Abstract: A connector of a microphone includes a cylindrical connector case 1 having openings at both ends and a projection 10 on an inner face thereof; two substrates 11 and 12 having shapes fittable to the inner face of the cylindrical connector case 1, the substrates 11 and 12 facing each other across the projection 10 in the cylindrical connector case 1; and a connector pin 2 extending through the substrates 11 and 12 in the cylindrical connector case 1, having a contact 21 that is electrically connected to electronic parts 16 mounted on the substrates 11 and 12, and having a caulked portion 23 fixed to one of the substrates 11 and 12 on an opposite side to the contact 21.

Abstract: Band rejection filters are protected from the adverse effects of external forces such as stresses, strains and vibrations from external loads and winds by utilizing a protective frame and dampers.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating body having a plurality of receiving slots, multiple terminals respectively received in the receiving slots, and a passive element. Each of the terminals has an elastic arm. The passive element is disposed at one end of at least one of the elastic arms, and floatable up and down along with the elastic arm. One end of the passive element has a first contact electrically connected to the one end of the elastic arm. The other end of the passive element has a second contact protruding from the receiving slot. The second contact and a first electronic element are electrically connected, and the other end of the elastic arm and a second electronic element are electrically connected.

Abstract: A bus bar device with a noise filter includes a magnetic body, a bus bar and first to third capacitors. The bus bar has input and output ends and extends through the magnetic body. The capacitors are disposed on an electrical path between the bus bar and a ground conductor surface. The first capacitor is located at the input end side of the bus bar and the second and third capacitors are located at the output end side. The first capacitor has one end connected to the bus bar and the other end connected to the ground conductor surface in one of two regions divided by the bus bar. Each one of the second and third capacitors has one end connected to the bus bar and the other end connected to the ground conductor surface in the same region as the first capacitor or in the other region.

Abstract: An assembly and method for providing electromagnetic interference isolation. The assembly includes an enclosure which has a first panel and a second panel. Bus bars extend through the first panel and the second panel. A mounting plate is positioned between the first panel and the second panel. The mounting plate has locating members thereon. A plurality of inductive cores are positioned proximate the locating members, the inductive cores having openings through which the bus bars extend. The inductive cores are precisely positioned in the enclosure to facilitate the electromagnetic interference isolation.

Abstract: A quickly-mounted capacitor consists of a capacitor (1) and a plug piece (10). The quickly-mounted capacitor is characterized in that a fixation mounting rod (22) or a screw (21) is extended from a lower end of a housing of the capacitor (1); the plug piece (10) comprises an insulating sheet (11) arranged in an upper portion, and a lower portion of the insulting sheet (11) is connected to an upper end of a connection part (13); a lower end of the connecting part (13) is connected to a plastic elastic card (12) to form a plastic anchor-shaped elastic card. An upper portion of the plug piece (10) is provided with a capacitor mounting hole (15). The capacitor not only is convenient to plug, but also can effectively play a role in insulation and prevent the accident caused by conducting leak electricity to an electric appliance casing when abnormal electricity leakage occurs in the capacitor.

Abstract: A capacitive element includes first electrodes and second electrodes that are alternately arranged in a concentric form. Each of the first electrodes and the second electrodes is formed with closed loop form, in at least one wiring layer provided on or above a substrate.

Abstract: An inductive filter for a magnetron power supply lead comprises an electrically insulating tube; a power lead located partially within the electrically insulating tube, and coaxial therewith, for supplying power from a magnetron power supply to a magnetron, a first core of a first magnetic material and a second core of a second magnetic material coaxially located on the electrically insulating tube; an insulating disc of same external diameter as the first core and the second core and coaxially located on the electrically insulating tube between the first core and the second core. The inductive filter is arranged to filter noise of a first frequency band and noise of a second, different, frequency band different from being transmitted along the power lead and to absorb a predetermined transient voltage from being transmitted along the power lead.

Abstract: An EMC power filter comprising a filter circuit and a conductive housing enclosing the filter circuit, wherein said filter circuit comprises: at least one electric conductor consisting in a rigid busbar for carrying an electric power, at least one ferromagnetic element for modifying the impedance of the electric conductor, at least one capacitor electrically connected between the electric conductor and the conductive housing. The housing has a tubular shape with a square cross section, allowing a rotation of the filter of 90° within the housing.

