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Through hole-vias in multi-layer printed circuit boards

US8242384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2009
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12528
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Example multi-layer printed circuit boards (‘PCBs’) are described as well as methods of making and using such PCBs that include layers of laminate; at least one via hole traversing the layers of laminate, and a via conductor contained within the via hole, the via conductor comprising a used portion and an unused portion, the via conductor comprising copper coated with a metal having a conductivity lower than the conductivity of copper.

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