Abstract: A low profile surface mountable component having a strengthened structure in accordance with the disclosure set forth herein comprises an elongated core having first and second ends and first and second supports for supporting the core and for absorbing forces experienced by the component that are attributable to mechanical shock. Each of the supports defines a receptacle for receiving one of the core's first and second ends. The component further comprises means between the ends of the core and the supports for permitting movement of the core with respect to the supports, and has metalized pads provided on the supports for electrically connecting and mounting the support to the printed circuit board. At least one wire is wound about a portion of the core and has its ends electrically connected to the metalized pads of the supports.

Abstract: A low profile surface mountable component having a strengthened structure in accordance with the disclosure set forth herein comprises an elongated core having first and second ends and first and second supports for supporting the core and for absorbing forces experienced by the component that are attributable to mechanical shock. Each of the supports defines a receptacle for receiving one of the core's first and second ends. The component further comprises means between the ends of the core and the supports for permitting movement of the core with respect to the supports, and has metalized pads provided on the supports for electrically connecting and mounting the support to the printed circuit board. At least one wire is wound about a portion of the core and has its ends electrically connected to the metalized pads of the supports.