Inductor devices – Winding with terminals – taps – or coil conductor end...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Mai, Anh (Department: 2832)
Inductor devices
Winding with terminals, taps, or coil conductor end...
C336S083000, C336S200000, C336S222000, C336S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07994888
ABSTRACT:
A multi-winding inductor includes a first foil winding and a second foil winding. One end of the first foil winding extends from a first side of the core and wraps under the core to form a solder tab under the core. One end of the second foil winding extends from a second side of the core and wraps under the core to form another solder tab under the core. Respective portions of each solder tab are laterally adjacent under the magnetic core. A coupled inductor includes a magnetic core including a first and a second end magnetic element and a plurality of connecting magnetic elements disposed between and connecting the first and second end magnetic elements. A respective first and second single turn foil winding is wound at least partially around each connecting magnetic element. Each foil winding has two ends forming respective solder tabs.
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Lathrop & Gage LLP
Lian Mangtin
Mai Anh
Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
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