Patent ID: 7338299
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A surface mounted electronic component having a block body, comprising: a bottom soldering surface comprising a first soldering area and a second soldering area, a top surface opposite to the bottom soldering surface, a first peripheral wall portion adjoining the first soldering area of the bottom soldering surface, the first peripheral wall portion having at least a first cutout defined between the first peripheral wall portion and the first soldering area of the bottom soldering surface, the first cutout being so dimensioned that it will exhibit a capillary effect and a chimney effect, and a second peripheral wall portion adjoining the second soldering area of the bottom soldering surface, the second peripheral wall portion having at least a second cutout defined between the second peripheral wall portion and the second soldering area of the bottom soldering surface, the second cutout being so dimensioned that it will exhibit a capillary effect and a chimney effect.