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:
Aspects of the embodiments include an edge card and methods of making the same. The edge card can include a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a plurality of metal contact fingers configured to interface with an edge connector, and the second end comprising a through -hole configured to mate with a post of a screw, the PCB further comprising an aperture proximate the second end or the PCB. The PCB can also include a thermal conduction element secured to the PCB, the thermal conduction element supporting an integrated circuit package, the integrated circuit package received by the aperture, wherein the thermal conduction element contacts the PCB proximate the through-hole and the thermal conduction element is configured to conduct heat from the integrated circuit towards the second portion of the printed circuit board.
Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for making a flexible laminated circuit board using a metal conductor onto which a SMD may be attached. Conductive metal strips may be laminated to form a flexible substrate and the metal strips may then be perforated for the placement of LED package leads. The LED packages may be attached to the conductive strips using solder or a conductive epoxy and the upper laminate layer may include perforations exposing portions of the metal strips for the attachment of the LED packages. Alternatively, strings of LED packages may be fabricated by attaching LED packages to conductive strips and these strings may be laminated between flexible sheets to form a laminated LED circuit. Plastic housings may aid in attaching the LED packages to the conductive strips. The plastic housings and/or the laminate sheets may be made of a reflective material.