Abstract: Provided is an optical modulator capable of effectively dispersing and releasing heat generated by termination resistors, improving the reliability of a termination substrate including the termination resistors, and reducing influence of heat on an optical waveguide.

Abstract: There is provided an array type chip resistor including: a chip body, four pairs of lower electrodes disposed on both sides of a lower surface of the chip body and formed so as to be extended to edges of the chip body, side electrodes formed so that the lower electrodes are extended to sides of the chip body, and a resistor interposed between the lower electrodes on the lower surface of the chip body and electrically connected to the lower electrode through a contact portion, wherein when a width of the side electrode is defined as d1, a distance between adjacent side electrodes is defined as d2, and a height of the side electrode is defined as h, in the case in which d1/d2 is 0.5 to 1.5, a value of h is 4,300/d1 ?m or above and is 0.24d2+87.26 ?m or less.

Abstract: A varistor for protecting a power circuit from explosion and flaming is disclosed. The varistor includes a surge absorber sintered at a first predetermined temperature and having a plurality of electrodes, a plurality of leads connected to the electrodes respectively, a coating enrobing the surge absorber, and the ceramic case sintered at a second predetermined temperature and housing the surge absorber and the coating. The second predetermined temperature is higher than the first predetermined temperature. The ceramic case has a plurality of openings for the leads to extend outside of the ceramic case. The ceramic case is made from Al2O3, SiO2 and MgO.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resistor component (16, 36) for an electric machine having at least one resistor component (1, 21) and insulation material (3, 5, 23, 25). The resistor component (1, 21) is surrounded by the insulation material (3, 5, 23, 25) and the resistor component (16, 36) is may be configured as a hollow cylinder or a hollow cylinder segment, whose radius of curvature essentially corresponds to the radius of curvature of an outer housing of the electric machine. Also, the resistor component (16, 36) may include a fixing element (12, 32).

Abstract: A resistor apparatus for containing broken pieces of an overheated resistor body is provided. The resistor apparatus includes a resistor body and a first and second lead wire electrically connected to opposite sides of the core. A gas permeable containment casing substantially encloses the resistor body and is fixed to the lead wires by fasteners, therefore maintaining the containment casing in a position substantially enclosing the resistor body. In the event that the resistor overheats and the resistor body breaks, the containment casing is maintained in a position to contain any pieces of the overheated resistor that break away, while allowing any gasses to escape, therefore preventing explosion of the containment casing and damage to surrounding apparatuses.

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly, including a microelectronic element such as a semiconductor chip and a dielectric material covering the chip and forming a body having a bottom surface. The assembly includes conductive units having portions exposed at the bottom surface, posts extending upwardly from said exposed portions and top flanges spaced above the bottom surface.

Abstract: A terminal plate is formed with a wide portion and a narrow portion. The wide portion, to be insert-molded by a housing of a synthetic resin, is opened by an elongate blank hole having an inner peripheral surface parallel with a side shape thereof, thereby forming two divisional parts on the both sides thereof. The divisional part is given by a width s1 narrower than a width s2 of the narrow portion, wherein the total width (s1×2) of the two divisional parts is made equal to the width s2 of the narrow portion. Grooves can be formed on the main and back surfaces of the divisional parts.

Abstract: A positive temperature coefficient of resistance resistor/overload (PTCR/OL) resistor assembly that can be quickly and easily electrically connected and disconnected from equipment without the need for special tools or equipment. In some arrangements of the present invention, a locking tab on the electrical connector can be secured against an angle on the PTCR/OL to prevent the electrical connection from being broken during shipping or operation equipment movement or vibration. When it is necessary to electrically disconnect the PTCR/OL from the equipment, the locking tab can be disengaged from the angle on the PTCR/OL by bending the tab until it releases from against the angle, and the electrical plug can then be disconnected from the PTCR/OL. The improved assembly provides increased isolation of incoming electrical wires with less material than previous devices.

