Abstract: A modular power distribution apparatus and method includes a frame defined by a first set of parallel supports and a second set of parallel supports, the second set of parallel supports connecting the first set of parallel supports, the frame defining a generally planar assembly, as well as a set of components extending from a side of the frame. The set of components includes a set of power modules.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved outlet assembly that provides at least one standard electrical socket in addition to one or more retractable charging cables. Most homes and buildings currently use wall outlets having only AC sockets. Advantageously, the disclosed outlet assembly also includes access to one or more retractable charging cables. Each cable is operably connected to a port configured on the interior of the assembly. Assembly therefore conveniently provides one or more retractable cables that allow a variety of mobile devices to be charged. Advantageously, the user does not need a separate cable, adapter, charger, and/or power supply.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus for use in a battery electric vehicle having a traction battery for driving the electric vehicle and a refrigerated compartment that, in use, is cooled by the refrigeration apparatus, the refrigeration apparatus including: a power supply system for powering a refrigeration unit of the refrigeration apparatus, the power supply system comprising a controller; wherein the power supply system is configured to be connected to the traction battery and the controller is configured to monitor a charge level of the traction battery; wherein the power supply system is configured to draw power for the refrigeration unit from the traction battery; wherein the controller is configured with a pre-cooling mode to be used during a period of charging of the traction battery from a mains power source.

Abstract: A touch panel device includes a first conductive film having first and second regions, at least a part of the first conductive film between the first and the second regions being removed, a second conductive film laminated on the first conductive film across a gap, first and second terminals that output signals, a first electrode electrically connected to the first terminal, a second electrode facing the first electrode across the first region, a first resistor provided on the first conductive film in the second region and having a pair of electrodes, the pair of electrodes facing each other across a first resistance region in the first conductive film, one of the electrodes being electrically connected to the second electrode, the other of the electrodes being electrically connected to the second terminal, and a first switch electrically connecting the first conductive film to the second conductive film, in the second region.

Abstract: A voltage regulator circuit included in a computer system may generate a voltage level on a power supply signal using a source power supply signal and based initial values of one or more operation parameters derived from wafer-level test data. One or more operation characteristics of the voltage regulator circuit may be sampled, by a measurement circuit, at multiple time points to generated measurement data. A control circuit may adapt operation of the voltage regulator circuit based on the measurement data.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for an electric drive in a vehicle, comprising an input-side electrical connection for inputting an input current generated by an energy source; an intermediate circuit with a capacitor; a semiconductor bridge circuit, connected in parallel to the intermediate circuit, wherein the bridge circuit comprises a high-side switch, and a low-side switch connected in series to the high-side switch, wherein the high-side switch is connected to the input-side electrical connection via a first current path, wherein the low-side switch is connected to the input-side electrical connection via a second current path, wherein the first current path and the second current path are the same length; and an output-side electrical connection for outputting an output current generated by the bridge circuit from the input current.

Abstract: A power supply includes a cover body, a metal plate, a metal clip, a circuit board and a housing. The metal plate is partially disposed in a first space of the cover body. The metal clip is disposed in the first space and electrically connected to the metal plate, and includes an upper spring piece, a lower spring piece and a connecting piece. The connecting piece has a fixing portion corresponding to a gap between the upper and lower spring pieces. The circuit board includes an input portion and an output portion. The input portion is disposed in the gap, and has a protruding part for engaging with the fixing portion. The housing includes an output interface and an opening communicating with an accommodating space of the housing. The cover body is connected to the opening. The output interface is electrically connected to the output portion.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a power control unit coupled to the PCB, AC electrical conductors, and an electrical receptacle coupled to the PCB. The electrical contacts are in electrical communication with respective ones of the electrical conductors. A first portion of each electrical conductor is coupled to a power source and a second portion of each electrical conductor is coupled to respective ones of the electrical contacts. The power control unit includes a controller and a switch, the switch operable to selectively establish continuity between the first and second portions of at least one of the electrical conductors. The controller is configured to selectively place the switch into either a closed position or an open position in response to a signal received from an environmental or occupancy sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems, devices and methods for the efficient use of utilities, more particularly to the distribution and provision of electricity supply at appropriate voltages, monitoring and usage by end devices, and to facilitating consumers in changing their energy usage behaviour, and to adopt and easily install appropriate sustainable, energy efficient or renewable technologies. Said end devices typically including traditional electric, electronic and lighting appliances requiring AC or DC power provision or low voltage DC power via AC/DC converters.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to power supply devices and methods for managing DC power. In one example, a method comprises: providing DC power at a first voltage until determining that a standby time period has elapsed; determining that a load is connected to the power supply device; and based on determining that the standby time period has elapsed, entering a restricted power mode, wherein the restricted power mode comprises either: deactivating the DC power, or (1) providing the DC power at a second voltage until determining that a load detection time period has elapsed, (2) deactivating the DC power after determining that the load detection time period has elapsed, and (3) repeating (1) and (2) until determining that the load is no longer connected to the power supply device.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power system includes a power converting engine, a UPS control circuit, and a control display circuit. The control display circuit is detachable, the control display circuit is detachably mounted on the UPS control circuit through at least a connection between the control output interface and the display input interface. When the control display circuit is detached from the UPS control circuit, the control display circuit communicates with the UPS control circuit in a wireless communication manner.

