Adapter with detection function

Abstract

An adapter for connecting a graphics processing unit (GPU) to a power supply and having a detection function includes: a base element having two surfaces and a housing, wherein the base element further includes: a male adapter, a female adapter, an electronic measurement module, and a display module. The male adapter is configured to form a telecommunication connection with a socket on the GPU. The female adapter is configured to form a telecommunication connection with one of the plugs of the power supply. The electronic measurement module is electrically connected to the male and female adapters via internal connecting wires, and the electronic measurement module is used to measure at least one characteristic quantity on the internal connecting wires. The display module is telecommunicationly connected to the electronic measurement module. The housing covers one of the two surfaces of the base element.

Claims

1. An adapter with detection function for connecting a graphics processor and a power supply, comprising: A basic component has two surfaces and includes: a male adapter configured to form a telecommunication connection with a socket on the graphics processor; a female adapter configured to form a telecommunication connection with a plug on the power supply; an electronic measurement module electrically connected to the male and female adapters via an internal connection line, and the electronic measurement module is used to measure at least one characteristic quantity on the internal connection line; and a display module electrically connected to the electronic measurement module; and a housing covering one of the two surfaces of the basic component.

2. The adapter as requested in item 1, wherein the electronic measurement module is designed to display one of the parameters of the characteristic quantity on the display module.

3. The adapter as requested in item 1, wherein the male adapter or the female adapter is positioned at an angle of 90° or 180° relative to the base element.

4. The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the male adapter and the female adapter are disposed at the same angle on the same side surface of the base element.

5. The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the male adapter has a first insertion direction (SR1) and the female adapter has a second insertion direction (SR2).

6. The adapter as requested in item 5, wherein the first insertion direction (SR1) and the second insertion direction (SR2) are opposite.

7. The adapter as requested in item 5, wherein the first insertion direction (SR1) and the second insertion direction (SR2) are the same.

8. The adapter as requested in item 1, wherein the male adapter includes at least one 6-pin, 8-pin, 12-pin, or 24-pin plug.

9. The adapter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adapter female includes at least one 6-pin, 8-pin, 12-pin, or 24-pin power socket.

10. The adapter as requested in claim 1, wherein the characteristic quantity is the temperature of one of the graphics processors.

11. The adapter of claim 1, wherein the characteristic quantity is a current flowing between the male adapter and the female adapter, or a voltage applied between the male adapter and the female adapter.

12. The adapter as claimed in claim 11, wherein the electronic measurement module displays the measured current value or voltage value as a parameter on the display module, or displays the electrical power value transmitted between the male adapter and the female adapter as a parameter on the display module.

13. The adapter of claim 1 further includes a switch disposed on the base element for controlling the electronic measurement module to selectively display a parameter on the display module.

14. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 further includes a heat sink for cooling the graphics processor or the adapter, and has a corresponding structure.

15. The adapter as described in claim 1 further includes a light-emitting module.

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