Abstract:
A method for making a multi-layer circuit board 116 having apertures 96, 98 which may be selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member 46 and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members 104 which are structurally supported by material 112. Each of the apertures 96, 98 selectively receives electrically conductive material 114.
Abstract:
A method of making a microelectronic component by providing a conductive element, providing a resist at selected locations on said conductive element and electrophoretically depositing an uncured dielectric material on the conductive element, wherein the uncured material will be deposited on the conductive element except at locations covered by the resist. The deposited material is cured to form a dielectric layer and the resist is removed so that the dielectric layer has openings extending to the conductive element at locations the locations which were covered by the resist.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to a structure and process for thin film interconnect, and more particularly to a structure and process for a multilayer thin film interconnect structure with improved dimensional stability and electrical performance. The invention further relates to a process of fabrication of the multilayer thin film structures. The individual thin film structure is termed a compensator, and functions as both a ground/reference plane and as a stabilizing entity with regard to dimensional integrity. The compensator is comprised primarily of a metal sheet having a metallized via pattern and high-temperature stable polymer as an insulator.
Abstract:
A method (100) for providing an electrical ground connection between a printed circuit board (700) and a metallic substrate (200) comprises the steps of: (i) providing an aperture (204) in the substrate (200); (ii) forming a ground plug (302) out of a metallic blank (300); (iii) inserting the ground plug (300) into the aperture in the substrate (200); (iv) compressing the ground plug (302) into the aperture (204) in the substrate (200); (v) placing the printed circuit board (700) onto the substrate (200); and (vi) applying solder into the aperture in the printed circuit board (700) and onto the ground plug (302). The steps of forming (104), inserting (106), and compressing (108) are carried out in a single punching operation (120). The method (100) efficiently provides a high quality electrical ground connection and avoids any need for sophisticated machinery.
Abstract:
A method of making a circuitized substrate which may be utilized as a chip carrier structure. The method involves the steps of providing a dielectric member and routing out a preselected portion of the base member to form an aperture. Metallization of the dielectric member and the walls of the aperture then occurs, followed by circuitization of the surfaces of the dielectric member. Direct metallization of the aperture walls eliminates many manufacturing steps previously required to metallize the aperture walls.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to a structure and process for thin film interconnect, and more particularly to a structure and process for a multilayer thin film interconnect structure with improved dimensional stability and electrical performance. The invention further relates to a process of fabrication of the multilayer thin film structures. The individual thin film structure is termed a compensator, and functions as both a ground/reference plane and as a stabilizing entity with regard to dimensional integrity. The compensator is comprised primarily of a metal sheet having a metallized via pattern and high-temperature stable polymer as an insulator.
Abstract:
A printed wiring board has an aluminum backing, a dielectric layer overlying the aluminum backing, and a copper layer overlying the dielectric layer. Holes are drilled through the copper and the dielectric layers, and either partially or fully through the aluminum backing, and plated to provide a conductive path between the copper layer and the aluminum backing. Tin-lead traces are applied to the upper surface of the copper layer and the copper layer is etched to define conductive paths. The copper exposed and aluminum exposed surfaces are protected so as to permit processing of the printed wiring board in otherwise-incompatible etchants and other solutions.
Abstract:
An electronic component mounting base board comprises an insulating substrate provided with a mounting portion for mounting an electronic component and a heat-sink plate disposed on an lower surface of the insulating substrate, in which the insulating substrate is provided with a wiring pattern for signal or power, a grounding pattern and a grounding hole, and the grounding hole is provided on its inner wall with a metal plated film for electrically connecting to the grounding pattern and a solder is filled in an inside of the grounding hole for electrically connecting to the heat-sink plate.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a circuit board and a process for the manufacture thereof providing a circuit board comprising a metal core having parallel first and second major faces and exhibiting high thermal and electrical conductivity. The circuit board includes electrical insulating layers of thermally conductive, dielectric material applied to the first and second major faces of the metal core. Protecting the dielectric layer and copper conductors is a solder mask layer applied to the dielectric layers and forming outward facing major surfaces. A plurality of insulated and grounded vias having electrically conductive interior rings connecting the major surfaces are provided through the board. Conductive sleeves within the vias are either electrically insulated from the metal core by dielectric material or in electrical contact to the metal core for grounding.