Patent ID: 6674342
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: H03H

Abstract:
An electrical signal filter, comprising:an elongate lower filter housing member extending along a first longitudinal direction from a first end thereof to an opposed second end thereof, and having an inner surface terminating at first and second upper side surfaces that extend from said first end to said second end, said elongate lower filter housing member further comprising a ground post formed integrally therewith and extending upwardly from said inner surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction; an elongate upper filter housing member extending along said first longitudinal direction from a first end thereof to an opposed second end thereof, and having an inner surface terminating at first and second lower side surfaces that extend from said first end to said second end, said elongate upper filter housing member abutting said elongate lower filter housing member at a junction between said first and second lower side surfaces and said first and second upper side surfaces, respectively, to thereby define an internal filter cavity; and a circuit board positioned within said filter cavity and having a ground terminal fastened to said ground post without the use of solder.