Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to testing connections of a memory device to a circuit board or other device. In one embodiment, a memory device that is configured to facilitate continuity testing between the device and a printed circuit board or other device is disclosed. The memory device includes a substrate and two connection pads that are electrically coupled to one another via a test path. A system and method for testing the connections between a memory device and a circuit board or other device are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A signal connector comprises a main body for receiving a coaxial cable, thereby conducting electric connection between the signal connector and the coaxial cable; a first mounting portion coupled to and extending from the main body in a first direction and having a first mounting surface attachable to a circuit board; and a first coupling member coupled to the first mounting portion and protruding from the first mounting surface to be inserted into a hole in the circuit board, thereby securing the signal connector on the circuit board. The aforementioned structure makes the signal connector resistant to frequent plugging/unplugging actions.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are taught for blocking the propagation of electromagnetic waves in parallel-plate waveguide (PPW) structures. Periodic arrays of resonant vias are used to create broadband high frequency stop bands in the PPW, while permitting DC and low frequency waves to propagate. Particular embodiments include clusters of small vias that effectively function as one large via, thereby increasing stop band bandwidth and maximizing parallel plate capacitance. Cluster vias can be configured to additionally provide a shielded and impedance matched route within the interior area of the cluster through which signal vias can connect transmission lines disposed in planes lying above and below the PPW. Important applications include electromagnetic noise reduction in layered electronic devices such as circuit boards, ceramic modules, and semiconductor chips.
Abstract:
To provide a mounting substrate that requires a reduced amount of solder and reduces a thermal effect of solder on the interior of an electronic component, and a microphone to be mounted on the substrate. A mounting substrate according to the present invention includes: a solder part formed on a part of an electrode formed on the mounting substrate; a resist film formed to prevent the solder of the solder part from flowing out of a predetermined range; and a gas-escape groove that is constituted by the absence of the electrode and the resist film and allows gas produced during soldering to escape. In the case where a component having a central terminal and a peripheral terminal is mounted on the mounting substrate, each part of the mounting substrate has the characteristics described below. That is, the electrode formed on the mounting substrate includes a central electrode part that faces the central terminal, a plurality of outer electrode parts that face part of the peripheral terminal, and a linkage electrode part that interconnects the outer electrode parts. The solder part is formed on each of the central electrode part and the outer electrode parts. The gas-escape groove is configured to allow the gas inside the peripheral terminal to escape to the outside.
Abstract:
In a printed circuit board of the invention, a first signal wiring layer, a first ground layer, a second ground layer and a second signal wiring layer are laminated via an insulating material. A first signal wiring is formed on the first signal wiring layer and a second signal wiring is formed on the second signal wiring layer. The two signal wirings are connected via a first through hole. The conductive first ground layer and the conductive second ground layer are connected via a second through hole. The second through hole is insulated from the first through hole and formed so as to surround the first through hole.
Abstract:
A signal transmission structure is at the edge of a circuit board, and the circuit board is connected with a coaxial cable connector through the signal transmission structure. The coaxial cable connector has a signal pin and a plurality of supporting pins for clipping the circuit board. The signal transmission structure includes a reference plane and a conductive layer. The reference plane with a non-conductive area is inside the circuit board. The conductive layer is disposed on the surface of the circuit board and above one side of the reference plane. The conductive layer includes a signal pad and a signal line. The signal line is connected with the signal pad, and the signal pad is further connected with the signal pin of the coaxial connector. The projections of the signal pad and the portion of the signal line on the reference plane are in the non-conductive area.
Abstract:
A circuitized substrate in which selected ones of the signal conductors are substantially surrounded by shielding members which shield the conductors during passage of high frequency signals, e.g., to reduce noise. The shielding members may form solid members which lie parallel and/or perpendicular to the signal conductors, and may also be substantially cylindrical in shape to surround a conductive thru-hole which also forms part of the substrate. An electrical assembly and an information handling system are also defined.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device with micro connecting elements and method for producing the same disclosed. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a number of micro connecting elements for the high-frequency coupling of components of the semiconductor device. The micro connecting elements have an at least three-layered structural form with a first layer of conducting material, a second layer of insulating material and a third layer of conducting material. In this configuration, the first and third layers and extend along a common center line and shield one another against electromagnetic interference fields. The first and third layers and are fixed on correspondingly adapted pairs of contact terminal areas of the components.
Abstract:
Provided are coaxial waveguide microstructures. The microstructures include a substrate and a coaxial waveguide disposed above the substrate. The coaxial waveguide includes: a center conductor; an outer conductor including one or more walls, spaced apart from and disposed around the center conductor; one or more dielectric support members for supporting the center conductor in contact with the center conductor and enclosed within the outer conductor; and a core volume between the center conductor and the outer conductor, wherein the core volume is under vacuum or in a gas state. Also provided are methods of forming coaxial waveguide microstructures by a sequential build process and hermetic packages which include a coaxial waveguide microstructure.
Abstract:
Miniature circuitry and inductor components in which multiple levels of printed circuitry are formed on each side of a support panel, typically a printed circuit board or rigid flex. Electrical connection between the plural levels of circuitry and multiple windings around magnetic members are provided by plural plated through hole conductors. Small through hole openings accommodate a plurality of the plated through hole conductors since each is insulated from the others by a very thin layer of vacuum deposited organic layer such as parylene having a high dielectric strength. Adhesion of this plated copper to the organic layer is provided by first applying an adhesive promotor to the surface of the organic layer followed by the vacuum deposition of the organic layer.