Abstract: A miniature passive structure for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and input/output (I/O) matching for a high frequency integrated circuit is provided. The miniature passive structure includes at least one shunt stub and at least one load line. The shunt stub(s) each provide a corresponding ESD discharge path. The load line(s) are coupled to the shunt stub(s) and provide loading effects for the shunt stub(s).

Abstract: A power adaptor for converting an alternating voltage into a direct voltage to a load is disclosed. The power adaptor includes a primary side circuit including a hot line, a neutral line for receiving the alternating voltage, and a return terminal, a secondary side circuit including a positive output terminal and a negative output terminal for outputting the direct voltage, and a protection circuit including a first non-linear resistor coupled to the return terminal of the primary side circuit and the negative output terminal of the secondary side circuit forming an electrostatic discharge path for an electrostatic current generated by the load.

Abstract: An integrated circuit with either a normally open MEMS ESD protection switch coupled between a bond pad and an internal circuit or a normally closed MEMS ESD protection switch coupled between the bond pad and a common reference of the integrated circuit. At least one of a control bond pad and an enable logic circuit is coupled to a control terminal of the MEMS ESD protection switch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for softly restarting a power network using an inverter-controlled energy storage system are provided. In response to an event such as a fault or other condition, a power network bus that provides power to one or more industrial loads (e.g. motors) can be disconnected from the utility grid. Instead of automatically recoupling the power network bus to the grid after a specified time period, a soft restart is accomplished by pre-energizing the power network bus with an energy storage system (ESS) according to a ramp up process and synchronizing the power network bus with the utility grid while the power network bus operates in an islanded mode. The power network bus can then be reconnected to the utility grid, for instance, by reclosing the one or more circuit breakers coupled between the power network bus and the utility grid.

Abstract: A description is given of a method for the pulsed control of a transistor which has a control terminal and a load path. The load path of the transistor is connected in series with a load. A control circuit is provided for a transistor. In the method, the transistor is controlled with a control pulse of a first type, which has a first control level at least for a first time duration, before a control pulse of a second type, which has a second control level, which is higher in comparison with the first control level. A voltage across the load path of the transistor is evaluated and the pulsed control is terminated if the voltage across the load path exceeds a predefined threshold value.

Abstract: A semiconductor switching element drive circuit includes a semiconductor that passes main current between first and second terminals when voltage is imposed to a gate terminal, and an over current protection circuit that decreases the main current when the main current is judged to become over current for a certain period when exceeding a predetermined current value when current value or voltage value proportional to an amplitude of the main current exceeds a threshold value. The circuit also includes a short circuit protection circuit that decreases gate voltage imposed to the gate terminal earlier than a fall of the main current produced by the over current protection circuit when the main current becomes larger than the over current in a period shorter than the certain period, and a threshold value change circuit that decreases a threshold value when the short circuit protection circuit decreases the main current.

Abstract: A control signal protection device having a first operational mode and a second operational mode includes a first terminal pair that connects the signal protection device to a control system and a second terminal pair that connects the converter to a field device. The control system provided a control signal to the control system protection device. The control signal device further includes a power storing element for temporary accumulation of electric energy and a switching circuit for controlling operational mode of the signal protection device. Electric energy is stored in the power storing element in the first operational mode. Electric energy stored in the power storing element is supplied to a positive terminal in the second terminal pair in the second operational mode.

Abstract: A circuit interrupter, such as a GFCI or AFCI product, is provided having a suppression and protection circuit and circuit interrupter circuitry. In one configuration, a semiconductor device and a voltage clamping device or surge protector, such as a metal oxide varistor (MOV), are utilized in the circuit interrupter for handling transient surges and overvoltage conditions. The semiconductor device, such as a SIDCA and a TVS diode, is connected to a solenoid or trip coil of the circuit interrupter circuitry to limit the amount of current through the semiconductor device. The MOV is placed between phase and neutral conductors of the circuit interrupter circuitry.

