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1.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CONTACT TRACING BASED ON TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS

      
Application Number US2022021913
Publication Number 2022/212195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-25
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Desclos, Laurent

Abstract

A method of performing contact tracing of persons on a network is provided. The method includes obtaining temperature data comprising one or more temperature readings for a first person associated with a first sensor assembly of a plurality of sensor assemblies on the network. The method includes determining whether the one or more temperature readings for the first person exceeds a threshold temperature. Responsive to determining the one or more temperature readings exceeds the threshold temperature, the method includes determining, by the one or processors, whether a second sensor assembly of the plurality of sensor assemblies is within a predetermined proximity of the first sensor assembly. Responsive to determining the second sensor assembly is within the predetermined proximity of the first sensor assembly, the method includes providing a notification indicative of a second person associated with the second sensor assembly being within the predetermined proximity of the first person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • G16H 50/80 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics, e.g. flu
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

2.

System and Method for Performing Contact Tracing Based on Temperature Measurements

      
Application Number 17704212
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-25
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D.B.A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Desclos, Laurent

Abstract

A method of performing contact tracing of persons on a network is provided. The method includes obtaining temperature data comprising one or more temperature readings for a first person associated with a first sensor assembly of a plurality of sensor assemblies on the network. The method includes determining whether the one or more temperature readings for the first person exceeds a threshold temperature. Responsive to determining the one or more temperature readings exceeds the threshold temperature, the method includes determining, by the one or processors, whether a second sensor assembly of the plurality of sensor assemblies is within a predetermined proximity of the first sensor assembly. Responsive to determining the second sensor assembly is within the predetermined proximity of the first sensor assembly, the method includes providing a notification indicative of a second person associated with the second sensor assembly being within the predetermined proximity of the first person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 13/20 - Clinical contact thermometers for use with humans or animals
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G08B 5/38 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
  • G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission

3.

CIRCULARLY POLARIZED ARRAY ANTENNA FOR MILLIMETER WAVE COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number US2022011381
Publication Number 2022/150434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-06
Publication Date 2022-07-14
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Abhishek
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

A circularly polarized array antenna is provided. The circularly polarized array antenna includes a ground plane and a plurality of circularly polarized antennas. Each of the circularly polarized antennas is configured to communicate over a frequency band ranging from 24 gigahertz (GHz) to 52 GHz. Each of the circularly polarized antennas includes a column substrate coupled to the ground plane. The column substrate includes a plurality of faces. Each of the circularly polarized antennas further includes a plurality of isolated magnetic dipole elements. Each of the isolated magnetic dipole elements is disposed on a different face of the column substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
  • H01Q 5/378 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements
  • H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
  • H01Q 9/26 - Resonant antennas with feed intermediate between the extremities of the antenna, e.g. centre-fed dipole with folded element or elements, the folded parts being spaced apart a small fraction of operating wavelength
  • H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
  • H01Q 3/28 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the amplitude

4.

PRE-LOADED COMPRESSION CONTACT

      
Application Number US2021057588
Publication Number 2022/103614
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-01
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

An electrical contact includes a base having a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The base is configured to electrically connect with a first electrical component. The electrical contact also includes a first section extending from the first edge and a second section extending from the second edge and including a contact portion to electrically connect with a second electrical component. The second section further includes a pre-load shelf configured to engage with the first section to electrically connect the first electrical component to the second electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 13/193 - Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part

5.

WIDEBAND PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA FOR MILLIMETER WAVE COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number US2021056017
Publication Number 2022/093622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-21
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Abhishek
  • Garg, Mehak
  • Hilbert, Jeffrey L.

Abstract

A wideband phased array antenna is provided. The wideband phased array antenna includes a plurality of antenna cells. Each of the antenna cells is configured to communicate over a frequency band ranging from 24 GHz to 52 GHz. Furthermore, one or more of the antenna cells includes a driven element and a parasitic element. The driven element is disposed on a first substrate that includes a first dielectric material. The parasitic element is disposed on a second substrate positioned relative to the first substrate such that a gap is defined between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate includes a second dielectric material that is different than the first dielectric material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

6.

Null-Steering Phased Array Antenna

      
Application Number 17508268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D.B.A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Abhishek
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

A phased array antenna is provided. The phased array antenna includes an array of antenna cells disposed on a substrate. Each of the antenna cells is configured to communicate on a frequency band ranging from 24 gigahertz (GHz) to 52 GHz. Furthermore, one or more of the antenna cells includes a multi-mode antenna configurable in a plurality of antenna modes. Each of the antenna modes has a distinct radiation pattern. When the multi-mode antenna is configured in a first antenna mode of the plurality of antenna modes, the phased array antenna has a first radiation pattern. Conversely, the phased array antenna has a second radiation pattern that is different than the first radiation pattern when the multi-mode antenna is configured in a second antenna mode of the plurality of antenna modes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
  • H01Q 25/04 - Multimode antennas
  • H01Q 9/16 - Resonant antennas with feed intermediate between the extremities of the antenna, e.g. centre-fed dipole

7.

NULL-STEERING PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2021056494
Publication Number 2022/087533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-25
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Abhishek
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

A phased array antenna is provided. The phased array antenna includes an array of antenna cells disposed on a substrate. Each of the antenna cells is configured to communicate on a frequency band ranging from 24 gigahertz (GHz) to 52 GHz. Furthermore, one or more of the antenna cells includes a multi-mode antenna configurable in a plurality of antenna modes. Each of the antenna modes has a distinct radiation pattern. When the multi-mode antenna is configured in a first antenna mode of the plurality of antenna modes, the phased array antenna has a first radiation pattern. Conversely, the phased array antenna has a second radiation pattern that is different than the first radiation pattern when the multi-mode antenna is configured in a second antenna mode of the plurality of antenna modes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
  • H01Q 3/24 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation by switching energy from one active radiating element to another, e.g. for beam switching
  • H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

8.

LOW INDUCTANCE ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2021049627
Publication Number 2022/066422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Cain, Jeffrey

Abstract

A capacitor that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties under a wide variety of different conditions is provided. The capacitor contains a capacitor element that includes a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric and includes a conductive polymer. The capacitor also contains multiple exposed anode lead portions that are electrically connected to respective anode terminations and a planar cathode termination that is electrically connected to the solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

SOLDERLESS WIRE-TO-BOARD SINGLE PAIR ETHERNET CONNECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2021051759
Publication Number 2022/066912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-23
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Mincey, Jackie

Abstract

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for a single pair Ethernet (SPE) wire-to-board connector. The SPE connector may include a female connector portion and a male connector portion. The female connector portion may include a first electrical contact having a first press-fit pin and a first female portion, a second electrical contact having a second press-fit pin and a second female portion, and a first outer shield, the first outer shield mechanically secured to the first insulative housing. The first and second electrical contacts may be positioned partially within the first insulative housing. The male connector portion includes a third electrical contact comprising a first insulation displacement contact (IDC) portion and a first male portion, a fourth electrical contact comprising a second IDC portion and a second male portion, and a second outer shield, the second outer shield mechanically secured to a second insulative housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/64 - Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

10.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A DEOXIDIZED ANODE

      
Application Number US2021051491
Publication Number 2022/066722
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-22
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakatsuki, Masayuki
  • Sasaki, Yusuke
  • Etou, Shinpei

Abstract

A capacitor that comprises a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element comprises a deoxidized and sintered anode body that is formed from a powder having a specific charge of about 35,000 μF*V/g or more. Further, a dielectric overlies the anode body and a solid electrolyte overlies the dielectric. The capacitor also exhibits a normalized aged leakage current of about 0.1% or less.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

ACTIVE ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING OVER THE AIR CONTENT

      
Application Number US2021051459
Publication Number 2022/066705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-22
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dhulipalla, Aravind
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

A method for distributing over the air (OTA) content is provided. The method includes detecting connection of an OTA antenna system capable of receiving an OTA signal including media content at a plurality of channels to a network access point via the removable connection. The method includes communicating a control signal from a network access point to the OTA antenna system via a removable connection to configure a modal antenna of the OTA antenna system in a selected mode of a plurality of antenna modes for a selected channel of the plurality of channels. The method includes receiving a signal associated with media content of the selected channel from the OTA antenna system via the removable connection. The method includes communicating the media content of the selected channel via a network communication link to a client device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

12.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A MULTI-MODE ANTENNA BASED ON NETWORK PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR A WIRELESS NETWORK

      
Application Number US2021049048
Publication Number 2022/055805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-03
Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hilbert, Jeffrey L.
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Singh, Abhishek

Abstract

A system for configuring a multi-mode antenna onboard one or more of a plurality of network devices on a wireless network is provided. The system includes one or more processors configured to obtain data indicative of a channel quality indicator associated with one or more antenna modes of a plurality of antenna modes in which the multi-mode antenna onboard one or more of the network devices is configurable. Each of the plurality of antenna modes can have a distinct radiation pattern. The one or more processors can be configured to determine one or more network performance indicators for the wireless network based on the data. The one or more processors can be configured to provide one or more control signals over the wireless network based on the one or more network performance indicators. The control signal(s) can be associated with reconfiguring an antenna mode of the multi-mode antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station

13.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FACILITATING BEAM STEERING IN A TEMPERATURE MONITORING NETWORK

      
Application Number US2021047728
Publication Number 2022/047015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-26
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Desclos, Laurent
  • Nies, Craig W.
  • Pajona, Olivier

Abstract

A temperature sensor assembly can include a first temperature sensor that can be configured to obtain a first temperature measurement of a user. The temperature sensor assembly can further include a second temperature sensor that can be configured to obtain a second temperature measurement of the user. The temperature sensor assembly can further include one or more processors that can be configured to determine a third temperature measurement indicative of a temperature of the user based at least in part on the first temperature measurement and the second temperature measurement. The temperature sensor assembly can further include a base station communication antenna system that can include a modal antenna that can be configured to communicate the third temperature measurement with a base station based at least in part on a beam steering operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
  • G16H 50/80 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics, e.g. flu

14.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BALANCING ULTRACAPACITORS

      
Application Number US2021033346
Publication Number 2022/005640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-20
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Hock, Joseph M.

