Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an enhanced resonant frequency hexagonal ferrite material, such as Y-phase hexagonal ferrite material, and methods of manufacturing. In some embodiments, sodium or potassium can be added into the crystal structure of the hexagonal ferrite material in order to achieve improved resonant frequencies in the range of 500 MHz to 1 GHz useful for radiofrequency applications.

Abstract: The preparation method includes steps of (1) melting steel according to in weight percentage 0.001-0.003% of C, 5.0-6.6% of Si, 0.2-0.3% of Mn, 0.05-0.12% of Al, 0.01-0.04% of V, 0.03-0.06% of Nb, 0.02-0.03% of S, 0.009-0.020% of N, O which is less than or equal to 0.0020%, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities; (2) forming cast strips after a thin-strip casting course; (3) hot-rolling the cast strips under inert atmosphere conditions; (4) cooling the hot-rolled cast strips to 550-600 DEG C., coiling and performing low-temperature hot rolling/warm rolling on the coiled cast strips under a nitrogen atmosphere condition; (5) removing oxidized scales though pickling, performing cold rolling multiple times; (6) performing recrystallization annealing, coating with an MgO layer, and coiling; (7) performing purification annealing under hydrogen circulation conditions; and (8) removing oxidized scales, coating with an insulating layer, performing flat stretch annealing, and air-cooled coiling.

Abstract: A superconducting coil device includes a superconducting flat conductor having one or more torsional turns. The flat conductor is wound around a winding support to define multiple turns of the conductor around the support. In at least one of the turns, the flat conductor is twisted through approximately 180 degrees about a longitudinal axis of the flat conductor, to thereby switch a contact side of the flat conductor from radially inwardly facing to radially outwardly facing, or vice versa. The contact side of the flat conductor at an inner turn faces a center of the winding and, and at an outer turn faces away from the center of the winding. The inwardly-facing contact side of the strip at an inner turn may be coupled to an inner contact element, and the outwardly-facing contact side at an outer turn may be conductively coupled to an outer contact element.

Abstract: A haptic actuator features magnets coupled to an enclosure and a movable mass with a conduction loop coupled to the enclosure via one or more movement elastic members. One or more conduction elastic members may be used to transmit signals to the conduction loop to cause the movable mass to move bilinearly relative to the enclosure and the magnets. The magnets may consist of a Halbach array to direct magnetic flux toward the conduction loop and away from other device components. Ferrofluid may be included between one or more of the magnets and the conduction loop to act as a damper in the system to improve haptic feedback. Closed loop control, such as back EMF, capacitive sensing, and magnetic sensing, may be included to improve system response.

Abstract: A solenoid is latched in an energized position by a residual magnetic field established by a pulse of current. A degaussing current is selectively applied from a capacitor to unlatch the solenoid. Fail-safe return to the de-energized position occurs when the supply of power is lost.

Abstract: A cover for magnetizing a shaft of a tissue-penetrating medical device is disclosed including a sleeve member having a hollow body to form a protective closure over the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device. The proximal end of the hollow body provides a receiving space for receiving the shaft of the tissue-penetrating medical device. One or more magnet is disposed on the sleeve member. A magnetic shield composed of one or more shielding materials associated with the cover that minimizes any effects to the clinical environment from magnetic fields generated within the cover. Medical devices and methods of magnetizing the shaft of a tissue-penetrating medical device using the cover are also disclosed.

Abstract: A transformer unit and a power converter circuit are provided. The transformer unit includes: a first secondary wiring layer including a first secondary winding; a second secondary wiring layer adjacent to the first secondary wiring layer and including a second secondary winding, a first end of the second secondary winding being connected to a first end of the first secondary winding via at least one first via hole; and a plurality of primary wiring layers including a primary winding, the first secondary wiring layer and the second secondary wiring layer being disposed between the plurality of primary wiring layers, wherein at least one of the first via hole is disposed within a projection of the primary winding in the plurality of primary wiring layers.