Abstract: A method of making resistors includes providing a sacrificial layer. Conductive material is then formed over a region of the sacrificial layer. Resistive material is then deposited over the first surface of the sacrificial layer such that the resistive material covers the sacrificial layer and the conductive material. A portion of the sacrificial layer is then removed to expose the conductive material. A method of making resistors includes the steps of providing a sacrificial layer, removing at least a portion of the sacrificial layer from regions of the sacrificial layer so as to create a plurality of cavities within the sacrificial layer, plating said cavities with a conductive material, disposing resistive material over the first surface of the sacrificial layer such that resistive material covers the sacrificial layer and said conductive material, and removing at least a portion of said sacrificial layer to expose the conductive material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical component having a base body (1) that comprises a layer stack of mutually overlapping, electrically conductive electrode layers (3) that are separated from one another by electrically conductive ceramic layers (10), whereby the electrically conductive ceramic layers (10) are composed of a ceramic whose specific electrical resistance exhibits a negative temperature coefficient, whereby the electrically conductive ceramic layers (10) are produced of ceramic green films that are sintered in common with the electrode layers (3), and whereby outside electrodes (2) that are electrically conductively connected to the electrode layers (3) are arranged at two opposite outside surfaces of the base body (1). The invention is also directed to a method for the manufacture of the component and to the employment of the component.

Abstract: An electronic device containing an electronic element such as a thermistor element is produced first by providing the element with electrodes formed on its two main surfaces facing outward away from each other, at least two terminals and a casing. Each terminal has a contact part for contacting one of the electrodes and an extended part extending from the contact part. The contact part of at least one of the terminals is elastic and bendable. The terminals and the electronic element are inserted into the casing either sequentially or simultaneously as an assembly in any of the ways such that the electrodes on the electronic element are not rubbed directly against the contact parts of the terminals. This may be done by disposing flexible guide plates over the contact parts such that the electrodes will glide over these guide plates as the electronic element is inserted after the terminals are installed inside the casing.

Abstract: A resistor connector (C) includes a pair of parallel lead frames (1, 1), a resistor (10) with a pair of electrodes (14, 14) and a mold resin (2). Each said lead frame (1) includes a terminal portion (1a) and an electrode connection portion. Said pair of electrodes (14, 14) are electrically connected to respective said electrode connection portions of said pair of lead frames (1, 1) through solder (b). Said mold resin (2) covers said resistor (10) so as to expose said terminal portion (1a, 1a). Said lead frame (1) includes solder flow inhibit means (40, 41) between said electrode connection portion and said terminal (1a) for preventing said solder (b) to flow towards said terminal portion (1a).

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor includes a circuit section contained in an insulating casing, a snap-in terminal inserted in a terminal base portion of the casing and connected to an output portion of the circuit section, and an output connecting electrode inserted in the terminal base portion from a direction orthogonal to the snap-in terminal and press-fitted in and connected to the snap-in terminal. The terminal base portion of the casing has an insertion groove for guiding and inserting the snap-in terminal, an insertion hole for guiding and inserting the output connecting electrode, and a relief groove formed on a side face of the insertion groove intersecting the insertion hole. The insertion groove, the insertion hole, and the relief groove are simultaneously formed by a metal mold of the structure to be pierced.

Abstract: An electrical resistor including a resistance zone and connections that are connected to electrically conductive supply leads. The supply leads are designed as busbars that run parallel to one another and are also intermeshed in one another or coaxial and between which is arranged an electrically insulating layer that is a good thermal conductor. The construction including the resistor and the supply leads is surrounded by a layer that is a good thermal conductor.

Abstract: A resistor 1 is used in high-fidelity amplifiers for audio equipment. The resistor 1 includes a cylindrical resistor body 2, a tubular sheath 3 into which the resistor body 2 is coaxially inserted, and a conductive film portion 31a formed on the inside surface 3a of the sheath 3. The conductive film portion 31a faces to a resistance film 22 covering the surface of the resistor body 2 with an annular space 6. An insulating slit 32 is formed at a central point along the resistor axis 1a, separating the conductive film 31 into left and right parts that are electrically isolated from each other. The sheath covering the resistor body 2 prevents distortion of signals in the resistance film 22 caused by extraneous electrostatic induction charges.

Abstract: An NTC thermistor is formed with a planar NTC thermistor element, a pair of power-supply terminals and a case which encloses the thermistor element and the terminals inside. The planar NTC thermistor has electrodes formed on a mutually opposite pair of side surfaces and each contacted by one of the power-supply terminals. At least one of the main surfaces of the planar NTC thermistor makes a surface-to-surface contact with an inner wall of the case such that the effective thermal capacity of the thermistor element is increased. Such an NTC thermistor, when inserted in series between an electrical power source and an electrical heat source, say, of an electronic copier, can effectively suppress rush currents when the power source is switched on.