Abstract

A system for balancing ultracapacitors is provided. The system includes a balancing capacitor and a plurality of switching devices. The system further includes a control circuit. The control circuit is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of switching devices. The control circuit is configured to control operation of a first pair of the switching devices to couple the balancing capacitor across a first ultracapacitor of a plurality of ultracapacitors to transfer electrical charge from the first ultracapacitor to the balancing capacitor. The control circuit is further configured to control operation of a second pair of the switching devices that is different than the first pair to couple the balancing capacitor across a second ultracapacitor of the plurality of ultracapacitors to transfer at least a portion of the electrical charge from the balancing capacitor to the second ultracapacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

15.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A MOISTURE BARRIER

      
Application Number US2021033983
Publication Number 2021/252170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-25
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Aoki, Kiyofumi
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric, wherein the solid electrolyte includes a conductive polymer layer, and a moisture barrier that overlies the conductive polymer layer.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ONE OR MORE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ULTRACAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2021034188
Publication Number 2021/247313
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-26
Publication Date 2021-12-09
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Hock, Joseph M.

Abstract

A method for monitoring one or more characteristics of an ultracapacitor is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of voltage measurements. Each of the voltage measurements can be obtained sequentially at one of a plurality of intervals. Furthermore, each of the voltage measurements can be indicative of a voltage across the ultracapacitor. The method can include determining an actual voltage step of the ultracapacitor based on two consecutive voltage measurements of the plurality of voltage measurements. The method can further include determining whether the actual voltage step exceeds a threshold voltage step of the ultracapacitor. Furthermore, in response to determining the actual voltage step exceeds the threshold voltage, the method can include providing a notification associated with performing a maintenance action on the ultracapacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/64 - Testing of capacitors
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant

17.

ULTRACAPACITOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2021034193
Publication Number 2021/247315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-26
Publication Date 2021-12-09
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Hock, Joseph M.

Abstract

An ultracapacitor assembly is provided. The ultracapacitor assembly includes a plurality of ultracapacitors. The ultracapacitor assembly further includes a first bus bar and a second bus bar. The second bus bar is spaced apart from the first bus bar. The ultracapacitor assembly includes a discharge resistor coupled between the first bus bar and the second bus bar. The ultracapacitor assembly further includes a first plurality of switching devices and a second plurality of switching devices. Each switching device in the first plurality of switching devices is coupled between the first bus bar and a corresponding ultracapacitor of the plurality of ultracapacitors to selectively couple the corresponding ultracapacitor the discharge resistor via the first bus bar. Each switching device in the second plurality of switching devices is coupled between the second bus bar and a corresponding ultracapacitor to selectively couple the corresponding ultracapacitor the discharge resistor via the second bus bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/26 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features
  • H01G 11/08 - Structural combinations, e.g. assembly or connection, of hybrid or EDL capacitors with other electric components, at least one hybrid or EDL capacitor being the main component

18.

FILTER WITH COVER LAYER AND SHIELD LAYER

      
Application Number US2021030620
Publication Number 2021/231132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-04
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Nelson, Cory
  • Korony, Gheorghe

Abstract

A filter can include a monolithic substrate and at least one conductive layer formed over a top surface of the monolithic substrate and along at least a portion of one or more of a first top edge of the monolithic substrate or a second top edge of the monolithic substrate. A cover layer can be arranged over the top surface of the monolithic substrate. A shield layer can connect with one or more of the conductive layer(s) at the first top edge or the second top edge of the monolithic substrate. The shield layer can include a first portion formed over the first side surface of the cover layer, a second portion formed over the top surface of the cover layer, and a third portion formed over the second side surface of the cover layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/02 - Networks comprising electromechanical or electro-acoustic elementsElectromechanical resonators Details
  • H03H 9/72 - Networks using surface acoustic waves

19.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ANTENNA ARRAY

      
Application Number US2021028793
Publication Number 2021/222012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-23
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pajona, Olivier
  • Desclos, Laurent

Abstract

An antenna system can include an antenna array having a plurality of antenna elements. The antenna system can include an array controller configured to control operation of the antenna array for beam forming of the antenna array. The antenna system can include a radiofrequency circuit. The antenna system can include a transmission line coupling the radiofrequency circuit to the array controller. The transmission line can be configured to carry a radio-frequency signal to the antenna array. The radiofrequency circuit can be configured to modulate an antenna array control signal onto the radiofrequency signal to generate a transmit signal for communication over the transmission line to the array controller. The array controller can be configured to demodulate the antenna array control signal from the transmit signal such that the array controller is configured to control operation of the antenna array based at least in part on the antenna array control signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
  • H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
  • H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 5/25 - Ultra-wideband [UWB] systems, e.g. multiple resonance systemsPulse systems

20.

COMPONENT ARRAY INCLUDING ONE OR MORE HEAT SINK LAYERS

      
Application Number US2021027052
Publication Number 2021/211559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-13
Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Demcko, Ronald S.

Abstract

A component array can include a first multilayer ceramic component having a first terminal at a first end and a second terminal at a second end opposite the first end in a first direction. A second component can have a first terminal at a first end and a second terminal at a second end opposite the first end in the first direction. A heat sink layer can be arranged between the first component and the second component in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The heat sink layer can include a first metallization layer electrically connecting the first terminal of the first multilayer ceramic component with the first terminal of the second multilayer ceramic component and a second metallization layer electrically connecting the second terminal of the first multilayer ceramic component with the second terminal of the second multilayer ceramic component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/08 - Cooling arrangementsHeating arrangementsVentilating arrangements
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes

21.

SCREENING METHOD FOR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS THAT MAINTAINS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITOR UNIT IDENTITY

      
Application Number US2021025063
Publication Number 2021/202646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-31
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Bernier, Howard
  • Yocz, Daniel
  • Vaillancourt, Glenn
  • Laforge, Jason

Abstract

A method of screening a lot of capacitors is provided. The method includes measuring a first leakage current of each individual capacitor in a first set of capacitors and calculating a first mean leakage current; removing each of the individual capacitors having a measured first leakage current equal to or above a first predetermined value, forming a second set of capacitors; subjecting the second set of capacitors to a burn in treatment; measuring a second leakage current for each of the individual capacitors in the second set and calculating a second mean leakage current; comparing the second leakage current for each of the individual capacitors to the first leakage current for each of the individual capacitors; and removing each of the individual capacitors having a second leakage current equal to or above a second predetermined value and/or having a second leakage current that does not change by a specified amount compared to the first leakage current for each of the individual capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/64 - Testing of capacitors
  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants

22.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACING CHANNEL QUALITY INDICATOR (CQI) DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A MULTI-MODE ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2021021652
Publication Number 2021/183613
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-10
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Hilbert, Jeffrey L.

Abstract

A method for surfacing data indicative of a channel quality indicator (CQI) associated with a multi-mode antenna of a first device is provided. The method includes obtaining data indicative of the CQI while the multi-mode antenna is configured in each of a plurality of antenna modes. Each of the plurality of antenna modes has a distinct radiation pattern. The method includes determining one of the plurality of antenna modes as a selected antenna mode for the multi-mode antenna based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the CQI. The method includes providing the data indicative of the CQI associated with one or more antenna modes of the plurality of antenna modes to a second device that is separate from the first device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/0404 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas the mobile station comprising multiple antennas, e.g. to provide uplink diversity
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]

23.

WIRE-TO-WIRE CONNECTOR WITH SPLICE CONTACT PORTION

      
Application Number IB2021050306
Publication Number 2021/161113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-15
Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

A contact for a wire-to-wire electrical connector includes a first contact portion defining a first wire receiving opening to receive a first wire and a second wire receiving opening to receive a second wire. The contact further includes a splice contact portion abutting the first contact portion and defining a third wire receiving opening to receive a third wire. The first contact portion also includes a first plurality of contact tines to electrically connect the first wire and the second wire and the splice contact portion includes a second plurality of contact tines to electrically connect the third wire to the first wire and the second wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or caseOne-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted

24.

