Abstract: Devices and methods for multilayer packages, antenna array feeds, test interface units, connectors, contactors, and large format substrates. The device comprising a 3D coaxial distribution network structure including a plurality of coaxial transmission lines separated by a first pitch at the input and a second, wider pitch at the output thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 4, 2019
Assignee:
NUVOTRONICS, INC
Inventors:
Rick L. Thompson, Kenneth Vanhille, Anatoliy O. Boryssenko, Jean Marc Rollin
Abstract: Provided are coaxial transmission line microstructures formed by a sequential build process, and methods of forming such microstructures. The microstructures include a transition structure for transitioning between the coaxial transmission line and an electrical connector. The microstructures have particular applicability to devices for transmitting electromagnetic energy and other electronic signals.
Abstract: Structures, materials, and methods to control the spread of a solder material or other flowable conductive material in electronic and/or electromagnetic devices are provided.
Abstract: Provided are coaxial waveguide microstructures. The microstructures include a substrate and a coaxial waveguide disposed above the substrate. The coaxial waveguide includes: a center conductor; an outer conductor including one or more walls, spaced apart from and disposed around the center conductor; one or more dielectric support members for supporting the center conductor in contact with the center conductor and enclosed within the outer conductor; and a core volume between the center conductor and the outer conductor, wherein the core volume is under vacuum or in a gas state. Also provided are methods of forming coaxial waveguide microstructures by a sequential build process and hermetic packages which include a coaxial waveguide microstructure.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the fabrication of complicated electronic and/or mechanical structures and devices and components using homogeneous or heterogeneous 3D additive build processes. In particular the invention relates to selective metallization processes including electroless and/or electrolytic metallization.
Abstract: Substrate-free mechanical structural systems comprised of interconnected subsystems of electronic and/or electromechanical components are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2018
Assignee:
NUVOTRONICS, INC
Inventors:
Ian Hovey, J. Robert Reid, David Sherrer, Will Stacy, Ken Vanhille
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first power combiner/divider network and a second power combiner/divider network. The first power combiner/divider network splits a first electromagnetic signal into split signals that are connectable to signal processor(s). The second power combiner/divider network combines processed signals into a second electromagnetic signal. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional coaxial microstructure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 12, 2017
Assignee:
NUVOTRONICS, INC
Inventors:
David Sherrer, Jean-Marc Rollin, Kenneth Vanhille, Marcus Oliver, Steven E. Huettner
Abstract: Provided are methods of forming sealed via structures. One method involves: (a) providing a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; (b) forming a layer on the first surface of the substrate; (c) etching a via hole through the substrate from the second surface to the layer, the via hole having a first perimeter at the first surface; (d) forming an aperture in the layer, wherein the aperture has a second perimeter within the first perimeter; and (e) providing a conductive structure for sealing the via structure. Also provided are sealed via structures, methods of detecting leakage in a sealed device package, sealed device packages, device packages having cooling structures, and methods of bonding a first component to a second component.
Abstract: Provided are coaxial transmission line microstructures formed by a sequential build process, and methods of forming such microstructures. The microstructures include a transition structure for transitioning between the coaxial transmission line and an electrical connector. The microstructures have particular applicability to devices for transmitting electromagnetic energy and other electronic signals.
Abstract: Structures, materials, and methods to control the spread of a solder material or other flowable conductive material in electronic and/or electromagnetic devices are provided.
Abstract: Provided are coaxial waveguide microstructures. The microstructures include a substrate and a coaxial waveguide disposed above the substrate. The coaxial waveguide includes: a center conductor; an outer conductor including one or more walls, spaced apart from and disposed around the center conductor; one or more dielectric support members for supporting the center conductor in contact with the center conductor and enclosed within the outer conductor; and a core volume between the center conductor and the outer conductor, wherein the core volume is under vacuum or in a gas state. Also provided are methods of forming coaxial waveguide microstructures by a sequential build process and hermetic packages which include a coaxial waveguide microstructure.
Abstract: Substrate-free mechanical structural systems comprised of interconnected subsystems of electronic and/or electromechanical components are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2016
Assignee:
NUVOTRONICS, INC.
Inventors:
Ian Hovey, J. Robert Reid, David Sherrer, Will Stacy, Ken Vanhille