Modular cable

Abstract

A modular cable, connecting an electronic device to a power supply, provides protection for the electronic device. It includes: a plurality of cables; a first connector electrically connected to one end of each cable, configured to detachably connect to the electronic device; a second connector electrically connected to the other end of each cable, configured to detachably connect to the power supply; and a detection device disposed on the plurality of cables, located between the first and second connectors. The detection device is configured to detect the operating status of all electrical paths of the plurality of cables, and, when an abnormal operating status is detected, disconnect a specific electrical path among the plurality of cables between the first and second connectors, thereby stopping the electronic device from operating. Therefore, the modular cable of this invention can be used in computer systems and solves the problem that current cables lack the function of protecting electronic devices based on their operating status.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a cable, and more particularly to a modular cable with the function of protecting electronic devices. Prior Technology

[0002] With the increasing processing power of computer systems, the power consumption of electronic devices in current computer systems (such as processors and graphics cards) is also getting higher and higher. For example, the power consumption of a graphics card can reach 450W to 600W, or even higher. The aforementioned graphics cards usually require an external power supply, and the power supply provides the operating power to the graphics card through a cable. Summary of the Invention

[0003] However, recent experience with graphics cards has revealed instances where both the graphics card connector and the power supply connector have melted simultaneously. The melting may be due to poor contact in some cables between the power supply and the graphics card, or cable bends, causing current to concentrate on certain lines, leading to overheating and melting. In severe cases, this can even cause the graphics card to burn out. Therefore, current cables lack the function of protecting electronic devices based on their operating conditions.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a modular cable for connecting an electronic device to a power supply, providing protection for the electronic device. The cable includes: a plurality of cables; a first connector electrically connected to one end of the plurality of cables, configured to detachably connect to the electronic device; a second connector electrically connected to the other end of the plurality of cables, configured to detachably connect to the power supply; and a detection device disposed on the plurality of cables, located between the first and second connectors, configured to detect the operating status of all electrical paths of the plurality of cables, and, when an abnormal operating status is detected, disconnect a specific electrical path among the plurality of cables between the first and second connectors to stop the electronic device from operating.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first connector and the second connector are 12VHPWR connectors, and the specific electrical path refers to the path in which the pins electrically connected to the 12VHPWR connector are defined as S0.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first connector and the second connector are 12VHPWR connectors, and the specific electrical path refers to the path in which the pins electrically connected to the 12VHPWR connector are defined as S1.

[0007] In some embodiments, the detection device is further provided with a temperature detection circuit, which is configured to detect the operating temperature of at least one electrical path among a plurality of cables. When the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, the operating state is confirmed to be abnormal, and the specific electrical path is disconnected.

[0008] In some embodiments, the detection device is further provided with a current detection circuit, which is configured to detect the operating current of at least one electrical path among a plurality of cables. When the operating current of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset current value, the operating state is confirmed to be abnormal, and the specific electrical path is disconnected.

[0009] In some embodiments, the detection device is further provided with a voltage detection circuit, configured to detect the operating voltage of at least one electrical path among a plurality of cables, and when the operating voltage of at least one electrical path is less than a preset voltage value, the operating state is confirmed to be abnormal, and the specific electrical path is disconnected.

[0010] In some embodiments, the detection device is disposed in a cable organizer, which includes: a first clamp configured to cover a portion of the upper surface of a plurality of cables; a second clamp configured to engage with the first clamp to secure the cable organizer to the plurality of cables; and a base disposed between the first and second clamps and configured to accommodate and arrange the plurality of cables.

[0011] In some embodiments, the detection device further includes a printed circuit board disposed between the second clamp and the base.

[0012] In some embodiments, the printed circuit board is further provided with a plurality of piercing terminals for piercing the insulation sheath of a plurality of cables and electrically connecting the core wires in the plurality of cables to obtain the working state of the plurality of cables.

[0013] In some embodiments, the detection device is a temperature control switch, configured to detect the operating temperature of at least one electrical path among a plurality of cables, and when the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, to confirm that the operating state is abnormal and to disconnect the specific electrical path.

