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Ground connector for microelectronic circuit case

US4614836A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1984
Grant dateSep 30, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49213
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector or clip for grounding one or more electrical conducting leads in a microelectronic circuit case. A connector in the form of a metal plate attached to a wall of a case and to an insulated lead projecting through the wall, providing an electrical conducting path between the lead and the case. A connector plate with a flat face and a slot therein, and in one embodiment with an outwardly projecting tab at the bottom of the slot, with the connector being suitable for attachment by low temperature and high temperature brazing and spot welding.

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