Abstract: An edge connector on a printed circuit board (“PCB”) uses a magnetic force to retain the PCB connected to another connector and to reduce the insertion force. In an example embodiment, a male edge connector includes a first magnetic connector and a female connector includes a second magnetic connector. A first force of attraction between the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector holds the male edge connector inserted into the female connector. The first force of attraction further reduces the force required to insert the male edge connector into the female connector.

Abstract: An information takeover system includes: a first board that includes a first control unit and a first storage unit storing first information about an air conditioning apparatus; and a second board that includes a second control unit and is connectable to the first board in an information exchangeable manner. The first control unit is configured to perform first control to transmit the first information to the second board with the first board and the second board connected to each other in the information exchangeable manner.

Abstract: One aspect of the instant application provides techniques to reduce the amount of crosstalk on single-ended signals in the pin field region of an integrated circuit device on a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a plurality of layers and an array of vias comprising a plurality of rows configured to route signals across layers. An inner layer of the PCB can include first and second signal traces positioned between first and second adjacent rows of the vias, the first signal trace positioned adjacent to the first row and the second signal trace positioned adjacent to the second row. The first signal trace can include at least one curved segment that curves around a substantial portion of a corresponding via in the first row such that separation between the first and second signal traces varies along the curved segment.

Abstract: A hinged busbar assembly includes a first mounting busbar configured to be electrically and mechanically connected to the first component at a fixed connection, a second mounting busbar configured to be electrically and mechanically connected to the second component at a fixed connection, and at least two extension busbars extending between the first and second mounting busbars. Adjacent extension busbars are electrically and mechanically connected to each other at a pivotal connection. One of the at least two extension busbars is electrically and mechanically connected to the first mounting busbar at a pivotal connection, and another one of the at least two extension busbars is electrically and mechanically connected to the second mounting busbar at a pivotal connection. Each pivotal connection includes at least one extension extending from each adjacent busbar and at least one electrical contact mounted in each extension, and a pin inserted through the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A high voltage generator including a Cockcroft-Walton circuit structured to receive alternating-current power supplied from an alternating-current power source and apply a potential difference to a load includes: three or more circuit boards arranged at intervals in a thickness direction thereof; capacitors, each of which is shaped flat and mounted to a corresponding one of the circuit boards; and diodes, each of which is connected to corresponding ones of the circuit boards. Out of the three or more circuit boards, each circuit board other than two circuit boards disposed at both ends of the arrangement of the three or more circuit boards includes indentations. Each of the diodes is disposed in a corresponding one of the indentations.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may provide computer implemented services. The computer implemented services may be provided with various components operably connected to one another. The data processing system may proactively identify and attempt to remediate mismatches between communication rates of the components and the operable connections between the components. The mismatches may be identified based on electrical widths and clock speeds supported by the operable connections and components.

Abstract: A power connector spacer system includes a non-conducting body for insertion into a receptacle of a male power connector in place of a corresponding female power connector. The body may include a latch dimensioned and configured to detachable couple with an interior surface of the receptacle of the male power connector. The body may also include a flange dimensioned to abut a rim of the receptacle, and non-conducting passageways extending through the body from the proximate end to a distal end. Each of the passageways may be dimensioned to receive and isolate one of a plurality of power pins included in the receptacle of the male power connector, and a respective end of each of the power pins may be disposed in respective passageways away from the distal end of the body for isolated detection of high voltage electric power by contact with a meter probe in respective the passageways.

Abstract: A modular replaceable socket device includes one or more adapters, and an adapting interface. The adapter includes a jack and multiple contacts. The jacks are disposed on a top of the adapter for transmitting power or a network signal to an external device. The contacts are disposed on a bottom of the adapter. The adapter couples to external power via the contacts. The base includes a cable interface and one or more sockets. The cable interface connects to external power via a power cable and the one or more sockets is utilized to fix the one or more adapters. The adapting interface is utilized to connect the socket and the one or more adapters. The structure of the adapting interface corresponds to the contacts, for allowing the one or more adapters to couple to the one or more sockets via the adapting interface.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one processor; a slot configured to receive an information handling resource and couple the information handling resource to a communications bus of the information handling system; and a computer-readable medium having instructions thereon that are executable by the at least one processor. The instructions may be executable for determining logical states for a plurality of pins of the slot; based on the determined logical states, determining a communications width associated with an information handling resource received in the slot; and setting a bifurcation variable associated with the slot based on the determined communications width.

