Patents Assigned to Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7345562
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. An inductor body is formed around the inductor coil and includes a resin and a magnetic material compressed while it is dry and surrounding the inside and the outside of the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
  • Publication number: 20070262841
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. An inductor body is formed around the inductor coil and includes a resin and a magnetic material compressed while it is dry and surrounding the inside and the outside of the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY SHAFER, BRETT JELKIN
  • Publication number: 20070252669
    Abstract: A flux-channeled high current inductor includes an inductor body having a first end and an opposite second end and a conductor extending through the inductor body. The conductor includes a plurality of separate channels through a cross-sectional area of the inductor body thereby directing magnetic flux inducted by a current flowing through the conductor into two or more cross-sectional areas and reducing flux density of a given single area. The inductor body may be formed of a first ferromagnetic plate and a second ferromagnetic plate. The inductor may be formed from a single component magnetic core and have one or more slits to define inductance. The inductor may be formed of a magnetic powder. A method is provided for manufacturing flux-channeled high current inductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS HANSEN, JEROME HOFFMAN
  • Patent number: 7278202
    Abstract: A surface mount resistor includes an elongated piece of resistive material having strips of conductive material attached to its opposite ends. The strips of conductive material are separated to create an exposed central portion of the resistive material therebetween. According to the method the resistive strip is attached to a single co extensive strip of conductive material and a central portion of the conductive material is removed to create the exposed central portion of the resistive strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel J. Smejkal, Steve E. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 7263761
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. The inductor coil is formed from a flat plate which is cut into a sine-shaped configuration and then is folded in accordion fashion to create a helical coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
  • Publication number: 20070186407
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. The inductor coil is formed from a flat plate which is cut into a sine-shaped configuration and then is folded in accordion fashion to create a helical coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY SHAFER, BRETT JELKIN
  • Patent number: 7221249
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. The inductor coil is formed from a flat plate which is cut into a sine-shaped configuration and then is folded in accordion fashion to create a helical coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
  • Patent number: 7214295
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a thin film resistor with a moisture barrier by depositing a metal film layer on a substrate and depositing a layer of tantalum pentoxide film overlaying the metal film layer. The present invention also includes a thin film resistor having a substrate; a metal film layer attached to the substrate; and a tantalum pentoxide layer overlaying the metal film layer, the tantalum pentoxide layer providing a barrier to moisture, the tantalum pentoxide layer not overlaid by an oxidation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen C. Vincent
  • Patent number: 7190252
    Abstract: An electrical resistor is provided with a resistive element and terminations extending from opposite ends of the resistive element. The terminations are folded under the resistive element, with a thermally conductive and electrically insulative filler being sandwiched and bonded between the resistive element and the terminations. The terminations provide for mounting of the resistor to an electronic circuit assembly. The intimate bond between the resistive element, filler and terminations allow for enhanced dissipation of heat generated in the use of the resistive element, so as to produce a resistor which operates at a lower temperature, and improves component reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Veik, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Bertsch, Rodney Brune, William Mac Arthur
  • Patent number: 7170389
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a thin resistor with a moisture barrier by depositing a metal film layer on a substrate and depositing a layer of tantalum pentoxide film overlaying the metal film layer. The present invention also includes a thin film resistor having a substrate; a metal film layer attached to the substrate; and a tantalum pentoxide layer overlaying the metal film layer, the tantalum pentoxide layer providing a barrier to moisture, the tantalum pentoxide layer not overlaid by and oxidation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen C. Vincent
  • Publication number: 20060197648
    Abstract: An electrical resistor is provided with a resistive element and terminations extending from opposite ends of the resistive element. The terminations are folded under the resistive element, with a thermally conductive and electrically insulative filler being sandwiched and bonded between the resistive element and the terminations. The terminations provide for mounting of the resistor to an electronic circuit assembly. The intimate bond between the resistive element, filler and terminations allow for enhanced dissipation of heat generated in the use of the resistive element, so as to produce a resistor which operates at a lower temperature, and improves component reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Clark Smith, Thomas Veik, Todd Wyatt, Thomas Bertsch, Rodney Brune, William Mac Arthur
