Abstract: A preformed thermal fuse comprising two electrodes, at least one layer of solder, and a conductive bridge comprising a non-paste solder material is disclosed. The conductive bridge has a melting temperature which is substantially equivalent to the predetermined actuation temperature of the fuse.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 17, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2002
Assignee:
Microelectronic Modules Corp.
Inventors:
Bernhard E. Doerrwaechter, Keck C. Pathammavong, Kurt M. Krachenfels