Abstract: A pluggable module comprising a housing having a first end and second end, an edge connector disposed at the first end, an F-type coaxial connector at the second end and a release lever including a stamped body that is symmetrical about a centerline bisecting the length of the body.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C connector subsystem is described herein. An integrated circuit (IC) chip device includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C subsystem. The USB Type-C subsystem is to operate an Ra termination circuit that consumes no more than a first predetermined amount of current after the Ra termination circuit is applied to a Vconn line of the Type-C subsystem, or to operate a standby reference circuit in a low power mode of the device to perform detection on a Configuration Channel (CC) line of the Type-C subsystem, where the device consumes no more than a second predetermined amount of current in the low power mode.

Abstract: A conductor connection structure of a laminated wiring body includes a plurality of plate wiring members which are made of a conductive material and stacked to each other, an insulating layer which is arranged between the vertically-adjacent plate wiring members to insulate the vertically-adjacent plate wiring members, a connection portion which is provided in an upper surface of each of the plate wiring members on a way in an extending direction of the plate wiring members, and a leading-out portion which takes out the connection portion of a lower plate wiring member among the plurality of plate wiring member while avoiding an upper plate wiring member among the plurality of plate wiring member, the lower plate wiring member is arranged at a layer lower than the upper plate wiring member in the laminated wiring body.

Abstract: A pluggable module comprising a housing having a first end and second end, an edge connector disposed at the first end, an F-type coaxial connector at the second end and a release lever including a stamped body that is symmetrical about a centerline bisecting the length of the body. The pluggable module comprises a miniature balun disposed within the module for converting between a single-ended input to a differential load.

Abstract: A conductor connection structure of a laminated wiring body includes a plurality of plate wiring members which are made of a conductive material and stacked to each other, an insulating layer which is arranged between the vertically-adjacent plate wiring members to insulate the vertically-adjacent plate wiring members, a connection portion which is provided in an upper surface of each of the plate wiring members on a way in an extending direction of the plate wiring members, and a leading-out portion which takes out the connection portion of a lower plate wiring member among the plurality of plate wiring member while avoiding an upper plate wiring member among the plurality of plate wiring member, the lower plate wiring member is arranged at a layer lower than the upper plate wiring member in the laminated wiring body.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a keyboard device having high versatility and high waterproof performance and an electronic device having the keyboard device. A keyboard device has a base plate having a plurality of attachment holes through which a plurality of hook members provided in a body chassis of an electronic device can be passed or with which the plurality of hook members can be engaged in the lower surface, a reflection sheet, which is a sheet-like member covering the lower surface of the base plate, and a plurality of keytops provided on the upper surface of the base plate, in which the reflection sheet is provided with cut lines cut in the thickness direction at positions overlapping with the attachment holes in the vertical direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal fitting and an electric connector for the same. The mobile terminal fitting comprises a case body, an electric connector and a circuit board. The case body includes a bottom plate and a side plate that can be separated from each other, with the mobile terminal disposed in an accommodating groove formed by the side plate and the bottom plate of the case body, wherein the side plate is deformable in shape to ensure that the case body is easy to be installed and removed. The electric connector, disposed on the case body, comprises a socket and a plug, and can guarantee the electrical connection between the charging cord/data cable of the mobile terminal and the mobile terminal in the case body of the mobile terminal fitting.

Abstract: An expansion slot interface may include a low-profile interface card to engage with an expansion slot, a linking device fixed to the interface card, and an expansion component connector to operably engage with an expansion component. The expansion component may be disposed apart from the interface card. The low-profile interface card may fit underneath a doublewide expansion component that is engaged with an adjacently disposed expansion slot, and the linking device may operably engage the interface card with the expansion component connector.

Abstract: A patch panel structure includes a first jack row including a plurality of first network ports each having RJ-45 jack ends aligned in a first direction and arranged in a first row; a second jack row including a plurality of second network ports each having RJ-45 jack ends aligned in a second direction and arranged in a second row, wherein the first jack row and the second jack row are parallel, whereas the first direction and the second direction are opposite. Minimal alien crosstalk occurs between the network ports of the patch panel structure, thereby meeting strict transmission standards.