Abstract: A battery module comprising a plurality or a multiplicity of battery cells which are positioned in a battery module housing, wherein the battery module housing comprises side walls (12), a base surface and a battery module cover (14), wherein the battery module cover (14) comprises at least one terminal (16) for the current-carrying or data-conducting contacting of the battery module (10), wherein the terminal (16) is provided with a current-carrying or data-conducting cable (26), and wherein the battery module cover (14) comprises a device (28) for the coiling of said current-carrying or data-conducting cable (26).

Abstract: A plug has a seat, a circuit board disposed in the seat, and a waterproof terminal connector disposed on the seat. The waterproof terminal connector has two terminals and a cover. Each one of the terminals has a tube portion, a division plate, and a connecting portion. The tube portion has a chamber formed in the tube portion. The division plate is formed in the tube portion for dividing the chamber of the tube portion into a first space and a second space. The connecting portion is formed on the tube portion. The cover is formed by an overmolding process, is connected to the two terminals and fills the second spaces of the two terminals. Water vapor can be stopped by the division plate for improving the waterproof effect of the plug.

Abstract: Provided is a battery block for a vehicle. The battery block includes: a main body (10) provided with an installation space (11?) therein for receiving components; and an upper casing (50) mounted to an upper part of the main body (10), an inside of the upper casing mounted to an upper part of a vehicle battery (100), wherein the main body (10) is provided with at least one step (11) along a longitudinal direction of the main body (10) such that heights of opposite sides of the step (11) are different from each other. The main body (10) has a relatively short section with a same height, and therefore rigidity thereof is increased, whereby bending or torsion of the casing is reduced. Thus, durability of the battery block is improved.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power supply device and a charging control method. The power supply device includes a primary conversion circuit, a secondary conversion circuit, a transformer, a feedback control circuit, and a power adjustment circuit. An input end of the feedback control circuit is coupled to both ends of an inductance element in the secondary conversion circuit. The feedback control circuit is configured to sample an output current of the power supply device based on the impedance of the inductance element to obtain a current sampling value, and to generate a feedback signal according to the current sampling value. The power adjustment circuit is coupled to an output end of the feedback control circuit, and is configured to adjust a power coupled from the primary conversion circuit to the secondary conversion circuit via the transformer according to the feedback signal.

Abstract: A voltage balance correction circuit includes multiple voltage correction circuits that correspond one-to-one to multiple electricity storage cells connected in series, and a control circuit that is configured to control the multiple voltage correction circuits based on voltages of the multiple electricity storage cells. The multiple voltage correction circuits include first coils that are connected to the electricity storage cells in parallel, respectively, field-effect transistors that are configured to turns on/off connections of the first coils with the electricity storage cells, respectively, under control of the control circuit, and second coils that are magnetically respectively coupled with the first coils. In the multiple voltage correction circuits, the second coils are connected in parallel.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply unit which is immersed and directly cooled in a coolant filled in a cooling apparatus. The power supply unit includes a unit substrate, and a voltage step-down device mounted on the unit substrate. The unit substrate includes a voltage input terminal for supplying an external power supply voltage, and a voltage output terminal. The voltage output terminal is electrically connected to a voltage input terminal of an electronic device. The power supply unit is mounted on a bottom of a cooling tank of the cooling apparatus so that the electronic device is positioned at an upper part of the power supply unit upon electrical connection between the electronic device and the power supply unit, and cooled by the coolant flowing from the bottom, or flowing from another section of the cooling tank. The unit substrate may be disposed apart from the bottom so as to form a flow channel which allows passage of the coolant between one surface of the unit substrate and the bottom.