PATCH ANTENNA ASSEMBLY WITH GROUNDED POSTS

      
Application Number US2021017010
Publication Number 2021/162961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-08
Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. d/b/a ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Thyagarajan, Mukund Ranga
  • Lin, Weichun Eric
  • Shamblin, John Eric
  • Garg, Mehak
  • Rodriguez, Manuel
  • Mueller, Kenneth

Abstract

An antenna assembly can be configured for RF communications. The antenna assembly can include a ground plane disposed on a substrate. The antenna assembly can include a patch antenna structure spaced apart from the ground plane. The antenna assembly can include one or more grounded posts coupled to and extending from the substrate. The one or more grounded posts can be arranged along at least a portion of a periphery of the patch antenna structure. The patch antenna structure can emit a radiation pattern based at least in part on a transmit signal. The radiation pattern can induce a resultant field in the one or more grounded posts to adjust a characteristic of the radiation pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING POLYANILINE

      
Application Number US2021017343
Publication Number 2021/163105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-10
Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Sulakova, Romana
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a pre-coat that overlies the dielectric, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the pre-coat. The solid electrolyte includes a conductive polymer having repeating units derived from an aniline monomer having the general formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
  • H01G 9/048 - Electrodes characterised by their structure

26.

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR ANTENNA SYSTEMS HAVING A MODAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2021013186
Publication Number 2021/150405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-13
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eslami, Hamid
  • Singh, Abhishek
  • Hilbert, Jeffrey L.

Abstract

An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a modal antenna disposed on a circuit board. The modal antenna includes a driven element and a parasitic element. The modal antenna is operable in a plurality of different modes. Each of the plurality of modes has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system further includes a radio frequency amplifier circuit disposed on the circuit board. The radio frequency amplifier circuit is coupled between the drive element of the modal antenna and a transmission line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/378 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H04B 1/04 - Circuits
  • H03F 3/19 - High-frequency amplifiers, e.g. radio frequency amplifiers with semiconductor devices only
  • H03F 3/60 - Amplifiers in which coupling networks have distributed constants, e.g. with waveguide resonators

27.

LASER DIRECT STRUCTURE (LDS) ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2020065066
Publication Number 2021/126823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-15
Publication Date 2021-06-24
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sanchez Ortiz, Francisco Carlos
  • Seol, Cheol Hoon

Abstract

A laser direct structure (LDS) antenna assembly is provided. The LDS antenna assembly includes a carrier having a first portion formed from a first resin and a second portion formed from a second resin that is different than the first resin. The LDS antenna assembly further includes an LDS antenna disposed on the carrier. The LDS antenna assembly includes a component coupled to the LDS antenna via a connection point positioned on a surface of the first portion of the carrier such that the component is in electrical communication with the LDS antenna via the connection point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 1/02 - Arrangements for de-icingArrangements for drying-out

28.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A PRE-COAT AND INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER

      
Application Number US2020063908
Publication Number 2021/119065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-09
Publication Date 2021-06-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains an anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a pre-coat that overlies the dielectric and that is formed from an organometallic compound, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte includes an intrinsically conductive polymer containing repeating thiophene units of a certain formula.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
  • H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
  • C07F 7/08 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages

29.

TANTALUM CAPACITOR WITH INCREASED STABILITY

      
Application Number US2020063946
Publication Number 2021/119088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-09
Publication Date 2021-06-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains an anode body that contains tantalum, a dielectric that overlies the anode body; and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte includes an intrinsically conductive polymer containing repeating thiophene units. Further, the capacitor exhibits a dielectric strength of about 0.6 volts per nanometer or more. The capacitor also exhibits a charge-discharge capacitance after being subjected to 3,000 cycles of a surge voltage and an initial capacitance prior to being subjected to the surge voltage, wherein the ratio of the charge-discharge capacitance to the initial capacitance is from about 0.75 to 1.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

WIRE TERMINATION DEVICE FOR COUPLING A WIRE TO A FEEDTHROUGH DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2020061290
Publication Number 2021/102145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
Publication Date 2021-05-27
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Demcko, Ronald Stephan
  • West, Daniel
  • Edily, Rhazy

Abstract

A wire termination device for coupling a wire to a feedthrough device is disclosed. The wire termination device can include a housing having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end in a longitudinal direction. The housing can define a cavity and an opening to the cavity at the first end for receiving a pin of the feedthrough device. The pin of the feedthrough device can extend in the longitudinal direction. The wire termination device can include a retention member coupled to the housing and located at least partially within the opening of the housing. The retention member can be configured to engage the pin of the feedthrough device to retain the pin of the feedthrough device in the opening of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/10 - Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

31.

CLIENT GROUPING FOR POINT TO MULTIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number US2020057965
Publication Number 2021/096695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-29
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Dzhandzhapanyan, Norik
  • Hilbert, Jeffrey L.

Abstract

A communication system for point to multipoint communications by grouping client devices based on associated modes is provided. In one example implementation, point to multipoint communication improvements are achieved by grouping a plurality of client devices by their optimal modes for communication. For example, the communication system can determine, based on channel quality indicators (CQIs) that two client devices of a plurality of client devices are associated with an optimal first mode of a modal antenna. The system can group the two client devices into a first group, the first group associated with communication using the first mode of the modal antenna. The modal antenna can communicate with the first group using the first mode of a modal antenna during a single frame of communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • H04W 16/28 - Cell structures using beam steering
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station

32.

SOMATIC CELL-BASED ELECTRICAL BIOSENSOR

      
Application Number US2020051381
Publication Number 2021/055670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Nies, Craig W.
  • Abbaraju, Hari Kishan Rao

Abstract

A biosensor having somatic cells immobilized on an electrode formed from a biologically inert material for sensing transepithelial/transendothelial electrical resistance is provided. The biosensor includes a working electrode formed from gold, graphene, carbon nanotube, or alloys or combinations thereof, having somatic cells formed directly thereon. With such a configuration, a very small sample size may be used while still eliciting an electrical response in the presence of a target composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • H01L 21/768 - Applying interconnections to be used for carrying current between separate components within a device
  • H01L 23/525 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body with adaptable interconnections

33.

SOLID ELECTROLTYIC CAPACITOR FOR USE AT HIGH VOLTAGES

      
Application Number US2020051432
Publication Number 2021/055707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Sulakova, Romana
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A capacitor that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under a variety of conditions is provided. More particularly, the capacitor contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte contains an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is formed from an in situ-polymerized conductive polymer and the outer layer is formed from pre-polymerized conductive polymer particles. Further, the in-situ polymerized conductive polymer is formed from an alkylated thiophene monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A BARRIER COATING

      
Application Number US2020051459
Publication Number 2021/055726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Navratil, Jiri
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Uher, Miloslav

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising a capacitor element, anode lead extending from a surface of the capacitor element, an anode termination that is in electrical connection with the anode lead, a cathode termination that is in electrical connection with the solid electrolyte, and a casing material that encapsulates the capacitor element and anode lead is provided. A barrier coating is disposed on at least a portion of the anode termination and/or cathode termination and is in contact with the casing material. The coating contains a hydrophobic resinous material that includes an olefin polymer having a glass transition temperature of from about 20°C to about 160°C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/008 - Terminals
  • H01G 9/052 - Sintered electrodes
  • H01G 9/025 - Solid electrolytes
  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture

35.

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A TRANSMIT SIGNAL CHANNEL QUALITY INDICATOR BASED ON A RECEIVE SIGNAL CHANNEL QUALITY INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2020045884
Publication Number 2021/034562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
Publication Date 2021-02-25
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Singh, Abhishek

Abstract

A method for controlling operation of a multi-mode antenna is provided. The multi-mode antenna is configurable in a plurality of modes, and each mode associated with a different radiation pattern or polarization. The method includes receiving, at the multi-mode antenna a first RF signal. The method further obtaining, by one or more control devices, data indicative of a receive signal channel quality indicator for the first RF signal. The method includes configuring, by the one or more control device, the multi-mode antenna for transmitting a second RF signal in a selected mode of the plurality of modes based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the receive signal CQI. The method further includes transmitting, by the multi-mode antenna the second RF signal while the multi-mode antenna is configured in the selected mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 1/401 - Circuits for selecting or indicating operating mode
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]

36.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MODAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2020044478
Publication Number 2021/022148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-31
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eslami, Hamid

Abstract

An antenna system is provided. In one example, the system includes a modal antenna having a driven element and a parasitic element. The system includes a radio frequency circuit. The system includes a transmission line coupling the radio frequency circuit to the modal antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal to generate a transmit signal for communication over the transmission line to the tuning circuit. The control signal can include a frame having a plurality of bits associated with the selected mode of the antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to encode the plurality of bits associated with the selected mode in accordance with a coding scheme. The coding scheme specifies a unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes. The unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes differs by at least two bits relative to the unique code for each other mode of the plurality of modes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 27/04 - Modulator circuitsTransmitter circuits
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems

37.

BEAM FORMING AND BEAM STEERING USING ANTENNA ARRAYS

      
Application Number US2020039266
Publication Number 2020/263911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Pajona, Olivier

Abstract

Antenna systems are provided. In one example, an antenna system includes a first antenna array having a plurality of first antenna elements. The first antenna elements are operable to communicate one or more signals via a communication protocol tin a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) mode. The antenna system includes a second antenna array having a plurality of second antenna elements. The antenna system includes a control circuit configured to control operation of one or more of the second antenna elements of the second antenna array in a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, one or more of the second antenna elements are configured to provide a secondary function to support communication of the first antenna elements via the communication protocol. In a second mode. One or more of the second antenna elements are configured to support beam forming or beam steering of the first antenna elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 7/0408 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas using two or more beams, i.e. beam diversity

38.