Abstract: A detachable transformer includes a first bobbin, a primary winding, a second bobbin, a secondary winding and a magnetic core set. The magnetic core set peripherally surrounds the first bobbin and the second bobbin and is inserted into them. A top and a bottom of the first bobbin respectively have a first winding recess and an installation recess. The primary winding is arranged in the first winding recess. A side of the installation recess has a first opening connecting with an external space. A top of the second bobbin has a second winding recess. The secondary winding is arranged in the second winding recess. The second bobbin is arranged in the installation recess through the first opening, whereby the first bobbin and the second bobbin form a detachable connection.

Abstract: A current regulator for regulating alternating current (AC) flow to a load device is provided. The current regulator can include an AC coupling device that can be electrically connected to the load device via an output electrical path, a current control device electrically connected in series with the AC coupling device, and an AC feedback circuit electrically connected to the output electrical path and the current control device. The current control device can modify a current flow through at least one component of the AC coupling device in response to receiving an error correction current. An output AC current provided to the load device can be controlled based on the current flow through the component of the AC coupling device. The AC feedback circuit can include voltage error compensation device that provides the error correction current in response to receiving a feedback voltage corresponding to the output AC current.

Abstract: A system for compensating one or more DC components in an electrical system includes one or more sensors for sensing the one or more DC components. The system also includes one or more DC component controllers for generating one or more reference signals from one or more signals received from the one or more sensors. In addition to this, the system also has one or more controllers for generating one or more firing pulses from the one or more reference signals received from the one or more DC component controllers and one or more valve configurations for charging one or more controllable branches to counterbalance the one or more DC components of the electrical system. A method for compensating one or more DC components in an electrical system is also provided.

Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems having improved tolerance for coil misalignment are disclosed. These systems efficiently transfer power to accessories having a variety of power modes. For example, a power transmitter may vary the amount of power transmitted to a power receiver in response to changes in the power requirements of that power receiver. The power transmitter and the power receiver may be mutually tuned to filter or substantially reduce respective leakage inductances at both a primary and secondary operating frequency.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a coil component including the steps of: assembling and forming a coil assembly body in which a coil is attached to a magnetic-body core; and inputting the coil assembly body and a putty-like admixture including magnetic powders and a thermosetting resin into an inner cylindrical portion of a die, further including the steps of: pressing the admixture which is inputted into the inner cylindrical portion, applying vibration for giving shear force with respect to the admixture which is inputted into the inner cylindrical portion for decreasing the viscosity of the aforesaid admixture, and thermosetting and forming a magnetic cover portion by heating an integrated object comprised of the admixture which was applied with the vibration and the coil assembly body and by thermally-curing the thermosetting resin included in the admixture.

Abstract: An electronic component is provided with an element body and terminal electrodes. The terminal electrodes include sintered metal layers and conductive resin layers. A first length, which is a length of the sintered metal layers in a first direction at end portions of a side surface in a second direction, is shorter than a second length, which is a length of the sintered metal layers in the first direction at central portions of the side surface in the second direction. A third length, which is a length of the conductive resin layers in the first direction at the end portions, is shorter than a fourth length, which is a length of the conductive resin layers in the first direction at the central portions. A difference between the fourth length and the third length is larger than a difference between the second length and the first length.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a variable capacitor includes forming a capacitor conductor. The method also includes forming a phase change material adjacent the capacitor conductor. The method further includes forming a first contact on the capacitor conductor. The method additionally includes forming a second contact and a third contact on the phase change material.