Abstract: A semiconductor module in accordance with one embodiment comprises a plurality of semiconductor switching devices; a plurality of control circuits provided for the respective semiconductor switching devices and adapted to control switching of the semiconductor switching devices corresponding thereto and perform protection actions to stop switching the semiconductor switching devices corresponding thereto falling into a control stop state; and a signal path connecting the plurality of control circuits to each other and transmitting among the plurality of control circuits a protection action signal indicating whether or not there is the protection action for each of the semiconductor switching devices corresponding to the plurality of control circuits. Any of the plurality of control circuits receiving the protection action signal indicating that another control circuit is in the protection action through the signal path stops switching the semiconductor switching device corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A modular electronic detection device comprises a mechanical actuator connected to a target through a front surface of a panel. The device further comprises a plurality of sensors for detecting the position of the target, which are connected to a printed circuit board. The modular detection device of the present invention can be incorporated into an aircraft and can be used in aircraft assembly.

Abstract: A metal-oxide-metal (MOM) capacitor able to reduce area of capacitor arrays is revealed. The MOM capacitor mainly includes at least three parallel conducting layers. Each parallel conducting layer consists of a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate disposed around the first conductive plate. There is a preset distance between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. The first conductive plates are electrically connected by at least one first via while the second conductive plates are electrically connected by at least one second via. Thereby, while being applied to capacitor arrays, the second conductive plates of the two adjacent MOM capacitors are connected together and shared with each other, so as to significantly reduce area of the capacitor array, improve circuit density and further optimize the layout efficiency of the chip design.

Abstract: A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic element assembly and external electrodes. The external electrodes are disposed on the ceramic element assembly. The external electrodes include an underlying electrode layer and a first Cu plating film. The underlying electrode layer is disposed on the ceramic element assembly. The first Cu plating film is disposed on the underlying electrode layer. The underlying electrode layer includes a metal that is diffusible in Cu and a ceramic bonding material. The metal that is diffusible in Cu is diffused in at least a surface layer in the underlying electrode layer side of the first Cu plating film.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic component including: a ceramic body; internal electrodes formed within the ceramic body; and external electrodes electrically connected to the internal electrodes, formed on external surfaces of the ceramic body, and including a metal powder having nano protrusions formed of an organic metal on a surface of a metal particle.

Abstract: There are provided a nickel powder for an internal electrode, synthesized by a vapor phase synthesis method using plasma, more particularly, a nickel powder for an internal electrode, having a favorable crystallite diameter and high density, a method of producing the same, and a multilayer ceramic electronic component including the same. According to the nickel powder for an internal electrode, the method of producing the same, and the multilayer ceramic electronic component including the same, a nickel powder having less impurities, a favorable crystallite diameter, and high density can be produced.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated ceramic capacitor that can suppress the decrease in insulation resistance after a moisture-resistance loading test. It contains ceramic layers which include: main-phase grains that have a perovskite-type compound containing Ba and Ti and optionally containing Ca, Sr, Zr, and Hf; and secondary-phase grains that have an average grain size of 100 nm or more and have a Si content of 50 mol % or more per grain, the average grain boundary number, represented by (Average Thickness for Ceramic Layers 3)/(Average Grain Size for Main Phase Grains)?1, is greater than 0 and 3.0 or less, and the average grain size for the secondary-phase grains is 1/4 or more of the average thickness for the ceramic layers 3.

Abstract: There are provided a dielectric ceramic having large specific resistance and even capacitance characteristic at 150° C., as well as a laminated ceramic electronic component employing such a dielectric ceramic. A ceramic layer includes crystal grains, the ceramic layer containing a perovskite type compound containing Ba, Ca, Ti, and Zr, containing Si, and optionally containing Mn. When the total content of Ti and Zr is 1 molar part, the content of Mn is 0.015 molar part or less, the content of Si is 0.005 molar part or more and less than 0.03 molar part, the molar ratio x of Ca/(Ba+Ca) satisfies 0.05<x<0.20, and the molar ratio y of Zr/(Ti+Zr) satisfies 0.03<y<0.18. The crystal grains have an average grain size of less than 130 nm.

