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Sacrificial component

US7098534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2004
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

A device includes a substrate. The substrate further includes a first major surface including a plurality of lands, and a second major surface. At least one component is attached to at least some of the plurality of pads on the first major surface. At least one sacrificial component is attached to the first major surface. The at least one component has a first height with respect to the first major surface, and the at least one sacrificial component has a second height with respect to the first major surface. The second height is greater than the first height. The sacrificial component includes a fuse.

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