Patent ID: 6149050
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B23K,H01L,H05K

Abstract:
A method for attaching wires from a PC board to a lead frame comprising the steps of:(a) providing a plurality of electronic components on top of a PC board and each component having a solderable wire therefrom;(b) leading each wire downward to below the PC board through a respective pathway at least one side of the PC board;(c) holding each wire within its pathway of the PC board;(d) dipping one side of the PC board into solder for soldering the wires in the pathways of the board;(e) seating the soldered PC board on a lead frame; and(f) immersing the lead frame, with the seated PC board, in solder to form connections between the lead frame and the wires in their pathways.