[0014] In some embodiments, the detection device is located near the first connector, and the first connector has a first setting direction, the second connector has a second setting direction, and the first setting direction and the second setting direction are within 90 degrees of each other.

[0015] In summary, the modular cable of the present invention can determine whether an abnormal condition is likely to occur in the cable by detecting the operating status of multiple cables (e.g., operating temperature, operating current, and / or operating voltage). Upon confirming an abnormal operating status, it disconnects a specific electrical path in the multiple cables between the first and second connectors, thereby stopping the electronic device from operating and achieving immediate protection. Furthermore, although the electronic device stops operating due to the protection function, the power supply providing power to the electronic device continues to function normally. Therefore, the computer system does not shut down automatically after the electronic device stops operating and can still maintain some of its operational functions, thus improving the reliability of the computer system. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a modular cable disposed between an electronic device and a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a partial view showing the detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention disposed in a cable organizer. Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of a cable management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram showing a plurality of cables disposed on a printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram showing a plurality of cables arranged on a printed circuit board according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6A is a partial external schematic diagram showing a detection device according to another embodiment of the present invention disposed in a plurality of cables. Figure 6B is a partial view showing the detection device, after being rotated 180 degrees according to Figure 6A, being installed in a plurality of cables. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the external structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the external structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. Implementation

[0017] The specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention described in this specification are provided as examples only, for illustrating embodiments based on the concept of the present invention. Embodiments based on the concept of the present invention can be practiced in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in this specification.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a modular cable 100 disposed between an electronic device 20 and a power supply 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Referring to Figure 1, the modular cable 100 can be used to connect the electronic device 20 to the power supply 30. The electronic device 20 can be a graphics card or other electronic devices, such as a motherboard, optical drive, solid-state drive, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) device, etc. The following description uses a graphics card as an example to illustrate the implementation of this invention.

[0020] The modular cable 100 may include a plurality of cables 12, a first connector 14, a second connector 16, and a detection device 18.

[0021] A plurality of cables 12 are configured to connect a first connector 14 and a second connector 16. The plurality of cables 12 serve as multiple electrical paths between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16. Each of the plurality of cables 12 may consist of an insulating sheath and a core wire. In this embodiment, the number of the plurality of cables 12 is 16, but this is not a limitation; the number of the plurality of cables 12 may be more than 16 or less than 16.

[0022] The first connector 14 is electrically connected to one end of a plurality of cables 12. The first connector 14 is configured to detachably connect to the electronic device 20. The first connector 14 may be, for example, a 12VHPWR connector.

[0023] The second connector 16 is electrically connected to the other end of a plurality of cables 12. The second connector 16 is configured for detachable connection to the power supply 30. The second connector 16 may be, for example, a 12VHPWR connector. In other embodiments, the second connector 16 may also be, for example, two dual 8-pin connectors.

[0024] It should be noted that the modular cable 100 of this embodiment adopts a modular design. Through the structure of the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, it can be quickly electrically connected or electrically disconnected from the electronic device 20 and the power supply 30.

[0025] The detection device 18 has a printed circuit board 181. The detection device 18 can be disposed on a plurality of cables 12. The detection device 18 can be located between a first connector 14 and a second connector 16. The detection device 18 can be configured to detect the operating status of the plurality of cables 12, and when the operating status is abnormal, disconnect a specific electrical path in the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, so as to stop the electronic device 20 from operating.

[0026] For example, current PCI-E 5.0 standard graphics cards require a 16-pin power connector (i.e., a 12VHPWR connector) to provide a maximum power output of 600W.