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) power device includes an AC circuit having input nodes, output nodes and a ground node. The AC circuit is configured to receive an input electrical signal at the input nodes and generate an output electrical signal at the output nodes. The AC power device also includes an inductor coupled to the ground node of the AC circuit. The ground node is configured to be coupled to a ground plane at a ground potential. The AC circuit is configured to be coupled to a load at the output nodes. The inductor is configured to be connected in series between the ground node of the AC circuit and the load to attenuate radio frequency components present at the ground node.

Abstract: One aspect relates to an electrical bushing for use in a housing of an implantable medical device. The electrical bushing includes at least one electrically insulating base body and at least one electrical conducting element. The conducting element is set up to establish, through the base body, at least one electrically conductive connection between an internal space of the housing and an external space. The conducting element is hermetically sealed with respect to the base body. The at least one conducting element includes at least one cermet. The electrical bushing includes an electrical filter structure. The at least one conducting element forms at least one conducting section of an inductor of the filter structure.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference filter for various electronic devices such as implantable medical devices is provided. A plurality of signal electrodes can be configured in an array, where each signal electrode extends vertically from a top surface to a bottom surface of the filter such that the signal electrodes are flush with the top and bottom surface. Ground or common electrodes can have a parallel arrangement and be interposed between the signal electrodes. The ground electrodes can be grounded internally, externally, or both internally and externally. Dielectric material can be disposed between signal electrodes and ground electrodes to act as an insulator between adjacent electrodes.

Abstract: A feedthrough assembly may include a ferrule defining a ferrule opening, a capacitive filter array at least partially disposed within the ferrule opening, and a feedthrough at least partially disposed within the ferrule opening. In some examples, the capacitive filter array includes a filter array ground conductive pathway. In some examples, the feedthrough includes a feedthrough ground conductive via. The feedthrough ground conductive via may be electrically coupled to the filter array ground conductive pathway, and the feedthrough ground conductive via may be electrically coupled to the ferrule.

Abstract: An inductive filter for a magnetron power supply lead comprises an electrically insulating tube; a power lead located partially within the electrically insulating tube, and coaxial therewith, for supplying power from a magnetron power supply to a magnetron, a first core of a first magnetic material and a second core of a second magnetic material coaxially located on the electrically insulating tube; an insulating disc of same external diameter as the first core and the second core and coaxially located on the electrically insulating tube between the first core and the second core. The inductive filter is arranged to filter noise of a first frequency band and noise of a second, different, frequency band different from being transmitted along the power lead and to absorb a predetermined transient voltage from being transmitted along the power lead.

Abstract: An electronic module assembly (EMA) for an implantable medical device is disclosed. The EMA comprises a non-conductive block having a top side, a bottom side, a front side and a back side. A plurality of conductive strips are coupled to the non-conductive block. Each conductive strip possesses a front side and a back side. The back side of each conductive strip extends from the front side across the top side and over to back side of the non-conductive block.

Abstract: An EMC power filter comprising a filter circuit and a conductive housing (1) enclosing the filter circuit, wherein said filter circuit comprises: at least one electric conductor (3) consisting in a rigid busbar for carrying an electric power; at least one ferromagnetic element (4) for modifying the impedance of the electric conductor (3); at least one capacitor (5) electrically connected between the electric conductor (3) and the conductive housing (1); The housing has a tubular shape with a square cross section, allowing a rotation of the filter of 90° within the housing.

Abstract: In one example, a filtered feedthrough assembly for a medical device, such as, e.g., an implantable medical device, is described. The filtered feedthrough assembly may comprise a feedthrough comprising at least one feedthrough conductive pathway extending between a first feedthrough side and a second feedthrough side; a capacitive filter array comprising at least one filter array conductive pathway extending between a first filter array side and a second filter array side, and at least one capacitor filter substantially surrounding at least a portion the at least one filter array conductive pathway; and at least one electrically conductive member electrically coupling the at least one filter array conductive pathway to the at least one feedthrough conductive pathway.