Abstract: The electrochemical cell of the present invention is provided with a hermetic container having a base member, a jointing material fixed to the base member, and a lid member welded on the base member via the jointing material, and in which a housing space sealed between the base member and the lid member is defined, and an electrochemical element which is housed inside the housing space and which is available to effect charging and discharging, wherein the lid member is made of stainless steel.

Abstract: A structural electrochemical capacitor that includes at least one pair of electrodes and a solid electrolytic material disposed between the electrodes which, taken collectively, have sufficient mechanical strength to allow the electrochemical capacitor to be used as a structural component of an article of manufacture is described. The present invention also describes a method of capacitively storing electrical energy and conserving mass and/or volume in a device that includes the steps of: fabricating portions of the structure of a device with high-strength structural electrochemical capacitor that includes at least one pair of electrodes and a body of solid electrolytic material disposed between said electrodes wherein the body of solid electrolytic material accounts for a majority of the mass of a structural element or a majority of the volume of a structural element in the device.

Abstract: A power electronic device is disclosed. The power electronic device may include a housing, a conductive element positioned within the housing and rated for at least a medium voltage, a cooling system in fluid communication with the conductive element, a plurality of temperature sensing tags and a data collection unit having a receiver that is configured to receive signals from the antennae of the temperature sensing tags. The cooling system may have a plurality of outlet conduit elements that are positioned within the housing. Each of the tags may be attached to one of the outlet conduits and may include a power supply, a temperature sensor, and an antenna.

Abstract: An electrical equipment cabinet encloses a rack supporting equipment and cables connected to the electrical equipment. The rack and the cabinet define a gap between the rack and at least one side wall of the cabinet. The cabinet includes a thermal barrier fitting within the gap and defining a channel for cables. The thermal barrier includes a bracket connecting to the cabinet a channel side wall extending from the bracket, and a hinged panel connected to the channel side wall. The equipment cabinet may utilize a plurality of the thermal barriers to eliminate warm air bypass routes within the cabinet that deteriorate the cooling effect of air blowing across the equipment from front to back of the cabinet. Temperatures sensors and fens may be incorporated into the cabinet for additional temperature control. The thermal barriers and the control system may be part of a kit used retrofit existing cabinets.

Abstract: A display panel having a wireless charging function is provided, and the display panel includes a first substrate, an induction coil layer, a display pixel layer, and a second substrate. The induction coil layer is disposed on the first substrate. The induction coil layer includes at least one induction coil. The induction coil layer is adapted for collaborating with a wireless charging power supply, such that the induction coil layer executes the wireless charging function. The display pixel layer is disposed on the induction coil layer. The second substrate is disposed on the display pixel layer.

Abstract: A method of controlling vibration is provided. The method includes determining whether the electronic device is located on a flat surface if a vibration event of an electronic device occurs, measuring a first noise signal level before driving a vibration motor by using a microphone of the electronic device if the electronic device is located on the flat surface, measuring a second noise signal level after driving the vibration motor at a minimum vibration intensity, and controlling a driving intensity of the vibration motor by comparing the first noise signal level and the second noise signal level. Accordingly, an excessive noise may be avoided if a portable terminal vibrates on a hard surface such as a desk.

Abstract: A USB male connector and its companion electronic product are disclosed. The USB male connector includes an insulating body, a slot installed in the insulating body, and a reinforcement structure fixed in the slot. The strength of the reinforcement structure is greater than the strength of the insulating body. The USB male connector has an open end and a tail end that is opposite to the open end. A socket of the slot is located in the tail end of the USB male connector. The electronic product includes an electronic product body and the USB male connector. The USB male connector is fixedly connected to the electronic product body.

