Abstract:
A synthesizer module/oscillator assembly includes a voltage controlled oscillator with a coaxial resonator. In one embodiment, the module measures 20.3 mm×14.8 mm×3.9 mm and the coaxial resonator is positioned on the circuit board of the module between a phase locked loop integrated circuit and a main section of the voltage controlled oscillator. The phase locked loop circuit includes a loop filter and is adapted to receive the frequency signal generated by the voltage controlled oscillator and generate an adjusted frequency signal.
Abstract:
An embedded type multifunctional integrated structure and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The present invention utilizes the concept of multi-layer design to integrated more than two passive components on a component structure that would be adhered to a substrate. Hence, the embedded type multifunctional integrated structure has an OCP function, an OVP function, an anti-EMI function, and an anti-ESD function at the same time. Therefore, the present invention effectively integrated two or more than one passive components in order to increase function of the embedded type multifunctional integrated structure. Moreover, the present invention effectively reduces the size of the passive components on a PCB and reduces the number of solder joints.
Abstract:
A multilayer module includes a parts-containing module whose circuit board has been mounted at one surface with an electronic component and the electronic component is covered with a resin layer. Connection terminals are provided either at the resin layer or at the other surface of the circuit board, and a through hole is provided for connection between the two surfaces of the module. Also included is a module, which is provided with connection terminals at a place corresponding to the connection terminal, and the through hole for connection between the connection terminals and electronic component. An insulation layer is disposed between conductor layers, the insulation layer having a conductive bond for connection between connection terminals, respectively. Locations of a through hole and an electronic component in the module are not restricted by a location of the through hole.
Abstract:
A low profile integrated module is fabricated to include sheets of material, such as ceramic or PCB, fixed together and including a via extending through at least one of the plurality of sheets from the lower module surface partially to the upper module surface and in a side module surface. The via is filled with conductive material. The module is then mounted on a supporting substrate having a solder pad on the mounting surface with an area greater than the lower surface of the via. The lower surface of the via is positioned adjacent the upper surface of the mounting pad and soldered so that solder wicks up the via along the side module surface.
Abstract:
Side terminals 3 at respective corners of a package are higher than side terminals 4 on each side of the package. Thus, even if the side terminals 4 on each side are lower than those according to the conventional art owing to miniaturization or the like, when a device is mounted on a mounting substrate by soldering, a solder fillet 11 of a sufficient size can be formed between each of the corner side terminals 3, which significantly affect reliability, and a corresponding terminal on the mounting substrate. Thus, the device can be more reliably mounted on the mounting substrate by soldering.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for testing circuit boards having side mounted test pads are described here.In one aspect of the invention, a test method includes applying test probes to test pads located on at least one side plane of a circuit board. The test method further includes testing components of the circuit board by applying electrical signals to the test pads that are each coupled to at least one of a plurality of conductive members coupled to the circuit board.
Abstract:
An image sensor module includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a plurality of light receiving elements mounted on the first substrate, a light source mounted on the second substrate, and a light guide for emitting light from the light source as linear light extending in the primary scanning direction. The light receiving elements are aligned in the primary scanning direction. The second substrate is arranged perpendicularly to the primary scanning direction. The light source includes an LED chip mounted on the second substrate.
Abstract:
Inductor topologies for filters used in broadband applications are described. In one implementation, an apparatus, such as an interface module includes a printed circuit board and a filter. The filter includes a generally circular high Quality factor (Q) value spiral planar inductor etched directly into the printed circuit board. The generally circular high Q value spiral planar inductor is configured to operate in a broadband application. Other implementations involve the use of decoupling structures with respect to the planar inductors as well as a design methodology for the filters.
Abstract:
A thermistor, which is to be mounted on a PCB, for protecting other circuit elements is disclosed. Electrode patterns separately formed on both surfaces of a film resistance element are respectively shaped into two parts which are engaged to each other with a non-conductive gap interposed therebetween. Thus, a Tombstone phenomenon caused by asymmetric structure may be fundamentally prevented. Grooves are formed in both sides of the thermistor, and connection portions for electrically connecting the electrodes formed on both surfaces of the thermistor are formed through the inside of the grooves or through the sides except the grooves. Thus, though a crack arises in the connection portion, it is possible to prevent the crack from being propagated to the entire connection portion along the side of the thermistor.
Abstract:
A thermistor, which is to be mounted on a PCB, for protecting other circuit elements is disclosed. Electrode patterns separately formed on both surfaces of a film resistance element are respectively shaped into two parts which are engaged to each other with a non-conductive gap interposed therebetween. Thus, a Tombstone phenomenon caused by asymmetric structure may be fundamentally prevented. Grooves are formed in both sides of the thermistor, and connection portions for electrically connecting the electrodes formed on both surfaces of the thermistor are formed through the inside of the grooves or through the sides except the grooves. Thus, though a crack arises in the connection portion, it is possible to prevent the crack from being propagated to the entire connection portion along the side of the thermistor.