Abstract: To provide radio-frequency (RF) bandstop filtering within an implantable lead for use in reducing lead heating during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, parallel inductive-capacitive (LC) filters are provided within the lead. In one example, the ring electrode of the lead is configured to function as one of the capacitive elements of the parallel LC filter to help provide LC bandstop filtering along the ring conductor of the lead. In another example, capacitive plates are provided that sandwich an inductor mounted near the tip of the lead to provide parallel LC bandstop filtering along the tip conductor of the lead.

Abstract: An electromagnetic filter, which may include a feed-through conductor. The feed-through conductor may have an integral extension for contacting an electrically conductive clip. The clip may have an extension-engaging portion to contact the extension and a dielectric component-contacting end to contact a dielectric component. The dielectric component may be, for example, a varistor, a chip capacitor, or the like, capable of affecting a signal carried by the feed-through conductor. The dielectric component may be proximate to the feed-through conductor and may be oriented such that a primary dimension of the dielectric component is substantially parallel to the feed-through conductor. Another embodiment may include a bus. The invention may also be embodied as methods for assembling electromagnetic filters.

Abstract: On aspect relates to an electrical bushing for use in a housing of an implantable medical device. The electrical bushing includes at least one electrically insulating base body and at least one electrical conducting element. The conducting element is set up to establish, through the base body, at least one electrically conductive connection between an internal space of the housing and an external space. The conducting element is hermetically sealed with respect to the base body. The at least one conducting element includes at least one cermet. The electrical bushing includes an electrical filter structure. The at least one conducting element forms at least one conducting section of an inductor of the filter structure. Moreover, one aspect relates to an implantable medical device, for example, a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator, having at least one electrical bushing according to one embodiment.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter terminal for an active implantable medical device (AIMD), an insulated and shielded RF telemetry pin is provided to prevent re-radiation of unwanted stray signals, including the telemetry signal itself, to adjacent sensitive circuits or lead wires. The invention provides for an EMI filter terminal assembly for an AIMD including a radio frequency (RF) telemetry pin antenna extending therethrough. The RF telemetry pin antenna includes a conductive shield extending over a portion of the RF telemetry pin antenna in non-conductive relation with the telemetry pin, and conductively connected to a ground associated with the AIMD. The assembly may also include an insulation tube between the RF telemetry pin antenna and the conductive shield covering a portion of the RF telemetry pin antenna.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided including a housing, an external circuit element extending outwardly from the housing, an internal circuit enclosed by the housing, a feedthrough array disposed along the housing having at least one filtered feedthrough and at least one unfiltered feedthrough, wherein the unfiltered feedthrough is adapted for connection to the outwardly extending circuit element; and including means for minimizing electromagnetic coupling between the filtered feedthrough and the unfiltered feedthrough.

Abstract: An adapter couples a module to a circuit board. The adapter comprises a decoupling capacitor, which has a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate separated by an insulating dielectric, located within the adapter. A voltage pin and a ground pin within the adapter traverse through the decoupling capacitor in order to make voltage and ground connections between the module and the circuit board. A first fusible ring, which is adjacent to the first capacitor plate, encircles the voltage pin, and a second fusible ring, which is adjacent to the second capacitor plate, encircles the ground pin. When the first and second fusible rings are fused to their respective capacitor plates, the decoupling capacitor provides the module with decoupling capacitance protection from stray alternating current voltage, and also provides the module with power/ground sources to compensate for current/ground spikes.

Abstract: An electromagnetic filter, which may include a feed-through conductor. The feed-through conductor may have an integral extension for contacting an electrically conductive clip. The clip may have an extension-engaging portion to contact the extension and a dielectric component-contacting end to contact a dielectric component. The dielectric component may be, for example, a varistor, a chip capacitor, or the like, capable of affecting a signal carried by the feed-through conductor. The dielectric component may be proximate to the feed-through conductor and may be oriented such that a primary dimension of the dielectric component is substantially parallel to the feed-through conductor. Another embodiment may include a bus. The invention may also be embodied as methods for assembling electromagnetic filters.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and controller for damping multimode electromagnetic oscillations in electric power systems which interconnect a plurality of generators and consumers. The controller for damping such oscillations includes a phasor measurement unit (PMU) and a power oscillation damper (POD) controller. Each oscillating mode signal is damped and then superposed to derive a control signal. A feedback controller is used to feedback the control signal to a power flow control device in the power system.

