US5398169A
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Microelectronic package comprising metal housing grounded to board edge
Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
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Filing: 1994-01-03
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Granted: 1995-03-14
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Expires: 2014-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A microelectronic package (10) comprises a printed circuit board (12) enclosed within a metal housing (14) for shielding the board from spurious electromagnetic signals. The housing includes a base (30) having side walls (36). A series of first tabs (42) are formed in the side walls and engage the upper face (16) of the printed circuit board to secure the board within the housing. The side walls also include a series of second tabs (46) that engage the edge (20) of the printed circuit board in contact with the ground plane to enhance grounding of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J. Gorenz, Jr.
- 👤 Gregory J. Funk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:27
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/002; H05K9/0022; H05K9/0024; H05K9/0032; H05K9/0033; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0213; H05K1/0215; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/09; H05K2201/09145; H05K2201/0919; H05K3/00; H05K3/40; H05K3/403; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel about the board edge and comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in the direction of the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first board face to urge the printed circuit board against the panel, said second tab comprising an end engaging the board edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel about the board edge and comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in the direction of the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first board face to urge the printed circuit board against the panel, said second tab comprising an end engaging the board edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
218 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board having a generally planar structure and comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, said printed circuit board further comprising an electrical ground plane including an exposed region at the board edge, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board and a cover member attached to the base member for closing the compartment, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel about the board edge and comprising a rim remote from the panel, said side wall comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in the direction of the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first board face to urge the printed circuit board against the panel, said second tab comprising an end engaging the exposed region to electrical connect the housing to the electrical ground plane for shielding radio frequency radiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
218 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board having a generally planar structure and comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, said printed circuit board further comprising an electrical ground plane including an exposed region at the board edge, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board and a cover member attached to the base member for closing the compartment, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel about the board edge and comprising a rim remote from the panel, said side wall comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in the direction of the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first board face to urge the printed circuit board against the panel, said second tab comprising an end engaging the exposed region to electrical connect the housing to the electrical ground plane for shielding radio frequency radiation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
242 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board having a generally planar structure and comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, said printed circuit board further comprising an electrical ground plane comprising a first contact region at the board face adjacent the board first edge and a second contact region at the board edge, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board and a cover member attached to the base member for closing the compartment, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel and comprising a rim remote from the panel, said side wall comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in a direction toward the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first contact region, said second tab comprising an end engaging the second contact region whereby said first and second tabs position the printed circuit board within the compartment and concurrently electrically connect the metal housing to the electrical ground plane for shielding the printed circuit board from radio frequency radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
242 words
A microelectronic package comprising a printed circuit board having a generally planar structure and comprising a first board face for mounting components thereon, a second board face opposite the first board face and a board edge extending between the first and second board faces, said printed circuit board further comprising an electrical ground plane comprising a first contact region at the board face adjacent the board first edge and a second contact region at the board edge, and a metal housing enclosing the printed circuit board and comprising a base member defining an open-top compartment for receiving the printed circuit board and a cover member attached to the base member for closing the compartment, said base member comprising a panel overlying the second board face and substantially coextensive therewith, and at least one side wall extending integrally from the panel and comprising a rim remote from the panel, said side wall comprising at least one first tab and at least one second tab, said first and second tabs being integrally connected to the side walls and protruding inboard in a direction toward the panel, said first tab comprising an end engaging the first contact region, said second tab comprising an end engaging the second contact region whereby said first and second tabs position the printed circuit board within the compartment and concurrently electrically connect the metal housing to the electrical ground plane for shielding the printed circuit board from radio frequency radiation.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-03-13 | 1998-09-12 | 1999-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-03-13 | 2002-09-12 | 2003-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-03-13 | 2006-09-12 | 2007-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |