Circuitized structure including flexible circuit with elastomeric member bonded thereto
US5703331A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49126
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuitized structure including a flexible circuit with at least one layer of dielectric having a plurality of electrically conductive members (e.g., copper pads) thereon. An elastomeric member including a plurality of upstanding portions each having a respective metallic pad member thereon is utilized, this elastomeric-pad structure being bonded to the flexible circuit at locations relative to respective ones of the conductive members so as to assure substantially independent force exertion thereon, e.g., when the flexible circuit is electrically coupled to a separate, circuitized substrate such as a printed circuit board. A method for making an elastomeric support member for use in such a circuitized substrate is also provided.
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