Abstract: A disclosed electrical contactor may include a line-side electrical terminal adapted for connection to an electrical conductor carrying an electrical voltage, multiple load-side connectors each having a housing and multiple electrical terminals arranged within a cavity of the housing, a switching element, and a control unit. Each of the load-side connectors is adapted to receive a plug connector. The switching element electrically connects the line-side electrical terminal to electrical terminal(s) of at least one of the load-side connectors when enabled. The control unit enables the switching element in response to a control signal. Each of the load devices may have a plug connector, and each of the load-side connectors may be mechanically coded to receive the plug connector of a corresponding load device. An electrical configuration of electrical terminals of a line-side connector may allow a crankcase heater, or a crankcase heater with thermostat, to receive electrical power.

Abstract: A plurality of interchangeable, electrically powered, modules and receptacles for use therewith are provided. The interchangeable electrically powered modules are configured and capable of providing a variety of electrical and electronic devices. Each receptacle is configured to be secured to and supported by an otherwise conventional electric back box. The receptacles preferably utilize a bayonet mount receptacle which is standardized for the entire system and which accommodates each and every module in a twist-lock mounting system. Each module includes a cooperating bayonet mount attachment for use with the receptacle bayonet mounts. The use of a bayonet mount attachment for the modules to the receptacle provides a standardized power coupling for the module devices which may be connected by a simple insert and partial turn locking action.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a top surface formed to be flat, a concave portion formed on the top surface, and a plurality of wiring connecting holes arranged in the concave portion. Wiring display parts corresponding to the wiring connecting holes are arranged on the top surface. The concave portion is arranged in plural for each wiring group. A buttonhole is arranged adjacent to the wiring connecting hole and an opening/closing button for opening and closing a wiring connection fitting located on a bottom part of the wiring connecting hole is accommodated in the buttonhole. The concave portion is a belt-shaped groove.

Abstract: A reusable electronic circuit assembling system facilitates assembly and testing of electronic circuits. The system has at least one baseboard and one or more assembling blocks magnetically or mechanically attached to the baseboard. Each assembling block has at least two electrically connected conductive clips located separately in the opening holes of the assembly block. Discrete electronic components are connected by selectively inserting the electrodes of the to-be-connected electronic components into the clips of the assembling blocks. A complete circuit is constructed by attaching the above block-component assemblies on the baseboard and connecting them in accordance with the desired circuit diagram.

Abstract: Provided is a wiring holding structure, wherein wiring for electrically connecting a vehicle body to the vehicle sliding door is held in the vehicle body. The wiring holding structure comprises a step member provided adjacent to the vehicle sliding door and a holding portion for holding the wiring. The step member is molded of plastic material. The holding portion is for holding the wiring. The holding portion comprises a first holding portion integrally molded onto the step member; and a second holding member that is fixed to face the first holding section. The second holding member holds the wiring together with the first holding portion. The number of components necessary for the wiring holding structure can thereby be reduced, and the size of the wiring holding structure is made more compact.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.

Abstract: An interconnection device for elements to be interconnected such as electronic modules or circuits, comprises at least one transmission line coupled to a ground line, the two lines being produced on a face of a dielectric substrate, the interconnection being made substantially at the ends of the transmission line and of the ground line, wherein said interconnection device is flexible over at least a part of its length situated roughly between the elements to be interconnected.

Abstract: A server system includes at least one blade server, wherein the blade server has at least one processor and memory modules, as well as a plug connector on an upper side or an underside of the blade server, a server frame with an opening on a first side of the server frame for accommodating the at least one blade server, wherein the server frame includes guidance means and a circuit board and a lifting device for guiding the at least one blade server in the lifting direction up to the circuit board, and at least one cooling fan assembly arranged inside the server frame.

Abstract: A multi unit controller has a plurality of base units each of which includes a control unit connector, a base unit connector through which the base units juxtaposed to each other are connected to each other, and a plurality of control units connected to the base units respectively through the respective control unit connector, wherein the base units juxtaposed vertically.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.

Abstract: There is provided a pluggable modular device for removable connection to a patch panel. The pluggable modular device comprises an electrical connector for mating with a corresponding electrical connector of the patch panel; and at least one of scanning electronics for scanning connection ports of the patch panel and guidance electronics for activating indicators of the patch panel.