Abstract: Embodiment of the invention discloses an electronic apparatus. A frame of the electronic apparatus comprises a sense region, and at least one sense window is provided in the sense region. A reflection type optical emitter-receiver-tube is provided at a position inside the electronic apparatus corresponding to the sense window, and an output terminal of the optical emitter-receiver-tube is connected with a processor inside the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: An energy storage device, a power management device, a mobile terminal, and a method for operating the same are discussed. The energy storage device includes a battery pack, a communication module to transmit power-on information or energy storage amount information to a power management device and to receive a charge command or discharge command from the power management device, a connector to receive AC power from the internal power network based on the charge command or to output AC power to the internal power network based on the discharge command, and a power converter to, when the charge command is received from the power management device, convert the AC power from the internal power network into DC power based on the charge command, or, when the discharge command is received from the power management device, convert DC power in the battery pack into AC power based on the discharge command.

Abstract: The present invention provides a security assembly for protecting a device includes first and second security wraps fitted to the device. The first security wrap covers a first area of the device. The second security wrap partially overlaps the first security wrap and covers a second area of the device. Each of the first and second security wraps has a security screen having first and second screen terminals and a conductive track extending between the first and second screen terminals. A conductive structure is disposed in an overlapping area between the first and second security wraps and coupled to the second screen terminal of the first security screen and to the first screen terminal of the second security screen.

Abstract: Disclosed are a portable communication device and a cradle apparatus for the same. The portable communication device includes a first housing; a second housing with a first display device, the second housing being cradled at a known angle after being swung from the first housing; and a third housing with a second display device, the third housing being stacked with the second housing before the second housing is swung from the first housing, and being extended from a lower edge of the second housing and tilted at a same known angle as the second housing when the second and third housings are extended from the first housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use in woven article, which includes a conductive fabric that includes conductive warps, conductive wefts, and insulation warps, which are arranged so as to form a plurality of conduction sites; a first woven flat cable, which includes a plurality of conductor lines, the first woven flat cable being set to overlap the conductive fabric, two of the conductor lines being electrically and respectively connected to the conductive warp and the conductive weft of one of the conduction sites; and a processor unit, to which the conductor lines of the first woven flat cable is electrically connected.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, an I/O connector, and a positioning member. The housing defines a mounting opening at a sidewall of the housing, and a mounting groove communicating with the mounting opening and an inner space of the housing. The I/O connector is positioned in the mounting groove, and partly received in the mounting opening. The positioning member is made of electrically conductive materials, and is fixed within the mounting groove for positioning the I/O connector. The positioning member includes at least one elastic sheet. The at least one elastic sheet elastically resists against the I/O connector.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element, a sliding assembly, two connecting robs, and a keyboard module. The display module includes a connecting end and a support surface. Each support element includes a first fixed end connected pivotally to the support surface and a second fixed end connected pivotally to the base. The sliding assembly includes a sliding element and a sliding guiding element disposed in the base. The sliding element is combined with the connecting end and sliding along the sliding guiding element. The keyboard module includes two keyboard portions. Each keyboard portion is moveably combined with the base. Each connecting rob can be pushed by the sliding element to drive the two keyboard portions to move relative to the base.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an adhesive layer, a first patterned sensing electrode layer and a second patterned sensing electrode layer. The first substrate has a first surface and a second surface, the second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface, and the second surface of the first substrate faces the third surface of the second substrate. The adhesive layer is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate for assembling the first substrate and the second substrate. The first patterned sensing electrode layer is disposed on the first surface of the first substrate, and the second patterned sensing electrode layer is disposed on the fourth surface of the second substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are improvements on a display panel mounted to a bag. For a display panel mounted in a pocket and with a retainer for angle holding capability, protective spacers may be provided. To hold a vertical operating position, alternative plug and socket, sliding and pivoting prop and pivoting prop mounted to a fixed prop may be provided. A bag made for display panel mounting may include an attachment area and including a display panel to bag front prop is disclosed. For display panels mounted with right and left free sections, a loop of material may serve as the free sections for quick mounting and dismounting. An electrical connection, specialized holder and removable display panel including free sections are also disclosed. The display panel may be mounted to the bag with a two panel arrangement where a cover folds over the display panel in a way reminiscent of folding portable clock.

