Abstract:
A boron-doped silicon carbide light-emitting diode chip is mounted, such as on a support member of porous ceramic or other material of similarly low thermal conductivity, so as to operate at a temperature of at least 150*C. Such a construction increases the amount of light produced by the boron-doped silicon carbide diode, due to increased operating temperature. A cover is placed over the diode to prevent convection cooling, thus further increasing the operating temperature and hence the light output. Instead of boron doping, the silicon carbide diode can be doped with other materials that produce similarly deep acceptor levels.
Abstract:
A thermocouple assembly in which the inner end of the tip is provided with a straight knurl which is forced into the bore of the base fitting so that the teeth of the knurl become embedded in the wall of the base fitting, the end of the tip having a beveled surface clamping a flared end of the conductor tubing against a similarly beveled surface of the fitting within the bore so that the tip, fitting and tubing are mechanically and electrically connected.
Abstract:
A holder including a pair of housings for receiving the ends of a high voltage solid-state rectifier, leaving the intermediate section of the rectifier exposed for cooling. Each end of the rectifier is received by a terminal which is slidingly mounted within a housing. Spring means are provided to bias the terminals into contact with the ends of the rectifier. A conductor associated with one terminal is directed along a portion of the body of the rectifier to distribute the voltage gradient therein, and strain relief means are provided to prevent the output conductor from being pulled loose. Each of the housings is provided with a latching cover or door to facilitate the installation and withdrawal of the solid-state rectifier.
Abstract:
In a solderless semiconductor device, a disc of semiconductor material is sandwiched between opposing electrodes of a sealed housing where it is centered by a metal ring which is removably seated on a peripheral flange of one of the electrodes.
Abstract:
An apparatus, system and method are provided for low-latency start-up of a free-running harmonic oscillator. The exemplary apparatus embodiment comprises a first and second current sources to generate first and second currents; a bias current monitor adapted to detect a magnitude of the second current and to provide a control signal when the magnitude of the second current is equal to or greater than a predetermined magnitude; and a bias controller adapted to switch the first current from the oscillator and to switch the second current to the oscillator in response to the control signal. a reference voltage generator, a comparator, and a bias controller. Exemplary embodiments include reference voltage generator, a comparator, and a bias controller.
Abstract:
A semiconductor assembly for high frequency, high power operation includes a ground plane member of a block of an electrically and thermally conductive material having a cavity in the top surface thereof. A mounting block of an electrically insulating and thermally conductive material is mounted on the ground plane member in the cavity, and a transistor element is mounted on the mounting block. The transistor element has a collector electrode on one surface which is mechanically and electrically connected to a metal film on the mounting block, and emitter and base electrodes on its other surface which are substantially coplanar with top surface of the ground plane member. A ground bar extends across the cavity adjacent the transistor element and is mechanically and electrically connected to the top surface of the ground plane member. The base electrode of the transistor element is electrically connected to the ground plane member by wires extending from the base electrode to the top surface of the ground plane member and the ground bar. Input and output tuning circuits may be mounted on the top surface of the ground plane member and electrically connected to the base electrode and collector electrode respectively.
Abstract:
A METHOD OF MAKING CONTACTS TO A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND ENCAPSULATING THE DEVICE, AND THE RESULTING DEVICE. A FRAME HAVING INWARDLY-EXTENDING CONDUCTOR STRIPS IS USED TO SUPPORT THE ASSEMBLY DURING THE STEPS OF MOUNTING A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER ON ONE OF THE STRIPS, CONNECTING CONDUCTIVE WIRES FROM ELECTRODES ON THE WAFER TO OTHER STRIPS AND MOLDING A PLASTIC PACKAGE AROUND THE DEVICE. THE FRAME IS THEN SEVERED.