Carrier for LTCC components
US8749989B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10378
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An LTCC carrier composed of thermosetting polymer, woven glass fiber and ceramic has gold over nickel contact pads on top and bottom surfaces and conductive vias therethrough between aligned pairs of top and bottom pads. The vias prevent undesirable inductive paths from limiting high frequency operation of the circuitry. Solder deposits on the top pads attach the LTCC component, which is further secured to the carrier by epoxy, thus improving resistance to thermal stress and mechanical shock. A slot through the carrier body between top and bottom surfaces further reduces thermal stress and mechanical shock. Metallized castellations on opposite carrier sides provide additional surface area for reflow solder joints with the PCB, and a means for visually inspecting the solder joint quality. A gap in the metallization on the top layer of the carrier prevents solder spreading during multiple soldering cycles, which may result in poor solder joints.
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