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Methods and apparatus for reducing the occurrence of metal whiskers

US9532463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2012
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/107
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for reducing the occurrence of metal whiskers on surfaces are disclosed herein. In particular, the present disclosure teaches providing at least one source of electromagnetic energy to emit energy to reduce the occurrence of metal whiskers on a surface.

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