Abstract:
A multilayer structure includes a flexible substrate film having a first side and opposite second side, a number of conductive traces, optionally defining contact pads and/or conductors, printed on the first side for establishing a desired predetermined circuit design, a plastic layer molded onto the first side so as to enclose the circuit between the plastic layer and the first side, and a connector in a form of a flexible flap for providing external electrical connection to the embedded circuit from the second, opposite side, the connector defined by a portion of the substrate film accommodating at least part of one or more of the printed conductive traces and cut partially loose from the surrounding substrate material to establish the flap, whose loose end is bendable away from the molded plastic layer to facilitate establishment of the electrical connection with external element, wire or connector, via the associated gap.
Abstract:
Circuitry such as electrical components and wires and traces on flexible printed circuits can be embedded within injection-molded plastic structures. The electrical components can include integrated circuits, connectors, and system-in-package circuit modules. The system-in-package circuit modules may include components mounted on a substrate and covered with plastic. The connectors may include a connector for mating with a corresponding connector on an electronic device or a battery. The injection-molded plastic structures may form a housing. The housing may form part of an electronic device, an external case that receives an electronic device, or other structures. A near-field communications antenna may be embedded within a plastic housing. Signal wires and plastic fibers may be interlaced to form a mesh that is embedded in the plastic housing or other injection molded plastic structure.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, a method includes forming a printed circuit board by depositing a first plurality of layers and forming an interconnect integral to the printed circuit board by depositing a second plurality of layers on at least a portion of the first plurality of layers. The interconnect includes a stabilizing structure and a contact positioned within the stabilizing structure. The stabilizing structure includes a first material and the contact includes a second material that is different than the first material.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electronic arrangement having a directly contactable circuit board (2), said electronic arrangement comprising: a circuit board (2) that includes at least one electric contact for electric contacting, a housing (3) inside which the circuit board (2) is arranged, and a plug shroud (33) that is arranged on the housing (3). The circuit board (2) includes a first circuit board half (24) that has a support (4) for supporting the circuit board (4), and a second circuit board half (25). The circuit board (2) is supported on the support (4) in such a way that the support (4) defines a swivel region, in particular a swivel axis of the circuit board (2), about which the circuit board (2) can swivel.
Abstract:
A reduced length memory card is provided. The memory card, comprising a memory circuit, a housing for said memory circuit, said housing defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end and insertable into a port of a digital device, and opposing sidewalls between the first end and the second end, and a plurality of electrical contacts in electrical communication with said memory circuit, said contacts exposed through apertures formed in a bottom surface of the housing extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the memory card is electrically compatible with a Secure Digital (SD) standard, and wherein a length of the card extending between the first end and the second end is less than a width of the card extending between the opposing sidewalls. The memory could comprise an extraction ridge along the first end of the card and exposed when the card is inserted into the port of the digital device.
Abstract:
A wiring substrate includes a wiring board having a main face and a side face substantially perpendicular to the main face; a circuit pattern which is formed on the main face of the wiring board; a soaking plate which is disposed in an intermediate layer of the wiring board; and a plurality of protruding terminals are disposed in the intermediate layer and are projected outwardly from the side face. The protruding terminals are electrically connected in the intermediate layer to each other.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a USB application device including a body, a circuit board, a plurality of first electrical pins and a plurality of electrical elements. The circuit board is disposed in the body. The plurality of first electrical pins are disposed on the circuit board and expended to the body such that the plurality of first electrical pins are partly exposed to the body. A space is formed between the plurality of first electrical pins and circuit board such that the plurality of electrical elements can be disposed on the space. The length of the circuit board therefore becomes shorter, and the volume of the USB application device is reduced.
Abstract:
A support module (1), comprising a conducting layer (2) having a trough hole (5) and a receiving surface adapted to receive a solid state light source (3) with the electrical contact pad (4) being aligned with the through hole (5). The support module (1) further comprises an electrical insulation element (8) and at least one contact pin (9), extending through the electrical insulation element (8), and protruding through the through hole (5). Furthermore, the electrical insulation element (8) comprises a channel (10) allowing access to the end of the contact pin (9) and the electrical contact pad (4) of the solid state light source (3) received by the surface of the conducting layer (2). Such a channel makes it possible to reach the end of the contact pin and the contact pad through the insulation element with a soldering tool. Thus, it is possible to attach the solid state light source on a metal surface by soldering the contact pin to the contact pad. Mounting a solid state lighting device on a metal surface is advantageous in applications requiring good heat dissipation, since the heat dissipation properties of a metal surface is better than of a printed circuit board.
Abstract:
A casing of an electronic key transmitting and receiving apparatus is formed to seal entire bodies of circuit parts, a mounting face of a printed board, on which the circuit parts are mounted, and parts of terminals while the other parts of the terminals are exposed. A rear face of the printed board opposite from the mounting face provides a part of an outer surface of the casing. When the printed board is provided in the casing through an insert molding process, the printed board is held in a cavity of a molding die such that the rear face of the printed board closely contacts an inner face of the cavity. Accordingly, deformation of the printed board due to pressure caused when the resin is poured or when the resin hardens is inhibited.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly includes a PCB and a first integrated conductive bus structure extending from a first edge of the PCB. The PCB connects a plurality of electronic components and includes a plurality of conductive layers, each separated by a non-conductive layer. The first integrated conductive bus structure includes a first portion that extends from the first edge of the PCB and which forms a plurality of electrically separate contacts of a connector. A second portion of the bus structure is integrated within the PCB and couples each of the contacts to at least one conductive trace of the PCB through plated holes.