Abstract: A capacitive element for an implantable medical device feedthrough element includes a bore, to receive a feedthrough member, or pin of the filtered feedthrough element, an external surface extending laterally outward from a first opening of the bore, and a recessed area formed in the external surface and extending about an outer perimeter thereof. The recessed area may provide a location on which to apply a conductive material to form a joint that electrically couples the capacitive element to a ferrule of the filtered feedthrough element.

Abstract: Disclosed is methodology and apparatus for producing an asymmetrical filter for use with implantable medical devices, and in other input filtering environments. Differing forward and reverse characteristic responses are provided by inserting a low value resistor in series with heart connecting leads so that EMI input protection may be provided without significantly reducing energy transfer from the protected device. Improved protection against voltage transients is provided with present arrangements of differentiated series impedance. Higher frequency energy is allowed out of a subject device than is allowed into such device, which allows for attenuation of undesired frequency ranges entering the filter while allowing output pulses to exit without distortion.

Abstract: An apparatus including a conductive sleeve including an outer-conductive surface and an inner passageway that extends from a first end at least partially to a second end. The passageway is adapted to receive and shield a device that provides at least one of a radio frequency path and an electrical current path. In one embodiment, movable flanges at an end of the sleeve are used for coupling the outer-conductive surface of the sleeve to a ground connection. In one embodiment, the sleeve may further be used to interconnect a pair of RF structures with ground connections at each end of the sleeve and with signal connections to the device at each end.

Abstract: A feedthrough filter capacitor assembly is described. The feedthrough filter capacitor assembly comprises an outer ferrule hermetically sealed to an insulator of a dielectric material seated within the ferrule. The insulative material is also hermetically sealed to at least one lead wire. Instead of being made of platinum or platinum/iridium, the lead wire comprises a core of a non-noble metal supporting a functionally graded coating. The metal core has an inner layer of the same the non-noble metal of the core and an outer layer of a noble metal. A gradient transition zone exists between the non-noble metal and the outer noble metal. Consequently, lead wires having all the beneficial attributes of platinum and platinum/iridium wire can be built into hermetic feedthroughs, but at a significantly reduced cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an appliance connector device having an A plug contact, a B plug contact and a G plug contact, an A? terminal, a B? terminal and a G? terminal, an electrically conducting filter jacket and a filter module, wherein the filter module has an A? conductor, a B? conductor and a G? conductor, wherein the A contact is connected to the A? terminal via the A? conductor, wherein the B contact is connected to the B? terminal via the B? conductor, wherein the G contact is connected to the G? terminal via the G? conductor, wherein the G? conductor of the filter module has a shielding plate extending in a cross-sectional plane of the filter jacket and wherein the filter module has capacitance elements on both sides of the shielding plate with conducting surfaces aligned parallel to the shielding plate to generate capacitances between the A? conductor and the B? conductor and between these conductors and the G? conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a signal filter assembly, which includes a circuit board electrically connected between a cable and a high frequency electric connector, and a plurality of filters installed in the circuit board and respectively electrically connected to the signal wires of the transmission wires of the cable, each filter being formed of a parallel circuit of a resistor and a capacitor.

Abstract: A feedthrough terminal assembly for active implantable medical devices includes a structural wire bond pad for a convenient attachment of wires from either the circuitry inside the implantable medical device or wires external to the device. Direct attachment of wire bond pads to terminal pins enables thermal or ultrasonic bonding of lead wires, while shielding the capacitor or other delicate components from the forces applied to the assembly during attachment of the wires.

Abstract: In a noise filter, an input side of a signal-line lead is inserted in a first substantially cylindrical ferrite bead, and an output side of the signal-line lead is inserted in a second substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. An input side of a ground lead is inserted in a third substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. The signal-line lead is inserted in a feedthrough capacitor such that the feedthrough capacitor is adjacent to an output side of the second substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. A multilayer capacitor is electrically coupled between the signal-line lead and the ground lead such that the multilayer capacitor is adjacent to an output side of the first substantially cylindrical ferrite bead and adjacent to an output side of the third substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. Each of an end of the signal-line lead and an end of the ground lead is flat, bent along an outer surface of a base member, and defines a surface-mount external terminal.

