Abstract: A substrate including a die side interconnect pattern having a first solder mask thickness, and a board side interconnect pattern having a second solder mask thickness, where the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. Fabrication process using dry film solder mask can apply a first laminate thickness forming a die side solder mask, and a second laminate thickness forming a board side solder mask; the second thickness being greater than the first thickness. Fabrication process using a liquid solder resist can apply a first number of passes of solder resist forming a die side solder mask, and a second number of passes of solder resist forming a board side solder mask, where the board side thickness is greater than the die side thickness.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell has an annular flow passage for electrolyte solution. The cell is designed such that, in an intermediate zone, the passage is of constant cross-section (to achieve high electrolytic activity) and, in end zones, the passage progressively increases in cross-section to a maximum value (to lower the current density in regions in which unwanted deposition of salts may preferentially occur). The cross-sectional shape of the passage along its length also assists in reducing turbulence in the flow thereby reducing the rate of deposition of salts. Owing to the low rate of deposition, it is possible to maintain the electrodes relatively clean by current reversal at relatively infrequent intervals. That enables the cell to be used for longer periods between cleaning operations.

Abstract: A device for arranging and transporting articles of laundry to feeder equipment for a flat ironing machine including a plurality of paired heads which are spaced apart pendent from a continuous chain. Each of the heads is provided with a pair of gripping devices for tautly holding a portion of the articles of laundry near the edges thereof whereby the articles can be picked off the heads by a feeder for continuous delivery to a flat ironing machine.