Abstract:
Open defects in thin film conductor lines on a substrate are repaired by diffusion bonding a selected conductive repair line from a support sheet positioned over the open defect. The diffusion bonding is performed by the application of ultrasonic energy and laser energy.
Abstract:
A chip mounting device which is hereinafter also referred to as an "interconnection preform placement device", includes a retaining member having a predefined pattern of holes in which are positioned preforms of joint-forming material such as solder. Each preform is of a predefined configuration and has a height or length greater than is cross-sectional dimension. The preform retains its general configuration after the interconnection or soldering process to form a resilient joint which is more capable of withstanding stress, strain and fatigue. A method of forming resilient interconnections comprises placing the interconnection preform placement device between parallel patterns of electrically conductive elements, such as the conductive pads on an electronic component and a circuit board, and effecting the bonding of the conductive elements with the preforms.
Abstract:
A conductive connection between a metallized outer surface of a film of plastics material, such as a polyimide film and a metal or metallized surface of a substrate to which the film is attached. The connection comprises a flexible conductor secured to the substrate and a second film of plastics material which is bonded to the metallized surface of the first film material and to the flexible conductor to effect a conductive connection between the metallized surface of the first film and the substrate. The second film may be so arranged that it holds the flexible conductor in close contact with the metallized layer on the first film to effect an electrical connection but is preferably metallized whereby an additional electrical connection is effected by way of its metallized surface and the flexible conductor.
Abstract:
The lead frame for a thick film circuit has inwardly extending strip portions of substantial area which are positioned and dimensioned to substantially match and overlie selected thick film conductors to increase the current carrying capacity thereof and to act as mounting elements and heat diffusers for diodes, SCRs (silicon controlled rectifiers) and other heat-generating components.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for repairing an open or void in a printed circuit line on a printed circuit board wherein the board is positioned with the open underneath a bonding head and metallic ribbon material is positioned over the open, thermal compression bonded to the circuit line on one side of the open, cut to length, and then thermal compression bonded to the circuit line on the other side of the open.
Abstract:
SOLDERING MATERIAL IS SPRAYED OVER AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PATTERN POSITIONED ON AN INSULATING CARRIER. THE SOLDER IS IN THE LIQUID STATE, BUT IS BELOW THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE SOLDER FORMS AN ALLOY WITH THE METAL CIRCUIT PATTERN. THE LAYER OF SOLDER IS THEN HEATED TO ITS ALLOYING TEMPERATURE CAUSING THE SOLDER TO CNTRACT, BY SURFACE TENSION, ONTO THE METAL CIRCUIT PATTERN FORMING AN ALLOY THEREWITH AND LEAVING THE INSULATING CARRIER SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF SOLDER, WHICH COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a holder for a button cell, wherein the holder is intended to be fastened on a printed circuit board, wherein the holder has at least two first latching arms which protrude from the printed circuit board when the holder is in the mounted state, wherein the button cell is received between the first latching arms when the button cell is in the mounted state, wherein the first latching arms, at one end, are each connected to a main body which has a base area which is connected to the printed circuit board when the holder is in the mounted state, wherein the first latching arms each have at least one first latching lug in order to hold the button cell on the printed circuit board, and wherein the first latching lugs are arranged at a first distance from the base area of the main body.