Abstract: A magnetoresistive Z-axis gradient sensor chip, which is used to detect the gradient in the XY plane of a Z-axis magnetic field component generated by a magnetic medium; the sensor chip comprises a Si substrate, a collection of two or two groups of flux guide devices separated a distance Lg and an arrangement of electrically interconnected magnetoresistive sensor units. The magnetoresistive sensor units are located on the Si substrate and located above or below the edge of the flux guide devices as well; the flux guide devices convert the component of the Z-axis magnetic field into the direction parallel to the surface of the Si substrate along the sensing axis direction of the magnetoresistive sensing units. The magnetoresistive sensor units are electrically interconnected into a half bridge or a full bridge gradiometer arrangement, wherein the opposite bridge arms are separated by distance Lg. This sensor chip can be utilized with a PCB or in combination with a PCB plus back-bias magnet with casing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for manufacturing a transaction card. The disclosed methods and apparatuses may be used to form a transaction card frame within a mold. The transaction card frame may include one or more recessed portions formed within a first surface of the transaction card frame. The one or more recessed portions may be configured for affixing one or more electronic components.

Abstract: A bend protector for holding an electrical wire in a bent state includes: an electrical wire inlet provided on one side and formed as an inlet of the electrical wire; an electrical wire outlet provided on the same side as the electrical wire inlet and formed as an outlet of the electrical wire; and a bend holder provided on the other side opposite to the one side so as to hold the electrical wire in the bent state, in which the bend holder includes: a pocket portion formed by a first wall and a second wall extending in a direction intersecting with respect to a direction from the one side toward the other side, and the pocket portion includes an internal space, and the internal space has a part having a distance greater than a distance between the first wall and the second wall.

Abstract: A measuring system for determining the position of a transducer along a z-direction, having a semiconductor body having a surface, a back surface, at least one connection contact and at least one magnetic field sensor which is sensitive in the z-direction, a carrier having a front side, rear side and electrically conductive regions, a magnet for producing a magnetic field, having a first magnetic pole formed along a first surface and an axis of symmetry extending perpendicular to the first surface, wherein between at least one connection contact of the semiconductor body and at least one conductor track of the carrier, there is an electrical operative connection, the first surface of the magnet being arranged parallel to the z-direction and the axis of symmetry of the magnet being arranged perpendicular to the z-direction, the transducer having an end face facing the magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: In a power converter, a semiconductor module incorporates therein a semiconductor element that constitutes a power converter circuit. The semiconductor module has a power terminal extending therefrom, and the power terminal has opposing first and second terminal surfaces. The power converter includes a capacitor electrically connected to the semiconductor module. The power converter includes a busbar. The busbar includes a capacitor-connection terminal connected to the capacitor, and at least first and second semiconductor-connection terminals that are at least partly joined to the respective first and second terminal surfaces of the power terminal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a lead frame; a circuit board located on the lead frame; a power device that includes a switching element and is mounted on the circuit board via a bump located between the power device and the circuit board; and a heat releasing member connected to the power device. The circuit board may be a multi-layer wiring board. The circuit board may include a capacitor element, a resistor element, an inductor element, a diode element and a switching element.

Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrically conductive contact member and a second electrically conductive contact member. Both contact members have non-planar interface surfaces. The second interface surface is complimentary to the first interface surface. Magnetic field concentrators are spaced apart to concentrate a magnetic field in a zone. The magnetic field is associated with electric current carried by the electrical connector assembly. A flexible circuit carrier has openings to receive the magnetic field concentrators. The flexible circuit carrier comprises a flexible dielectric layer and a conductive traces. A magnetic field sensor is mounted on the flexible circuit carrier in the zone.

Abstract: Encoder including a moveable part with at least one magnetic dipole, at least one Hall Effect sensor with a sensitive area arranged to detect a magnetic field created by the magnetic dipole, at least one circuit board with a main thickness and having an attachment portion on which the Hall Effect sensor is mounted, where the Hall Effect sensor is a semiconductor die sensor with the sensitive area arranged on an external face of the semiconductor die, where the Hall Effect sensor is flip chip mounted onto the attachment portion of the circuit board, with the sensitive area in contact with the circuit board, and where the attachment portion is arranged between the Hall Effect sensor and the magnetic dipole and presents a reduced thickness compared to the main thickness of the rest of the circuit board.