[0027] The pin assignment of the above 12VHPWR connector is shown in Table 1 below: Table 1: Pin Assignment for 12VHPWR Connector foot position signal color 1 +12V3 / V4 yellow 2 +12V3 / V4 yellow 3 +12V3 / V4 yellow 4 +12V3 / V4 yellow 5 +12V3 / V4 yellow 6 +12V3 / V4 yellow S1 CARD_PWR_STABLE blue S2 CARD_CBL_PRES# blue 7 COM black 8 COM black 9 COM black 10 COM black 11 COM black 12 COM black S3 SENSE0 (hereinafter referred to as pin S0) blue S4 SENSE1 (hereinafter referred to as pin S1) blue

[0028] When pins S0 and S1 of the 12VHPWR connector are grounded, the power supply 30 can provide a maximum power wattage of 600W to the electronic device 20 via the modular cable 100. In other embodiments, the power supply 30 can also provide a power wattage greater than 600W to the electronic device 20 via the modular cable 100.

[0029] In this embodiment, the electronic device 20 is deactivated by disconnecting two specific electrical paths among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16. When the detection device 18 detects an abnormal operating state of the plurality of cables 12, it can disconnect the path defined as S0, or the path defined as S1, or the paths defined as both S0 and S1 among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16 to deactivate the electronic device 20 and thus protect it. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the electronic device 20 can be deactivated by disconnecting three or more specific electrical paths among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16.

[0030] The operating principle of the above-mentioned protective electronic device 20 is based on the PCI-E 5.0 standard. When the pins in the 12VHPWR connector are defined as S0 or S1 as open circuit, the electronic device 20 will stop working and display a black screen. This means that the power supply 30 still supplies power, but the electronic device 20 does not work and does not consume power. This avoids the problem of multiple cables 12 potentially burning out due to excessive operating current or insufficient operating voltage, thereby achieving the function of protecting the electronic device 20.

[0031] It should be noted that when the detection device 18 detects an abnormal operating state of multiple cables 12, although the electronic device 20 will stop working, the power supply 30 can still work normally and provide power to other devices. This prevents the computer system from shutting down completely when the electronic device 20 stops working, and allows some of the computer system's functions to be maintained, thus improving the reliability of the computer system.

[0032] The following examples illustrate the detection method and operation of the detection device 18.

[0033] In some embodiments, the detection device 18 may include a printed circuit board 181 (as shown in FIG. 3). The printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may be provided with a temperature detection circuit. The temperature detection circuit may be composed, for example, of circuit elements such as a plurality of thermistors, a buzzer, and a microcontroller. Each thermistor may sense the temperature of each cable. The temperature detection circuit may be configured to detect the operating temperature of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables 12. When the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal and disconnects a specific electrical path (e.g., pin S0 or pin S1) among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, so that the electronic device 20 stops working. The preset temperature value may be determined experimentally to determine at what temperature the plurality of cables 12 may burn out due to high temperature. In other embodiments, when the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal, and the microcontroller can activate a buzzer to produce an sound to remind the user that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal.

[0034] In some embodiments, the printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may be provided with a current detection circuit. The current detection circuit may consist, for example, of circuit elements such as a plurality of resistors, a plurality of comparators, a buzzer, and a microcontroller. The current detection circuit may be configured to detect the operating current of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables 12. When the operating current of at least one electrical path exceeds a preset current value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal and disconnects a specific electrical path (e.g., pin S0 or pin S1) among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, causing the electronic device 20 to stop operating. The preset current value may be determined experimentally based on how much current value would cause the plurality of cables 12 to burn out due to high temperature. In other embodiments, when the operating current of at least one electrical path exceeds the preset current value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal, and the microcontroller may activate the buzzer to produce an audible sound to alert the user that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal.

[0035] In some embodiments, the printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may be provided with a voltage detection circuit. The voltage detection circuit may, for example, consist of a plurality of resistors and a microcontroller. The voltage detection circuit may be configured to detect the operating voltage of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables 12. When the operating voltage of at least one electrical path is less than a preset voltage value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal and disconnects a specific electrical path (e.g., pin S0 or pin S1) among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, causing the electronic device 20 to stop operating. The preset voltage value may be determined experimentally to determine at what voltage value the plurality of cables 12 might burn out due to high temperature. In other embodiments, when the operating voltage of at least one electrical path is less than the preset voltage value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal, and the microcontroller may activate a buzzer to produce an audible sound to alert the user that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal.

