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Dielectric resonator oscillator and method of manufacturing the same
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1995-07-31
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Granted: 1997-08-26
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Expires: 2015-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A microwave oscillator includes a substrate having a circuit pattern on the top surface, a thin copper foil covering the bottom surface, and a hole. An electronic component is mounted to the top surface of the substrate. A metal plate is attached to the bottom surface of the substrate thereby closing the bottom of the hole. A dielectric resonator is attached to the metal plate through the hole. Since the dielectric resonator is attached to the metal plate by soldering, the bond between the dielectric resonator and the metal plate is stronger and more stable than that achieved by using a conventional adhesive. This enhances the reliability against temperature changes; mechanical impact or humidity.
Inventors
- 👤 Takayoshi Morino
- 👤 Yukiro Kashima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P7/00; H01P7/10; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0213; H05K1/0237; H05K1/0243; H05K1/18; H05K1/182; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10007; H05K2201/10068; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10371; H05K3/00; H05K3/0058; H05K3/0061; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A microwave oscillator comprising: a substrate having a hole formed therein, an electronic component mounted on a top surface of the substrate by soldering using a first solder, a metal plate attached to a bottom surface of the substrate thereby closing the bottom of the hole, a dielectric resonator soldered to the metal plate using the first solder and at least a portion of the dielectric resonator situated in the hole, a shield case attached to the substrate by soldering using the first solder, the shield case covering the top surface of the substrate and the dielectric resonator, the shield case and the metal plate electromagnetially shielding the substrate and the dielectric resonator, wherein the electronic component is mounted to the top surface of the substrate, the dielectric resonator is soldered to the metal plate, and the shield case is attached to the substrate simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A microwave oscillator comprising: a substrate having a hole formed therein, an electronic component mounted on a top surface of the substrate by soldering using a first solder, a metal plate attached to a bottom surface of the substrate thereby closing the bottom of the hole, a dielectric resonator soldered to the metal plate using the first solder and at least a portion of the dielectric resonator situated in the hole, a shield case attached to the substrate by soldering using the first solder, the shield case covering the top surface of the substrate and the dielectric resonator, the shield case and the metal plate electromagnetially shielding the substrate and the dielectric resonator, wherein the electronic component is mounted to the top surface of the substrate, the dielectric resonator is soldered to the metal plate, and the shield case is attached to the substrate simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A microwave oscillator of claim 1, wherein the outer dimensions of the metal plate are equal to or larger than the outer dimensions of the substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A microwave oscillator of claim 1, wherein the metal plate is attached to the bottom surface of the substrate by soldering using a second solder, the melting point of the second solder being higher than the first solder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A microwave oscillator of claim 1, wherein the metal plate is attached to the bottom surface of the substrate by a conductive adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A microwave oscillator of claim 1, wherein the shield case is electrically coupled to the metal plate.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator comprising the steps of: (1) fabricating a lamination composed of a substrate having a hole, and a metal plate attached to a bottom surface of the substrate thereby closing the bottom of the hole, (2) applying a solder to an electronic component positioned on a top surface of the substrate, (3) mounting a dielectric resonator, coated with the solder, to the metal plate through the hole in the substrate, (4) mounting a shield case, coated with the solder, to the substrate for covering the top surface of the substrate and the dielectric resonator, and (5) heating the lamination including the mounted electronic component and the dielectric resonator, thereby soldering the electronic component to the top surface of the substrate, soldering the dielectric resonator to the metal plate, and soldering the shield case to the substrate simultaneously.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator comprising the steps of: (1) fabricating a lamination composed of a substrate having a hole, and a metal plate attached to a bottom surface of the substrate thereby closing the bottom of the hole, (2) applying a solder to an electronic component positioned on a top surface of the substrate, (3) mounting a dielectric resonator, coated with the solder, to the metal plate through the hole in the substrate, (4) mounting a shield case, coated with the solder, to the substrate for covering the top surface of the substrate and the dielectric resonator, and (5) heating the lamination including the mounted electronic component and the dielectric resonator, thereby soldering the electronic component to the top surface of the substrate, soldering the dielectric resonator to the metal plate, and soldering the shield case to the substrate simultaneously.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator of claim 6, wherein the lamination comprises: a substrate, and a metal plate soldered to the bottom surface of the substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator of claim 6, wherein the lamination comprises: a substrate, and a metal plate attached to the bottom surface of the substrate by a conductive adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator of claim 7, wherein the melting point of the solder for attaching the metal plate to the bottom surface of the substrate is higher than the melting point of the solder for attaching the dielectric resonator to the metal plate, the melting point of the solder for attaching the electronic component to the substrate, and the melting point of the solder for attaching the shield case to the substrate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method of manufacturing a microwave oscillator of claim 7, wherein the melting point of the solder for attaching the metal plate to the bottom surface of the substrate is higher than the melting point of the solder for attaching the electronic component to the substrate.
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