Patent ID: 6930872
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: H01T,H05K

Abstract:
1. A printed circuit board having means for protecting electronic components of a circuit carried upon said board from damage due to high electrical transients, said board comprising: a) a substrate of dielectric material having first and second, planar surfaces; b) a first, signal carrying area of conductive material on said first surface bounded by a first peripheral edge having a first edge portion; c) a printed circuit on at least one of said surfaces for connection of said components, said printed circuit being electrically connected to said first area by a first conductive path; d) a second, grounded area of conductive material on said first surface bounded by a second peripheral edge having a second edge portion; and e) said first and second edge portions being physically spaced by a distance forming a second conductive path for conducting electrical surges exceeding a predetermined value from said first to second area of conducting material, whereby said surges are shunted from said first conductive path to ground.