Abstract: A feedthrough filter includes a base plate having a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The first contact surface and the second contact surface are galvanically connected. The first contact surface is on an upper side of the base plate and the second contact surface is on an underside of the base plate. The base plate has an opening. An electrical feedthrough passes through the opening, is soldered to the second contact surface, and is not soldered to the first contact surface. A least one electrical component includes an external contact that is soldered to first contact surface.

Abstract: A feed through capacitor, includes an electrical conductor having a first end being in electrical communication with a second end, the first and second ends being couplable to respective means for conveying electrical energy, a groundable electrically conductive housing enclosing at least a portion of the conductor and being spaced apart from the conductor, and a capacitor bank having at least one capacitor element, the capacitor element being in electrical communication with both the conductor and the housing. A method of forming a feed through capacitor is further included.

Abstract: A highly energy efficient automobile that provides payload, safety and performance capacities similar to a comparable vehicle of a given vehicle class. The current invention is ideal for short to medium range urban and suburban driving. The current invention incorporates components in a unique and novel way, in which these components combine to form a system that produces an automobile that reduces overall air pollution while encouraging the commercialization of alternative energy sources. The current invention features an lightweight, low rolling resistance, digitally controlled and direct-drive electric propulsion system. A lightweight spaceframe with a suspension system provides a structure for mounting a low-aerodynamic-drag body system and other components. An intelligent power and thermal management system coupled with a removable auxiliary power module supplies the electrical energy required.

Abstract: A capacitive element for an implantable medical device feedthrough element includes a bore, to receive a feedthrough member, or pin of the filtered feedthrough element, an external surface extending laterally outward from a first opening of the bore, and a recessed area formed in the external surface and extending about an outer perimeter thereof. The recessed area may provide a location on which to apply a conductive material to form a joint that electrically couples the capacitive element to a ferrule of the filtered feedthrough element.

Abstract: A capacitive element for an implantable medical device feedthrough element includes a bore, to receive a feedthrough member, or pin of the filtered feedthrough element, an external surface extending laterally outward from a first opening of the bore, and a recessed area formed in the external surface and extending about an outer perimeter thereof. The recessed area may provide a location on which to apply a conductive material to form a joint that electrically couples the capacitive element to a ferrule of the filtered feedthrough element.

Abstract: A capacitive element for an implantable medical device feedthrough element includes a bore, to receive a feedthrough member, or pin of the filtered feedthrough element, an external surface extending laterally outward from a first opening of the bore, and a recessed area formed in the external surface and extending about an outer perimeter thereof. The recessed area may provide a location on which to apply a conductive material to form a joint that electrically couples the capacitive element to a ferrule of the filtered feedthrough element.

Abstract: A dielectric connector, for coupling radio-frequency signals from a signal generating device disposed inside an explosion-proof housing to a signal receiving device arranged outside the housing. The connector is configured to be sealingly inserted in an opening in the housing, and adapted to receive, from the inside of the housing, at least one internal conducting member, and receive, from the outside of the housing, at least one external conducting member. At least one of the conducting members is partly inserted in the connector and reactive (capacitive and/or inductive) coupling and galvanic separation is provided between the signal generating device and the signal receiving device. A combination of strong reactive coupling and secure operation in hazardous environments is enabled through the dielectric connector according to the present invention.

Abstract: An electrical filter includes a circuit board with an insulative substrate of alternating wide and narrow portions between input and output ends. Capacitors received in through-holes in the wide portions are electrically coupled to signal traces on a signal surface and ground traces on a ground surface of the circuit board. Conductive coils about narrow portions may form inductors, electrically coupled between the signal traces and an input and/or output. The circuit board, capacitors and inductors may be positioned in a first enclosure, (e.g., tube), with sealed electrical connections to an exterior. The first enclosure may be positioned in a second enclosure (e.g., tube). The filter may also include a high frequency dissipation filter section employing a metal powder filter, with metal powder and epoxy. Non-magnetic and/or superconducting materials may be employed.

Abstract: In the capacitor, an insulating structural member 28 is arranged on an earth metal fitting 27. In the earth metal fitting 27, two sets of cylindrical-shaped portions 26 are separately arranged in an interval, and a floating portion 27a is formed. The insulating structural member 28 is arranged opposite to the floating portion 27a of this earth metal fitting 27 in such a manner that both a concave portion 28a and a convex portion 28b are formed on the insulating structural member 28 to be fitted to the cylindrical-shaped portion 26. Since a feedthrough conductor 29 penetrates a through hole 30 of the insulating structural member 28, the earth metal fitting 27, the insulating structural member 28, and the feedthrough conductor 29 are positioned with each other. Then, one opening portion 31a of an insulating case 31 is fitted into the floating portion 27a of the earth metal fitting 27.