Abstract: A heat pipe cooled capacitor includes a capacitor body having opposing first and second ends and an opening defined between the opposing ends. A first heat pipe is thermally and electrically connected to the first end of the capacitor body. A second heat pipe is positioned at least partially through the opening of the capacitor body. The second heat pipe is thermally connected to the second end of the capacitor body, and electrically isolated from the first heat pipe.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor of the present disclosure includes: preparing an anode member having a dielectric layer; then, impregnating the anode member with a monomer, an oxidant, a silane compound, and a solvent; and then forming a solid electrolyte layer including a conductive polymer containing a polymer of the monomer and a silicon-containing component derived from the silane compound on the surface of the dielectric layer. The above-mentioned monomer contains a compound represented by formula (I): (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A capacitor element including at least an anode body composed of a sintered compact containing tungsten as a main component, a dielectric layer with a smooth surface formed by chemical conversion of the surface of the anode body, and a semiconductor layer laminated on the dielectric layer. The capacitor is obtained by a production method which includes the steps of chemically converting the surface layer of the tungsten powder sintered compact into the dielectric layer in an aqueous solution containing 0.05 to 12% by mass of an oxidant composed of an oxygen-containing compound at a solution temperature of 62° C. or less, and removing all or most of water adhering to the inner surface of pores at a temperature of less than the boiling point of water, followed by drying at a temperature of not less than the boiling point of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the deoxidation of valve metal primary powders by means of reducing metals and/or metal hydrides, and a process for the production of tantalum powders that are suitable as anode material for electrolytic capacitors.

Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor wherein a resistance increasing process is performed on at least one of a bonding portion of an anode lead terminal and a bonding portion of an anode in order to increase contact resistance between the anode lead terminal and the anode. Thereafter, the anode and the anode lead terminal are welded to each other by resistance welding at the bonding portions.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor having grooves provided in a valve-acting metal substrate that includes a porous surface part and a non-porous body part, the bottoms of the grooves being non-porous. The valve-acting metal substrate is divided into a plurality of unit regions by the grooves, and define cathode layer formation parts in the porous surface parts for each unit region. A dielectric layer covers the surfaces of the cathode layer formation parts of the valve-acting metal substrate and the grooves between the cathode layer formation parts. A solid electrolyte layer and a cathode extraction layer cover the surface of the dielectric layer, thereby providing a sheet in which a plurality of solid electrolytic capacitor elements are prepared integrally with the grooves interposed therebetween. The sheet is cut at the grooves, and a dielectric layer is formed on the cut surfaces located around the cathode layer formation parts.

Abstract: A photosensitive organic dye is adapted to be used in a photoelectric converting device such as a dye-sensitized solar cell. The photosensitive organic dye having a structural formula (I): where, Aryl1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl with one or more aromatic rings, NR2R3 represents a substituted electron-donating group, wherein N represents a nitrogen atom, and R2 and R3 independently represent identical or different substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon groups, L represents an optional linker unit, and A represents an electron-withdrawing group.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are provided for a vertical two-terminal nanotube or microtube device configured to capture and generate energy, to store electrical energy, and to integrate these functions with power management circuitry. The vertical device can include a column disposed in a template material extending from one side of the template material to the other side of the template material. Further, the device can include a first material disposed within the column, a second material disposed within the column, and a third material disposed in the column. A variety of configurations, variations, and modifications are provided.

Abstract: The contact device includes: a fixed contact member including a fixed contact; and a movable contact member including a movable contact. The movable contact member is movable between a position where the movable contact is in contact with the fixed contact and a position where the movable contact is away from the fixed contact. The movable contact member further includes a protrusion which protrudes from a face to which the movable contact is provided, in a direction same as a protruding direction of the movable contact.

Abstract: A device configured for installation on a wire includes a housing with a wire passage provided therein. A blade is configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire. A first electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire, and a second electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. The first end of the severed wire is connected to the second end of the severed wire when a switch arrangement is in a closed position. The first end of the severed wire is disconnected from the second end of the severed wire when the switch arrangement is in an open position. A manual actuator is configured to move the switch arrangement between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: A sealing mechanism is suitable for a key device. The key device contains a key base, and the sealing mechanism contains one front ring shell, one lamp base shell and one sealing member. The front ring shell is installed on the key base, and the lamp base shell is installed on the front ring shell. The sealing member contains a sealing body and a sealing wall. The sealing wall is circularly arranged around the sealing body so as to be fixed on the lamp base shell. When the lamp base shell is installed on the front ring shell, the lamp base shell and the front ring shell respectively push the periphery of the sealing body, so that the sealing body and the front ring shell jointly form one sealing space so as to seal one first open groove on the key base.

