Abstract:
A MEMS micro-mirror assembly (250, 300, 270, 400) comprising, a MEMS device (240) which comprises a MEMS die (241) and a magnet (231); a flexible PCB board (205) to which the MEMS device (240) is mechanically, and electrically, connected; wherein the flexible PCB board (205) further comprises a first extension portion (205b) which comprises a least one electrical contact (259a,b) which is useable to electrically connect the MEMS micro-mirro rassembly (250, 300, 270, 400) to another electrical component). There is further provided a projection system comprising such a MEMS micro-mirror assembly (250, 300, 270, 400).
Abstract:
An assembly of a plurality of tiles (1) with a carrier (40). The tiles (1) comprise a foil (20) with an electro-physical transducer (10) and electrical connectors (24, 28) to said transducer. The tiles are mechanically and electrically coupled to the carrier in a connection portion (1c) of said tiles.
Abstract:
An inductor element has a support layer, a first conductive layer formed on the support layer and having a first inductor pattern and a first pad at one end of the first inductor pattern, a first insulation layer formed on the support layer and first conductive layer and including a magnetic material layer and a resin layer, a second conductive layer formed on the first insulation layer and having a second inductor pattern and a second pad at one end of the second inductor pattern, and a via conductor formed through the first insulation layer and connecting the first and second conductive layers. The magnetic material layer is covering at least part of the first inductor pattern, the resin layer is covering the first pad and has opening exposing at least part of the first pad, and the via conductor is formed in the opening of the first insulation layer.
Abstract:
An apparatus is described for suppressing EMI emissions in an electrical device. In one example, the apparatus includes absorbing material surrounding at least a portion of an electrical component and electrically conductive material configured to contact at least one side of the absorbing material.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for self-assembling a part on a substrate are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes placing a substrate having a first binding site capable of generating a first magnetic field and having a first shaped surface with a first droplet conformably disposed thereon into a first fluid; placing a part having a second binding site capable of generating a second magnetic field and having a second shaped surface with a second droplet conformably disposed on the second shaped surface into the first fluid; and attracting the part towards the first binding site such that an equilibrium is formed between an attractive force and a repulsive force such that the part is free to rotate about the first binding site to minimize the repulsive force when the first and second shaped surfaces rotate into an alignment causing the part to aligned with the first binding site.
Abstract:
An anisotropic conductive adhesive (ACA) arrangement is disclosed, including a thermosetting resin disposed between a connector of a first structure and a connector of a second structure, and a plurality of ferromagnetic conductive particles dispersed through the thermosetting resin, wherein the plurality of ferromagnetic conductive particles form columns between the connector of the first structure and the connector of the second structure, and wherein a density of the ferromagnetic particles in the columns is substantially higher than a density of the plurality of ferromagnetic particles away from the columns.
Abstract:
The present device is a programmable breadboard matrix interconnection box capable of receiving data from a computer or controller and automatically establishing connections between contact points. A conductor layer, a magnetic layer, and a contact layer are used to automate the connections between contact points. The conductor layer provides conductors which move between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ positions and rows/columns which can receive electric current. The magnetic layer provides a necessary magnetic field. The contact layer connects the conductor to the designated contact point. A controller activates each conductor using the Laplace Force generated by the magnetic field and electric current.
Abstract:
A modular interconnection system in the form of a releasable modular interconnect is provided. The releasable modular interconnect may include a substrate with a plurality of releasable contact regions, where each releasable contact region may be positioned to overlay a respective terminal of a power cell. The releasable modular interconnect may also include at least one conductive interconnect member affixed to the substrate, where the conductive interconnect member includes at least a one conductive releasable contact disposed within a releasable contact region of the substrate. The conductive releasable contact may be positioned to form a releasable electrical connection with a terminal of a power cell when a force is applied to the first releasable contact region in a direction toward the terminal of the power cell. Additional and related methods and apparatuses are also provided.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.