ACTIVE ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING OVER THE AIR CONTENT

      
Application Number US2020039271
Publication Number 2020/263914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bhavnagari, Dhaval
  • Dhulipalla, Aravind
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Singh, Abhishek

Abstract

Systems and methods for distributing over the air (OTA) content are provided. In one example, an antenna system can include a network access point. The antenna system can include an OTA antenna system configured to receive an OTA signal associated with media content. The OTA signal can be a VHF signal or a UHF signal. The OTA antenna system can be coupled to the network access point via a universal serial bus (USB) connection. The access point can be configured to perform operations, including receiving a signal associated with the media content from the OTA antenna system via the universal serial bus connection; and communicating media content via a network communication link to one or more client devices. The OTA antenna system can include a modal antenna configurable in a plurality of antenna modes. Each antenna mode can be associated with a distinct radiation pattern or polarization.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/46 - Receiver circuitry for receiving on more than one standard at will
  • H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
  • H04W 88/08 - Access point devices
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
  • H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters

39.

ANTENNA ASSEMBLY HAVING A HELICAL ANTENNA DISPOSED ON A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE WRAPPED AROUND A TUBE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2020037129
Publication Number 2020/252098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-11
Publication Date 2020-12-17
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Thyagarajan, Mukund Ranga
  • Rodriguez, Manuel
  • Lin, Weichun Eric

Abstract

An antenna assembly comprises a tube structure disposed on a circuit board, a helical antenna comprising a plurality of conductive traces disposed on a flexible substrate wrapped around the tube structure, and a phase shifter circuit coupled to a second side of the circuit board, the phase shifter circuit configured to provide a RF signal to the helical antenna such that an axial ratio of a radiation pattern associated with the helical antenna is less than 4 decibels when an elevation angle of the helical antenna is from about -25 degrees to about -40 degrees or from about 25 degrees to 40 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/08 - Means for collapsing antennas or parts thereof
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support

40.

DELAMINATION-RESISTANT SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2020033086
Publication Number 2020/236566
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Tezuka, Yasuyuki

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor that comprises a capacitor element that contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric is provided. An anode lead wire extends from the capacitor element in a longitudinal direction, wherein the lead wire defines an external surface having a plurality of distinct recessed regions that are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction. A hydrophobic coating is disposed on at least a portion of the external surface of the anode lead wire. Further, an anode termination is in electrical connection with the anode lead wire and a cathode termination is in electrical connection with the solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/012 - Terminals specially adapted for solid capacitors
  • H01G 9/052 - Sintered electrodes
  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
  • H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material

41.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2020033111
Publication Number 2020/236579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Djebara, Lotfi

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element comprises a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric and that includes conductive polymer particles. The anode body has an exterior surface that spans in a longitudinal direction to define a length of the anode body, wherein at least one channel is recessed into the exterior surface of the anode body. The channel is defined by opposing sidewalls that intersect at a base, wherein the channel has a width of from about 0.4 millimeters to about 3 millimeters and a depth of from about 50 micrometers to about 350 micrometers.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2020033098
Publication Number 2020/236573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element comprises a sintered porous anode body; a dielectric that overlies the anode body; and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric and that includes a conductive polymer and a depolarizer.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

SURFACE-MOUNT THIN-FILM FUSE HAVING COMPLIANT TERMINALS

      
Application Number US2020028752
Publication Number 2020/223045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-17
Publication Date 2020-11-05
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Rozbroj, Dan
  • Seidman, Yehuda
  • O'Neill, Elinor

Abstract

A surface-mountable thin-film fuse component is disclosed that may include a substrate having a top surface, a first end, and a second end that is spaced apart from the first end in a longitudinal direction. The thin-film component may include a fuse layer formed over the top surface of the substrate. The fuse layer may include a thin-film fuse track. An external terminal may be disposed along the first end of the substrate and electrically connected with the thin-film fuse track. The external terminal may include a compliant layer comprising a conductive polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/041 - Fuses, i.e. expendable parts of the protective device, e.g. cartridges characterised by the type
  • H01H 85/055 - Fusible members
  • H01H 85/20 - Bases for supporting the fuseSeparate parts thereof

44.

MULTILAYER CAPACITOR HAVING OPEN MODE ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION AND FLEXIBLE TERMINATIONS

      
Application Number US2020028737
Publication Number 2020/219354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-17
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Hodgkinson, Frank
  • Boyle, Elaine

Abstract

A multilayer ceramic capacitor may include a monolithic body and interleaved first and second pluralities of electrodes extending from the first and second ends, respectively, of the monolithic body towards opposite ends of the monolithic body. A first margin distance and a second margin distance may be formed, respectively, between the electrodes and the opposite ends of the monolithic body. First and second external terminations may be respectively disposed along the first end and second end of the monolithic body and respectively connected with the first and second plurality of electrodes. A margin ratio between a length of the monolithic body and the first margin distance and/or second margin distance may be less than about 10. At least one of the first external termination or the second external termination may include a conductive polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics

45.

INTEGRATED COMPONENT INCLUDING A CAPACITOR AND DISCRETE VARISTOR

      
Application Number US2020028740
Publication Number 2020/219357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-17
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Kirk, Michael W.
  • Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

An integrated component may include a multilayer capacitor include a first active termination, a second active termination, at least one ground termination, and a pair of capacitors connected in series between the first active termination and the second active termination. The integrated component may include a discrete varistor comprising a first external varistor termination connected with the first active termination and a second external varistor termination connected with the second active termination of the multilayer capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
  • H01C 7/18 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material comprising a plurality of layers stacked between terminals

46.

LOW INDUCTANCE COMPONENT

      
Application Number US2020028748
Publication Number 2020/219359
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-17
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Kirk, Michael W.
  • Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A low inductance component may include a multilayer, monolithic device including a first active termination, a second active termination, at least one ground termination, and a pair of capacitors connected in series between the first active termination and the second active termination. The lead(s) may be coupled with the first active termination, second active termination, and/or the at least one ground termination. The lead(s) may have respective length(s) and maximum width(s). A ratio of the length(s) to the respective maximum width(s) of the lead(s) may be less than about 20.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
  • H01C 7/18 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material comprising a plurality of layers stacked between terminals

47.

SELF SHORTING CONNECTOR

      
Application Number IB2020052773
Publication Number 2020/194194
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-24
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

A system including an electrical header connector assembly is provided. The electrical header connector assembly includes an insulated body with a mating body portion and a strain relief portion, a first self-shorting contact and a second self-shorting contact. Each self-shorting contact includes a contact tail with a wire receiving recess and a contact blade extending opposite and substantially parallel to the contact tail. Each self-shorting contact further includes a shorting beam extending opposite the contact tail. The shorting beam includes a curved portion extending away from the contact blade and a bent tip portion extending toward the contact blade. The shorting beam of the first self-shorting contact is configured to touch the shorting beam of the second self-shorting contact when the electrical header is in a neutral position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted

48.

HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACT SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2020052255
Publication Number 2020/188427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-12
Publication Date 2020-09-24
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Neef, Wolfgang
  • Stockschlaeder, Marvin
  • Techt, Matthias

Abstract

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting wires and interlocking wires to an electrical component. More specifically, an electrical connector that includes an insulative housing, two electrical contacts, and two interlocking contacts is disclosed. In an embodiment, each electrical contact includes a female end, a press-fit end, and a transition portion. The transition portion is designed such that the first female end and the first press-fit end may be properly aligned depending on the application. The transition portion also provides support and stability to the electrical contacts when they are disposed within the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes four contact recesses. In an embodiment, the electrical connector allows for the safe, efficient, re-usable, and reliable connection for connecting high-voltage wires to a corresponding sensitive electrical component (e.g., a printed circuit board).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 13/707 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch interlocked with contact members or counterpart

49.

MULTI-MODE ANTENNA SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2020023120
Publication Number 2020/190926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-17
Publication Date 2020-09-24
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Singh, Abhishek

Abstract

A multi-mode antenna system include at least a first modal antenna and a second modal antenna. The first modal antenna is disposed on a ground plane of a circuit board and configurable in a plurality of different modes. The first modal antenna can include a driven element, at least one parasitic element and an active element configured to adjust a reactance of the at least one parasitic element. The multi-mode antenna system, further includes a second modal antenna disposed on the ground plane and configurable in a plurality of different modes. The second modal antenna can include a driven element, at least one parasitic element, and an active element configured to adjust a reactance of the at least one parasitic element. The parasitic element of the second modal antenna is positioned such that adjusting the reactance of the parasitic element affects the radiation pattern associated with the first modal antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/385 - Two or more parasitic elements
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems

50.

HIGH POWER, DOUBLE-SIDED THIN FILM FILTER

      
Application Number US2020020968
Publication Number 2020/185462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-04
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Marek, Michael
  • O'Neill, Elinor
  • Nissim, Ronit

Abstract

A high power thin film filter is disclosed includes a substrate having a substrate thickness in a Z-direction between a first surface and a second surface. A thin film capacitor may be formed over the first surface. A thin film inductor may be spaced apart from the thin film capacitor by at least the thickness of the substrate. A via may be formed in the substrate that electrically connects the thin film capacitor and the thin film inductor. The via may include a polymeric composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/58 - Multiple crystal filters
  • H03H 7/075 - Ladder networks, e.g. electric wave filters

51.