Abstract: An operating or command element has a key plate having a substantially flat or slightly curved basic form and having a plurality of surface elevations, which are formed on the basic form and which can be tactilely sensed using a fingertip so that the position of the fingertip on the key plate can be sensed. Both in a horizontal and in a vertical installation position of the operating or command element, the key plate can be free of recesses in which liquids can accumulate. Other installation angles are also possible, for example in the case of installation in an inclined console housing.

Abstract: A keyswitch device includes a bottom plate, a membrane circuit board, a keyswitch assembly, and at least one spacer structure. The membrane circuit board is located over the bottom plate and has a trigger zone. The membrane circuit board is configured to generate a trigger signal when the trigger zone is pressed. The keyswitch assembly is disposed over the membrane circuit board and configured to press the trigger zone. The spacer structure is disposed between the bottom plate and the membrane circuit board and substantially aligned with the peripheral edge of the trigger zone. The spacer structure is configured to separate the bottom plate and the membrane circuit board by a distance.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes a base plate, a key and a membrane circuit board. The key is connected with the base plate. The membrane circuit board is arranged between the key and the base plate. The base plate includes a connecting structure. The connecting structure is protruded upwardly and penetrated through the membrane circuit board. The key includes a keycap and a stabilizer bar. The stabilizer bar is pivotally coupled to the keycap. A hook part of the stabilizer bar is penetrated through a corresponding locking hole of the connecting structure. A film layer of the membrane circuit board includes an extension part. A gel layer is formed on the extension part. While the keycap is moved upwardly or downwardly relative to the base plate, the hook part of the stabilizer bar is moved on the gel layer.

Abstract: A command and signaling device responsive to movement of an actuating tappet includes a spring element to which the tappet is operatively connected to compress the spring element in response to movement of the tappet. A plurality of contact pads are defined on the surface of a printed circuit board. The spring element has a conical portion that is mounted on the printed circuit board proximate the contact pads, and a cylindrical part to which the tappet is connected. As the tappet movably advances, it drives the spring element into increasingly compressed positions that are sensed by contact of the spring element conical portion with multiple ones of the contact pads so that the spring element provides monitoring contact in a first compression position, a command and messaging signal in a second compression position and return urgency for return movement of the tappet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an illuminated keyboard, including a plurality of keys, a metal plate, a thin film circuit board, and a backlight module. The metal plate includes a plurality of metal domes, disposed below the keys, and correspondingly located above a plurality of electrical contact parts of the thin film circuit board. When a user presses each of the keys downward, the metal dome properly moves downward to get in contact with the corresponding electrical contact part to conduct the electrical contact part and generate a corresponding key signal. The backlight module is disposed below the thin film circuit board, and a plurality of light beams emitted from the backlight module is projected to the keys.

Abstract: A high current fusible disconnect switch device includes a switch housing configured to receive a pluggable touch-safe fuse module, and a dual slide bar actuator assembly for opening and closing switch contacts. The dual slide bar elements are each coupled to bias elements that store and release energy to affect switch opening and closing operations. The switch opening and closing operation is multi-staged wherein the only the first slider element is movable in the first stage, and both the first and second slider elements are movable in the second stage.

Abstract: A rocker panel button arrangement having a bezel with an opening. A rocker button is rotatably mounted to the bezel and is located within the aperture. The rocker button is pivotable about an axis between a first position, a second position and a neutral position. The rocker button also includes a viewing surface and a back side. A capacitive film is connected to the back side of the rocker. A chassis is connected and supports the capacitive film and is also connected to and movable with the rocker button. A circuit board is connected to the bezel adjacent the chassis. The circuit board is connected to the bezel in such a manner that the chassis, capacitive film and rocker button may rotate freely near the circuit board. Between the chassis and the circuit board is a rocker actuator that may take several forms.