Abstract: Exemplary power supply systems according to the present invention include circuitry that is configured to provide DC power and configured to receive a input signal that originates from a portable electronic device (the “PED”) and to provide a output signal to be sent to the PED. Such circuitry is configured to be coupled to the PED via a connector having a first, second, third, and fourth conductor. Such a connector is configured to be detachably mated with a power input interface of the PED to transfer the DC power to the PED, a ground reference to the PED, the input signal from the PED to the circuitry, and, in coordination with the input signal, the output signal from the circuitry to the PED, which is usable by the PED in connection with control of charging a battery of the PED based on the DC power provided by the circuitry.

Abstract: A detachable tip is used in conjunction with a power adapter to provide DC power to an electronic device. The tip includes an input connector which detachably mates with a connector which is electrically coupled to the power adapter. An output connector of the tip detachably mates with the electronic device. Conductors within the tip transfer the DC power from the input connector to the output connector to provide the DC power to the electronic device. Circuitry within the tip transmits to the electronic device, via the output connector, a power output indication signal representative of an amount of power available to be supplied to the electronic device by the adapter.

Abstract: Exemplary power supply systems according to the present invention include circuitry that is configured to provide DC power and configured to receive a input signal that originates from a portable electronic device (the “PED”) and to provide a output signal to be sent to the PED. Such circuitry is configured to be coupled to the PED via a connector having a first, second, third, and fourth conductor. Such a connector is configured to be detachably mated with a power input interface of the PED to transfer the DC power to the PED, a ground reference to the PED, the input signal from the PED to the circuitry, and, in coordination with the input signal, the output signal from the circuitry to the PED, which is usable by the PED in connection with control of charging a battery of the PED based on the DC power provided by the circuitry.

Abstract: An adaptor having a first HDMI interface for connecting with a first external device to receive data therefrom and a second interface for connecting with an HDMI connector of a cable assembly, wherein the cable assembly comprises a cable connected to the HDMI connector and the cable comprises at least one fiber wire, wherein the adaptor comprise at least one processor and a wireless device, wherein the at least one processor is capable of communicating with a second external device via a wireless connection between the wireless device and the second external device to perform operations associated with the transmission of the at least one fiber wire or said data received from first external device.

Abstract: A connector of a battery device includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is coupleable to an opposed unit through a cable in a first state. The second terminal is coupleable to the opposed unit through the cable in the second state which is inverted upside down from the first state. A control device of the battery device is configured to charge the battery device with electric power from the opposed unit, when it is coupled to the opposed unit through the cable in the first state, and to supply the opposed unit with electric power from the battery device, when it is coupled to the opposed unit through the cable in the second state.

Abstract: Techniques pertaining to powering multiple platforms with a minimum impact on air passage in a predefined environment are disclosed. Instead of connecting each of the platforms in a chassis to a power supply therein, embodiments of the present invention uses what is referred to as cascading powering to power all platforms within minimum cable delivery. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a motherboard is disposed between two power supply units that are used to power the motherboard. The motherboard has power connectors located towards or near the power supply units so that only short cables are needed to power the platform.

Abstract: In a power converting device, an anode lead plate and a cathode lead plate are disposed opposed in an interior of an insulating plate, whereby the respective current directions are opposed and a magnetic field is negated, because of which inductance is reduced. Also, as external connection terminals, which are end portions of the anode lead plate and the cathode lead plate, pass through the interior of the insulating plate and are disposed in another space of the case from a lower portion of the insulating plate, the wiring distance between a capacitor element and a power semiconductor module is short, and inductance can be reduced.

Abstract: A plug structure includes a pin base, a plurality of conductive elastic pieces and a pin set. The conductive elastic pieces are separately assembled on the pin base, and each of the conductive elastic pieces has a sharing area. The pin set is replaceably assembled on the pin base and has a plurality of pins. The pins are respectively disposed corresponding to the conductive elastic pieces and electrically coupled to the sharing area of each of the conductive elastic pieces.

