Eric R. Edwin - Tomball TX James J. Tumlinson - Tomball TX Jerome A. Wilson - Houston TX Thad C. McMillan - Spring TX Rollin G. Meyer - Hockley TX Darryl J. McKenney - Milford NH
Assignee:
Compaq Computer Corp. - Houston TX
International Classification:
H05K 334
US Classification:
2281802
Abstract:
A rigid-flex printed circuit board having a rigid section and a flexible section extending from the rigid section is disclosed. The rigid-flex printed circuit board is capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infrared reflow ovens by providing spacers and covers for protecting the flexible section from high temperatures. A process for assembling components and devices on the rigid-flex printed circuit board in a high volume production environment utilizing infrared reflow ovens is also disclosed.
Multilayer Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Boards For Use In Infrared Reflow Oven And Method For Assembling Same
Eric R. Edwin - Tomball TX James J. Tumlinson - Tomball TX Jerome A. Wilson - Houston TX Thad C. McMillan - Spring TX Rollin G. Meyer - Hockley TX Darryl J. McKenney - Milford NH
Assignee:
Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX Teledyne Industries, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
H05K 100
US Classification:
174254
Abstract:
A rigid-flex printed circuit board having a rigid section and a flexible section extending from the rigid section is disclosed. The rigid-flex printed circuit board is capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infrared reflow ovens by providing spacers and covers for protecting the flexible section from high temperatures. A process for assembling components and devices on the rigid-flex printed circuit board in a high volume production environment utilizing infrared reflow ovens is also disclosed.