Patent ID: 8096463
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: H01C,H01G,H01L

Abstract:
1. A method to permanently apply lead terminals to corresponding electrodes of electronic or electro-optic components comprising the steps of: a. providing a frame comprising at least one tensioned wire; b. providing a holding jig comprising at least one seat in which a respective one of said components can be removably and temporarily retained; c. receiving said components in said at least one seat with the respective electrodes aligned along a respective longitudinal direction, such that said components are retained in said jig; d. receiving said holding jig retaining said components in said frame and orienting the same so that said longitudinal direction corresponds to said tensioned wire and said at least one tensioned wire is substantially in contact with said electrodes; e. electrically and mechanically bonding said tensioned wire to the corresponding electrodes; and f. removing said components from said at least one seat and cutting said tensioned wire to separate said wired components from each other thereby forming a respective lead terminal for each electrode.