Abstract: An adaptor having a first HDMI interface for connecting with a first external device to receive data therefrom and a second interface for connecting with a HDMI connector of a cable assembly, wherein the cable assembly comprises a cable connected to the HDMI connector and the cable comprises at least one fiber wire, wherein the adaptor comprise at least one processor and a wireless device, wherein the at least one processor is capable of communicating with a second external device via a wireless connection between the wireless device and the second external device to perform operations associated with the transmission of the at least one fiber wire or said data received from first external device.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an electronic component applicable single-phase or three-phase bridge rectifier circuit. The electronic component includes a lead frame, a first die, and a second die. The first and second pins of the lead frame are connected to the first and second boards respectively, and a surface of the first die opposite to the first board is connected to the second board, a surface of the second die opposite to the second board is connected a third pin of the lead frame. The bridge rectifier circuit may include two or three electronic components, and the first pins of the electronic components are connected to each other as a first DC output terminal, the third pins are electrically connected to each other as a second DC output terminal, and the second pins are served as AC input terminals, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for providing a motor interface compatible with multiple motor types. In an exemplary embodiment, a motor control interface circuit generally includes a solid-state switching device controllable to switch a DC voltage from a DC voltage source to provide a signal at a tap of a motor. A normalizing circuit is provided between the DC voltage source and the tap, the normalizing circuit having a clamping device configured to limit a voltage of the signal provided at the tap to an interface voltage level predefined for driving a plurality of motor types having different interface voltage ranges.

Abstract: A scalable universal power supply and/or power converter provides independent voltage, frequency, phase, and current control through a common power bus connected to a plurality of electrical conversion modules which can provide voltage, frequency, phase, and current control. According to one embodiment, a power supply and/or power converter includes a power bus; a plurality of terminals for input and/or output of electricity; a plurality of electrical conversion modules connected in parallel to the bus for transferring or converting electricity; a switch matrix, formed of a plurality of switches arranged in an array, connecting to the plurality of electrical conversion modules and the plurality of terminals; and a controller configured to select and operate one or more electrical conversion modules and one or more switches of the switch matrix to selectively provide and/or receive electricity to the one or more terminals.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a cover, a rechargeable battery, first and second electrical connectors, and electrical circuitry. The first electrical connector is accessible at an outer surface of the cover for electrically connecting to an external power source. The second electrical connector is accessible at an inner surface of the cover for electrically connecting the protective case to the electronic device. The electrical circuitry distributes the received electrical power to the electronic device and to the rechargeable battery. The electrical circuitry also distributes stored electrical power from the rechargeable battery to the electronic device. Distribution of the stored electrical power to the electronic device is conditioned upon an input received from the electronic device, a mode of the protective case, and or a signal received at the protective case.

Abstract: Power supply equipment includes an adapter which converts power from a power source to DC power for powering an electronic device. The power supply equipment includes circuitry which produces a data signal for use by the electronic device to control power drawn by the electronic device. A cable, extends from the adapter. The power supply equipment further includes a tip which has an input side and an output side. The input side of the tip is detachable mateable to the cable. The output side of the tip is detachably mateable to the electronic device. The tip output side has a shape and size dependent on the shape and size of a power input opening of the electronic device. The tip provides the data signal, as well as the DC power, to the electronic device. Different tips may be used to provide appropriate data signals to different electronic devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated extension cable/cord tie device includes male jack, a female jack, and a cable connected to the male jack and female jack. The cable comprises at least one electrical conductor forming an electrical connection between the male jack and the female jack, and a mechanical component that allows the cable to be bent to at least partially around an object upon the application of a first force, to substantially retain its shape after removal of the first force so as to remain at least partially around the object after removal of the first force, and to be unbent upon the application of a second force to be removed from the object. In another embodiment, the mechanical component is integrated directly into a non-detachable cord of a device or a detachable cord usable with one or more devices.

Abstract: A system for powering a network element of a fiber optic wide area network is disclosed. When communication data is transferred between a central office (CO) and a subscriber terminal using a network element to convert optical to electrical (O-E) and electrical to optical (E-O) signals between a fiber from the central office and twisted wire pair, coaxial cable or Ethernet cable transmission lines from the subscriber terminal, techniques related to local powering of a network element or drop site by the subscriber terminal or subscriber premise remote powering device are provided. Certain advantages and/or benefits are achieved using the present invention, such as freedom from any requirement for additional meter installations or meter connection charges and does not require a separate power network.

Abstract: A rectifier circuit with a semiconductor element is disclosed. The semiconductor element includes at least one field effect transistor with a control electrode, and at least one driver. The driver cooperates with a voltage sensor, and controls the field effect transistor to a conducting state. The semiconductor element includes the voltage sensor insulated from the at least one field effect transistor. The voltage sensor includes a separate sensor electrode, and a sensor capacitance of the voltage sensor forms a non-linear voltage divider with a reference capacitance.

