One example provides a device, including: a current sensing mechanism, wherein the current sensing mechanism detects current traveling through a wire of equipment that the device is connected to; an energy harvester electrically coupled to the current sensing mechanism, wherein the energy harvester draws power from a signal associated with the current sensing mechanism; an energy storage unit electrically coupled to the energy harvester, wherein energy harvested from the energy harvester charges the energy storage unit; and a communication device, wherein the communication device transmits information associated with the equipment to another device.

A terminal supporting leakage detection and a detection method for performing leakage detection for the terminal is provided, the terminal may include: a first conductive unit, a second conductive unit, a first access end, and a second access end, wherein the first access end is configured to be connected to a ground line of a main board of the terminal through the first conductive unit and used to access a ground line of an external leakage detection apparatus, and the second access end is configured to be connected inside the terminal to a metal portion of a outer casing of the terminal through the second conductive unit and used to access a leakage test line of the leakage detection apparatus.

A terminal supporting leakage detection and a detection method for performing leakage detection for the terminal is provided, the terminal may include: a first conductive unit, a second conductive unit, a first access end, and a second access end, wherein the first access end is configured to be connected to a ground line of a main board of the terminal through the first conductive unit and used to access a ground line of an external leakage detection apparatus, and the second access end is configured to be connected inside the terminal to a metal portion of a outer casing of the terminal through the second conductive unit and used to access a leakage test line of the leakage detection apparatus.

In an embodiment, a semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of output pins. Each of the output pins is electrically connected to an input pin of a buzzer and to a buzzer driver. The buzzer driver is configured to cause the buzzer to emit an audible sound. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of ground switches. Each ground switch is configured to connect a corresponding output pin of the plurality of output pins to ground when closed. The semiconductor device further includes a current generator that is configured to supply a test current to a given output pin of the plurality of output pins and a clamp switch that is configured to connect the given output pin to an analog-to-digital converter.

In an embodiment, a semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of output pins. Each of the output pins is electrically connected to an input pin of a buzzer and to a buzzer driver. The buzzer driver is configured to cause the buzzer to emit an audible sound. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of ground switches. Each ground switch is configured to connect a corresponding output pin of the plurality of output pins to ground when closed. The semiconductor device further includes a current generator that is configured to supply a test current to a given output pin of the plurality of output pins and a clamp switch that is configured to connect the given output pin to an analog-to-digital converter.

A method for detecting a break in connection of a neutral of a three-phase electricity network, implemented in a processing unit of an item of electrical equipment connected to the electricity network includes acquiring, at a time T, a first phase voltage (V1), a second phase voltage (V2) and a third phase voltage (V3) measured by voltage sensors of the item of electrical equipment; evaluating a first quantity representative of a ratio between a maximum voltage and a minimum voltage from the first, second and third phase voltages; if the first quantity is greater than a predetermined threshold: evaluating, based on the first, second and third phase voltages, a second quantity; detecting a break in the neutral at the time T when the second quantity satisfies a predetermined reference criterion.

A method for detecting a break in connection of a neutral of a three-phase electricity network, implemented in a processing unit of an item of electrical equipment connected to the electricity network includes acquiring, at a time T, a first phase voltage (V1), a second phase voltage (V2) and a third phase voltage (V3) measured by voltage sensors of the item of electrical equipment; evaluating a first quantity representative of a ratio between a maximum voltage and a minimum voltage from the first, second and third phase voltages; if the first quantity is greater than a predetermined threshold: evaluating, based on the first, second and third phase voltages, a second quantity; detecting a break in the neutral at the time T when the second quantity satisfies a predetermined reference criterion.

A burn-in chamber is provided, configured to provide the required temperature for a device under test (DUT), including a side wall, a guiding plate, an air flow plate, a partition assembly, and a fan. The air flow plate has a ventilation structure, and the guiding plate is located between the side wall and the air flow plate. The partition assembly is disposed on both sides of the air flow plate. The partition assembly and the air flow plate together form an accommodating space for accommodating the DUT. The partition assembly forms a return channel with respect to the other side of the accommodating space with the side wall. When the fan is active, air from the accommodating space passes through the air flow plate and is guided to the return channel via the guiding plate, and air is returned to the accommodating space through the return channel.

A burn-in chamber is provided, configured to provide the required temperature for a device under test (DUT), including a side wall, a guiding plate, an air flow plate, a partition assembly, and a fan. The air flow plate has a ventilation structure, and the guiding plate is located between the side wall and the air flow plate. The partition assembly is disposed on both sides of the air flow plate. The partition assembly and the air flow plate together form an accommodating space for accommodating the DUT. The partition assembly forms a return channel with respect to the other side of the accommodating space with the side wall. When the fan is active, air from the accommodating space passes through the air flow plate and is guided to the return channel via the guiding plate, and air is returned to the accommodating space through the return channel.

The present disclosure relates to a device for simulating a battery of a device-under-test (DUT), comprising a battery simulation unit adapted to fit into a battery reception unit of the DUT; and a controller configured to control the battery simulation unit to simulate electrical characteristics of a battery; wherein the battery simulation unit is configured to supply electrical power to the DUT or drain electrical power from the DUT based to the simulated electrical characteristics. The device further comprises a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature at or in the battery simulation unit; and a heater unit configured to heat the battery simulation unit.