Patents Assigned to R&D Circuits
  • Patent number: 12506304
    Abstract: An improved method and structure for forming an electrical interconnects mechanism in a Power Distribution Network (PDN) by placing capacitors on the top of the pin array on the printed circuit board (PCB) of the structure to decouple the PDN and results in lower impedance benefitting the frequency range of the PDN effecting a significant performance improvement in the spring-pin inductance from the transmission line. This reduction in impedance reduces the power supply ripple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: R&D Circuits
    Inventor: Donald Eric Thompson
  • Patent number: 12135347
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and adjusting failed back-drills in PCBs in the process of fabricating a PCB so that the failed back-drill can be screened out or repaired. This is accomplished, by after detecting poor back drills in a PCB, measuring the actual thickness of each PCB board. Next, the measured actual thickness of each PCB board is compared with .the theoretical thickness of each PCB board. The back drill depth for each area of the PCB board is then adjusted for its theoretical thickness and percent variation from the measured thickness to adjust the poor back drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: R&D Circuits
    Inventors: Michael Caprio, Dwarkesh Patel, Hiren Patel, Yubing Wang, Donald Eric Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230180397
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of constructing a coax spring-pin socket that furnishes better performance and is easier to manufacture in volume using common dielectrics and copper plating. This is accomplished by, in application, a lamination of PCB dielectric layers. This dielectric block is then drilled, plated, etched, and drilled in steps for the construction of a coaxial structure for the signal pins, and a ground structure for ground pins. This design process that can be quickly adjusted and customized for each design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: R&D Circuits
    Inventor: Donald Eric Thompson