Abstract: A device for inputting commands includes a casing, a rotatable disk, and a processor. The rotatable disk can rotate relative to the casing, and has a plurality of input modes. The rotatable disk includes a switch button for switching among the input modes. The rotatable disk further includes a pointer. The casing includes an annular area surrounding the rotatable disk. The annular area has a plurality of input positions. The input positions correspond to characters of one character set corresponding to the current input mode. The processor is received in the casing, and can generate a command or control signal according to a character corresponding to an input position when the pointer is aligned with the input position.

Abstract: A coupling element is provided for an electric switching device wherein the coupling element includes a first switching contact for opening and closing an electric contact by a second switch contact. The coupling element has an oblong winding body having two ends that are opposite in the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the first switch contact is arranged on one end. The coupling element furthermore includes a rotation body through which the winding body extends and that is provided for coupling to a drive to carry out a rotation movement by the drive, wherein the rotation body includes two sides of which one faces one end (of the winding body and the other faces the other end of the winding body.

Abstract: A pair of fixed arc electrodes are arranged facing each other within a sealed container that is filled with arc-extinguishing gas 1. There are provided: a compression puffer chamber for accumulating pressurized gas that is obtained by elevating the pressure of the arc-extinguishing gas; and an insulated nozzle that directs the pressurized gas towards the arc discharge from the compression puffer chamber. A buffer chamber is provided, in which hot exhaust gas generated by the heat of the arc discharge is temporarily accumulated. A pressurized gas through-flow space is provided, communicating with the compression puffer chamber. In the pressurized gas through-flow space, an opening/closing section prevents inflow of hot exhaust gas by assuming a closed condition during the earlier half of the current interruption period, and in the latter half of the current interruption period the opening/closing section 41 is opened to allow flow of pressurized gas.

Abstract: In a protective circuit substrate having a circuit substrate and a protective element, the protective element including: an insulating substrate; a heat-generating element; first and second electrodes laminated on the insulating substrate; a first and second connecting terminals provided on one side edge of a mounting surface to be mounted to the circuit substrate, the first connecting terminals being continuous with the first and second electrodes; a heat-generating element extracting electrode provided in a current path between the first and second electrodes and electrically connected to the heat-generating element; and a meltable conductor provided between the first and second electrodes, wherein the circuit substrate includes a region for mounting the protective element in which no electrode pattern other than a connecting electrode to the protective element is provided.

Abstract: This invention discloses a power switch that includes a fast-switch semiconductor power device and a slow-switch semiconductor power device controllable to turn on and off a current transmitting therethrough. The slow-switch semiconductor power device further includes a ballasting resistor for increasing a device robustness of the slow switch semiconductor power device. In an exemplary embodiment, the fast-switch semiconductor power device includes a fast switch metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and the slow-switch semiconductor power device includes a slow switch MOSFET wherein the slow switch MOSFET further includes a source ballasting resistor.

Abstract: There is provided an electromagnetic contactor which can easily and inexpensively change the DC operation type to the AC operation type. The electromagnetic contactor includes an electromagnet that opens and closes a contact by using DC excitation of a coil, a lower case that accommodates the electromagnet, external coil terminals that are disposed in the lower case beside the electromagnet, and a substrate that is accommodated in the lower case, and that has a rectifier circuit whose input side is connected to the external coil terminals and whose output side is connected to the coil so as to output a DC after converting an input AC to the DC. An inner surface of the lower case has a groove between the electromagnet and the external coil terminals. The substrate is held by being inserted into the groove.

Abstract: A relay with two current paths thermally connected in parallel is particularly fail-safe. In case of a failure of one main contact, the additional load current is led via the remaining functioning main contact. The failed main contact as well as the thermal connection between the two main contacts then serve as heat sinks, whereby the relay can continue to operate.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a DC relay includes a pair of fixed contacts fixedly installed on one side of a frame, a movable contact movably installed below the pair of fixed contacts and brought into contact with the pair of fixed contacts or separated therefrom, an insulating plate installed below the movable contact, a contact spring provided between the movable contact and the insulating plate, a plate installed below the insulating plate and including a through hole formed in a central portion thereof, a fixed core inserted from above the plate through the through hole and including a shaft hole formed at the center thereof, an anti-noise pad provided between the fixed core and the insulating plate, a movable core installed to be linearly movable below the fixed core, and a shaft installed to penetrate through the through hole.

