Abstract:
An elastic contact array circuitized substrate includes a circuitized substrate provided with circuit traces, and an array of three dimensional contact elements joined to the circuitized substrate and electrically coupled to the circuit traces. In one configuration, the array of three dimensional contacts are formed in a spring sheet material having anisotropic grains whose long direction is selected with respect to the longitudinal direction of elastic contact arms, in accordance with desired properties. In another configuration of the invention, the circuit traces are formed integrally within the spring sheet material.
Abstract:
In a probe card assembly, a series of probe elements can be arrayed on a silicon space transformer. The silicon space transformer can be fabricated with an array of primary contacts in a very tight pitch, comparable to the pitch of a semiconductor device. One preferred primary contact is a resilient spring contact. Conductive elements in the space transformer are routed to second contacts at a more relaxed pitch. In one preferred embodiment, the second contacts are suitable for directly attaching a ribbon cable, which in turn can be connected to provide selective connection to each primary contact. The silicon space transformer is mounted in a fixture that provides for resilient connection to a wafer or device to be tested. This fixture can be adjusted to planarize the primary contacts with the plane of a support probe card board.
Abstract:
Substrate structure embodiments generally have first and second sides and are configured to form at least one opening that communicates between the first and second sides. A circuit path is carried on the first side and extended over the opening wherein the circuit path has a near side facing the substrate and has a far side facing away from the substrate. A circuit element has at least one bonding pad and is inserted into the opening after which the conductive bump is arranged to join the pad to the path. In another embodiment, the bump joins the pad to the near side of the path. In another embodiment, the path defines a hole and the bump fills the hole. In yet another system embodiment, the opening comprises a recess and associated vias. These embodiments may also have a second conductive circuit path carried on the first side and having a near side facing the substrate and a far side facing away from the substrate. The systems may then include a second circuit element and at least one second conductive bump. The second circuit element has at least one second bonding pad and the second conductive bump joins the second bonding pad to the far side of the second path. The substrate embodiments thus efficiently couple the second circuit element to the far side of one circuit path and couples the first circuit element to the near side of another circuit path. These system arrangements provide a number of packaging options that can be used to enhance packaging efficiency and reduce system costs.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide techniques to prevent, when a bonding pad and a lead wiring pad are to be connected using a solder ball, the solder ball from deviating from a centerline and a soldering problem from occurring. In one embodiment, a head suspension assembly includes a solder ball disposed between a lead wiring pad provided for a flexure and a bonding pad provided for a slider. The solder ball is then melted for making a soldered joint between the lead wiring pad and the bonding pad. A through slot is provided at a position near a centerline on a front surface of the lead wiring pad. The solder ball is dropped into the through slot by gravity from the front surface of the lead wiring pad. A contact area in contact with the solder ball is thereby secured on a side of the slider.
Abstract:
A wiring board for use in mounting an electronic component includes a switch element portion interposed in a signal transmission line including a wiring layer linked to an electrode terminal of the electronic component. The switch element portion has such a structure as to change the shape thereof depending on a temperature, and to disconnect the signal transmission line when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. A conductor layer which constitutes a portion of the signal transmission line is formed at the bottom of a cavity formed in an electronic component mounting surface side of the wiring board. One end of the switch element portion is fixedly connected to the wiring layer, and another end thereof is in contact with the conductor layer when the temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature.
Abstract:
An electro-optical device includes an electro-optical panel, and an interface board through which an image display signal is supplied to the electro-optical panel. The interface board includes a flexible film board, a plurality of terminals that are disposed on the film board, a plurality of wiring lines that are disposed on one surface of the film board and that are electrically connected to the terminals, respectively, and a first conductive member that is formed on the other surface of the film board and that is grounded. The first conductive member overlaps at least one of the wiring lines when the film board is seen in plan view, and the first conductive member is formed along the one wiring line.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrate lead frame connectors for connecting optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards in optical transceiver modules. The lead frame connectors include a conductive lead structure that is encased in a plurality of polymer casings. The polymer casings provide electrical insulation for the conductors in the lead frame as well as mechanical support for the finished component. One or more passive components can mount to the conductors of the lead frame connector to aid with impedance matching between an optical sub-assembly, the lead frame connector, and the printed circuit board. The lead frame connectors connect to the leads associated with the optical sub-assemblies and are surface mounted onto the printed circuit board to establish connectivity between the optical sub-assembly and the printed circuit board.
Abstract:
An area 5 for mounting a magnetic head is formed on a metal board 1, a conductive layer 4 is formed as a circuit pattern via an insulation layer 2 interposed outside this area and up to a metal board 1. A pattern end 4 to be a connection terminal for connection with the terminal of the magnetic head is formed on the circuit pattern, an end face 4a of the pattern end 4 is aligned with an end face 2a of the insulation layer 2 directly beneath it or protruded in the terminating direction from the end face 2a, thereby providing a structure preventing irradiation of a laser beam on the insulation layer 2.
Abstract:
An electronic circuit module with a built-in antenna (1) includes the following elements: a mounting module having a wiring board (2), a passive component, and a semiconductor device; a resin sheet substrate (11) having an antenna pattern (12) formed on a first principle surface of a base thereof; and a magnetic layer interposed between the mounting module and the resin sheet substrate (11). These elements are housed in a case (16).
Abstract:
A sensor unit (1) has a metal plate (10), a resin molded portion (20) and an oil temperature sensor (2). Busbars (4) made of a metal are arranged in the resin molded portion (20). Since the busbars (4) are insert-molded while having the exposed ends (4A) thereof tightly held by a pair of forming dies, a distance between the exposed ends (4A) and the placing surface 10A is held constant. Further, gate marks (5D) of the oil temperature sensor (2) are accommodated in recesses (10B) of the placing surface (10) and engaging grooves (9) and engaging projections (26A) are engaged. Thus, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held in a proper posture. Additionally, the oil temperature sensor (2) can be held on the placing surface (10A) by riveting the exposed end (4A) and a terminal (8) of the oil temperature sensor (2).