Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Having insulated electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Thomas, Tom (Department: 2815)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Having insulated electrode
C257S546000, C257S633000, C257S747000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07009253
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for preventing thermo-mechanical damage to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device is disclosed. The method and apparatus of the invention use materials with superior thermo-mechanical properties, in particular, the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), melting temperature, tensile strength and fracture toughness. The thermo-mechanical energy absorber materials are incorporated in, or replace, components of the ESD device that are susceptible to thermo-mechanical stress and cracking due to localized heating and thermal expansion.
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Rodov Vladimir
Tworzydlo Wlodzimierz Woytek
ESD Pulse, Inc.
Myers Dawes Andras & Sherman LLP.
Thomas Tom
Warren Matthew E.
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