摘要:
An over-voltage circuit protection device includes a voltage-dependent resistor component, and a printed circuit board (PCB) component connected to the voltage-dependent resistor component through first and second conductive lead layers. The PCB component includes a PCB body, a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, at least one first conductive via and at least one second conductive via. The first and second conductive portions are disposed on the PCB body, and are electrically insulated from each other. The first and second conductive vias extend through the PCB body, and are defined by via-defining walls respectively covered by the first and second conductive portions.
摘要:
Transmission device including at least one electric conductor for the transmission of an AC signal and a dielectric material at least partly surrounding the at least one conductor. The dielectric material includes dipoles. The device further includes a dipole orienting system adapted to orient the dipoles and to force the dipoles in a saturation regime in order to limit the movement of the dipoles when the at least one electric conductor conducts an AC signal.
摘要:
Systems and methods for protecting electrical components such as light emitting diodes are described. In some embodiments, electrical components are protected from high level electrostatic discharge (“ESD”) events by a circuit board that provides an intrinsic level of ESD protection. At the same time, such electrical components are protected against low level ESD events by one or more diodes that are electrically coupled thereto. The one or more diodes may be thin film diodes comprising at least one layer of p-type semiconductive material and at least one layer of n-type semiconductive material. Devices including ESD protection and methods for manufacturing such devices are also described.
摘要:
Various aspects provide for structures and devices to protect against spurious electrical events (e.g., electrostatic discharge). Some embodiments incorporate a voltage switchable dielectric material (VSDM) bridging a gap between two conductive pads. Normally insulating, the VSDM may conduct current from one pad to the other during a spurious electrical event (e.g., shunting current to ground). Some aspects include gaps having a gap width that is greater than 50% of a spacing between electrical leads connected to the pads. Some devices include single layers of VSDM. Some devices include multiple layers of VSDM. Various devices may be designed to increase a ratio of active volume (of VSDM) to inactive volume.
摘要:
Example embodiments utilize machines to model reservoir geometry having geological layers as 2.5D unstructured grids. Example embodiments include program products to simulate a reservoir by generating a reservoir data system, performing a numerical fluid flow simulation, and visualizing the simulation. Data system embodiments include data structures to model a reservoir geometry as laterally unstructured two-dimensional (2D) grids and associated layer depths defining z-lines to thereby define a 2.5D unstructured grid, including datasets for: vertices of the grid cells for the future grid top and bottom surfaces, a number and listing of vertices for each grid cell, cell center coordinates, and vertex adjacency information using a compressed sparse row format. Computer-implemented methods include projecting external and internal boundaries onto a future grid surface; generating 2D unstructured, e.g., Voronoi, grids, for the top and bottom surfaces; and generating z-lines of depths corresponding to reservoir layers to thereby generate 2.5D unstructured grids.
摘要:
A circuit comprising an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and a layer of VSD material positioned to contact an input and an output of each LED in the array of LEDs, so as to protect each LED from both a forward surge and a reverse surge of voltage on the array of LEDs. The layer of VSD material is able to switch into a carrying current state in response to either of the forward or reverse surge exceeding a characteristic voltage level (VCL) of the VSD material.
摘要:
Systems and methods for simultaneously partitioning a plurality of via structures into electrically isolated portions by using plating resist within a PCB stackup are disclosed. Such via structures are made by selectively depositing plating resist in one or more locations in a sub-composite structure. A plurality of sub-composite structures with plating resist deposited in varying locations are laminated to form a PCB stackup of a desired PCB design. Through-holes are drilled through the PCB stackup through conductive layers, dielectric layers and through the plating resist. Thus, the PCB panel has multiple through-holes that can then be plated simultaneously by placing the PCB panel into a seed bath, followed by immersion in an electroless copper bath. Such partitioned vias increase wiring density and limit stub formation in via structures. Such partitioned vias allow a plurality of electrical signals to traverse each electrically isolated portion without interference from each other.
摘要:
A method includes providing a voltage switchable dielectric material having a characteristic voltage, exposing the voltage switchable dielectric material to a source of ions associated with an electrically conductive material, and creating a voltage difference between the source and the voltage switchable dielectric material that is greater than the characteristic voltage. Electrical current is allowed to flow from the voltage switchable dielectric material, and the electrically conductive material is deposited on the voltage switchable dielectric material. A body comprises a voltage switchable dielectric material and a conductive material deposited on the voltage switchable dielectric material using an electrochemical process. In some cases, the conductive material is deposited using electroplating.
摘要:
A method includes providing a voltage switchable dielectric material having a characteristic voltage, exposing the voltage switchable dielectric material to a source of ions associated with an electrically conductive material, and creating a voltage difference between the source and the voltage switchable dielectric material that is greater than the characteristic voltage. Electrical current is allowed to flow from the voltage switchable dielectric material, and the electrically conductive material is deposited on the voltage switchable dielectric material. A body comprises a voltage switchable dielectric material and a conductive material deposited on the voltage switchable dielectric material using an electrochemical process. In some cases, the conductive material is deposited using electroplating.
摘要:
Devices capable of protecting electronic components during the occurrence of a disturbance event using printed circuit board manufacturing techniques. A layered structure is formed comprising a polymer-based formulation sandwiched between two electrode layers. The devices can be manufactured in panel form providing high quantities of devices which can be removed from the panel and applied directly to the component to be protected. Desired patterns can be formed on either one of the electrode layers by photo-etch techniques thereby providing a process that can be tailored to a large number of applications.