Abstract: An organic light emitting element includes an organic light emitting diode formed on a substrate, coupled to a transistor including a gate, a source and a drain and including a first electrode, an organic thin film layer and a second electrode; a photo diode formed on the substrate and having a semiconductor layer including a high-concentration P doping region, a low-concentration P doping region, an intrinsic region and a high-concentration N doping region; and a controller that controls luminance of light emitted from the organic light emitting diode, to a constant level by controlling a voltage applied to the first electrode and the second electrode according to the voltage outputted from the photo diode.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) interconnection system is provided. The system includes a cable having a driver end and a termination end. The cable has conductive pathways extending between the driver end and the termination end. The driver end is configured to engage a driver to carry an electrical current to the conductive pathways. The termination end is configured to terminate the conductive pathways. A connector is provided having a cable contact and a LED contact joined to the cable contact. The cable contact pierces the cable and engages the conductive pathways to electrically join the connector to the conductive pathways. A LED board is provided having a circuit board including circuit board contacts. A LED is positioned on the circuit board and electrically joined to the circuit board contacts. The LED contact of the connector engages the circuit board contacts to electrically join the connector to the LED.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for the control of a powered utility. A circuit board, an onboard controller located on the circuit board, and a daughterboard connector also located on the circuit board are utilized. The onboard controller is configured to provide a first level of control functionality to the system. The first level of control functionality includes the ability to transfer the powered utility between an operating state and an off state. The daughterboard connector is configured to accept a daughterboard, and that daughterboard is configured to increase the control functionality of the system above the first level of control functionality to a second level of control functionality.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments of the invention are disclosed for negotiation protocols for power delivery from a first device to a connected second device. In example embodiments of the invention, a method comprises: determining whether a connector includes a cable indication that indicates its cable is capable of conducting an elevated power level above a level of a legacy cable; transmitting an offer to a device connected by the cable, to provide one or more supported power capabilities above the level of a legacy cable, if the cable indication is determined to indicate that the cable is capable of conducting an elevated power level above the level of a legacy cable; and transmitting an offer to a device connected by the cable, to provide the power level of a legacy cable, if the cable indication is determined to indicate that the cable is not capable of conducting an elevated power level above the level of a legacy cable.

Abstract: A structure for transmitting signals of PCI express and a method thereof provides a converting device and a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable. The converting device has a plug connector to into a PCI express slot, along with a HDMI connector. The signal converting circuit connects the signal pins of the PCI express slot to the signal pins of HDMI connector. One end of the HDMI cable is connected with the HDMI connector of the converting device. The present invention can extends the signal distance of the PCI express to exactly perform the signal test.

Abstract: A modular pegboard electrical board comprising an expandable grid of electrical leads to allow connection of various electronic implements, including light fixtures, fluorescent lamp ballasts and heating lamps. A rectangular pegboard having internal circuitry provides columns of electrical leads, whereby every four consecutive columns form a hot-ground-neutral-ground combination of vertical leads in parallel. The combination allows for connection of a two or three-wire interface to attach anywhere on the board surface, including electrical socket adapters and specific light fixture wiring. The pegboard-style board allows a latch mechanism from a light fixture or electrical device to affect an electrical connection at a specific lead.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breadboard (1) for mounting components, particularly optical components, comprising an upper panel (2) for mounting the components on top of the upper panel (2), a lower panel (3) being arranged substantially parallel to the upper panel (2) at a specified distance below the upper panel (2) and at least one spacer (4) being arranged between the upper panel (2) and the lower panel (3), wherein the spacer (4) essentially consists of a fiber-reinforced material. Further, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a breadboard (1). Vibration damping means and fixing elements (5) for fixing components to the panels are disclosed.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a system includes a control and/or data transfer module (1) adapted to be snapped onto a mounting bar (2) and a plurality of I/O plug-in modules (3). Each I/O plug-in module (3) comprises a plurality of clip contacts (8) for connecting the system and a plurality of plug contacts (5) for plugging onto the control and/or data transfer module (1). In the plugged-on state an electrical connection is established between the I/O plug-in module (3) and the control and/or data transfer module (1). At least one I/O plug-in module comprises an electrical circuit element (11) disposed in the current path between at least one clip contact (8) and at least one plug contact (5). The arrangement for controlling a system enables adaptation of the installed automation solutions (1,3) in a highly flexible way to changes in system requirements in electrical cabinets with high packing densities.

Abstract: An electronic communication wire connecting an input speed sensor and a computer controller in a transmission system is provided. The electronic communication wire connects at one end to the input speed sensor through a first aperture in the transmission case and at the other end to the computer controller through a second aperture in the transmission case. Thus, the electronic communication wire is attached at both ends to internal devices but it partially exists external to the transmission case along the length of the electronic communication wire. The connection between the electronic communication wire and the input speed sensor is sealed with at least a single O-ring while the connection between the electronic communication wire and the computer controller is sealed with at least a pair of O-rings. A method of electronically connecting the input speed sensor and the computer controller externally of the transmission case is also provided.

