Patent ID: 6087920
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H01F,H05K,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
A monolithic inductor, comprising:an elongated substrate having opposite distal ends and having an integral, insulating end cap with a peripheral edge at each of said opposite ends extending radially beyond all sides of said substrate to support and space said substrate from a PC board, each end cap peripheral edge having a non-mounting area, said non-mounting area defined by a shape that causes the substrate to roll to either side from said non-mounting area;an electrically conductive layer deposited on said substrate and extending between said opposite ends to provide a winding; andan electrically conductive terminal band deposited on and extending partially around said peripheral edge of each of said end caps in electrical contact with said conductive layer, each terminal band having a gap in said non-mounting area to thereby reduce parasitic losses.