Abstract:
The heat tolerance of an LED alphanumeric display device (10) having a clear epoxy encapsulation (70) can be improved by matching the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the inner circuit board (120) to the high CTE of the epoxy. When heat is applied to fix the device to a circuit board, the components will expand at a nearly equal rate, avoiding cracking and failure.
Abstract:
An optical send-receive module (10) includes a frame (11) which has a front section, a back side, and a top section. A lens carrier is attached to the front section of the frame. The lens carrier (14) includes one or more lenses (18, 19) which face forward. An integrated circuit carrier (15) is placed within the top section of the frame (11). First metal leads (17) electrically connect components within the lens carrier (15) to an integrated circuit within the integrated circuit carrier (15). Second metal leads (16) extend from the integrated circuit carrier (15), along the top section of the frame, down the back side of the frame (11) and are bent under the frame (11).
Abstract:
A closed mold for encapsulating LED alphanumeric display devices uses opposing plattens and top and bottom plates to achieve a seal about the display device. By providing the display device with a dambar, splatter on the leads is avoided.