COMPACT THIN FILM SURFACE MOUNTABLE COUPLER HAVING WIDE-BAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020021393
Publication Number 2020/185560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-06
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Marek, Michael
  • O'Neill, Elinor
  • Nissim, Ronit

Abstract

A surface mountable coupler may include a monolithic base substrate having a first surface, a second surface, a length in an X-direction, and a width in a Y-direction that is perpendicular to the X-direction. A plurality of ports may be formed over the first surface of the monolithic base substrate including a coupling port, an input port, and an output port. The coupler may include a first thin film inductor and a second thin film inductor that is inductively coupled with the first thin film inductor and electrically connected between the input and output ports. A thin film circuit may electrically connect the first thin film inductor with the coupling port. The thin film circuit may include at least one thin film component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers
  • H01P 3/08 - MicrostripsStrip lines

52.

WIRE GUIDE FOR INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONTACT (IDC)

      
Application Number IB2020052026
Publication Number 2020/183346
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting insulated wires to electrical components. More specifically, an apparatus that includes a wire guide designed to assist with the alignment of wires prior to termination of the wires to electrical components is disclosed. In an embodiment, the wire guide includes a body portion and a latching portion. The body portion includes at least one wire opening and is configured to mechanically secure one or more insulated wires in a desirable position. The latching portion is configured to secure the wire guide to a corresponding device such as an insulation displacement contact connector. A wire guide allows for insulated wires to be quickly and reliably positioned and secured relative to one another in order to safely and efficiently electrically and mechanically connect each insulated wire to a corresponding electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/2433 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base one part of the base being movable to push the cable into the slot

53.

HIGH FREQUENCY, SURFACE MOUNTABLE MICROSTRIP BAND PASS FILTER

      
Application Number US2020018813
Publication Number 2020/176307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-19
Publication Date 2020-09-03
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Marek, Michael
  • O'Neill, Elinor
  • Nissim, Ronit

Abstract

A high frequency, stripline filter may have a bottom surface for mounting to a mounting surface. The filter may include a monolithic base substrate having a top surface and a plurality of thin-film microstrips, including a first thin-film microstrip and a second thin-film microstrip, formed over the top surface of the substrate. Each of the plurality of thin-film microstrips may have a first arm, a second arm parallel to the first arm, and a base portion connected with the first and second arms. A port may be exposed along the bottom surface of the filter. A conductive path may include a via formed in the substrate. The conductive path may electrically connect the first thin-film microstrip with the port on the bottom surface of the filter. The filter may exhibit an insertion loss that is greater than ‑3.5 dB at a frequency that is greater than about 15 GHz.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR INCLUDING CONDUCTIVE VIAS

      
Application Number US2020017937
Publication Number 2020/167955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-12
Publication Date 2020-08-20
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey
  • Cain, Jeffrey

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a multilayer ceramic capacitor. The capacitor comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface. The capacitor comprises a main body containing a plurality of alternating dielectric layers and internal electrode layers comprising a first plurality of internal electrode layers and a second plurality of internal electrode layers. A first through-hole conductive via electrically connects the first plurality of internal electrode layers to a first external terminal on the top surface and a first external terminal on the bottom surface of the capacitor. A second through-hole conductive via electrically connects the second plurality of internal electrode layers to a second external terminal on the top surface and a second external terminal on the bottom surface of the capacitor. The at least one side surface does not include an external terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/008 - Selection of materials
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding
  • H01L 23/64 - Impedance arrangements

55.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR HAVING ULTRA-BROADBAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020014886
Publication Number 2020/159807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey A.
  • Vanalstine, Richard C.

Abstract

A multilayer ceramic capacitor may include a monolithic body including a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of electrode regions. The plurality of electrode regions can include a dielectric region, an active electrode region, and a shield electrode region. The active electrode region may be located between the dielectric region and the shield electrode region in a Z-direction. The dielectric region may extend from the active electrode region to the top surface of the broadband multilayer ceramic capacitor. The capacitor may include a plurality of active electrodes arranged within the active electrode region and at least one shield electrode arranged within the shield electrode region. The dielectric region may be free of electrode layers that extend greater than 25% of a length of the capacitor. A ratio of a capacitor thickness to a thickness of the dielectric region may be less than about 20.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding

56.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR HAVING ULTRA-BROADBAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020014889
Publication Number 2020/159809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey A.
  • Vanalstine, Richard C.

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a multilayer ceramic capacitor that includes a plurality of active electrodes and at least one shield electrode that are each arranged within a monolithic body and parallel with a longitudinal direction. The capacitor may exhibit a first insertion loss value at a test frequency, which may be greater than about 2 GHz, in a first orientation relative to the mounting surface. The capacitor may exhibit a second insertion loss value at about the test frequency in a second orientation relative to the mounting surface and the capacitor is rotated 90 degrees or more about the longitudinal direction with respect to the first orientation. The longitudinal direction of the capacitor may be parallel with the mounting surface in each of the first and second orientations. The second insertion loss value may differ from the first insertion loss value by at least about 0.3 dB.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding

57.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR HAVING ULTRA-BROADBAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020014891
Publication Number 2020/159810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey A.
  • Vanalstine, Richard C.

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a multilayer ceramic capacitor. A plurality of active electrodes may be arranged within a monolithic body of the capacitor and parallel with a longitudinal direction. A first shield electrode may be arranged within the monolithic body and parallel with the longitudinal direction. The first shield electrode may be connected with a first external terminal. The first shield electrode may have a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge that are each aligned with the lateral direction and face away from the first external terminal. The second longitudinal edge may be offset in the longitudinal direction from the first longitudinal edge by a shield electrode offset distance. A second shield electrode may be connected with a second external terminal. The second shield electrode may be approximately aligned with the first shield electrode in the Z-direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding

58.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR HAVING ULTRA-BROADBAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020014895
Publication Number 2020/159813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey A.
  • Vanalstine, Richard C.

Abstract

A multilayer capacitor may include a monolithic body including a plurality of dielectric layers. A first external terminal may be disposed along a first end, and a second external terminal may be disposed along a second end of the capacitor. The external terminals may include respective bottom portions that extend along a bottom surface of the capacitor. The bottom portions of the external terminals may be spaced apart by a bottom external terminal spacing distance. A bottom shield electrode may be arranged within the monolithic body between a plurality of active electrodes and the bottom surface of the capacitor. The bottom shield electrode may be spaced apart from the bottom surface of the capacitor by a bottom-shield-to-bottom distance that may range from about 3 microns to about 100 microns. A ratio of a length of the capacitor to the bottom external terminal spacing distance may be less than about 4.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding

59.

ANTENNA SYSTEM HAVING STACKED ANTENNA STRUCTURES

      
Application Number US2020014877
Publication Number 2020/159806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Shamblin, John

Abstract

An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a circuit board. The antenna system further includes a first antenna structure and a second antenna structure. The first antenna structure is positioned between the circuit board and the second antenna structure such that the first antenna structure forms a ground plane for the second antenna structure. In addition, the first antenna structure is electrically coupled to the circuit board via a first conductive path. The second antenna structure is electrically coupled to the circuit board via a second conductive path extending through an opening defined by the first antenna structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 9/40 - Element having extended radiating surface

60.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR HAVING ULTRA-BROADBAND PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number US2020014892
Publication Number 2020/159811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Horn, Jeffrey A.
  • Vanalstine, Richard C.

Abstract

A broadband multilayer ceramic capacitor may include a monolithic body including a plurality of dielectric layers stacked in the Z-direction, a first external terminal, and a second external terminal. A plurality of active electrodes, a bottom shield electrode, and a top shield electrode may be arranged within the monolithic body. The top shield electrode may be positioned between the active electrodes and a top surface of the capacitor and spaced apart from the top surface of the capacitor by a top-shield-to-top distance. A bottom shield electrode may be positioned between the active electrodes and the bottom surface of the capacitor and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the capacitor by a bottom-shield-to-bottom distance. A ratio of the top-shield-to-top distance to the bottom-shield-to-bottom distance may be between about 0.8 and about 1.2. The bottom-shield-to-bottom distance may range from about 8 microns to about 100 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 2/22 - Electrostatic or magnetic shielding
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/255 - Means for correcting the capacitance value

61.

MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING A MODAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2020014029
Publication Number 2020/159720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-17
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Singh, Abhishek

Abstract

A mobile computing device including a modal antenna is disclosed. The mobile computing device may include a radio frequency circuit and a modal antenna mechanically coupled to a portion of the mobile computing at a location that is remote from the radio frequency circuit. The modal antenna may include a driven element and a parasitic element positioned proximate to the driven element. The modal antenna may be operable in a plurality of different modes. Each mode may be associated with a different radiation pattern. The mobile computing device may include a transmission line coupling the radio frequency circuit to the modal antenna. The radio frequency circuit may be configured to transmit an RF signal over the transmission line to the modal antenna and configured to communicate a control signal to adjust the mode of the modal antenna over the transmission line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support

62.

MILLIMETER WAVE RADIO FREQUENCY PHASE SHIFTER

      
Application Number US2020013422
Publication Number 2020/150178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-14
Publication Date 2020-07-23
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cercelaru, Sever
  • Pajona, Olivier

Abstract

A millimeter wave RF phase shifter includes an input and an output. The RF phase shifter further includes a transmission line coupled to the input. The transmission line can include a plurality of taps. The RF phase shifter can further include a plurality of switching devices. Each switching device can be coupled between the output and a corresponding tap of the plurality of taps. The RF phase shifter can include a control device operatively coupled to the plurality of switching devices. The control device can be configured to control operation of the plurality of switching devices to selectively couple one of the plurality of taps to the output to control a phase shift of a RF signal propagating on the transmission line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/18 - Phase-shifters
  • H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers

63.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VOLTAGE TUNABLE MULTILAYER CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2019067385
Publication Number 2020/139681
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
Publication Date 2020-07-02
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Cain, Jeffrey
  • Hock, Joseph M.