Abstract: This document describes techniques using, and apparatuses including, switchable magnetic locks. These techniques and apparatuses can enable low or no power consumption and a seamless design for locking and unlocking of devices one to the other, such as computing devices and peripherals.

Abstract: A display module and an electronic device are provided. The display module includes a housing, a pivot rod, and a flexible circuit board. The housing has a connection portion, wherein the connection portion has a connecting hole. The pivot rod is partially disposed in the connecting hole. The flexible circuit board includes a first transmission section, a second transmission section, and a connecting section that connects the previous two sections. The connecting section is disposed in a traverse direction with respect to the extending directions of the first transmission section and the second transmission section and wraps around the pivot rod with the traverse direction as an axial direction, wherein the connecting section is at least partially disposed in the connecting hole such that the first transmission section is in the housing and the second transmission section is outside of the housing.

Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly includes a main board unit mounted fixedly on and connected electrically to an external circuit board, a daughter board unit disposed on and connected detachably to the main board unit, and an integrated circuit device mounted fixedly on and connected electrically to the daughter board unit. When the daughter board unit is connected to the main board unit, the integrated circuit device is connected electrically to the external circuit board via the main board unit and the daughter board unit.

Abstract: A storage assembly, system, and method provide a common platform that supports storage devices of different transverse dimensions. The storage assembly comprises a first storage device compactly disposed in a first storage carrier. The first storage device has a transverse dimension (e.g., a width) that is larger than that of second storage devices specifically designed to be compactly coupled to the common platform via an array of connectors. The storage device further comprises an interposer assembly coupled to a data interface of the first storage device. When the first storage carrier is placed for coupling the first storage device to an opposing connector of the array of connectors, the interposer assembly is disposed between the first storage device and the opposing connector to cause the first storage device to be displaced laterally away from an adjacent connector while coupling the first storage device to the opposing connector.

Abstract: A container data center includes a container, a row of racks installed in the container, an air conditioner, and a heat insulation apparatus. A cool channel and a heat channel are defined at two opposite sides of the row of racks. The removable heat insulation apparatus divides the cool channel into a first space and a small second next to the racks, and maintains the cooled air in the second space. Cooled air from the air conditioner is fed into the second space air conditioner, flows through the racks to remove heat generated, and enters the heat channel.

Abstract: A method for cooling a data center having a plurality of racks and an adjustable cooling system includes the following steps. A minimum and maximum temperature is set for each of the racks. A temperature of each of the racks is determined based on i) a rate R(t) at which the chilled air at a temperature Tc is introduced to each of the racks and ii) a rate R at which warm air from each of the racks at a temperature T is returned to the cooling system. The cooling system is adjusted to add cooling or to reduce cooling to the data center. The determining and adjusting steps are repeated at a predetermined time interval to achieve and maintain the temperature of each of the racks to be greater than or equal to the minimum temperature and less than or equal to the maximum temperature.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a motherboard, at least one expansion circuit board, and a power unit. The power unit includes a number of output terminals for providing power signals with different voltages. The motherboard and the expansion circuit board are connected to a corresponding output terminal providing the power signal with a proper voltage via cables.

Abstract: In a support frame of an interface card module, two module locks are disposed thereon, both the support frame and the module locks having enlarged operational holes for easy operation for a user. To install the interface card module on a housing of an electronic device, the module locks are pushed and moved by the housing and withstood by the housing. The user may directly operate the module locks through the enlarged holes to disengage the module locks from the housing and to uninstall the interface card module. The interface card module further uses a card lock pivoted on the support frame for locking the interface card at the support frame.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a motherboard forming a memory slot, a printed circuit board, and a fixing frame. The fixing frame includes a receiving portion for receiving the HDD, and a connection portion connected to the receiving portion. The print circuit board is mounted to the connection portion. A connector is mounted to the printed circuit board to be electrically connected to the HDD. An edge connector is formed at a bottom side of the printed circuit board to be inserted into the memory slot.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a bracket, two hook devices, and an operation member. The bracket includes two parallel clamping arms sandwiching an HDD, and a connection plate connected between the clamping arms. Each clamping arm defines a through slot. Each hook includes an end portion engaging in an inner side of the corresponding clamping arm, a locking portion received in the corresponding through slot, and a slanting connection portion connected between the end portion and the locking portion. Two locking poles extend from the locking portion to engage in locking holes defined in the HDD. The operation member is slidably connected to the connection plate. When the operation member is manipulated toward the connection plate, the connection plate abuts against the connection poles of the hook devices. The connection poles are deformed away from the HDD, to disengage the locking poles from the HDD.

