Abstract:
A flexible liquid level sensor board assembly for application with liquid level sending units is presented. The liquid level sending unit includes a stem, float, and a flexible sensor board assembly. The flexible sensor board assembly is a distinct component of the sending unit and as such is capable of repeated insertion and removal from the stem. The flexible sensor board assembly is therefore ideal for existing/retrofit applications and new installations alike.
Abstract:
A circuit board assembly comprising a laminate substrate and a surface mount device having a CTE less than that of the laminate substrate and attached with at least one solder joint to a first surface of the laminate substrate. The assembly further includes a localized stiffener attached to a second surface of the laminate substrate so as to be directly opposite the circuit device. The localized stiffener is formed of a material and is shaped so that, when attached to the laminate substrate, the stiffener is capable of increasing the thermal cycle fatigue life of the one or more solder joints that attach the device to the substrate.
Abstract:
A wrap-around cooling arrangement for a printed circuit board is disclosed. Such an arrangement comprises: a printed circuit board (“PCB”) having a first side and a second side opposite to said first side; a heat sink arranged on said first side of said PCB; a first to-be-cooled component coupled to said second side of said PCB; and a thermal jumper to thermally couple said first component on said second side to said heat sink on said first side, said jumper being configured to extend physically around a side edge of said PCB.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a system, a module, and an apparatus and method for forming a microelectronic memory device. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a controller coupled to the processor with at least one memory module coupled to the controller, the module including a pair of memory devices oppositely positioned on respective surfaces of a substrate and interconnected by members extending through the substrate that couple terminals of the devices, the terminals being selected to include a group of terminals that are configured to communicate functionally compatible signals.
Abstract:
The semiconductor device includes an input/output circuit, a functional module, an electrostatic discharge protection circuit and bumps. The input/output circuit is formed close to an edge of the semiconductor chip. The functional module is formed on the semiconductor chip located on a central side with regard to the input/output circuit. The electrostatic discharge protection circuit is formed in the functional module of the semiconductor chip and serves to protect a circuit located in a downstream thereof, from being destructed by electrostatic discharge. The bumps are arranged on one of major surfaces of the semiconductor chip located close to the functional module, and they are connected to the functional module via the electrostatic discharge protection circuit.
Abstract:
An embodiment of the present invention includes a method of providing a non-uniform distribution of decoupling capacitors to provide a more uniform noise level across the chip. Leads on a packaged semiconductor chip are grouped into two or more regions. Types of leads needing decoupling capacitors are grouped into lead categories. For each region, there may be one or more lead categories therein. One or more decoupling capacitors are preferably assigned to each lead category in each region. Calculations may be performed to estimate a desired capacitance for each decoupling capacitor for each lead category in each region. When a chip has different components operating at different switching frequencies, different voltages, and/or different switching currents, the distribution of the decoupling capacitors will likely be non-uniform to provide a more uniform noise level across the chip, as compared to a uniform distribution of decoupling capacitors for the chip.
Abstract:
The array printed circuit board includes at least one circuit board having a first surface. A first layout of first and second chip mounting regions is formed on a first half of the first surface and a second layout of first, and second chip mounting regions is formed on a second half of the first surface. The first and second layouts have opposite first and second chip mounting region patterns.
Abstract:
An apparatus and system, as well as fabrication methods therefor, may include a conductor attached to a carrier to bridge a contact field defined by a circuit that can be mounted to a circuit board.
Abstract:
A processor mounted to a circuit board is provided with regulated voltage through lower-inductance circuit board traces by mounting a voltage regulator module for the processor, on the side of the circuit opposite to the processor. Current from the voltage regulator is provided to the processor by way of one or more conductors between the regulator and processor that extend through the circuit board from one side to the other. Inductance attributable to lead length is reduced by locating the voltage regulator close to its load. Circuit board space on the processor side of the circuit board is increased by moving the voltage regulator to the opposite side.
Abstract:
An electronic package with improved power delivery performance, lowering the impedance associated with the power delivery. The electronic package includes an integrated circuit die mounted on the substrate of the electronic package and decoupling capacitors placed underneath the substrate. The package further includes stand-offs placed underneath the substrate, sized for maintaining a distance between the capacitors and another substrate.