Electrical resistors – Mechanically variable – Resistance value varied by removing or adding material
Patent
1991-04-12
1993-09-07
Lateef, Marvin M.
Electrical resistors
Mechanically variable
Resistance value varied by removing or adding material
338185, 338322, 338333, H01C 1010
Patent
active
052433188
ABSTRACT:
A low noise miniature potentiometer utilizes thick film deposits of resistive material which extend adjacent to deposits of conductive material. The conductive region is sliced into a plurality of spaced-apart conductive elements. Electrical paths through resistive elements can be lengthen by laser trimming of the resistive material thereby providing for very precise incremental resistances between pairs of spaced apart conductive elements. If desired, an increased range of resistivity can be achieved by utilizing a second deposited thick film region extending along the conductive region and in contact therewith. Laser trimming can be used to increase conductive path lengths in the second resistive element thereby providing a broader range of resistance values.
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Beltone Electronics Corporation
Lateef Marvin M.
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