Abstract: A thick film low value high frequency inductor made by the process of subjecting a conductor layer to a plurality of linear cuts by a pulsing laser cutter imposed simultaneously on the entire length of the linear cut being made to create a cross sectional cut of substantial rectangular configuration. The conductor body is a layer of dried silver thick film ink. The method of making a thick film low value high frequency inductor involves the steps of taking a conductor layer comprised of a dried layer of photo sensitive silver ink, masking the ink with the negative of the desired configuration of the ink, exposing the ink to UV radiation, developing the ink, and firing the layer to adhere the silver to the layer.

Abstract: A thick film low value high frequency inductor made by the process of subjecting a conductor layer to a plurality of linear cuts by a pulsing laser cutter imposed simultaneously on the entire length of the linear cut being made to create a cross sectional cut of substantial rectangular configuration. The conductor body is a layer of dried silver thick film ink. The method of making a thick film low value high frequency inductor involves the steps of taking a conductor layer comprised of a dried layer of photo sensitive silver ink, masking the ink with the negative of the desired configuration of the ink, exposing the ink to UV radiation, developing the ink, and firing the layer to adhere the silver to the layer.

Abstract: A monolithic thick film inductor is made by printing alternating conductive layers and dielectric layers above one another, using the same dielectric printing screen and the same conductor printing screen for printing each of the dielectric layers and the conductive layers respectively. Each of the coil printing screen and the dielectric screen are indexed to n different positions in order to print each of the n layers. The resulting inductor includes a plurality of helical coil segments stacked above one another and electrically connected to one another to create the desired number of coil turns.

Abstract: A monolithic thick film inductor is made by printing alternating conductive layers and dielectric layers above one another, using the same dielectric printing screen and the same conductor printing screen for printing each of the dielectric layers and the conductive layers respectively. Each of the coil printing screen and the dielectric screen are indexed to n different positions in order to print each of the n layers. The resulting inductor includes a plurality of helical coil segments stacked above one another and electrically connected to one another to create the desired number of coil turns.

Abstract: A thick film low value high frequency inductor made by the process of subjecting a conductor layer to a plurality of linear cuts by a pulsing laser cutter imposed simultaneously on the entire length of the linear cut being made to create a cross sectional cut of substantial rectangular configuration. The conductor body is a layer of dried silver thick film ink. The method of making a thick film low value high frequency inductor involves the steps of taking a conductor layer comprised of a dried layer of photo sensitive silver ink, masking the ink with the negative of the desired configuration of the ink, exposing the ink to UV radiation, developing the ink, and firing the layer to adhere the silver to the layer.

Abstract: A high self resonant frequency inductor and method for making the same is described. The inductor comprises a plurality of horizontal conductor coils vertically spaced apart, including a top conductor coil and a bottom conductor coil, the top and bottom conductor coils each having a conductive termination. Dielectric material extends between and separates the conductive coils and the top and bottom terminations. The dielectric material has a plurality of via holes therein to provide communication between adjacent pairs of the conductive coils, the top conductive coil and top termination, and the bottom conductive coil and bottom termination. A plurality of conductive via connections extend through the via holes to connect the plurality of conductor coils, the top termination, and the bottom termination in series with one another.

Abstract: A monolithic multilayer ultra thin chip inductor is manufactured with two terminals on the same end of the component to reduce the mechanical stresses caused by a coefficient of expansion mismatch. A third no-connect terminal located on the opposite end may be used to mount the component when a more rigid connection is required. The inductor is constructed using a bottom and top coil layer, each having a coil and forming a termination point corresponding to the inductor terminals. The opposite ends of the coils form connection ends and are electrically connected to form a continuous coil from one terminal to the other. Optionally, a number of intermediate coil layers can be included between the bottom and top coil layers. The coil layers are selected from a set of coil layers. As a result, the total number of coil turns can be obtained by selecting the appropriate coil layers.

Abstract: A monolithic multilayer ultra thin chip inductor is manufactured with two terminals on the same end of the component to reduce the mechanical stresses caused by a coefficient of expansion mismatch. A third no-connect terminal located on the opposite end may be used to mount the component when a more rigid connection is required. The inductor is constructed using a bottom and top coil layer, each having a coil and forming a termination point corresponding to the inductor terminals. The opposite ends of the coils form connection ends and are electrically connected to form a continuous coil from one terminal to the other. Optionally, a number of intermediate coil layers can be included between the bottom and top coil layers. The coil layers are selected from a set of coil layers. As a result, the total number of coil turns can be obtained by selecting the appropriate coil layers.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of monolithic thick film components having multiple terminals comprising the steps of printing a plurality of components in a wafer form forming a matrix of components, printing holes in the matrix of components where two terminal ends meet thereby separating the terminals on each component, and dipping the terminal ends in a silver based thick film ink.

Abstract: A monolythic surge suppressor includes a power source, an inductor coil, and a load in series with one another and in parallel with at least a first varistor. The first varistor and the inductance coil are formed into a single unitary laminated assembly having at least first and second terminations connected thereto. A second varistor can be connected in parallel with the first varistor and is connected to a third termination.

Abstract: A monolythic multilayer chip inductor includes a plurality of subassemblies stacked one above another. Each of the subassemblies includes a ferrite layer having a coil conductor printed on its upper surface. All of the ferrite layers except for the bottom layer and a ferrite top cap include via holes therein for permitting interconnection of the electrical interconnection of the conductor coils from one layer to the other. One end of the top coil conductor is exposed adjacent the edge of the chip, and one end of the bottom coil conductor is exposed adjacent another edge of the chip so that the conductors can be connected to terminals for introducing electrical current which will pass through all of the interconnected coils.

Abstract: A magnetic variable resistor has an elongated band of electrically resistive magnetic material, with the side edges tapered to a sharp point so that the skin effect causes current to migrate to the edges to create greater resistance. A layer of insulating material can cover the band as it is coiled. Leads are secured to opposite ends of the band. An alternate form of the invention embeds the coiled band in a magnetic insulating material. Surface mount leads are flush with at least one surface of the insulating material.

Abstract: The touch panel mof the present invention comprises a plurality of beam emitter-detector pairs disposed around the perimeter of a video display area. The emitters direct energy beams toward the detectors which are located directly opposite across the display area from the emitters. A programmed central processor is connected to the emitters and is programmed to serquentially scan the emitters for actuating the emitters one at a time to create a modulated energy beam which is intermittently turned on and off for predetermined periods of time at a predetermined frequency. The detectors sense the modulated energy beams and create an electrical signal which is fed through a comparator and then to the central processor so that the central processor can analyze and determine the location of any blockage which appears on the screen.

Abstract: The touch panel system of the present invention is adapted for use with a rectangular screen for locating an object placed adjacent the face of the screen. The touch panel includes first and second sources of directional beams, first and second movable beam deflectors positioned in spaced relation to one another, and being movable in a scanning pattern for causing the first and second beams each to be deflected in a scanning pattern which sweeps angularly in a predetermined sweep time interval across the face of the rectangular screen. A reflector is positioned around the screen in such a manner as to be in the path of the beams as they are deflected by the first and second deflectors, and being capable of reflecting the beams at an angle of 180.degree. with respect to the angle at which they strike the reflector. First and second scan detectors are used to detect the end of each sweep of the beams.