Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments relate to a system that facilitates thermal conductance in a system that includes a module comprising a circuit board with integrated circuits, such as a solid-state drive. A thermal-coupling material between one side of the circuit board and an adjacent baseplate is used to increase thermal conduction between the circuit board and the baseplate. Furthermore, the module may include another thermal-coupling material between the baseplate and a housing that at least in part surrounds the circuit board, thereby increasing thermal conduction between the baseplate and the housing. In these ways, the baseplate and/or the housing may be used as a heat-transfer surfaces or heat spreaders that reduce hotspots associated with operation of the integrated circuits.
Abstract:
One example discloses a multi-sensor assembly, comprising: a first temperature sensor, having a first thermal profile; a second temperature sensor, having a second thermal profile different from the first thermal profile; wherein the first and second temperature sensors are mounted on a set of lead-frames; wherein the first and second temperature sensors include a first heat path input coupled to an ambient environment, and a second heat path input coupled to at least one of the lead-frames; and wherein the first and second sensors and set of lead-frames are included in a single multi-sensor assembly. Another example discloses a method of manufacture for the multi-sensor assembly.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a circuit board for a secondary battery, which ensures an improved safety according to a temperature of the secondary battery, and a battery pack including the circuit board. The circuit board for a secondary battery, which is connected to at least one of a cathode tab and an anode tab of the secondary battery, includes a tab coupling portion connected to the cathode tab or the anode tab, a charging/discharging path connected to the tab coupling portion to give a path through which a charging current or a discharging current of the secondary battery flows, the charging/discharging path having at least one path cutting portion formed therein, one pair of conductive plates respectively attached to both ends of the path cutting portion, the conductive plates being at least partially bent, and a current interruption module having both ends respectively connected to the one pair of conductive plates, the current interruption module sensing a temperature of the secondary battery and interrupting a current according to the sensed temperature.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a substrate wafer made of an insulating material and having an electrical connection network. An integrated circuit chip is mounted to a top side of the substrate wafer. The substrate wafer contains an internal duct. The duct is formed by a covered trench located in the top side of the substrate wafer. The trench contains a thermally conductive material, for example being a fluid. Openings in the top side of the substrate wafer that are offset from the trench permit the making of an electrical connection between the integrated circuit and the electrical connection network.
Abstract:
Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, may include cross-linked oligomers that have been modified to prevent corrosion and have reduced flammability. The oligomers may be functionalized to include cross-linkable moieties and a flame retardant. The modified materials are more environmentally benign and less toxic than current fiberglass technologies used to manufacture PCBs.
Abstract:
A cooling system cools one or more electrical components on a printed circuit board. A piece of bilayer tubing made of an electrically conductive outer layer and an insulating inner layer. The insulating inner layer separates an electrically conductive coolant fluid from the electrically conductive outer layer. A signal generator is configured to inject an electrical signal into the electrically conductive coolant fluid. A sensor circuit electrically connected to the conductive outer layer is configured to detect the signal in the electrically conductive outer layer.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a light emitting diode (LED) module and a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly comprises a light emitting device, a driver integrated circuit device for driving the light emitting device, a heat sink for dissipating heat generated from the light emitting device, and a heat shielding portion for blocking thermal interference between the driver integrated circuit device and the light emitting device. In the LED module, the driver integrated circuit device is disposed on the heat shielding portion. Accordingly, it is possible to block thermal interference between the light emitting device and the driver integrated circuit device and to decrease the size of the lighting assembly.
Abstract:
Described is a fuse for an electrical circuit, comprising two contact arms, each having at least one connecting pin for inserting into a hole of a printed circuit board, and a spring which connects the two contact arms in an electrically conductive manner. According to this disclosure, it is provided that the spring is fastened to at least one of the two contact arms by means of a fastening means that loses its strength at a trigger temperature of the fuse, wherein the fuse is formed in such a manner that by inserting the connecting pins into holes of a printed circuit board, the spring is loaded such that the spring lifts from the at least one contact arm by spring force as soon as the fastening means loses its strength due to overheating. Moreover, a printed circuit board comprising such a fuse is described.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relates to a process and assembly for a dual sided and staggered connector arrangement on a substrate. Surface mount connector technology is employed to enable a flush connection of connector leads to the surface of the substrate. Retaining pins are provided with each connector and are sized to be received by the substrate, but not to extend through the substrate. The retaining pins are sized and configured to hold each connector in a set position, while mitigating interference with an opposing side of the PCB.
Abstract:
The invention proposes a printed circuit board with multiple layers, which features at least one outer layer and at least one inner layer adjacent to the outer layer. The printed circuit board features a plurality of micro-through-holes, which are formed between a supply voltage area of at least one outer layer and a supply voltage area of at least one inner layer.