Abstract:
A surface mount core assembly (10) comprises a header (20) with breakaway support rails (22). The breakaway support rails are used in the manufacturing process to maximize the core window (16) of the assembly, and may be removed to minimize the footprint of the assembly. In the present embodiment, the assembly comprises, for example, a transformer wherein prefabricated conductor rings are used to further maximize the fill of the core window with conductor material.
Abstract:
A power magnetic device, a method of manufacture therefor and a power converter are disclosed. The power magnetic device includes: (1) an isolation transformer (240) having a primary winding (245) and a secondary winding (250), (2) a switch (260) coupled to the primary winding, (3) a rectifier (270, 275) coupled to the secondary winding and (4) an encapsulant substantially surrounding the isolation transformer, the switch and the rectifier to join the isolation transformer, the switch and the rectifier into an integrated package, the integrated package having: (a) a first power input (280) coupled to a first end (282) of the primary winding, (b) a second power input (285) coupled to the switch, (c) first and second power outputs (287, 290) coupled to the rectifier circuit and (d) a control input (293) coupled to the switch, the control input allowing the switch to be controlled to couple the primary winding to a source of electrical power (VIN), whereby the power magnetic device converts electrical power into DC electrical power.
Abstract:
A low profile electrical transformer (10) comprises at least two electrical windings (14) and a ferromagnetic base member (12). The base member is an integral construction presenting a core structure and a plurality of termination structures. The electrical windings are arrayed about the core structure and present a plurality of lead structures which are attached with the termination structures for electrical attachment in a circuit. A method for making the low profile transformer having an electrical winding structure including at least electrical windings and a plurality of termination structures; and a base member having a plurality of termination sites; comprises the steps of: (a) assembling the electrical winding structure and the base member; and (b) during the assembling, attaching the plurality of electrical termination structures with at least some of the plurality of termination sites to present a plurality of electrical termination loci for connection within an electrical circuit.
Abstract:
A low profile electrical transformer (10) comprises at least two electrical windings (14) and a ferromagnetic base member (12). The base member is an integral construction presenting a core structure and a plurality of termination structures. The electrical windings are arrayed about the core structure and present a plurality of lead structures which are attached with the termination structures for electrical attachment in a circuit. A method for making the low profile transformer having an electrical winding structure including at least electrical windings and a plurality of termination structures; and a base member having a plurality of termination sites; comprises the steps of: (a) assembling the electrical winding structure and the base member; and (b) during the assembling, attaching the plurality of electrical termination structures with at least some of the plurality of termination sites to present a plurality of electrical termination loci for connection within an electrical circuit.
Abstract:
A surface mount core assembly (10) comprises a header (20) with breakaway support rails (22). The breakaway support rails are used in the manufacturing process to maximize the core window (16) of the assembly, and may be removed to minimize the footprint of the assembly. In the present embodiment, the assembly comprises, for example, a transformer wherein prefabricated conductor rings are used to further maximize the fill of the core window with conductor material.
Abstract:
Methods of manufacturing a magnetic device and a manufacturing tool employing the methods. One of the methods includes the steps of: (1) providing a planar winding assembly and (2) employing an automated pick and placement tool adhesively to secure a first core-portion of a magnetic core to a second core-portion thereof proximate the planar winding assembly, the magnetic core adapted to impart a desired magnetic property to the planar winding assembly, the first and second core-portions being secured to said planar winding assembly without substantial compressive forces.
Abstract:
A power magnetic device, a method of manufacture therefor and a power converter are disclosed. The power magnetic device includes: (1) an isolation transformer (240) having a primary winding (245) and a secondary winding (250), (2) a switch (260) coupled to the primary winding, (3) a rectifier (270, 275) coupled to the secondary winding and (4) an encapsulant substantially surrounding the isolation transformer, the switch and the rectifier to join the isolation transformer, the switch and the rectifier into an integrated package, the integrated package having: (a) a first power input (280) coupled to a first end (282) of the primary winding, (b) a second power input (285) coupled to the switch, (c) first and second power outputs (287, 290) coupled to the rectifier circuit and (d) a control input (293) coupled to the switch, the control input allowing the switch to be controlled to couple the primary winding to a source of electrical power (VIN), whereby the power magnetic device converts electrical power into DC electrical power.