  • Patent number: 7102484
    Abstract: A high power resistor includes a resistance element with first and second leads extending out from the opposite ends thereof. A heat sink of dielectric material is in heat conducting relation to the resistance element. The heat conducting relationship of the resistance element and the heat sink render the resistance element capable of operating as a resistor between the temperatures of ?65° C. to +275° C. The heat sink is adhered to the resistance element and a molding compound is molded around the resistance element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Schneekloth, Nathan Welk, Brandon Traudt, Joel Smejkal, Ronald J. Miksch, Steve Hendricks, David L. Lange
  • Publication number: 20060186980
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. The inductor coil is formed from a flat plate which is cut into a sine-shaped configuration and then is folded in accordion fashion to create a helical coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Shafer, Brett Jelkin
  • Patent number: 7042328
    Abstract: A high power resistor includes a resistance element with first and second leads extending out from the opposite ends thereof. A heat sink of dielectric material is in heat conducting relation to the resistance element. The heat conducting relationship of the resistance element and the heat sink render the resistance element capable of operating as a resistor between the temperatures of ?65° C. to +275° C. The heat sink is adhered to the resistance element and a molding compound is molded around the resistance element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Schneekloth, Nathan Welk, Brandon Traudt, Joel Smejkal, Ronald J. Miksch, Steve Hendricks, David L. Lange
  • Patent number: 7038572
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a stacked power chip resistor is disclosed. The invention provides for multiple power chip resistors to be stacked, providing for encapsulant such as glass to separate each power chip resistor and a metal barrier such as nickel plating on each end of the stacked power chip resistor to provide for electrical and mechanical connection of each power chip resistor in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Peter Huber, Ziv Shoshani
  • Patent number: 7034645
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. The inductor coil is formed from a flat plate which is cut into a sine-shaped configuration and then is folded in accordion fashion to create a helical coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
  • Publication number: 20050212649
    Abstract: A high power resistor includes a resistance element with first and second leads extending out from the opposite ends thereof. A heat sink of dielectric material is in heat conducting relation to the resistance element. The heat conducting relationship of the resistance element and the heat sink render the resistance element capable of operating as a resistor between the temperatures of ?65° C. to +275° C. The heat sink is adhered to the resistance element and a molding compound is molded around the resistance element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Schneekloth, Nathan Welk, Brandon Traudt, Joel Smejkal, Ronald Miksch, Steve Hendricks, David Lange
  • Patent number: 6946944
    Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor (IHLP) includes a conductive coil molded within an inductor body substantially free from ferrite materials and comprising powdered iron materials. The method comprises pressure molding the inductor body substantially free from ferrite materials and comprising a powdered magnetic material within the hollow core of the coil and completely around the coil so that the magnetic material is substantially free from voids therein without shorting out the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
  • Patent number: 6925704
    Abstract: A high power resistor includes a resistance element with first and second leads extending out from the opposite ends thereof. A heat sink of dielectric material is in heat conducting relation to the resistance element. The heat conducting relationship of the resistance element and the heat sink render the resistance element capable of operating as a resistor between the temperatures of ?65° C. to +275° C. The heat sink is adhered to the resistance element and a molding compound is molded around the resistance element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Schneekloth, Nathan Welk, Brandon Traudt, Joel Smejkal, Ronald J. Miksch, Steve Hendricks, David L. Lange
  • Patent number: RE39660
    Abstract: An electrical resistor has a surface mounted four terminal current sensor of a very low resistance value and capable of handling short pulses of high power. It comprises a flat metal late, 1 to 50 mils thick, of an alloy of high electrical resistivity, to which are welded, on two opposite sides, two flat metal plates of very high electrical conductivity which serve as terminations for electrical interconnection. A slot is cut, from the outside edge toward the center, into each of the two termination plates which divides them into a wide pad for connection of current carrying wires and a narrow one for voltage sensing. The depth of the slots is optimized to get the best stability of resistance readings with changing ambient temperature and under influence of the self-heating effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Szwarc, Joel J. Smejkal