Patent ID: 6359784
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A package for an electrical apparatus; said electrical apparatus being configured for connection with a host element in an assembled orientation and including a plurality of electrical components; the package comprising:(a) a first circuit board; said first circuit board being substantially symmetrical about a first plane and having a top side and a bottom side; said first circuit board having a first array of said plurality of components arranged on at least one side of said top side and said bottom side; and (b) a second circuit board; said second circuit board being substantially symmetrical about a second plane and being in electrical and mechanical connection with said first circuit board; said second circuit board having a first side and a second side; said first side facing said top side of said first circuit board; said second circuit board having a second array of said plurality of components arranged on said first side; one circuit board of said first circuit board and said second circuit board presenting an integral connection structure; said connection structure extending a standoff distance measured substantially perpendicular to one plane of said first plane and said second plane; said connection structure including at least one standoff structure configured for effecting affixing with said host element when the package is in said assembled orientation; said second circuit board having at least one heat dissipating structure substantially integrally attached on said second side.