[0036] In some embodiments, the printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may be provided with a temperature and current detection circuit. The temperature and current detection circuit may be composed, for example, of circuit elements such as a plurality of thermistors, a plurality of resistors, a plurality of comparators, and a microcontroller. The temperature and current detection circuit may be configured to detect the operating temperature and / or the operating current of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables 12. When the operating temperature of at least one electrical path exceeds a preset temperature value, or when the operating current of at least one electrical path exceeds a preset current value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal and disconnects a specific electrical path (e.g., pin S0 or pin S1) among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, causing the electronic device 20 to stop operating. The preset temperature value or the preset current value may be determined experimentally to determine at what temperature or current value the plurality of cables 12 may burn out due to high temperature. In other embodiments, when the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, or when the operating current of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset current value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal, and the microcontroller can activate a buzzer to produce an sound to remind the user that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal.

[0037] In some embodiments, the printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may be provided with a temperature and voltage detection circuit. The temperature and voltage detection circuit may be composed, for example, of circuit elements such as a plurality of thermistors, a plurality of resistors, and a microcontroller. The temperature and voltage detection circuit may be configured to detect the operating temperature and / or the operating voltage of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables 12. When the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, or when the operating voltage of at least one electrical path is less than a preset voltage value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal and disconnects a specific electrical path (e.g., pin S0 or pin S1) among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16, so that the electronic device 20 stops operating. The preset temperature value or the preset voltage value may be determined experimentally to determine at what temperature or voltage value the plurality of cables 12 may burn out due to high temperature. In other embodiments, when the operating temperature of at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, or when the operating voltage of at least one electrical path is less than a preset voltage value, the microcontroller confirms that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal, and the microcontroller can activate a buzzer to produce an sound to remind the user that the operating state of the plurality of cables 12 is abnormal.

[0038] Figure 2 is a partial view showing the detection device 18 disposed in the cable organizer 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Referring to Figure 2, the cable organizer 40 can be fixed to a plurality of cables 12. The cable organizer 40 is configured to concentrate and arrange the plurality of cables 12. The cable organizer 40 can be made of materials such as plastic, rubber, or silicone. The cable organizer 40 can be positioned in the middle of the plurality of cables 12, near the first connector 14, near the first connector 14, adjacent to the first connector 14, or adjacent to the second connector 16. In other embodiments, the printed circuit board 181 in the detection device 18 may not be disposed in the cable organizer 40, and the printed circuit board 181 may be covered by heat shrink tubing to protect the printed circuit board 181.

[0040] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of the cable organizer 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to Figure 3, the cable organizer 40 includes a first clamp 41, a second clamp 42, and a base 43. The first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 may be fastened together, but this is not a limitation. In some embodiments, the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 may be fastened together or screwed together. The cable organizer 40 can be fixed to a plurality of cables 12. The plurality of cables 12 may include portions of cables 121, 122, and 123.

[0042] The first clamp 41 is configured to cover the upper surface of a portion of the cables 121 of a plurality of cables 12. The first clamp 41 has a plurality of recesses (not shown) to accommodate portions of the cables 121. In this embodiment, there are six cables 121 and six recesses.

[0043] The second clamp 42 is configured to engage with the first clamp 41 so that the cable organizer 40 is secured to a plurality of cables 12.

[0044] A base 43 is disposed between a first clamp 41 and a second clamp 42. The base 43, the first clamp, and the second clamp 42 together form a cable organizer 40. The base 43 has a plurality of recesses (not shown) at its opposite ends on its top surface and at its opposite ends on its bottom surface. The recesses on the top surface of the base 43 can accommodate a portion of the cable 121, while the recesses on the bottom surface of the base 43 can accommodate a portion of the cable 122. The base 43 is configured to accommodate and arrange a plurality of cables 12. More specifically, the base 43 is configured to accommodate and arrange portions of the cable 121 and portions of the cable 122, respectively.