Abstract: An improved IDC trim resistor connector assembly made up of a generally open top cup shape connector with side wall slots and an interior first array of terminal posts arranged for passage therethrough of a first lead wire of sensor circuitry. A first stamped metal IDC terminal is push-on mounted on the terminal posts for IDC cradling and electrically and mechanically receiving and connecting to the first lead wire. A conventional trim resistor substrate is loose mounted but accurately positioned on the connector bottom wall and has an “E” pattern of resistive material adapted for center leg laser trimming to calibrate the associated sensor circuitry. A first IDC terminal spring leg overlap contacts one side leg of the trim resistor E-pattern and thereby spring clamps the resistor substrate. A cover is snap-latch mounted on the connector and has an access opening to enable laser trimming of the trim resistor after cover installation.

Abstract: An electronic part in which insulating tape is adhered to lead terminals which extend from an electronic part unit so that a pitch between the terminals can remain stable and constant. The insulating tape is adhered to portions of the lead terminals in a vicinity of the unit from both sides such that the tape is placed with the terminals therebetween.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a main element such as a thermistor having electrodes formed on its surfaces, and lead terminals are electrically connected to these electrodes. A resin coating covers the main element, and both the main element and the lead terminals, except their tip parts away from the main element, are covered with another resin coating of an electrically insulating and flexible resin material.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor unit including a terminal connection structure capable of preventing upward movement or rotation of the terminal by simple construction. A terminal is provided with a connecting portion between a held portion and a lead wire connected portion. A terminal fixing portion of the insulating casing is provided adjacent to a terminal holding portion with a connecting portion receiving recess in which the connecting portion of the terminal is received. An insulating resin is charged in the connecting portion receiving recess and hardened. The walls surrounding the connecting portion receiving recess have a pair of grooves each formed on a pair of walls facing to a first linear connecting portion and a second linear connecting portion of the terminal.

Abstract: A housing contains a PTC element which can be easily inserted and removed. Conductive metal retaining elements of the housing are secured to the base of the housing, and retain the PTC element with a generally planar portion parallel to the electrodes of the PTC component. The retaining elements also have slidable contact between the elements and the top of the housing so as to modify the elastic deformation of the element and allow for insertion and removal of the PTC element.

Abstract: A surge r or network comprises a substrate layer having a first thick film resistive element, a dielectric layer covering the first thick film resistive element and a second thick film resistive element applied to the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer has a pair of vias that extend therethrough so that the first resistive element is electrically connected to the second resistive element through the vias. A pair of electrical terminals are coupled to the first resistive layer at the substrate. The first resistive element comprises a first pair of unconnected adjacent tracks that each spiral respectively inward in a serpentine pattern. Each one of the tracks has an electrical pad disposed at a first end thereof for attachment to respective ones of the pair of electrical terminals. A second end of the tracks is disposed at a center of each serpentine pattern. The second resistive element comprises a second pair of adjacent tracks that each spiral respectively outward in a serpentine pattern.

Abstract: A package (10) has outermost surfaces (12, 13, 14, 16) that form a polygon shape. The body (11) of the package (10) has axial symmetry about an axis (21). A lead (22) exits the package along the axis (21).

Abstract: The internal space of the case is divided into first housing portions and a second housing portion separated from the first housing portions by a partitioning wall. A positive characteristic thermistor element is housed in the second housing portion. At least two terminal members are provided, each with a contact terminal portion, a conductive portion and a lead-out terminal portion. The contact terminal portions are positioned in the second housing portion each in contact with one of the electrodes of the positive characteristic thermistor element. The conductive portions are electrically continuous to the contact terminal portions and are led to the first housing portions through the partitioning wall. The lead-out terminal portions positioned in the first housing portions, are electrically connected to the conductive portions and led out to the outside at the first housing portions.

