Abstract:
An engineered transmission line for transmitting high-frequency data signal s between two points of connection includes a dielectric body and a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon, with the plurality of conductive elements being arranged in pairs for differential signal transmission. In one embodiment, the dielectric body is solid and has its conductive elements supported on its exterior surface. In another embodiment, the dielectric body is extruded and has grooves or raised lands formed therein. The grooves or lands support conductive elements formed thereon by a suitable plating process. A ground plane may be provided as a base layer of the dielectric body. Enlarged conductive surfaces may also be provided on the body which have a greater surface area than those intended for use with the signal channels. The enlarged surfaces are utilized to carry power.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprising a multi-layer substrate (10) including a plurality of layers of insulative material (12), at least one well (15) formed in at least one of the layers, the well (15) extending from an outer surface of the multi-layer substrate to an inner surface of the multi-layer substrate, and an electrically conductive component (13) formed within the well (15) on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate; and a device having at least one electrically conductive lead or wire (11) extending into the well (15) and being in direct physical contact with the electrically conductive component (13) formed on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate. Also, a method of manufacturing an apparatus comprising the steps of forming a multi-layer substrate (10) including a plurality of layers of insulative material (12), at least one well (15) formed in at least one of the layers, the well (15) extending from an outer surface of the multi-layer substrate to an inner surface of the multi-layer substrate, and an electrically conductive component (13) formed within the well (15) on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate; and extending at least one electrically conductive lead or wire (11) from a device into the well (15) such that the lead or wire is in direct physical contact with the electrically conductive component (13) formed on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprising a multi-layer substrate (10) including a plurality of layers of insulative material (12), at least one well (15) formed in at least one of the layers, the well (15) extending from an outer surface of the multi-layer substrate to an inner surface of the multi-layer substrate, and an electrically conductive component (13) formed within the well (15) on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate; and a device having at least one electrically conductive lead or wire (11) extending into the well (15) and being in direct physical contact with the electrically conductive component (13) formed on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate. Also, a method of manufacturing an apparatus comprising the steps of forming a multi-layer substrate (10) including a plurality of layers of insulative material (12), at least one well (15) formed in at least one of the layers, the well (15) extending from an outer surface of the multi-layer substrate to an inner surface of the multi-layer substrate, and an electrically conductive component (13) formed within the well (15) on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate; and extending at least one electrically conductive lead or wire (11) from a device into the well (15) such that the lead or wire is in direct physical contact with the electrically conductive component (13) formed on the inner surface of the multi-layer substrate.
Abstract:
Termination assemblies for terminating high-frequency data signal transmission lines include housings with one or more cavities that receive ends of the transmission line therein. The transmission line typically includes a dielectric body and a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon, with the plurality of conductive elements being arranged in pairs for differential signal transmission. The termination assemblies, in one embodiment include hollow end caps that are formed from a dielectric and which have one or more conductive contacts or plated surfaces disposed on or within the cavity so that they will frictionally mate with the conductive traces on the transmission line. In another embodiment, a connector housing is provided with a center slot and a plurality of dual loop contacts to provide redundant circuit paths and low inductance to the termination assembly. A coupling element may be utilized in the slot to achieve a desired level of coupling between the termination contacts.
Abstract:
The invention related to an interconnect structure comprising a plurality of layered interconnects (1, 2, 3, 4) having mutually flush sides (41/51, 42/52, 43/53, 44/54), the plurality of layered interconnects (1, 2, 3, 4) each respectively comprising: a planer conductive body portion (1a, 2a), in a four-sided form having a pair of opposing sides (41/43, 42/44, 51/53, 52/54); and a pair of connecting portions (1A/1B, 2A/2B) respectively formed on the pair of opposing sides (41/43, 51/53). In such a structure, however, because there is a large partial inductance in the interconnection part, if an attempt is made to pass a large current, there is a possibility of signal delay and waveform deterioration occurring. Unless the optimum circuit interconnection placement is achieved within the circuitry of the lower-layer and the upper-layer circuit boards, the need could arise to achieve crossing of lines in a circuit board, thereby resulting in an increase in the size of the circuit boards or an increase in the impedance of the interconnections. Another problem with the structure of the past is a lack of protection against the induction of externally introduced noise, and faulty operation occurring when operating in a strong electromagnetic field. Additionally, there was the problem of electromagnetic noise generated from the interconnections. I order to solve the above-described problems the interconnect structure is characterized in that the plurality of layered interconnects (1, 2, 3, 4) are configured to have a reduced inductance.
Abstract:
An engineered transmission line for transmitting high-frequency data signals between two points of connection includes a dielectric body and a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon, with the plurality of conductive elements being arranged in pairs for differential signal transmission. In one embodiment, the dielectric body is solid and has its conductive elements supported on its exterior surface. In another embodiment, the dielectric body is extruded and has grooves or raised lands formed therein. The grooves or lands support conductive elements formed thereon by a suitable plating process. A ground plane may be provided as a base layer of the dielectric body.
Abstract:
The interconnection board includes a plurality of non-conductive insulation layers and through-holes running through the insulation layers. A plurality of conductive patterns are provided on each insulation layer, electrically insulated from each other, and exposed to the inside of one through-hole at the same axial position of the through-hole. The connection pin has a non-conductive stem and a connection pattern provided on the non-conductive stem. The connection pattern extends in the axial direction of the connection pin and electrically connects two conductive patterns provided on different insulation layers at the same circumferential position in the through-hole, by bringing the conductive patterns into contact at positions which are axially different and circumferentially the same.
Abstract:
A semiconductor die package (30) includes a plurality of conductive leads (11) and a multi-layer structure (10) for carrying electrical signals, the multi-layer structure (10) including a plurality of layers of insulative material (12a-12d), each of the layers including a first surface and a second surface on an opposing side of the layer. Each of the leads (11) extends into a corresponding well (15) extending completely through at least one of the layers and bottoming at one of the surfaces of one of the layers through which the well (15) does not extend and is electrically coupled to an electrically conductive bonding structure (13) formed within its corresponding well (15).
Abstract:
A printed circuit board having holes provided with two or more electrical conductors (16,34) on the surface of each hole. The conductors are circumferentially spaced apart around each hole so as to electrically isolate them from one another and each conductor is connected to an individual circuit line of the board. The conductors may be through-hole conductors. Alternatively, the holes are pin receiving holes for insertion of pins having two or more conductor lines for electrical contact with the conductors within the holes.