Abstract: A method and system for adaptively docking with computers of different designs are provided. In one version, an electrical communications connector (hereinafter, “docking connector”) is coupled with a docking station frame, wherein the docking connector may be positioned relative to the frame. A computer having a native connector may be positioned relative to the frame, and the docking connector may be positioned relative to both the frame and the computer to permit communicative coupling of the docking connector and the native connector of the computer.

Abstract: A method for cooling a data center having a plurality of racks and an adjustable cooling system includes the following steps. A minimum and maximum temperature is set for each of the racks. A temperature of each of the racks is determined based on i) a rate R(t) at which the chilled air at a temperature Tc is introduced to each of the racks and ii) a rate R at which warm air from each of the racks at a temperature T is returned to the cooling system. The cooling system is adjusted to add cooling or to reduce cooling to the data center. The determining and adjusting steps are repeated at a predetermined time interval to achieve and maintain the temperature of each of the racks to be greater than or equal to the minimum temperature and less than or equal to the maximum temperature.

Abstract: A fan assembly for a computing device is disclosed. The device can include an impeller having a number of blades and a motor for turning the blades. The motor can turn the blades via a magnetic interaction between the impeller and the motor. A fluid dynamic thrust bearing can be used to control a position of the impeller relative to the motor. In particular, the impeller can be configured to rotate around an axis and the thrust bearing can be used to control movement of the impeller in a direction aligned with the rotational axis. In one embodiment, the thrust bearing can be configured to stabilize the impeller when vibratory forces act upon the fan assembly. More particularly, parameters associated with the thrust bearing can be selected to counteract vibratory forces emitted by a speaker system.

Abstract: A rack-mounted server system includes a rack, a number of server units mounted in the rack adjacent to a front end of the rack, a fan module, and a number of power units located beside the server units. The rack includes a back wall defining an air outlet aligned with the server units. The fan module is fixed to the back wall and fitted in the air outlet. The power units are arranged in front of the fan module. An air-guide plate is mounted in the rack between the fan module and the power units to guide a part of the airflow generated by the fan module to flow through the power units.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a thermal management system. The thermal management system may include a cooling apparatus including a cooler block configured to retain at least one fluid channel, wherein the at least one fluid channel is configured to circulate a coolant within the cooler block and at least one plate mounted to the cooler block, wherein the at least one plate is comprised of a heat-conducting material, wherein the at least one fluid channel faces the at least one plate to be in thermal contact with the at least one plate. The system may also include a hard drive mounted onto the at least one plate, wherein heat generated by the hard drive is transferred to the at least one plate and removed from the at least one plate by the coolant circulating within the cooler block.

Abstract: An information processing equipment is described. The equipment includes: a first shell being configured to contain an arithmetic unit, a second shell being configured to contain a display unit, a third shell being configured to contain an input unit, a first connect unit being configured to separately connect the second shell and the third shell; and a second connect unit being configured to separately connect the first shell with the third shell. When the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are separated from each other, the display unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit and the input unit wirelessly exchanges data with the arithmetic unit.

Abstract: A detaching mechanism includes at least one sloping portion, a groove, an elastic mechanism, and a latch portion. The sloping portion is disposed on a cover which detachably covers an outer surface of a shell. The sloping portion has a sloping surface. The groove is disposed on the shell. The latch portion is slidably received in the groove to slidably ride on the sloping surface of the sloping portion, such that the sloping portion is displaced away from the shell. The elastic mechanism connects the latch portion to the shell.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.