A power delivery system includes: an AC-to-DC power supply configured to output initial DC power; a first power delivery unit connected to the power supply and having at least one output port, the first power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide converted DC power through the at least one output port, the converted DC power having a different voltage and/or a different current than the output initial DC power; and a second power delivery unit connected to the power supply or the first power delivery unit through an input port and having at least one output port, the second power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide an output DC power through the at least one output port which has a different voltage and/or a different current than the power received through the input port.

An integrated circuit (IC) is disclosed herein for adaptive power multiplexing with a power distribution network. In an example aspect, the integrated circuit includes a first power rail, a second power rail, and a load power rail. The integrated circuit also includes multiple power-multiplexer tiles and power-multiplexer control circuitry. The multiple power-multiplexer tiles are coupled in series in a chained arrangement and configured to jointly perform a power-multiplexing operation. Each power-multiplexer tile is configured to switch between coupling the load power rail to the first power rail and coupling the load power rail to the second power rail. The power-multiplexer control circuitry is configured to control a direction of current flow to prevent cross-conduction between the first power rail and the second power rail during the power-multiplexing operation.

Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may allow an electronic device to control a power adapter. One example may provide an electronic system where an electronic device may control a power adapter through a communication channel. Data transferred in the communication channel may include the temperature of the power adapter, the charging capability of the adapter, and other types of data. In one example, power and data may share the same two wires, and the power and data may be time-division multiplexed. That is, the two wires may convey power and data at different times. Another example may include circuitry to detect a connection between the electronic device and the power adapter. Once a connection is detected, power may be transferred from the power adapter to the electronic device. This power transfer may be interrupted on occasion to transfer data between the power adapter to the electronic device.

A method comprises providing power from a battery to an external device using a first circuit; and receiving power from a first power source to provide power to the battery using a second circuit while providing power to the external device.

Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example portable computer includes a first display on a lid of the portable computer, the first display to be deactivated when the lid is in a closed position; a second display distinct from the first display, the second display to be visible when the lid is in the closed position; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to cause activation of the first display in response to a user interaction with the second display while the lid is in the closed position.

A communication device includes an interface connector for connecting to a computing circuit to receive a media data and an external power supply, a transmission circuit, wherein the circuit transmits the media data to a network, a battery power supply, a controller circuit powered by the battery power supply, a sensor, communicatively coupled to the controller circuit, for detecting a movement of the communication device, a switch circuit for switchably connecting the battery power supply to the transmission circuit responsive to a first switch control signal, and a test circuit, communicatively coupled to the controller circuit, for generating the first switch control signal based on an external power control signal indicating whether the interface connector is connected to the computing circuit and a motion detection signal indicating whether the sensor detects the movement of the communication device.

A device may include a housing including an accommodating cavity and an insertion opening configured to allow insertion of a detector into the accommodating cavity. The device may also include a locking mechanism configured to prevent the detector from leaving the accommodating cavity. The device may also include a charging assembly arranged on the housing. The charging assembly may include a charging head and an elastic element configured to drive the charging head away from a charging port of the detector.

A control method of a power supply path includes detecting a plug-in state of a first connector through a configuration channel pin of the first connector; acquiring a plurality of rated voltages of a first power adaptor externally connected to the first connector and a rated current corresponding to each of the rated voltages; detecting a plug-in state of a second connector through a direct-current (DC) input pin of the second connector; acquiring a power quota of a second power adaptor externally connected to the second connector; selecting, from the plurality of rated voltages, the largest one that is not greater than an operating voltage, as a selected rated voltage; calculating a power quota of the selected rated voltage; and controlling a switching circuit to couple a power circuit to a power pin of one of the first and second connectors according to the two power quotas.

A streaming media device includes a printed circuit board hosting components configured to access internet data. An audio/visual connector is linked to the printed circuit board, wherein the audio/visual connector is adapted for connection to an audio/visual device, wherein the audio/visual connector is adapted to operate with a first audio/visual interface having sufficient power to fully operate the printed circuit board and a second audio/visual interface having insufficient power to fully operate the printed circuit board. A power connector is linked to the printed circuit board, wherein the power connector selectively receives power based on the audio/visual connector utilizing one of the first audio/visual interface and the second audio/visual interface.

An electronic device includes a backup power supply unit, a first power management unit, a switch, a voltage detection unit, a processor and an electronic module. The first power management unit is coupled to the backup power supply unit and an external power supply unit. The switch is coupled to the first power management unit. The voltage detection unit is coupled to the external power supply unit and the switch. The processor is coupled to the voltage detection unit. The electronic module is coupled to the switch and the processor. When a voltage level of the external power supply unit is lower than a first predetermined level, the voltage detection unit outputs a detection signal. The switch is controlled by the detection signal to open to stop supplying power to the electronic module. The processor is controlled by the detection signal to execute a shutdown process.