Abstract: An encapsulated electronic device includes a magnetically permeable core structure which is exposed within and coplanar with a flat top surface of the device. A bottom surface of the core may be exposed within the bottom surface of the device. The bottom core surface may be recessed beneath, coplanar with, or protruding from the bottom surface of the device. Alternatively the bottom surface may be encapsulated within the device. A method for manufacturing the exposed core package includes positioning a first component relative to a second component before encapsulating the device. An improved planar magnetic core structure includes internal bevels having a radius greater than or equal to 15% and preferably 25%, 35%, or as much as 50% of the core thickness to reduce concentration of the magnetic field around the internal corners.

Abstract: A drawing structure for use in a storage device of server is disclosed, which is combined with at least a storage device and includes: a housing, a carrier, an operation unit and an elastic member. The housing is formed with a bottom plate and a stop piece, and one end of the bottom plate is formed with a positioning hole allowing the carrier served to accommodate the storage device to be disposed thereon. The operation unit is disposed on the carrier and includes a positioning rod protruded from the carrier and inserted in the positioning hole. The elastic member is disposed between the carrier and the stop piece. When the positioning rod is released from the positioning hole, the carrier is pushed by the elastic member for being moved away from the housing thereby allowing the storage device to be conveniently taken out.

Abstract: An interchangeable base system is provided for use with an electrical power and/or data unit in a work area or the like. The base system includes a bottom housing portion associated with the electrical unit, with the bottom housing portion having a mechanical receptacle portion. The base system further includes at least two different mounts, each having an engaging portion configured to mate with the receptacle portion, and each having a different distal mounting portion. The different distal mounting portions are configured for mounting to different types of surfaces, so that the electrical unit may be configured for installation in different locations or in different ways.

Abstract: Provided is technology that stably fixes a plurality of harnesses all at once, without using a wire holder. A line-shaping section 30 for routing harnesses 99 is created in a front cabinet forming section 20. The line-shaping section 30 comprises two ribs 40 separated by a prescribed distance and a hook 50 positioned in the center thereof and created so as to cover from the top, when viewed from the side surface. The harnesses 99 held by the ribs 40 and the hook are prevented from being displaced outside, by a hook locking section 54. In addition, routing work for the harnesses 99 is able to be performed smoothly since a sloping surface (a guide section 56) is created in a tip part of the hook locking section 54.

Abstract: A holder of a portable electric device includes a main body formed integrally. The main body has an intermediate portion formed with a recessed wire-collecting portion, having one end provided with a holding portion having an outer wall disposed with a crevice and a wire-positioning hole bored under the crevice, and another end formed with a clamping portion having an outer wall cut with a clamping opening, a crevice, and a wire-positioning hole bored inside the crevice. Thus, the clamping opening can clamp the portable electric device and the holding portion can be fixed on a table top to have the portable electric device positioned obliquely at an appropriate angle for facilitating browsing and operating. Further, the wires of the portable electric device or of its peripheral products can be positioned in the wire-collecting holes and orderly wound on the wire-collecting portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary strain relief device. The exemplary strain relief device has a rectangular tubular body having an internal strength member securing section disposed within the cable channel disposed within the rectangular tubular body and a pair of clips disposed on opposite sides of the outer surface to secure the strain relief device into an opening in a standard telecommunication mounting structure. The rectangular tubular body comprises a base and a cover that is attachable to the base.

Abstract: In an electronic part housing box 1 which includes a capacitor 2 having lead wires 2b protruded from the capacitor main body 2a, a base member 10 having a part housing chamber 11 for housing the capacitor main body 2a, a part housing cover 20 attached to the base member 10 to thereby cover the opening of the part housing chamber 11, and a bracket 40 attached to the base member 10 to thereby fix the lead wires 2b, the base member 10 is integrally provided with a first spring portion 14 for biasing the capacitor main body 2a toward the opening side of the part housing chamber 11 and the part housing cover 20 is integrally provided with a second spring portion 21 for biasing the capacitor main body 2a toward the bottom surface side of the part housing chamber 11.

Abstract: A semiconductor assembly is provided that includes a substrate. A first set of non-conductive hedges is disposed on and protrudes from a first surface of the substrate. A chip is coupled to and spaced apart from the substrate. The chip has a second surface facing the first surface of the substrate. A second set of non-conductive hedges is disposed on and protrudes from the second surface of the chip. The first set of hedges is configured and positioned to engage the second set of hedges to restrict movement of the substrate with respect to the chip. The second set of hedges is configured and positioned to engage the first set of hedges to restrict movement of the chip with respect to the substrate.

Abstract: An assembly for retaining a coil wire assembly in the pocket of an electronic assembly such as, for example, a sensor. The retaining assembly comprises a cover which is snap-fitted over the pocket to retain and prevent the movement of the coil assembly in the pocket. In one embodiment, the ends of the coil wire assembly are retained in respective grooves formed in the cover and also in respective grooves formed in respective terminals which extend into the pocket.