Abstract

A controller and system for tuning a voltage tunable capacitor is provided. The controller may include at least one analog-to-digital converter configured to receive at least one input signal and convert the at least one input signal into at least one digital signal. The controller may include a processor configured to process the at least one digital signal using logic to generate an output signal. The controller may include a charge pump configured to boost the output signal to generate a boosted output signal. The controller may be configured to provide the boosted output signal to the voltage tunable capacitor to adjust a bias voltage of the voltage tunable capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 7/06 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by non-mechanical meansProcesses of their manufacture having a dielectric selected for the variation of its permitivity with applied voltage, i.e. ferroelectric capacitors
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors

64.

MULTILAYER FILTER INCLUDING A LOW INDUCTANCE VIA ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2019067099
Publication Number 2020/132022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A multilayer filter may include a dielectric layer having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness in a Z-direction between the top surface and the bottom surface. The multilayer filter may include a conductive layer formed on the top surface of the dielectric layer. The multilayer filter may include a via assembly formed in the dielectric layer and connected to the conductive layer on the top surface of the dielectric layer. The via assembly may extend to the bottom surface of the dielectric layer. The via assembly may have a length in the Z-direction and a total cross-sectional area in an X-Y plane that is perpendicular to the Z-direction. The via assembly may have an area-to-squared-length ratio that is greater than about 3.25.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/203 - Strip line filters
  • H01P 3/08 - MicrostripsStrip lines
  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks
  • H03H 1/00 - Constructional details of impedance networks whose electrical mode of operation is not specified or applicable to more than one type of network

65.

MULTILAYER FILTER INCLUDING A RETURN SIGNAL REDUCING PROTRUSION

      
Application Number US2019067110
Publication Number 2020/132025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A multilayer filter may include a signal path having an input, an output, and a conductive layer overlying at least one of a plurality of dielectric layers. The conductive layer may be elongated in the first direction and may have a first edge aligned with the first direction and a second edge parallel with the first edge. The conductive layer may include a protrusion extending in the second direction and having an end edge that is parallel with the first edge and offset from the first edge in the second direction by a protrusion length that is greater than about 50 microns. The multilayer filter may include an inductor that is electrically connected at a first location with the signal path and electrically connected at a second location with at least one of the signal path or a ground.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/203 - Strip line filters
  • H01P 3/08 - MicrostripsStrip lines
  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks

66.

MULTILAYER FILTER INCLUDING A CAPACITOR CONNECTED WITH AT LEAST TWO VIAS

      
Application Number US2019067361
Publication Number 2020/132179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A multilayer filter may include a plurality of dielectric layers stacked in a Z-direction. A first conductive layer may overlie one of the dielectric layers, and a second conductive layer may overlie another of the dielectric layers and be spaced apart from the first conductive layer in the Z-direction. A first via may be connected with the second conductive layer at a first location. A second via may be connected with the second conductive layer at a second location that is spaced apart in a first direction from the first location. The first conductive layer may overlap the second conductive layer at an overlapping area to form a capacitor. At least a portion of the overlapping area may be located between the first location and the second location in the first direction. The second conductive layer may be free of via connections that intersect the overlapping area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/203 - Strip line filters
  • H01P 3/08 - MicrostripsStrip lines
  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks

67.

HIGH FREQUENCY MULTILAYER FILTER

      
Application Number US2019067083
Publication Number 2020/132011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A high frequency multilayer filter may include a plurality of dielectric layers and a signal path having an input and an output. The multilayer filter may include an inductor including a conductive layer formed over a first dielectric layer. The inductor may be electrically connected at a first location with the signal path and electrically connected at a second location with at least one of the signal path or a ground. The multilayer filter may include a capacitor including a first electrode and a second electrode that is separated from the first electrode by a second dielectric layer. The multilayer filter has a characteristic frequency that is greater than about 6 GHz.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks
  • H03H 1/00 - Constructional details of impedance networks whose electrical mode of operation is not specified or applicable to more than one type of network

68.

MULTILAYER ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAPACITOR HAVING A PRECISELY CONTROLLED CAPACITIVE AREA

      
Application Number US2019067372
Publication Number 2020/132183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A multilayer electronic device may include a plurality of dielectric layers stacked in a Z-direction that is perpendicular to an X-Y plane. The device may include a first conductive layer overlying one of the plurality of dielectric layers. The multilayer electronic device may include a second conductive layer overlying another of the plurality of dielectric layers and spaced apart from the first conductive layer in the Z-direction. The second conductive layer may overlap the first conductive layer in the X-Y plane at an overlapping area to form a capacitor. The first conductive layer may have a pair of parallel edges at a boundary of the overlapping area and an offset edge within the overlapping area that is parallel with the pair of parallel edges. An offset distance between the offset edge and at least one of the pair of parallel edges may be less than about 500 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/203 - Strip line filters
  • H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
  • H01P 1/201 - Filters for transverse electromagnetic waves

69.

MULTILAYER ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A HIGH PRECISION INDUCTOR

      
Application Number US2019067378
Publication Number 2020/132187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

A multilayer electronic device may include a plurality of dielectric layers and a signal path having an input and an output. An inductor may include a conductive layer formed on one of the plurality of dielectric layers and may be electrically connected at a first location with the signal path and electrically connected at a second location with at least one of the signal path or a ground. The inductor may include an outer perimeter that includes a first straight edge facing outward in a first direction and a second straight edge parallel to the first straight edge and facing outward in the first direction. The second straight edge may be offset from the first straight edge by an offset distance that is less than about 500 microns and less than about 90% of a first width of the inductor in the first direction at the first straight edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type

70.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING AN INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER

      
Application Number US2019065588
Publication Number 2020/123577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-11
Publication Date 2020-06-18
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Aoki, Kiyofumi
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric, and an external coating that overlies the solid electrolyte and includes conductive polymer particles. The solid electrolyte includes a conductive polymer containing repeating thiophene units of a certain formula.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A SEQUENTIAL VAPOR-DEPOSITED DIELECTRIC FILM

      
Application Number US2019063539
Publication Number 2020/112954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-27
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Weaver, Mitchell D.

Abstract

A capacitor comprising a solid electrolytic capacitor element that contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric film that is formed by sequential vapor deposition and overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric film is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/052 - Sintered electrodes
  • H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors

72.

OPERATING A MODAL ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR POINT TO MULTIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number US2019056667
Publication Number 2020/112270
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-17
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roe, Michael
  • Dzhandzhapanyan, Norik
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

Systems and methods for point to multipoint communications are provided. In one example, a system includes one or more modal antennas. Each modal antenna is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The system can include a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices over a wireless communication medium via the one or more modal antennas over a plurality of frames. The system can include one or more control devices configured to control the operation of the one or more modal antennas. For each of the plurality of frames communicated to one of the plurality of client devices, the one or more control devices are configured to determine a selected mode of the plurality of modes to communicate during the frame and to operate at least one of the one or more modal antennas in the selected mode during the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 1/401 - Circuits for selecting or indicating operating mode

73.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR FOR A TANTALUM EMBEDDED MICROCHIP

      
Application Number US2019057805
Publication Number 2020/106406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-24
Publication Date 2020-05-28
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Paulus, Joseph W.

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor and method for making the capacitor are provided. The capacitor includes a sintered porous anode body formed from a valve metal, a metallic physical vapor deposition (PVD) layer disposed directly on a planar surface of the anode body, a dielectric, a cathode, and anode and cathode terminations. The dielectric overlies at least a portion of the anode body and is also formed within the anode body. The cathode overlies at least a portion of the dielectric that overlies the anode body and includes a solid electrolyte, and a portion of a lower surface of the metallic PVD layer is free of both the dielectric and solid electrolyte. The anode termination is electrically connected to the portion of the lower surface of the metallic PVD layer that is free of both the dielectric and solid electrolyte, and the cathode termination is electrically connected to the solid electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

SURFACE-MOUNT THIN-FILM COMPONENTS HAVING TERMINALS CONFIGURED FOR VISUAL INSPECTION

      
Application Number US2019056654
Publication Number 2020/096748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-17
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Seidman, Yehuda
  • O'Neill, Elinor
  • Rozbroj, Dan

Abstract

A surface-mountable component is disclosed. The surface-mountable component may include a substrate having a side surface and a top surface that is perpendicular to the side surface. The component may include an element layer formed on the top surface of the substrate. The element layer may include a thin-film element and a contact pad electrically connected with the thin-film element. The contact pad may extend to the side surface of the substrate. The component may include a terminal that is electrically connected with the contact pad at a connection area. The connection area may be parallel with the top surface of the substrate. The terminal may have a visible edge surface that is approximately aligned with the side surface of the substrate. The visible edge surface may be visible for inspection when the surface-mountable component is mounted to a mounting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering

75.

