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Laser machining of molded assemblies

US5987740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1996
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49146
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heat generating component is encapsulated within an encapsulant. A window is made in the encapsulant to expose a heat dissipating surface of the component and a heat sinking device is attached to the heat dissipating surface of the heat generating component. The window is formed using a laser.

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