Abstract: A wire binding device for binding a number of electrical wires of an electronic element, includes a binding member and a fixing member. The binding member includes a base and a binding portion. The base defines a through hole. A first end of the binding portion is connected to the base. A fastening hole is defined in the binding portion and adjacent to the base, and configured for fixing a second end opposite to the first end of the binding portion thereby to bind the number of electrical wires together. The fixing member is configured for fixing the binding member to the electronic element via the through hole.

Abstract: The combined ballast apparatus provides dual function, as both slave ballast and emergency battery ballast, without the expense of a dual installation of ballast onto or into a light fixture. The apparatus is further designed for best efficiency in mounting and in service and removal. The mount holes and quick clips provide for installation to existing fixtures without the need for screwdrivers, for example. The quick connects allow the apparatus to be quickly plugged and unplugged from a light fixture, without having to strip wires and use wire nuts or the like. If equipped with the apparatus and needing a ballast change, the fixture is serviced in a matter of perhaps ¼ to ? the time previously required, without the litter.

Abstract: A housing of the present invention can house an electronic device therein and is provided with a cable housing capable of housing a part of a cable. The cable housing is formed of a depression and a protrusion extending out from a part of a first sidewall of the depression toward a fourth sidewall of the depression along a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a bottom wall of the depression. At a boundary portion between a housing area and a passing area, a distance between the second sidewall and the third sidewall in the housing area is longer than a distance between the second sidewall and the third sidewall in the passing area.

Abstract: In order to prevent rattling and avoid generation of chips at the time of assembly in a storage case for a power steering control unit of a vehicle, a storage case includes a base having a plate-shaped substrate member, and a box-shaped cover having an opening on the lower side and being mounted on the base so as to cover the upper surface of the substrate member, wherein rattling preventing projections are provided at a plurality of positions on the peripheral edge of the substrate member so as to come into abutment with an opening-side edge of the cover, which is positioned at a mounting position with respect to the base, from the outside; on the inner side of the rattling-preventing projections bevels are formed, which presses the opening-side edge to resiliently deform the peripheral wall of the cover inward and causes a reaction force to act in a direction in which the cover moves away from the substrate member and comes apart from the base; and the opening-side edge is formed with a crimping projection

Abstract: The present invention is a set of universal support brackets that attach to the side surface of an electrical box and support the box against the inside surface of the opposing wall boards. Moreover, the invention adapts to most electrical steel boxes with any depths, and provides support in hollow wall structures of different depths. After attachment to the electrical junction box, the universal support bracket extends against the back wall surface to prevent the box from being pushed into the hollow space between wall boards; effectively securing the box in place. The brackets are adjustable, and consist of either two or three components, incorporating a ratchet or locking mechanism. The bracket provides small intervals to effectively accommodate the adjustment of numerous sizes of electrical outlet boxes with a variety of hollow wall depths. Mounting and adjustment of the bracket takes only a few seconds.

Abstract: An apparatus for heatsink attachment and a method for forming the apparatus. The apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip on top of and physically attached to the substrate, and a lid on top of the substrate. The lid includes a first thermally conductive material. The apparatus further includes a heatsink on top of the lid. The heatsink includes a second thermally conductive material. The semiconductor chip and the substrate share a common interface surface that defines a reference direction perpendicular to the common interface surface and pointing from the substrate towards the semiconductor chip. The lid is disposed between the substrate and the heatsink. The lid includes a first protruding member. The first protruding member of the lid is farther away from the substrate than a portion of the heatsink in the reference direction.

Abstract: A cable management assembly, and methods related thereto, including a panel having a plurality of discrete openings, including first shaped apertures and second shaped apertures. The assembly further including cable management devices having low-profile mounting arrangements. The low-profile mounting arrangements being configured to mount the cable management devices at selected locations on the panel.

Abstract: A lamp (10) has a light source (12) with a distal portion (14) and a proximal portion (16), the proximal portion (16) comprising a press seal (17) having a given cross-section. A lamp envelope (18) receives the light source (12), the envelope (18) being arrayed about a longitudinal axis (20) and having a base (22) generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (20). A clip-receiving aperture (24) is formed in the base (22), and at least one clip locator surface (26, 52, 54) is formed in the base (22) adjacent the clip-receiving aperture (24). A clip (28) is positioned in the clip-receiving aperture (24), the clip having a passage (29) shaped and formed to receive the press seal (17) of the light source (12) therein. The clip (28) has at least one first retainer (32) and at least one second retainer (33), the at least one first retainer (32) being shaped and formed to engage the at least one clip locator surface (26, 52, 54), whereby the clip (28) is located within the clip-receiving aperture (24).

