Abstract:
An arrangement and method for the insertion the leading end of a length of a metallic element into a through hole which is formed in a substrate, and for heat deforming the inserted leading portion of the metallic element into a predetermined configuration prior to severing therefrom the remaining length of the metallic element.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for locating a short between two nets in an electrical wire network of a microelectronic structure (e.g., chip, chip carrier, circuit card, etc.). A first net and a second net of the electrical wire are electrically shorted at an unknown point PS on the first net. Points PA and PB on the first net such are selected such that PS is located on a path between PA and PB along the first net. A constant current pulse source is electrically connected between PA and PB and is activated. Voltage drops VAB (from PA to PB) and VAC (from PA to a point PC on the second net) are measured. A length LAS of the path from PA to PS is calculated as a function of VAC/VAB. Computer graphics may be used to graphically display the location of the short within the microelectronic structure.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to fiber optical arrays, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to 3-dimentional array fiber optical couplers. More particularly, the present invention provides means of coupling semiconductor laser light sources to fiber-optic transmission devices.
Abstract:
A method of making a circuitized substrate which includes at least one and possibly several capacitors as part thereof. In one embodiment, the substrate is produced by forming a layer of capacitive dielectric material on a dielectric layer and thereafter forming channels with the capacitive material, e.g., using a laser. The channels are then filled with conductive material, e.g., copper, using selected deposition techniques, e.g., sputtering, electro-less plating and electroplating. A second dielectric layer is then formed atop the capacitor and a capacitor “core” results. This “core” may then be combined with other dielectric and conductive layers to form a larger, multilayered PCB or chip carrier. In an alternative approach, the capacitive dielectric material may be photo-imageable, with the channels being formed using conventional exposure and development processing known in the art.
Abstract:
A capacitive substrate and method of making same in which first and second glass layers are used. A first conductor is formed on a first of the glass layers and a capacitive dielectric material is positioned over the conductor. The second conductor is then positioned on the capacitive dielectric and the second glass layer positioned over the second conductor. Conductive thru-holes are formed to couple to the first and second conductors, respectively, such that the conductors and capacitive dielectric material form a capacitor when the capacitive substrate is in operation.
Abstract:
An LED lighting assembly including a plurality of individual LEDs mounted on a common, bendable heat sinking member designed to remove heat from the LEDs during operation and also to be formed (bent) to provide the desired light direction and intensity. Several such assemblies may be used within an LED lamp, as also provided herein. The lamp is ideal for use within medical and dental environments to assure optimal light onto a patient located at a specified distance from the lamp.
Abstract:
A method of improving conductive paste connections in a circuitized substrate in which at least one and preferably a series of high voltage pulses are applied across the paste and at least one and preferably a series of high current pulses are applied, both series of pulses applied separately. The result is an increase in the number of conductive paths through the paste connections from those present prior to the pulse applications and a corresponding resistance reduction in said connections.
Abstract:
A circuitized substrate (e.g., PCB) including an internal optical pathway as part thereof such that the substrate is capable of transmitting and/or receiving both electrical and optical signals. The substrate includes an angular reflector on one of the cladding layers such that optical signals passing through the optical core will impinge on the angled reflecting surfaces of the angular reflector and be reflected up through an opening (including one with optically transparent material therein), e.g., to a second circuitized substrate also having at least one internal optical pathway as part thereof, to thus interconnect the two substrates optically. A method of making the substrate is also provided.
Abstract:
An electronic card assembly is provided which includes a protective housing having a movable card therein. The card, in one example one having a magnetic stripe, has its information erased when being inserted into the housing and re-written back onto its information portion (magnetic stripe) during card withdrawal, provided appropriate human information (e.g., from a fingerprint) is received by the assembly's reader component.
Abstract:
A multilayered PCB including two multilayered portions, one of these able to electrically connect electronic components mounted on the PCB to assure high frequency connections therebetween. The PCB further includes a conventional PCB portion to reduce costs while assuring a structure having a satisfactory overall thickness for use in the PCB field. Coupling is also possible to the internal portion from these components. Methods of making these structures have also been provided.