[0045] The printed circuit board 181 of the detection device 18 is disposed between the second clamp 42 and the base 43. One cable 123 has its core wire 123b exposed, and this core wire 123b can be electrically connected to a connection pad on the printed circuit board 181. This cable with the exposed core wire 123b can be a cable with pins defined as S0 in a 12VHPWR connector. In other embodiments, the cable with the exposed core wire 123b can be a cable with pins defined as S1 in a 12VHPWR connector. Thus, the detection device 18 can determine whether to disconnect a specific electrical path among the plurality of cables 12 between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16 based on the operating state of the plurality of cables 12, thereby stopping the electronic device 20 from operating.

[0046] Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram showing a plurality of cables 12 disposed on a printed circuit board 181 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] The base 43 can accommodate and arrange a plurality of cables 12. A plurality of piercing terminals 183 are provided on the printed circuit board 181. The piercing terminals 183 can be used to pierce the insulation sheath 121a of the plurality of cables 12 and electrically connect the core wires 121b of the plurality of cables 12 to obtain the working state of the plurality of cables 12. In addition, the piercing terminals 183 can also obtain the power required for the operation of the detection device 18 by electrically connecting the core wires 121b of the plurality of cables 12.

[0048] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram showing a plurality of cables 12 disposed on a printed circuit board 181 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] The difference between the embodiment in Figure 5 and the embodiment in Figure 4 is that the plurality of cables 12 in Figure 5 are electrically connected to the printed circuit board 181 in a segmented soldering manner. A temperature sensing element (e.g., a thermistor) can be provided in region 184 to detect the operating temperature of the plurality of cables 12.

[0050] Figure 6A is a partial external schematic diagram showing the detection device 18 disposed in a plurality of cables 12 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Referring to Figure 6A, the detection device 18 is disposed among a plurality of cables 12. More specifically, the detection device 18 is disposed between portions of cables 121 and 122 of the plurality of cables 12, and adjacent to the first connector 14. Portions of cables 121 and 122 may cover the upper and lower surfaces of the detection device 18. In this embodiment, the detection device 18 may be constituted by a temperature control switch. When the operating temperature of the plurality of cables 12 exceeds the temperature threshold of the temperature control switch, the temperature control switch will activate to disconnect the electrical path of a specific cable among the portions of cables 123 (as shown in Figure 6B).

[0052] It is worth noting that the modular cable 100 in Figure 6A can eliminate the manufacturing cost of the printed circuit board 181, achieving the function of protecting electronic devices in a lower cost manner. In other embodiments, the detection device 18 may also be disposed between part of cable 121 and part of cable 122, and adjacent to the second connector 16. In other embodiments, the detection device 18 may also be disposed between part of cable 121 and part of cable 122, and located between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16.

[0053] Figure 6B is a partial view showing the detection device 18 disposed in a plurality of cables 12 after being rotated 180 degrees according to Figure 6A.

[0054] Referring to Figure 6B, it can be seen more clearly that the plurality of cables 12 include portions 121, 122, and 123. One specific cable of portion 123 is connected in series with the detection device 18. This specific cable may be a cable with pins defined as S0 in a 12VHPWR connector. In other embodiments, the specific cable may be a cable with pins defined as S1 in a 12VHPWR connector.

[0055] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the external structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. A cable organizer 40 is provided between the first connector 14 and the second connector 16 in the modular cable 110. The first connector 14 in the modular cable 110 has a first orientation D1. The second connector 16 in the modular cable 110 has a second orientation D2. The second orientation D2 and the first orientation D1 are separated by a specific angle θ. The specific angle θ can be between 80 degrees and 110 degrees, preferably 90 degrees. In addition, the directional structure design of the first connector 14 can minimize the problem of excessive bending of the modular cable 110 between the electronic device 20 and the first connector 14, which leads to current concentration on certain lines. In other embodiments, the cable organizer 40 can be close to the first connector 14. In other embodiments, the cable organizer 40 can be close to the second connector 16.