Abstract: An integrated contactor/service disconnect assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a stationary contact, a movable contact selectively movable relative to the stationary contact and a service disconnect unit configured to block the movable contact from contacting the stationary contact.

Abstract: An actuating device for a vacuum switching tube has a connecting element which can be connected to an electric contact of the vacuum switching tube, an electromagnetic actuating device for displacing the connecting element between a first and a second position, and a retaining yoke, relative to which the connecting element can be displaced and has a first magnetic element. The first magnetic element generates a first and a second magnetic circuit in the retaining yoke. The actuating device further has a ferromagnetic retaining anchor, which is arranged on the connecting element. The retaining anchor is located in the first position of the connecting element in the first magnetic circuit and in the second position of the connecting element in the second magnetic circuit. The connecting element is held in the first and in the second position by a respective magnetic force between the retaining yoke and the retaining anchor.

Abstract: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI), Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or AF/GF circuit breakers which may optionally have relatively small or compact bodies that have shaped neutral busbars and/or load terminals with an arm that extends through a window of a current transformer in a circuit breaker housing. The neutral busbar and/or load terminal can have a rigid or semi-rigid shaped body with a first segment that extends through the window of the current transformer and a second segment that extends behind the first segment about a printed circuit board. A plug-on, pigtail or bolt-on neutral can engage an electrical pad of the neutral busbar.

Abstract: A fuse arrangement, including: at least a first terminal, a second terminal, and a fuse, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal may be electrically connected via the fuse, and wherein the fuse may be configured to be under fuse internal mechanical stress to deform the fuse along its width direction in case it is broken.

Abstract: A force sensing switch for use in an electronic device can include one or more dome switches disposed over a top surface of a deflectable beam. One or more strain gauges can be disposed over at least one surface of the deflectable beam. An electronic device that includes at least one force sensing switch can further include a processing device operatively connected to the one or more strain gauges. Alternatively or additionally, an electrode can be disposed under a bottom surface of the deflectable beam and a capacitance measured between the bottom surface and the electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electron generation apparatus including a discharge pin module provided with a support plate, discharge pins coupled to the support plate, and an elastic connection element electrically connecting a group of discharge pins, a discharge plate placed facing the discharge pins, a support structure positioned at an opposite side to the discharge plate with the support plate interposed between, and provided with a coupling plate to which the discharge pin module and the discharge plate are detachably coupled, and a circuit module provided with a main board positioned apart from the coupling plate at an opposite side to the discharge pin module with the coupling plate interposed between and distribution processing boards connected to the main board to apply individual high-voltage high-frequency pulsed power to the group of discharge pins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high efficiency hollow cathode and a cathode system applying the same, and comprises: a tube comprising at least two refractory metal parts; a gas providing unit and a gas outlet which are respectively formed at the distal ends of the tube; and an insert mounted inside the tube. According to the present invention, since the present invention constitutes a hollow cathode using more than two substances, the present invention can not only enhance thermal stability, lifespan and efficiency, but also can reduce costs accordingly.

Abstract: In the present invention, a cathode assembly for an X-ray tube is provided including a cathode cup, a pair of emitters disposed within the cup and each configured to emit an electron beam therefrom and an electrode spaced from the pair of emitters and configured to affect the shape and/or intensity of the electron beams emitted by the pair of emitters. The electrode includes a rod extending across a central aperture defined within the electrode that enables the electrode to grid or focus the electron beam or beams emitted from the emitters using a bias voltage between +10 kV and ?10 kV.

Abstract: A method for assembling an electron exit window of an electron beam generating device comprises arranging a foil support plate on a housing of the electron beam generating device, bonding a window foil to a frame along at least one continuous bonding line, thus creating an exit window sub-assembly, and attaching the exit window sub-assembly onto the housing.