Abstract: A generator has an accessory mounting member adapted to mount an electrical accessory that provides isolation of the electrical accessory from the generator such that transfer of vibratory forces generated during operation of the generator is mitigated. The accessory mounting member allows an electrical accessory, such as a parallel connection kit, transfer switch, or work light, to be securely mounted to the generator, yet isolated from the vibrations that occur during operation of the generator.

Abstract: An assembly for retaining a coil wire assembly in the pocket of an electronic assembly such as, for example, a sensor. The retaining assembly comprises a cover which is snap-fitted over the pocket to retain and prevent the movement of the coil assembly in the pocket. In one embodiment, the ends of the coil wire assembly are retained in respective grooves formed in the cover and also in respective grooves formed in respective terminals which extend into the pocket.

Abstract: An apparatus for heatsink attachment. The apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip on top of and physically attached to the substrate, and a lid on top of the substrate. The lid includes a first thermally conductive material. The apparatus further includes a heatsink on top of the lid. The heatsink includes a second thermally conductive material. The semiconductor chip and the substrate share a common interface surface that defines a reference direction perpendicular to the common interface surface and pointing from the substrate towards the semiconductor chip. The lid is disposed between the substrate and the heatsink. The lid includes a first protruding member. The first protruding member of the lid is farther away from the substrate than a portion of the heatsink in the reference direction.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus (1) that can be fixed to a supporting frame (2) provided with a mounting window (22) suitable to receive said electrical apparatus (1), the electrical apparatus (1) comprising: —a main body having a substantially box-like shape; and—first fixing elements (8,9,10) provided on a first (3) and a second (4) opposite side of said box-like body to engage with corresponding second fixing elements (27, 28, 29) provided on said frame (2) and facing said mounting window (22). The first fixing elements (8, 9, 10) of the electrical apparatus (1) include: —guiding fixing elements (8,9) such as to permit axial and guided sliding of said electrical apparatus (1) respect to said frame (2) in inserting said apparatus (1) into said mounting window (22); —snap-in fixing elements (10) suitable to block said axial sliding of said electrical apparatus (1) respect to said frame (2) once a predetermined snap-in position has been reached.

Abstract: The invention concerns a panel box, for the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module for a solar installation, with a base piece (1) for mounting on the photovoltaic module and for the electrical connection of a connection line of the photovoltaic module, and with another part for placement on the base piece (1). According to the invention, the other part is designed as a functional part (2), having at least one functional device performing an electrical and/or electronic function. This provides a panel box which is easy to install and, what is more, it enables an easy replacement of a defective component in event of a fault.

Abstract: A wall box device comprising a clip extending from an elongated body, for use with non metallic electrical wall boxes. The metal clip is capable of providing an attachment point for the yoke of electrical devices. The clips are secured in place (without adhesives) by a plurality of barbs extending outwardly and downward there-from. The barbs allow easy insertion of the clip onto the box, while preventing withdrawal or removal. The attachment point can include a new threaded opening to receive a machine screw, the new threaded opening taking the place of the original worn/damaged threaded opening/hub of the plastic electrical wall box. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) in a device housing is described. In one example, a frame is provided having first opposing sides, second opposing sides, a top side, and a bottom side. A lateral member extends between the second opposing sides and includes a plurality of inner clips proximate the bottom side. One of the first opposing sides includes a first plurality of outer clips proximate the bottom side. Another of the first opposing sides includes a second plurality of outer clips proximate the bottom side. The first opposing sides may also include a third plurality of outer clips proximate the top side. In this manner, the frame bottom side includes mounting sites for first and second PWAs. The frame top side includes a mounting site for a third PWA. The PWAs can be secured in the frame without the need for fasteners.

Abstract: A hardened voyage data recorder includes two subsystems: a removable non-volatile memory and a base containing electronics and firmware for communicating with data sensing systems and for accessing the memory. According to the invention, the memory is protected in a “boiler” and the electronics includes an ETHERNET interface for connecting to shipboard data acquisition devices. The firmware is preferably configured via web pages. A communications protocol for communicating with the recorder is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary electronic component is secured to a board by snap-in engagement of engagement portions provided on mounting portions of the electronic component with respective board engagement portions provided on the board. Terminal plates projecting from a side of the electronic component are bent toward the board. The distal end portions of the bent terminal plates are retained by a terminal plate retainer projecting from the side of the electronic component. The retained distal end portions of the terminal plates are connected to respective terminal plate connecting portions provided on the board.