Abstract: A mains power adaptor (1) incorporating a fuel cell (5) for providing alternative power to a low voltage portable device when no mains power is available. The adaptor (1) includes electrical pins (4) configured to connect with a mains power supply socket; a power converter circuit (7) having an input coupled to the electrical pins (4) for converting mains power to a lower voltage supply (8); an electrical output (2) of the lower voltage supply (8); and a fuel cell (5) switchably coupled to said electrical output. The adaptor (1) has a fluid connection port (12) for coupling a fluid fuel outlet of a fuel cartridge (not shown) to a fuel inlet of the fuel cell (5) and the fluid connection port (12) is disposed in a face (3) of the adaptor (1) from which the electrical pins (4) extend. A valve of the fuel cartridge is operable by engagement with the electrical pins (4) of the adaptor (1).

Abstract: A power converter includes a body including a switching element; a plurality of semiconductor modules each having a control terminal projected from the body; a circuit board controlling the switching element; a cooler that cools the semiconductor modules; a smoothing capacitor smoothing direct-current voltage applied to the switching element; a discharge resistor disposed on a surface of the circuit board and electrically connected parallel to the smoothing capacitor. The semiconductor modules are mounted on the circuit board with the control terminal, the discharge resistor includes a first connecting portion at one end of the discharge resistor in a longitudinal direction thereof and a second connecting portion at an other end of the discharge resistor in the longitudinal direction, and the first connecting portion is connected to the control terminal via a wiring pattern provided on the surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: A direct current powered electrical heating unit capable of distributing heat across the heating unit in a substantially uniform fashion. The heating unit includes a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer. The heating unit further includes a pliable electrical heating element disposed between the first and the second cover layers and configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy and to distribute the heat energy. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical current to heat energy and a heat spreading element comprising graphite thermally coupled to the heat generating element. The heating unit further includes a thermal insulation layer positioned above the pliable electrical heating element and between the first and the second cover layers. A receiving power connector is electrically connected to the heat generating element. The receiving power connector configured to connect to a direct current power source.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated extension cable/cord tie device includes male jack, a female jack, and a cable connected to the male jack and female jack. The cable comprises at least one electrical conductor forming an electrical connection between the male jack and the female jack, and a mechanical component that allows the cable to be bent to at least partially around an object upon the application of a first force, to substantially retain its shape after removal of the first force so as to remain at least partially around the object after removal of the first force, and to be unbent upon the application of a second force to be removed from the object. In another embodiment, the mechanical component is integrated directly into a non-detachable cord of a device or a detachable cord usable with one or more devices.

Abstract: An alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) adaptor is to be coupled electrically with an electronic device having an electrical property, and includes a DC/DC converter that receives a DC voltage signal and a control signal, and that adjusts the DC voltage signal according to the control signal to obtain an output DC voltage signal. A device discriminator receives the output DC voltage signal, and generates, according to the output DC voltage signal and the electrical property, a device indication signal set. A controller obtains a target value according to the device indication signal set, and outputs the control signal according to an initial value or the target value to control voltage value of the output DC voltage signal provided to the electronic device.

Abstract: A monitor circuit includes a reference voltage generating unit that generates first and second reference voltages, a first amplifier unit that amplifies a differential voltage between the first reference voltage and the second reference voltage, a second amplifier unit that amplifies a differential voltage between an internal power supply voltage being supplied to a functional block provided in the semiconductor integrated circuit and the first reference voltage, and a comparator unit that compares an amplification result of the first amplifier unit with an amplification result of the second amplifier unit and outputs a comparison result as a measurement result.

Abstract: A transformer for connecting a 50 A RV normally wired for 110 volts of electricity to foreign receptacles providing 220 volts of electricity. The transformer employs two cords on the input side of the transformer that can be connected to the two receptacles normally provided between side-by-side campsites in a campground. The transformer also employs a separate circuit breaker in each hot lead on the secondary side of the circuit employed in the transformer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resistive voltage divider comprising a plurality n of resistive elements in a configuration wherein the angles m=n?1 between each pair of elements are between 180° and 10°, characterized in that the group of elements is supported by a dielectric the shape of which is such that it allows the creepage distance of the divider to be equal to or longer than the sum of creepage distances of the individual resistances. This arrangement allows a correct insulation of the device because it maintains the outer insulation since in the event of short-circuit the current will flow through the resistances and not through the support.

