Asymmetrical tape automated bonding device for a printhead cartridge
US6712457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/118
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape automated bonding (TAB) device for a printhead cartridge of a printer includes a tape having a region capable of being substantially bisected by a centerline that defines a first side of the tape and a second side of the tape. Located on the tape is a printhead, and a plurality of contacts adapted to receive signals from the printer and to provide the signals to the printhead. The contacts are disposed such that the number of contacts on the first side is different from the number of contacts on the second side. The printhead is centrally aligned with the centerline or centrally offset from the centerline.
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