Abstract:
A low cost aluminum electrolytic capacitor package having axial anode and cathode leads extending in one direction is capable of being seated and wave-solder connected in horizontal position to a printed circuit board without rolling, which unwanted rolling may result in withdrawal of one lead that consequently may not receive solder. A dummy lead is bonded to the opposite end of the package to stabilize the capacitor after solder mounting. One of the three leads has an ox-bow bend that tends to stop the unwanted rolling.
Abstract:
A solenoid is disclosed in which a ferromagnetic shield substantially surrounds the circumferential surface of the coil in order to provide a high-permeability flux path on the coil exterior. The shield is formed by a ferromagnetic collar and the body part of a bracket. The ferromagnetic collar extends partially around the coil, and the body part of the bracket faces a longitudinal opening in the ferromagnetic collar. The ferromagnetic collar is embedded in a molded epoxy encapsulation, which is found to be reinforced by the collar. Alternatively, the shield can be formed exclusively of a ferromagnetic collar that extends substantially around the entire periphery of the coil.
Abstract:
Either after or during the process of forming aluminum foil for use in making electrolytic capacitors, the formed oxide foil is drawn through two separate electrolytes wherein two electrodes are immersed respectively. An AC voltage source is connected between the two electrodes. The resulting reactive current is a direct measure of the potential capacitance per unit foil area that can be obtained in capacitor manufacturing and is also an indirect measure of the oxide film thickness.