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a number of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is pluggable to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the stand column The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. The power supply is approximately twice the height of each of the plurality of server spaces.

Abstract: A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to a middle portion of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar.

Abstract: An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion.

Abstract: A converter arrangement includes a housing having a first cooling air channel, at least one capacitor disposed in the housing, a fan for generating a cooling air flow, and a first power electronics module disposed in the housing between the at least one capacitor and the fan, as viewed in a direction of the cooling air flow. The first power electronics module is positioned in relation to the fan so as to only be cooled by a first partial air flow. A second partial air flow provided for cooling the at least one capacitor is routed via the first cooling air channel past the first power electronics module such that the second partial air flow is thermally separated from the first power electronics module.

Abstract: An inverter for a vehicle is disclosed. The inverter for the vehicle illustratively includes: a power module provided with a power semiconductor device; a cooling module coupled to the power module and flowing a coolant therethrough; and a capacitor module mounted at the cooling module through a mounting unit and adapted to absorb a ripple current of the power module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat dissipation device which is reduced in the number of components, while having sufficient insulating function and cooling function with respect to an object to be cooled. The heat dissipation device includes a base that is formed from a ceramic and a refrigerant channel for circulating a refrigerant within the base. The base is formed by sintering a stacked body in which a plurality of ceramic sheets are stacked. The plurality of ceramic sheets include the ceramic sheet which is provided with a plurality of slits that constitute the refrigerant channel, and the ceramic sheets which are provided with communication paths that communicate the refrigerant channel and outside units with each other. A semiconductor device is configured by bonding a metal plate, on which a semiconductor element is mounted, to the heat dissipation device.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating module applied to a circuit board having an electronic element is disclosed. The heat-dissipating module includes a plurality of connecting portions, a contacting portion and a folded portion. The heat-dissipating module is connected to the circuit board by the connecting portions, and a first surface of the contacting portion contacts the electronic element. The folded portion is connected to the contacting portion. The heat-dissipating module is suitable for a thin and light electronic device and has firm structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipation device, including at least one semiconductor device, at least one first substrate and a cooling substance. The first substrate has a first surface, a second surface and at least one hole, wherein the semiconductor device is located on the first surface of the first substrate, and the hole is opened at the second surface of the first substrate and corresponds to the semiconductor device. The cooling substance is used for flowing in the hole and taking away heat from the semiconductor device, wherein the cooling substance is in contact with the first substrate. Thereby, the temperature of the semiconductor device can be reduced efficiently.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite assembly of plastic (1, 3) and metal films (2.1, 2.2) which can be used for the interconnection and connection of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (5). For this purpose, a flexible printed circuit board is provided, to which at least one radiation source is applied and which consists of a film system. The flexible printed circuit board has a thermal connection (6) to a heat sink (4) and the film system is composed at least of an insulating carrier layer and a metal film. The insulating carrier layer is opened at the locations at which the thermal connection to the heat sink is produced, and the metal film is subdivided into different sections.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a cage and a cushion. The bracket includes a mounting plate and two limiting plates located on the mounting plate. The cage is secured to the mounting plate and surrounds the two limiting plates. The cage includes a restricting piece. The two limiting plates are adapted to receive a data storage device. A plurality of cushions are interposed between the two limiting plates and the data storage device, in such manner that the data storage device is held captive in the cage but is protected from external jolts or physical shocks.

Abstract: A hanging mechanism is for hanging an electronic device on a support wall. The hanging mechanism includes a fixing pad, first and second linkage rods, first arm and second arm rods, and first and second hanging rods. The fixing pad is detachably fixed onto the electronic device. The first linkage rod is pivoted to a first side of the fixing pad and the first arm rod. The second linkage rod is pivoted to a second side of the fixing pad and the second arm rod. The first hanging rod is pivoted to the first arm rod. The second hanging rod is pivoted to the second arm rod and rotatably intersects with the first hanging rod. The second hanging rod is for hanging on the support wall with the first hanging rod. When the first and second linkage rods rotate relatively, the first and second hanging rods rotate relatively.

Abstract: A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard with a memory slot, an adapter board, and a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) with a circuit board and a connector. An edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the circuit board. The adapter board includes a SATA interface, a hard disk drive (HDD) signal multiplier, a power interface, and an expansion SATA interface. The edge connector is connected to the memory slot and the connector is connected to the expansion SATA interface, to enable the motherboard communication with SATA DIMM modules, which are connected to the memory slots.

Abstract: An universal network interface device base module including an access module, a modem module electrically connected to the access module, a dividing structure placed between the access module and modem module, and a base plate, wherein the access module, modem module and dividing structure are mounted on the base plate.

Abstract: A device, system and process for fabricating a three-dimensional electronic substrate are disclosed. A substrate may be molded in three-dimensions to fit the form factor of an exterior device frame. Electronics and conductors may be placed onto the three-dimensional surface of the molded substrate, thereby creating a three-dimensional electronic substrate. The three dimensional substrate may then be connected to an exterior frame to allow for electronic functionalities across frame form factors.

Abstract: A power supply module adapted to supply power to a peripheral device includes a power supply and an output-structure detachably assembled to the power supply and electrically connected between the power supply and the peripheral device. The height of the output-structure relatively to the bottom portion of the power supply is adjustable and the power supply, output-structure and the peripheral device together form a concave combination-structure. As a result, by using a separated output-structure in the invention, the power supply is able to maneuverably adjust the interconnection position of the peripheral device and the power supply through the second circuit board. Meanwhile, the power supply has a larger usable space therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit, in particular for an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising at least one passenger service panel with fastening elements for fastening the panel to an interior component or framework of the aircraft, at least one electric component for passenger entertainment or information mechanically attached to the passenger service panel, at least one electrical connecting terminal for electrical connection of said at least one electric component and an electrical connection for supplying electrical energy and/or transmitting information to said at least one electric component. A further aspect of the invention is a method of producing a passenger service panel. Furthermore the invention relates to method for providing information or entertainment to passengers of an aircraft. A further aspect of the invention is an aircraft, in particular an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising a passenger service unit.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a display device including a cushioning member which is unlikely to be shifted from a predetermined position and has a function of effectively preventing EMI and/or ESD. In a display device according to the present invention, a cushioning member (50), located between a front surface of a peripheral portion (10b) of a display panel (10) and a back surface of a bezel facing the front surface, includes an elastic main body (52) formed of an elastic material and a conductive cover member (54) located on a surface of the elastic main body. At least a part of the conductive cover member is formed in a mesh pattern as a result of a plurality of conductive linear members (60) crossing each other and/or being located side by side.

Abstract: A detachable touch structure is applied to a portable electronic device. The detachable touch structure includes a flexible board, a flexible touch panel, a control module, and a linkage element. The flexible touch panel is superimposedly disposed on the flexible board. The control module is connected with the flexible board, and electrically connected with the flexible touch panel; the control module includes two single path sliding slots. The linkage element includes two positioning levers; the linkage element having one end connected with the flexible board and the other end movably connected with each of the single path sliding slot via each of the positioning levers respectively connected with. The two positioning levers move along different paths with respect to the two single path sliding slots to allow the detachable touch structure to be in a tablet form or a mouse form.