Abstract: A variable resistor that employs a bumped or dimpled flexprint circuit that rotates relative to an adjacent ceramic substrate having concentric circular resistors formed with printed resistive ink. The ceramic substrate is fused or screened with the resistive ink in a circular arrangement that forms the plurality of concentric printed resistors. The flexprint circuit having bump or dimple contacts is constructed, and the contacts of the flexprint circuit are positioned facing the ceramic substrate so that contact is made between the individual resistors and contacts. As the ceramic substrate rotates relative to the contacts, the values of the resistors change to produce variable resistor values.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor includes a terminal fitment having an increased number of edge elements while being simplified in structure and down-sized. A circuit substrate which includes a circuit pattern having a plurality of electrodes and resistor elements formed thereon is received in a substrate receiving section of an insulating casing. The insulating casing is charged with insulating resin through an opening thereof to form an insulating resin layer on a rear surface of the circuit substrate. Terminal fitments are provided each of which includes a core holding section provided with three or more edge elements biting into a periphery of a core of a lead wire inserted thereinto. The edge elements each are formed between each adjacent two of three or more slits formed at a plate-like section of the terminal fitment so as to radially extend from a center thereof.

Abstract: A resistor element for determining a parameter, including a ceramic support, an electrically resistive body formed on the ceramic support, at least one lead wire electrically connected to the electrically resistive body, and an adhesive containing platinum for securing the lead wire(s) to the ceramic support. Each lead wire includes a wire rod having a lower thermal conductivity than platinum, and a covering layer which covers the wire rod and is formed of an alloy including platinum as a major component.

Abstract: A thin flexible laminate for overlay application on the pins of a connector or other circuit element, having an electrically insulating substrate, a conductive lamina of apertured pin receiving pads and a separate ground strip adjacent the pads, and an electrically insulating cover lamina, the substrate and cover having apertures aligned with the pad apertures, the cover having second apertures exposing adjacent edges of said pads and ground strip, with an electrical overstress pulse responsive composite material positioned in the second apertures and bridging the pads and the ground strip.

Abstract: A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device comprises a pair of positive temperature coefficient thermistor elements, a common terminal plate having a heat conducting terminal member and a common terminal member and being sandwiched between the positive temperature coefficient thermistor elements, and a pair of terminal plates having spring terminal members for clamping the positive temperature coefficient thermistor elements. The common terminal member of the common terminal plate is formed to have a width between the heat conducting terminal member and an insertion hole in the mounting plate on which the positive temperature coefficient thermistor device is to be mounted that is no larger than necessary for its insertion in the insertion hole. A catch is provided on the heat conducting terminal member for engaging with a wall of the insulating case for preventing extraction of the common terminal plate from the insulating case.

Abstract: A self-resetting overcurrent protection element uses an element body made up of a mixture of polymers and carbon black grafted with polymers. A resilient sheathing material covering the element body permits free expansion of the element body to permit the resistance of the overcurrent protection element to increase substantially in response to Joule's heating from high current. The sheathing materials preferably are made of elastic epoxy resins or silicone resins that allow significant expansion of the element body at the time of overcurrent protection, thus increasing the ratio of resistance in the element between an overcurrent state and a normal operating state.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electronic device comprising a plate-shaped electronic element having electrode films. The electronic element is elastically supported by spring members in an electrically insulating case so as to be respectively in contact with the electrode films. Each spring member includes supporting plates opposing to the electrode films and spring pieces for being respectively in contact with the electrode films at contact points thereof. Each spring piece is formed integrally with the supporting plate so as to be extended with a curvature toward the electrode film from one end of the supporting plate in the longitudinal direction thereof to the contact point, to be folded by a predetermined angle at the contact point, and to be further extended toward the supporting plate from the contact point without contact with the supporting plate.

Abstract: A resistor element for determining a parameter, which includes a ceramic support having a bearing surface, an electrically resistive metallic layer formed on the bearing surface of the ceramic support, and a glass coating covering the metallic layer. The metallic layer has a plurality of pores which extend from an outer surface of the metallic layer to the bearing surface of the ceramic support, each pore having an area which is not smaller than that of a circle having a diameter of 1 .mu.m. An average spacing between adjacent ones of the pores is not larger than 5 .mu.m.

Abstract: A positive temperature coefficient thermistor device includes an insulating casing housing a pair of positive temperature coefficient thermistors. Each of the inner surfaces of a pair of opposed walls consisting of the side walls and the top and bottom walls of the case is provided with a recess formed of at least one pair of tapered surfaces sloping from the walls provided with a pair of electrodes towards a common electrode located in the center. The thermistors are arranged so that the rim thereof has at least a one-point contact with the tapered surfaces of the recesses.

