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Method of obtaining surface mount component planarity

US4761880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1986
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49149
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A packaging technique for finely leaded electronic devices for attachment by surface methods to printed circuit boards is disclosed wherein the leads are imbedded in solder foil prior to the completion of lead forming operations so as to maintain planarity of the leads and to prevent damage thereto during handling, placement and attachment processes.

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