PATCH ANTENNA ARRAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2019052605
Publication Number 2020/072237
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-24
Publication Date 2020-04-09
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. d/b/a ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Thyagarajan, Mukund Ranga
  • Babakhani, Behrouz
  • Sanchez Ortiz, Francisco Carlos
  • Lin, Weichun Eric

Abstract

A patch antenna array system is provided. The patch antenna array system can include a plurality of patch antennas oriented with respect to each other to provide a nearly symmetric radiation pattern over a range of frequencies, such as from 1500 Megahertz (MHz) to 1700 MHz. The patch antenna array system can include a sequential phase feed network that is in communication with the plurality of patch antennas. The sequential phase feed network can be configured to provide a radio frequency (RF) signal to each patch antenna of the plurality of patch antennas such that the patch antenna array system has an axial ratio of less than 1 decibel (dB) over the range of frequencies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

76.

HIGH POWER SURFACE MOUNT FILTER

      
Application Number US2019051413
Publication Number 2020/060976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-17
Publication Date 2020-03-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Kwang
  • Berolini, Marianne
  • Kirk, Michael W.
  • Fuentes, Hector
  • Herr, Jonathan
  • Seither, Bryan

Abstract

A filter assembly is disclosed that includes a monolithic filter having a surface and a heat sink coupled to the surface of the monolithic filter. The heat sink includes a layer of thermally conductive material that can have a thickness greater than about 0.02 mm. The heat sink may provide electrical shielding for the monolithic filter. In some embodiments, the filter assembly may include an organic dielectric material, such as liquid crystalline polymer or polyphenyl ether. In some embodiments, the filter assembly may include an additional monolithic filter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • H01P 1/30 - Auxiliary devices for compensation of, or protection against, temperature or moisture effects
  • H01P 1/203 - Strip line filters

77.

CONTACT CARRIER

      
Application Number IB2019057088
Publication Number 2020/044182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
Publication Date 2020-03-05
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

An electrical spring contact is provided. The electrical spring contact includes a connection portion configured to couple the electrical spring contact to a printed circuit board, a bulge portion, a bend portion having a substantially U-shaped configuration, and an inclined portion extending from the bend portion at an angle relative to a plane that is substantially parallel to the connection portion. The connection portion, the bulge portion, the bend portion, and the inclined portion are formed from a single conductive contact material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

78.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS FOR SMART APPLIANCES

      
Application Number US2019037651
Publication Number 2020/040850
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-18
Publication Date 2020-02-27
Owner AVX ANTENNA INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS INC. (USA)
Inventor Kennedy, Chris

Abstract

High performance antennas for smart appliances are described herein. An antenna for use with a smart controller for an appliance can include a length of memory metal. The antenna can be configured to maintain the length while undisturbed, deform while under external stress, and return to or near to the length after deformation. Additionally, one end of the length of memory metal is in operative communication with a communication circuit associated with the smart controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

79.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MODAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2019039769
Publication Number 2020/036690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-28
Publication Date 2020-02-20
Owner AVX ANTENNA INC. d/b/a ETHERTRONICS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eslami, Hamid
  • Roe, Michael
  • Shah, Jatan
  • Shameli, Amin
  • Enam, Syed Khursheed
  • Hsin, Jesse Shih-Chieh
  • Rofougaran, Rozi

Abstract

A system for communicating data over a transmission line is disclosed. In one example implementation, the system may include a transmitter configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal using amplitude-shift keying modulation to generate a transmit signal. The system may include a receiver and a transmission line coupling the transmitter to the receiver. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the transmit signal over the transmission line to the receiver, and the receiver may be configured to de-modulate the control signal and extract clock information associated with the transmitter. In some embodiments, the system may include a tuning circuit and a modal antenna, and the tuning circuit may be or include the receiver. The receiver may be configured to adjust a mode of the modal antenna based on the control signal transmitted by the transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/04 - Circuits
  • H04B 14/00 - Transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
  • H04B 7/0413 - MIMO systems
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

80.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING POLYANILINE

      
Application Number US2019045885
Publication Number 2020/033817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-09
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Aoki, Kiyofumi
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric, and an external polymer coating that overlies the solid electrolyte and includes conductive polymer particles. The solid electrolyte includes a conductive polymer having repeating units derived from an aniline monomer having the following general formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/025 - Solid electrolytes
  • H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
  • C08L 79/02 - Polyamines
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C08K 5/11 - EstersEther-esters of acyclic polycarboxylic acids
  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors

81.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING AN INTRINSICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER

      
Application Number US2019045887
Publication Number 2020/033819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-09
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Uher, Miloslav
  • Aoki, Kiyofumi
  • Kucharczyk, Pavel

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric, and an external coating that overlies the solid electrolyte and includes conductive polymer particles. The solid electrolyte includes an intrinsically conductive polymer containing repeating thiophene units of a certain formula.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 11/26 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture

82.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR FORMED FROM CONDUCTIVE POLYMER PARTICLES

      
Application Number US2019045890
Publication Number 2020/033820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-09
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Aoki, Kiyofumi
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric that includes conductive polymer particles that contain a complex formed from a thiophene polymer and a copolymer counterion, and an external polymer coating that overlies the solid electrolyte and includes conductive polymer particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/56 - Solid electrolytes, e.g. gelsAdditives therein
  • H01B 1/20 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material
  • H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C08L 33/12 - Homopolymers or copolymers of methyl methacrylate
  • C08L 81/04 - Polysulfides
  • C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen

83.

DOME-SHAPED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2019016775
Publication Number 2020/033000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-06
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Smith, David M.

Abstract

A phased array antenna is provided. The phased array antenna includes a dome shaped substrate. The phased array antenna further includes a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

84.

VHF-UHF ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH FEEDBACK

      
Application Number US2019043417
Publication Number 2020/033158
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-25
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roe, Michael
  • Rowson, Sebastian
  • Jones, Rowland

Abstract

An antenna system for use with one or more media devices is provided. The antenna system includes a plurality of antenna elements. Each antenna element is associated with an independent feed element. In addition each antenna element is configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals. Each RF signal can he associated with a UHF band or a VHF band. The antenna system can include at least one tuner and at least one switching device. The at least one switching device can be configured to selectively couple the at least one tuner to one antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements based, at least in part, on channel selection data associated with the at least one tuner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/28 - Arrangements for establishing polarisation or beam width over two or more different wavebands
  • H01Q 21/30 - Combinations of separate antenna units operating in different wavebands and connected to a common feeder system

85.

METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A MULTI-MODE ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR MULTI-CHANNEL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2019043425
Publication Number 2020/033160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-25
Publication Date 2020-02-13
Owner AVX ANTENNA, INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roe, Michael
  • Rowson, Sebastian

Abstract

A method for configuring a multi-mode antenna system is provided. The method includes obtaining channel selection data indicating the antenna system is tuned to a first channel of a plurality of channels. The method includes configuring the antenna system in at least one operating mode of a plurality of operating modes, with each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes having a distinct radiation pattern. The method includes obtaining data indicative of a channel quality indicator for the at least one operating mode. The method includes determining a selected operating mode for the multi-mode antenna system for the first channel of the plurality of channels based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the channel quality indicator. The method includes configuring the antenna system in the selected operating mode when the multi-mode antenna system is tuned to the first channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/401 - Circuits for selecting or indicating operating mode
  • H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength

86.

VARISTOR PASSIVATION LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2019042178
Publication Number 2020/018651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-17
Publication Date 2020-01-23
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Ravindranathan, Palaniappan
  • Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

In general, a varistor including a passivation layer and a method of forming such a varistor are disclosed. The varistor comprises a ceramic body comprising a plurality of alternating dielectric layers and electrode layers. The varistor also comprises a first external terminal on a first end surface and a second external terminal on a second end surface opposite the first end surface wherein at least two side surfaces extend between the first end surface and the second end surface. The varistor also comprises a passivation layer on at least one side surface of the ceramic body between the first external terminal and the second external terminal. The passivation layer includes a phosphate and a metal additive including an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or a mixture thereof. The passivation layer has an average thickness of from 0.1 micron to 30 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
  • H01C 7/18 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material comprising a plurality of layers stacked between terminals
  • H01C 7/112 - ZnO type
  • H01C 17/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for applying terminals
  • H01C 17/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors
  • H01C 17/065 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for coating resistive material on a base by thick-film techniques, e.g. serigraphy

87.

FEEDTHROUGH DEVICE INCLUDING A GAS DISCHARGE TUBE

      
Application Number US2019040992
Publication Number 2020/014219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-09
Publication Date 2020-01-16
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Demcko, Ronald Stephan
  • Kirk, Michael W.

Abstract

A feedthrough device for protecting a system from an electrical transient may include a housing having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end in a longitudinal direction. A conductive line may extend through the housing from the first end to the second end of the housing. The conductive line may define an input end proximate the first end of the housing and an output end proximate the second end of the housing for connecting the feedthrough device with the system to be protected. A filter may be disposed within the housing and coupled with the conductive line at a first location. A gas discharge tube may be disposed within the housing and coupled with the conductive line at a second location on the conductive line that is proximate the filter and between the input end of the conductive line and the first location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01T 1/22 - Means for starting arc or facilitating ignition of spark gap by the shape or the composition of the electrodes
  • H01T 4/12 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps having a single gap or a plurality of gaps in parallel hermetically sealed
  • H02H 9/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage using spark-gap arresters

88.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MODAL ANTENNA

      
Application Number US2019036346
Publication Number 2020/005522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-10
Publication Date 2020-01-02
Owner AVX ANTENNA INC. D/B/A ETHERTRONICS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roe, Michael
  • Anzil, Claudio
  • Shah, Jatan

Abstract

An antenna system is provided. In one example implementation, the antenna system may include a modal antenna that is operable in a plurality of different modes, and each mode may be associated with a different radiation pattern. The antenna system may include a tuning circuit configured to operate the modal antenna in the plurality of different modes. A transmission line may couple a radio frequency circuit to the modal antenna. The radio frequency circuit may be configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal using amplitude-shift keying modulation to generate a transmit signal for communication over the transmission line to the tuning circuit. The tuning circuit may be configured to demodulate the control signal such that the radio frequency circuit can adjust a mode of the modal antenna via the control signal. In some embodiments, the amplitude-shift keying modulation may include on-off keying modulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 27/04 - Modulator circuitsTransmitter circuits
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H01Q 3/28 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the amplitude
  • H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems

89.

