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A novel integrated magnetic structure suitable for a transformer-linked interleaved boost chopper circuit is proposed in this paper. Coupled inductors with high coupling are known to be effective for downsizing magnetic components. However, it is difficult to obtain the optional leakage inductance with high coupling for coupled inductors with EE or EI cores because of the fringing effect in the air gap. In order to overcome this problem, a novel integrated magnetic structure is first proposed. Then, a design method for the coupled inductor with the proposed magnetic structure is introduced on the basis of the magnetic circuit model. Finally, the effectiveness of the novel magnetic core structure is validated and discussed from an experimental viewpoint.

New peeping prevention technology to control the viewing angle properties of TFT‐LCDs has been developed. This technology can be applied to all kinds of LCDs, especially to the ones for PCs, cellular phones, ATMs and so on. In this technology, an additional LC panel in which the whole area is divided into two kinds of small visible domains of different LC alignment directions is used. The products, named VAC Filter™ or VACF™, have been put on sale in 2003 and have been applied to TOSHIBA TECRA M3 and so on.

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Due to the coupling between the opening and sliding modes of an interfacial crack between a fiber and matrix, measuring the individual values of the interfacial strengths, specifically the normal and shear strengths, is very difficult. A method based on comparison between experimental and numerical results is proposed and implemented for estimating the normal and shear strengths along such an interface. We numerically simulate mixed-mode interfacial debonding in a transverse tensile test for a single-fiber composite coupon. The interface is modeled using cohesive elements which are subjected to a quadratic failure criterion. Frictional effects are also included when the stress states are comprised of shear and compressive modes.

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