Abstract: A test system includes a main selector, a first and a second switching connectors, a first and a second sub-selectors, and a processor. The main selector includes a number of first switches, a number of first contacts, and a number of second contacts. Each sub-selector includes a second switch, a third contact, and a fourth contact. The processor sends a first instruction and a second instruction to correspondingly control the main selector and a selected sub-selector.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a communication apparatus. The communication apparatus includes one or more board and a backplane. The board includes a connector and a function processing unit circuit connected to the connector. The backplane includes at least one group of board connectors. Each group of the board connectors includes two board connectors that receive signals from different boards. The board connector includes connection terminals connected to the connector on boards. The two board connectors are distributed up and down, and the connection terminals of the two board connectors are distributed symmetrically around a center. The foregoing communication apparatus and backplane are cost-efficient.

Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.

Abstract: A display coupling apparatus includes a first circuit board having a display connector end. A first cable coupling pad is located on the first circuit board. At least one trace on the first circuit board extends from the display connector end to the first cable coupling pad. The display coupling apparatus is used to electrically couple a display to an information handling system.

Abstract: A method of forming a film is provided. Nanoparticles are deposited on a surface of a substrate using a liquid deposition process. The nanoparticles are linked to each other and to the surface using linker molecules. A coating having a surface energy of less than 70 dyne/cm is deposited over the film to form a coated film. The coated film has an RMS surface roughness of 25 nm to 500 nm, a film coverage of 25% to 60%, a surface energy of less than 70 dyne/cm; and a durability of 10 to 5000 microNewtons. Depending on the particular environment in which the film is to be used, a durability of 10 to 500 microNewtons may be preferred. A film thickness 3 to 100 times the RMS surface roughness of the film is preferred.

Abstract: A system for actuating portable electronic devices includes a power supply circuit for providing an electric potential, a regulating circuit connected to the power supply circuit for regulating the electric potential provided by the power supply circuit, and an actuating circuit connected to the power supply circuit via the regulating circuit. The actuating circuit creating pulse signals to control the regulating circuit and the power supply circuit to create an actuating electric potential, which actuates portable electronic devices connected to the system.

Abstract: A method for supplying a plurality of capacitance values to a plurality of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) components is provided. The method includes configuring a first set of terminals of a connection device to couple a first capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to couple the first capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components. The method further includes configuring a second set of terminals of the connection device to couple a second capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to selectively couple the second capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a thin film transistor and a display device using a small number of masks is provided. A first conductive film, an insulating film, a semiconductor film, an impurity semiconductor film, and a second conductive film are stacked. Then, a resist mask having a recessed portion is formed thereover using a multi-tone mask. First etching is performed to form a thin-film stack body, and second etching in which the thin-film stack body is side-etched is performed to form a gate electrode layer. The resist is made to recede, and then, a source electrode, a drain electrode, and the like are formed; accordingly, a thin film transistor is manufactured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breadboard (1) for mounting components, particularly optical components, comprising an upper panel (2) for mounting the components on top of the upper panel (2), a lower panel (3) being arranged substantially parallel to the upper panel (2) at a specified distance below the upper panel (2) and at least one spacer (4) being arranged between the upper panel (2) and the lower panel (3), wherein the spacer (4) essentially consists of a fibre-reinforced material. Further, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a breadboard (1). Vibration damping means and fixing elements (5) for fixing components to the panels are disclosed.

Abstract: A computer system architecture in which functionally compatible electronic components are located on modular printed circuit boards. Thus, a type of processor used by the system can be changed by replacing the printed circuit board incorporating the processor. Similarly a type of peripheral bus used can be changed simply by replacing the printed circuit board containing the peripheral controller. High-density connectors connect the circuit boards. Some embodiments of the invention use a single backplane. Other embodiments place peripheral slots on a second, passive backplane.

Abstract: A wiring standard selector switch is used in a wired computer network and has the ability to easily switch between various network wiring standards, such as, for example, Rolled, ATM loopback, T1, Cross-over, and Straight-through. Rotating the switching collar causes the printed circuit board containing a wiring standard printed circuit to change the input/output relationship of the individual wires in the input and output network cables.