DELAMINATION-RESISTANT SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2019038242
Publication Number 2019/246400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-20
Publication Date 2019-12-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Navratil, Jiri
  • Djebara, Lotfi
  • Biler, Martin
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising a capacitor element, anode lead extending from a surface of the capacitor element, an anode termination that is in electrical connection with the anode lead, a cathode termination that is in electrical connection with the solid electrolyte, and a casing material that encapsulates the capacitor element and anode lead is provided. An interfacial coating is disposed on at least a portion of the anode termination and/or cathode termination and is in contact with the casing material. The coating contains a hydrophobic resinous material and the adhesion strength of the casing material is about 5 newtons per square millimeter or more as determined at a temperature of about 23C and relative humidity of about 30%.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2019038257
Publication Number 2019/246406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-20
Publication Date 2019-12-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Djebara, Lotfi

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. An anode lead extends from the front surface of the capacitor element in the longitudinal direction. An anode termination is in contact with the anode lead at a connection region, wherein the ratio of the distance between the connection region and the front surface of the capacitor element to the length of the capacitor is 0.13 or more. A cathode termination is in electrical connection with the solid electrolyte and a casing material encapsulates the capacitor element and anode lead. Further, an interfacial coating that is disposed on at least a portion of the anode termination and/or cathode termination and is in contact with the casing material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 11/44 - Raw materials therefor, e.g. resins or coal
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture

91.

ROTARY IDC JUNCTION CONNECTOR

      
Application Number IB2019055061
Publication Number 2019/244012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-17
Publication Date 2019-12-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent

Abstract

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting and disconnecting various electrical components. More specifically, an apparatus that includes an electrical contact and an insulated housing. In an embodiment, the electrical contact includes a first insulation displacement contact, a second insulation displacement contact, and a motion-force portion. The motion-force portion is configured to allow the electrical contact to be actuated around a central axis and relative to the insulated housing. The first and second insulation displacement contacts allow for the electrical contact to create an electrical and mechanical connection between respective wires when the electrical contact is rotated. A rotary insulation displacement contact (IDC) junction connector allows for two wires to be reliably and safely connected in environments where space is limited.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
  • H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or caseInsulating of contact members

92.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR WITH STABLE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES

      
Application Number US2019038444
Publication Number 2019/246505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-21
Publication Date 2019-12-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Navratil, Jiri
  • Priban, Frantisek
  • Djebara, Lotfi

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor is provided that contains a casing material that encapsulates the capacitor element. The casing material is formed from a curable resinous matrix that has a coefficient of thermal expansion of about 42 ppm/°C or less at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the resinous matrix. Further, the capacitor exhibits an initial equivalence series resistance of about 200 mohms or less as determined at an operating frequency of 100 kHz and temperature of 23°C, and the ratio of the equivalence series resistance of the capacitor after being exposed to a temperature of 125°C for 560 hours to the initial equivalence series resistance of the capacitor is about 2.0 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers

93.

HIGH FREQUENCY AND HIGH POWER THIN-FILM COMPONENT

      
Application Number US2019035549
Publication Number 2019/236683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-05
Publication Date 2019-12-12
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Nelson, Cory
  • Korony, Gheorghe

Abstract

A surface mount component is disclosed including an electrically insulating beam that is thermally conductive. The electrically insulating beam has a first end and a second end that is opposite the first end. The surface mount component includes a thin-film component formed on the electrically insulating beam adjacent the first end of the electrically insulating beam. A heat sink terminal is formed on the electrically insulating beam adjacent a second end of the electrically insulating beam. In some embodiments, the thin-film component has an area power capacity of greater than about 0.17 W/mm2 at about 28 GHz.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 1/084 - Cooling, heating or ventilating arrangements using self-cooling, e.g. fins, heat sinks
  • H01C 1/014 - MountingSupporting the resistor being suspended between, and being supported by, two supporting sections
  • H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
  • H01C 17/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for applying terminals

94.

SURFACE MOUNTED CARD EDGE CONTACT PAIR WITH PICK-UP CARRIER

      
Application Number IB2019054040
Publication Number 2019/229571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-15
Publication Date 2019-12-05
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Lybrand, Brent B.

Abstract

A card edge contact pair for electrically coupling printed circuit board assemblies is provided. The card edge contact pair includes a first contact body and a second contact body. The first contact body includes a first solder joint end and a first deflection end. The second contact body includes a second solder joint end and a second deflection end. The card edge contact pair further includes an integral carrier component. The integral carrier component is detachably coupled to the first contact body and the second contact body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections

95.

VARISTOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2019027862
Publication Number 2019/204430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-17
Publication Date 2019-10-24
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Ravindranathan, Palaniappan
  • Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a varistor comprising a dielectric material comprising a sintered ceramic composed of zinc oxide grains and a grain boundary layer between the zinc oxide grains. The grain boundary layer contains a positive temperature coefficient thermistor material in an amount of less than 10 mol% based on the grain boundary layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 7/102 - Varistor boundary, e.g. surface layers
  • H01C 7/112 - ZnO type
  • H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
  • H01C 7/02 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having positive temperature coefficient

96.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A SEQUENTIAL VAPOR-DEPOSITED INTERIOR CONDUCTIVE POLYMER FILM

      
Application Number US2019024737
Publication Number 2019/199483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2019-10-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Weaver, Mitchell D.
  • Petrzilek, Jan

Abstract

A capacitor comprising a solid electrolytic capacitor element that a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte is provided. The solid electrolyte contains an interior conductive polymer film that overlies the dielectric, which may be formed by sequential vapor deposition. An exterior conductive polymer layer also overlies the interior conductive polymer film.

IPC Classes  ?

97.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING A VAPOR-DEPOSITED BARRIER FILM

      
Application Number US2019024741
Publication Number 2019/199484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2019-10-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Weaver, Mitchell D.
  • Uher, Miloslav

Abstract

A capacitor comprising a solid electrolytic capacitor element that contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The capacitor further contains a barrier film that is formed by vapor deposition and that is positioned between the dielectric and the solid electrolyte or overlies the dielectric.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR CONTAINING AN ADHESIVE FILM

      
Application Number US2019024744
Publication Number 2019/199485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
Publication Date 2019-10-17
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrzilek, Jan
  • Weaver, Mitchell D.
  • Uher, Miloslav

Abstract

A capacitor comprising a solid electrolytic capacitor element that contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte is provided. The solid electrolyte contains an interior conductive polymer layer overlying the dielectric, an adhesive film that overlies the interior conductive polymer layer, which may be formed by sequential vapor deposition. An exterior conductive polymer layer also overlies the adhesive film.

IPC Classes  ?

99.

SUPERCAPACITOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A BARRIER LAYER

      
Application Number US2019018031
Publication Number 2019/190651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-14
Publication Date 2019-10-03
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Hansen, Shawn

Abstract

A supercapacitor assembly is disclosed that includes a supercapacitor enclosed within a housing. The housing may have an outer surface and may be sealed at a seal location. A barrier layer may be formed on a portion of the outer surface that is adjacent at least one of the seal location or a surface to which the supercapacitor is mounted. The barrier layer may be a high performance polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer or a thermoset polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/12 - Stacked hybrid or EDL capacitors
  • H01G 11/28 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features arranged or disposed on a current collectorLayers or phases between electrodes and current collectors, e.g. adhesives
  • H01G 11/70 - Current collectors characterised by their structure
  • H01G 11/80 - GasketsSealings
  • G01F 1/76 - Devices for measuring mass flow of a fluid or a fluent solid material

100.

VERTICAL ELECTRODE DECOUPLING/BYPASS CAPACITOR

      
Application Number US2019022902
Publication Number 2019/183045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-19
Publication Date 2019-09-26
Owner AVX CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Horn, Jeffrey, A.
  • Berolini, Marianne

Abstract

The invention is directed to a multilayer ceramic capacitor comprising a top surface and an opposing bottom surface and four side surfaces that extend between the top and bottom surfaces, a main body formed from a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of internal electrode layers alternately arranged, and external terminals electrically connected to the internal electrode layers wherein a first external terminal is disposed along the top surface and a second external terminal is disposed along the bottom surface. The internal electrode layer includes a first electrode electrically connected to the first external terminal and a second counter electrode electrically connected to the second external terminal, wherein the first electrode includes a central portion extending from the first external terminal toward the second external terminal and wherein the central portion extends 40% to less than 100% a distance from the first external terminal to the second external terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/12 - Ceramic dielectrics
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
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