Abstract: An energy dissipating device configured to connect to a power supply and to dissipate excess energy from a direct current (DC) rail in response to a change in power supply settings or operating characteristics. The energy dissipating device is connected to the DC rail, which conducts current generated by an AC/DC converter to at least one DC/DC converter. When power demand to the DC/DC converter is reduced, the DC/DC converter generates a supplemental current surge on the DC rail. A rail current monitor monitors the current level on the DC rail and generates the DC rail power signal indicative of the supplemental current surge level generated by the at least one DC/DC converter. The supplemental surge current is used to control dissipative elements connected across the DC rail to modulate a current sink path across the DC rail to dissipate the excess energy from the DC rail.

Abstract: One embodiment is an enhanced power supply including electronic power supply circuitry within a housing. The enhanced power supply further includes one or more sockets operatively associated with the housing providing for the connection of an external apparatus to the enhanced power supply such that the external apparatus may communicate data or another signal through the connection to an output cable. The output cable may to be connected to a device such that both power and at least one signal will be provided to the device through the output cable. Systems featuring an enhanced power supply and methods of providing power and one or more other signals to a device with a reduced number of cables are also disclosed.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a powerline network adapter that allows network communications over power lines while also being configurable to provide other features. In the embodiments, the network adapter can provide a first power outlet, a powerline network adapter, and a wireless access point. The first power outlet serves as a replacement for the outlet consumed by the powerline network adapter and is filtered to reduce or prevent interference with network communications being carried over the powerline. The network adapter is also configurable to provide, among other things, a powerline wired Ethernet interface and a wireless access point that is coupled to the powerline. Furthermore, the network adapter may be configured to provide a second power outlet for a device, such as an external drive. For example, the second power outlet may be an AC/DC 12-Volt power adapter. In some embodiments, this second power outlet is also filtered from the first power outlet.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes an inverter having output terminals; a first transformer that transforms AC output from the output terminals; a second transformer that is connected to the output terminals in parallel to the first transformer, arranged on an opposite side of the first transformer with respect to a straight line passing through a center of the output terminals and extending perpendicularly to a plane including the output terminals, and transforms AC power output from the output terminals; first conductive lines that connect the output terminals to both ends of the first transformer; and second conductive lines that connect the output terminals to both ends of the second transformer. An area of a first loop formed by the inverter, the first conductive lines, and the first transformer is equal to an area of a second loop formed by the inverter, the second conductive lines, and the second transformer.

Abstract: A power adapter, including an AC input terminal, an AC-DC power converter, a DC-DC power converter, and an output terminal, wherein the AC-DC power converter and the DC-DC power converter are separate components, and wherein the power AC input terminal, AC-DC power converter, DC-DC power converter and the output terminal are connected sequentially via a plurality of cords.

Abstract: A power control circuit and method of formation is provided, which in one embodiment includes a low voltage detection circuit to process a rectified input voltage from at least one alternating current (AC) voltage source and to output a low voltage indication signal upon detection of an initiation of an increase in the rectified input voltage; and a driver circuit configured to receive a signal representative of the low voltage indication signal and, in response, to output a drive signal to the switch control input of the power switch to turn on the power switch.

Abstract: Systems and methods (“utility”) are provided for reducing the no-load (standby) power of power devices such as chargers for electronic devices and power converters for electronic devices. The utility may include a controllable switch that is operative to decouple circuitry of the power device from a power source under certain no-load conditions. In one embodiment, the utility provides a switch control module that is operative to sense when an electronic device is coupled to the power device, and in response, to control the switch to couple the power device to the power source. The switch control module may also be operative to detect a condition when the electronic device is no longer drawing power from the power device, and in response, to control the switch to decouple the power device from the power source.

Abstract: The current convertor comprises a current converting device and a combinative plug. The current converting device comprises a casing and a current converting module arranged in the casing. The casing has at least one track extended from an outer surface of the casing along a sliding direction. The combinative plug comprises an insulating body and a conductive pin set disposed on the insulating body. The insulating body has a quick releasing portion conformed in shape to the track. The quick releasing portion is detachably sliding on the track of the casing along the sliding direction for maintaining the relative position between the current converting device and the combinative plug and for establishing electrical connection between the conductive pin set and the current converting module.