Abstract: A surface mount wirewound resistor having a conventional wirewound resistor embedded in a plastic body member with terminal axial leads of the resistor being severed at the opposite ends of the body member. A U-shaped metallic terminal pad and clip is secured to the ends of the body member and is in electrical contact with the severed ends of the axial leads. The upper and lower portions of the terminal pad are in coplanar relationship with the upper and lower surfaces of the body member. An alternate surface mount wirewound resistor has metallic tabs that extend from the resistance element embedded in the plastic body member, with the tabs being bent upwardly from the ends thereof and into coplanar relationship with the upper surface of the body member.

Abstract: A narrowly-adjustable resistor has a slider rotatably mounted on a resistor base, a case containing the slider and the resistor base, and terminals connecting to the slider and the resistor base, respectively. Each terminal extends through the bottom of the case to the outside, its exposed extension part including a stem and a branch or branches extends to the sides of the case to permit soldering of the terminal to an electrode on the substrate.

Abstract: A microwave oven with a removably attachable heater for convective heating has on its wall a compact socket member containing plate spring-like grounding pieces through which the outer cover of the heater can be reliably grounded through the oven wall. The heater may be provided with a position indicating insulator piece by means of which the user can visually ascertain that the heater is properly attached to the oven.

Abstract: Circuit protection devices comprise a PTC conductive polymer element and means for minimizing the adverse effects of carbonaceous dust evolved by the PTC element when it is tripped. An enclosure encloses, but is spaced apart from, the PTC element. In one embodiment at least part of the interior surface of the enclosure is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene, a ceramic or another material which discourages the formation of permanent low resistance paths through carbonaceous material lying on its surface. In another embodiment the enclosure has a large internal surface area compared to the volume of the PTC element. In further embodiments, electrical leads are connected to and pass through the enclosure, and at least one of the leads is insulated along its length and/or the leads pass through opposite ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: Circuit protection devices comprise a PTC conductive polymer element and means for minimizing the adverse effects of carbonaceous dust evolved by the PTC element when it is tripped. An enclosure encloses, but is spaced apart from, the PTC element. In one embodiment at least part of the interior surface of the enclosure is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene, a ceramic or another material which discourages the formation of permanent low resistance paths through carbonaceous material lying on its surface. In another embodiment the enclosure has a large internal surface area compared to the volume of the PTC element. In further embodiments, electrical leads are connected to and pass through the enclosure, and at least one of the leads is insulated along its length and/or the leads pass through opposite ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: Circuit protection devices comprise a PTC conductive polymer element and means for minimizing the adverse effects of carbonaceous dust evolved by the PTC element when it is tripped. An enclosure encloses, but is spaced apart from, the PTC element. In one embodiment at least part of the interior surface of the enclosure is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene, a ceramic or another material which discourages the formation of permanent low resistance paths through carbonaceous material lying on its surface. In another embodiment the enclosure has a large internal surface area compared to the volume of the PTC element. In further embodiments, electrical leads are connected to and pass through the enclosure, and at least one of the leads is insulated along its length and/or the leads pass through opposite ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: The electrical resistor of the present invention comprises a flat metal plate having a thickness from 1 mil to 50 mils. A pair of electrical leads are operatively attached to the ends of the metal plate, and the side edges of the metal plate are provided with a plurality of notches extending inwardly in spaced apart relation to one another, with slots of one of the sides of the plate being staggered with respect to the slots of the other side of the plate. Each of the slots extend completely through the thickness of the plate and are formed by a laser beam cut which anneals the metal of the plate and imparts stability to the electrical characteristics of the metal plate. Once formed, the metal plate may be bent into different shapes to achieve the desired geometric configuration. Furthermore, the plate can be embedded in molded material so as to provide a protective covering for the plate.