[0056] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the external structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. The detection device 18 is located near the first connector 14 in the modular cable 120. The first connector 14 in the modular cable 120 has a first setting direction D1. The second connector 16 in the modular cable 120 has a second setting direction D2. The second setting direction D2 and the first setting direction D1 are separated by a specific angle θ. The specific angle θ can be between 80 degrees and 110 degrees, preferably 90 degrees. In addition, the turning structure design of the first connector 14 can minimize the problem of excessive bending of the modular cable 120 between the electronic device 20 and the first connector 14, which leads to current concentration on certain lines.

[0057] In summary, the modular cable of the present invention can determine whether an abnormal condition is likely to occur in the cable by detecting the operating status of multiple cables (e.g., operating temperature, operating current, and / or operating voltage). Upon confirming an abnormal operating status, it disconnects a specific electrical path in the multiple cables between the first and second connectors, thereby stopping the electronic device from operating and achieving immediate protection. Furthermore, although the electronic device stops operating due to the protection function, the power supply providing power to the electronic device continues to function normally. Therefore, the computer system does not shut down automatically after the electronic device stops operating and can still maintain some of its operational functions, thus improving the reliability of the computer system.

[0058] 12: Multiple cables 14: First Connector 16: Second connector 18: Detection device 20: Electronic devices 30: Power Supply 40: Cable Management Device 41: First clamp 42: Second clamp 43: base body 100: Modular cable 110: Modular cable 120: Modular cable 121: Partial cable 121a: Insulation outer sheath 121b: Core wire 122: Partial cable 123: Partial cable 123b: Core wire 181: Printed Circuit Board 183: Piercing the terminal 184: Area D1: First Setting Direction D2: Second Setting Direction θ: a specific angle

Claims

1. A modular cable, connected to an electronic device and a power supply, having the function of protecting the electronic device, comprising: Multiple cables; A first connector electrically connected to one end of the plurality of cables, the first connector being configured to detachably connect the electronic device; a second connector electrically connected to the other end of the plurality of cables, the second connector being configured to detachably connect the power supply, the first connector and the second connector being a 12VHPWR connector; and a detection device disposed on the plurality of cables, located between the first connector and the second connector, wherein the detection device is configured to detect an operating state of all electrical paths of the plurality of cables, and when the operating state is abnormal, disconnect a specific electrical path of the plurality of cables between the first connector and the second connector that connects to pin S0 or pin S1 in the 12VHPWR connector, so as to stop the electronic device from operating, wherein pin S0 or pin S1 is a detection pin for power supply wattage.

2. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is further provided with a temperature detection circuit configured to detect the operating temperature of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables, and when the operating temperature of the at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, confirm that the operating state is abnormal and disconnect the specific electrical path.

3. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is further provided with a current detection circuit configured to detect the operating current of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables, and when the operating current of the at least one electrical path is greater than a preset current value, confirm that the operating state is abnormal and disconnect the specific electrical path.

4. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is further provided with a voltage detection circuit configured to detect the operating voltage of at least one electrical path among the plurality of cables, and when the operating voltage of the at least one electrical path is less than a preset voltage value, confirm that the operating state is abnormal and disconnect the specific electrical path.

5. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is disposed in a cable organizer, the cable organizer comprising: A first clamp is configured to cover a portion of the upper surface of the plurality of cables; A second clamp is configured to engage with the first clamp to secure the cable organizer to the plurality of cables; and a body is disposed between the first clamp and the second clamp and configured to accommodate and arrange the plurality of cables.

6. The modular cable as claimed in claim 5, wherein the detection device further includes a printed circuit board disposed between the second clamp and the base.

7. The modular cable as claimed in claim 6, wherein the printed circuit board is further provided with a plurality of piercing terminals for piercing the insulation sheath of the plurality of cables and electrically connecting the core wires in the plurality of cables to obtain the working state of the plurality of cables.

8. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is a temperature control switch configured to detect the operating temperature of at least one electrical path in the plurality of cables, and when the operating temperature of the at least one electrical path is greater than a preset temperature value, to confirm that the operating state is abnormal and to disconnect the specific electrical path.

9. The modular cable as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection device is located near the first connector and the first connector has a first orientation, the second connector has a second orientation, and the first orientation and the second orientation are intersected by 90 degrees.

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