Abstract:
Methods and apparatus provide for electrical coupling of electrical components to traces on a substrate such that impedance mismatches otherwise experienced in high frequency operation are avoided. Connecting elements having length, width, and thickness, are provided for terminals of a component to be connected to a trace. The connecting element is electrically coupled between the terminal and the trace, typically by soldering. The dimensions of the connecting element are chosen to reduce or eliminate the impedance mismatch which would result from a direct connection between the trace and component. Connecting elements are generally L-shaped, i.e., having first and second planar portions perpendicular with respect to each other, and having a curving portion that connects the first and second planar portions. In one embodiment, dimensions of at least a portion of the connecting element are such that its width increases as its distance from a ground plane within the substrate increases.
Abstract:
Surface mount device packages with increased mounting strength and a method therefor. In one embodiment, an, electronic device is made up of a device package and one or more electrically conductive terminals. For surface mounting, the device terminals are each provided with a mounting surface which is bonded using a conductive adhesive to a corresponding contact pad on a circuit board. The terminals are further provided with at least one groove across the mounting surface. When conductive adhesive is used to mount the device on a circuit board, this groove serves to form the conductive adhesive into a ridge or “dam” over the contact pad. This provides increased mounting strength which may eliminate the need for additional adhesive material to provide side reinforcement of the device, and thereby allow an increase in the packing density of devices on the circuit board.
Abstract:
An electronic device having an enhanced attachment to a surface mount lamp (106) includes a circuit board (100), at least two conductive pads (102), at least two adhesive pads (104), and the surface mount lamp (106). The conductive pads (102) and the adhesive pads (104) are integrally formed within the circuit board (100). Preferably, each section of the circuit board (100) allotted for one surface mount lamp (106) has two conductive pads (102) and two adhesive pads arranged in a grid-like pattern such that similar pads are in opposing corners of the grid. The surface mount lamp (106) has two electrical leads (108), each protruding from opposing corners of a base (110) of the surface mount lamp (106). These electrical leads (108) are soldered to the conductive pads (102) in the circuit board (100). The unobscured opposing corners (112) of the plastic base (110) are partially melted and adhered to the adhesive pads (104) in the circuit board (100).
Abstract:
A circuit protective device with a positive temperature coefficient element is provided, which includes: a positive temperature coefficient (hereinafter "PTC") element, made of a conductive composition having a PTC characteristics, provided for shutting off an electric circuit; a circuit board having the PTC element and electrodes to be connected with the PTC element; and a slot formed on the circuit board so as to prevent a low resistance conductive passage from being formed between the electrodes, the low resistance conductive passage being made of powder of the conductive composition released from the PTC element. And also an electric junction box with the above circuit protective device is provided. Thus, the circuit protective device or the electric junction box with the circuit protective device wherein a low resistance conductive passage made of a carbonaceous powder to be released from the PTC element is not formed between the electrodes of the PTC element can be realized.
Abstract:
A crystal oscillating device comprises an outer case having a longitudinal axis, a cavity, a pair of first surfaces extending along the longitudinal axis, a pair of second surfaces extending in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal axis, a first opening portion in one of the first surfaces for providing access into the cavity, a second opening portion in one of the second surfaces, and a groove in the other of the second surfaces. A crystal oscillator is disposed in the cavity of the outer case and has lead terminals extending through the second opening portion of the outer case for electrically connecting the crystal oscillator to a circuit board. A bonding material is disposed in the cavity of the outer case for bonding the crystal oscillator to the outer case. A connecting member is disposed in the groove of the outer case for connecting the outer case to the circuit board.
Abstract:
An antenna apparatus which exhibits excellent mechanical strength and which is protected from heat and moisture, and also which is mountable on a printed wiring board with the provision of a clearance between the apparatus and the board, free from deformation caused by a warp of the board. The antenna apparatus has a rectangular-prism shaped substrate. A feeding terminal and a fixing terminal are disposed at the respective end surfaces in the longitudinal direction of the substrate. Metal strips serving as support terminals are soldered at the respective first ends to the feeding terminal and the fixing terminal, respectively. A coating material formed of a non-metallic material, such as glass, resin or the like, is applied to the surface of the substrate by way of coating, dipping or other method. A coating layer is thus formed on the substrate in a state in which the respective second ends of the metal strips project from the substrate.
Abstract:
A device for isolating a hazardous connection on a circuit board includes an elongated enclosure having a bore extending therethrough and a slot extending longitudinally from a first end of the enclosure. A component such as a fuse, having leads on both ends, is advanced through the bore until one of the leads, bent orthogonally to the enclosure, becomes secured in a distal end (pocket) of the slot. The length of the enclosure is determined such that when the lead is engaged in the distal end of the slot, a portion of the enclosure extends over the lead to isolate any connections made by that lead from external contact. In a preferred embodiment, a second slot is provided on the other end of the enclosure wherein a second lead may then be bent orthogonally to the device, and parallel with the first lead, to isolate both leads of the component. The protective device is advantageously transparent to allow for monitoring of the component being isolated.
Abstract:
Method of surface mounting an electronic component to a bonding pad on one side of a supporting insulating board carrying a planar printed circuit thereon, the pad being connected to one or more conductors on the board by use of solder material subject to one or more gas trapping through-hole vias, comprising: (a) creating at least one vent channel below the top plane of the printed circuit and extending from a location at or closely adjacent to one of said vias to a location essentially near a periphery of solder material to be placed thereover; (b) planting a deposit of solder material between the component and pad; (c) bringing the component, solder material and pad together to form an assembly; and (d) heating the assembly to momentarily reflow the solder material in place without shifting, skewing, or tilting of the component, any trapped air in said one vias being allowed to expand and migrate away through the channel to at least the periphery of the pad.
Abstract:
A soldering pin has a periphery defined by two straight line planar sides, and two arc-shaped sides. The planar sides allow gas to escape, while the arc-shaped sides ensure a solid connection. Fluting is provided on the arc-shaped sides.
Abstract:
A solid electrolytic chip capacitor in which L-shaped portions of the anode terminal and cathode terminal form slanting surfaces which project beyond the projecting side surfaces of the resin sheathing.