Abstract: Formation of a feedthrough in a substrate for use in an implantable medical device is presented. A substrate includes a first surface and a second surface, and a via that extends through the first and the second surfaces. A dielectric layer is formed over one of a first surface of the substrate. Conductive material is introduced into the via to form a feedthrough.

Abstract: In a noise filter, an input side of a signal-line lead is inserted in a first substantially cylindrical ferrite bead, and an output side of the signal-line lead is inserted in a second substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. An input side of a ground lead is inserted in a third substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. The signal-line lead is inserted in a feedthrough capacitor such that the feedthrough capacitor is adjacent to an output side of the second substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. A multilayer capacitor is electrically coupled between the signal-line lead and the ground lead such that the multilayer capacitor is adjacent to an output side of the first substantially cylindrical ferrite bead and adjacent to an output side of the third substantially cylindrical ferrite bead. Each of an end of the signal-line lead and an end of the ground lead is flat, bent along an outer surface of a base member, and defines a surface-mount external terminal.

Abstract: A one-piece cylindrical bandstop filter for medical lead systems incorporates parallel capacitive and inductive elements in a compact cylindrical configuration. The compact cylindrical configuration of the bandstop filter does not add significantly to the size or weight of the medical lead system. Preferably, the bandstop filters are of biocompatible materials or hermetically sealed in biocompatible containers. The parallel capacitive and inductive elements are placed in series with the medical lead system, and are selected so as to resonate at one or more selected frequencies, typically MRI pulsed frequencies.

Abstract: A method of installing a filter into an electronic circuit board is provided. The method includes inserting a second section of the filter into an aperture defined in the electronic circuit board, such that a first section of the filter is secure against an electronic circuit board first surface and a first lead of the filter extends to a solder pad on the electronic circuit board first surface. The method also includes coupling a second lead to a second contact of the filter such that the second lead extends to a solder pad on an electronic circuit board second surface. The method also includes reflowing the circuit board such that the first lead is soldered to the electronic circuit board first surface, and the second lead is soldered to the electronic circuit board second surface.

Abstract: A feedthrough filter capacitor assembly includes a capacitor having first and second sets of conductive electrode plates embedded within a dielectric body and mounted to the hermetic terminal of an implantable medical device. A laminar delamination gap is provided between the capacitor sealing materials and the hermetic terminal assembly to facilitate helium leak detection. At least one feedthrough terminal pin extends through the capacitor in conductive relation with the first set of electrode plates, and an outer ferrule is mounted about the capacitor in conductive relation with the second set of electrode plates. The mounting washer is spaced against the hermetic seal and is adhesively connected to the feedthrough capacitor. The mounting washer forms a laminar flow delamination through which helium molecules can flow during a helium leak detection test. Provision is made for a pre-connection to the gold braze so that the capacitor inside diameter termination is not electrically isolated from the lead wire.

Abstract: Electromagnetic waves leaking from a power distribution circuit provided on a printed wiring substrate or in a semiconductor package are suppressed, and degradation of the waveform of a signal generated by a high-speed digital circuit. A strip line device comprises an elongated metal plate (10) having a valve action and coated with a dielectric film (20). A conductive layer (30) is formed to cover the valve-acting metal, with the dielectric film (20) interposed therebetween. The characteristic impedance as seen from its input terminal can be low over a wide range.

Abstract: The invention includes an electromagnetic filter for a feedthrough conductor, and a method of making such a filter. At least two dielectric components are supported from a first side of a substrate, such as a housing or a printed circuit board. At least one of the dielectric components is associated with a failsafe link.

Abstract: A feedthrough terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device utilizes an insert to establish a reliable electrical connection between capacitor electrode plates, via inner surface metallization of a capacitor aperture, and an associated terminal pin 10, which passes at least partially therethrough. The inserts are preferably resiliently flexible, such as a spring, to establish this connection. The insert also serves to establish a mechanical connection between the capacitor and the terminal pin.