Abstract: Circuit protection devices comprise a PTC conductive polymer element and means for minimizing the adverse effects of carbonaceous dust evolved by the PTC element when it is tripped. An enclosure encloses, but is spaced apart from, the PTC element. In one embodiment at least part of the interior surface of the enclosure is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene, a ceramic or another material which discourages the formation of permanent low resistance paths through carbonaceous material lying on its surface. In another embodiment the enclosure has a large internal surface area compared to the volume of the PTC element. In further embodiments, electrical leads are connected to and pass through the enclosure, and at least one of the leads is insulated along its length and/or the leads pass through opposite ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: Electrical component including an electrical component member mounted centered and adjusted in a cup-shaped housing having a rectangular cross section, the housing having an opening through which lead wires from the electrical component member protrude in the same direction, and hardened sealing compound securing the electrical component member in the cup-shaped housing, the cup-shaped housing of rectangular cross section having, at least on two opposite sides thereof, integrally formed tabs consisting of the same material as that of the cup-shaped housing, the tabs being bent into the interior of the cup-shaped housing and resiliently clamping the electrical component member in the housing, the tabs being encased in the hardened sealing compound and serving as centering and adjusting means for the electrical component member.

Abstract: An electrical resistor comprises a tube of resistive material having a closed end. An electrical connection is made to the open end of the cylinder, and a further connection comprises a conductor passing through the open end of the cylinder and connected to the closed end. A pair of voltage-measuring connections are made to the outer surface of the cylinder.

Abstract: Resistance heating coils, flattened longitudinally along two sides to have generally oval cross-sections, are embedded in situ in a lightweight ceramic fiber insulating body adjacent to and extending along beneath the surface of the insulating body. Electrical terminal elements extend from the heating coils through the insulating body, and axial movement of the leads is prevented by anchoring members welded thereto. In one embodiment, the coils are embedded in an insulating body having a thickness no greater than about twice the depth of the heating coils. The resulting compact heating unit is sufficiently thin to be mounted as a retrofit item on the interior walls of an existing furnace.

Abstract: A device for heating tables containing an evaporable substance such as scents, deodorizers or insecticides includes an elongated heating support of insulating material having a planar surface and a longitudinal opening therethrough. The heating support is preferably T-shaped, the planar surface being the top of the T. The planar surface is coated with an enamel coating so that residue from the evaporable substances is easily removed. A cylindrical resistance heating element is inserted into the cylindrical opening, the cylindrical element being of a lesser length than the length of the heating support. The arm portions of the T-shaped support may be each provided with a longitudinally extending hole for limiting lateral transfer of heat through the support. Conductors for supplying electricity to the heating element enter the cylindrical opening at a point displaced from the outward edges thereof so that the outward edges of the heating support member is completely insulated.

Abstract: A pair of pointed terminals are heated and forced through opposed side walls of an open-ended box constructed of thermoplastic material. A rolled film capacitor blank having heat fusible end electrodes is moved into the box to deflect the terminals so that the terminals are forced into firm engagement with the end electrodes. The heated terminals are effective to soften or melt the engaged portions of the electrodes to bond the terminals to the capacitor blank.

Abstract: A method of mounting a potentiometer (pot) on a plate, wherein a hollow cylindrical housing appendage of the pot is positioned through a hole in the plate to the other side thereof. The rotatable shaft of the pot then projects to the said other plate side through the appendage. A washer, a jam nut and a seal nut are positioned around the appendage. A compound is then potted in contact with and around the pot housing sealing it to the plate, and around the shaft. The housing on its side of the plate is larger than the hole. However, the shaft is not primed and is therefore rotatable after potting. The plate is primed on both sides prior to potting.

Abstract: An electrical resistor and method of making same comprising an elongated resistor element having end sections and a resistance material extending therebetween, and a connecting part which is pressed onto at least one end section of the resistor for being bonded with the resistor element, the connecting part comprising a terminal lug having a first end section extending along and contacting an end of the resistor element and a second terminal end, and a cap received over and securing together the first end section of the terminal lug and its contacted end of the resistor element.

Abstract: A resistor, which can be of either the fixed or variable type, having a metal base covered by an insulating coating over all but an exposed area of the metal. A film type resistive compound or a wire winding covers the insulating coating but overruns it in the exposed area of the metal base and is bonded to the metal base. A suitable conventional terminal member is in conductive relation to the resistive compound covering at a point remote from the exposed area of the base so that the base, itself, may function as one terminal for the resistor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a passive hermetically sealed electronic component having a coupling element of soft alloy material between the component element and the leads for providing strain relief. The component element is composed of a passive element having coated ends composed of a refractory metallic material for providing reliable electrical and mechanical connection to the coupling element.