Patent ID: 6543673
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G11B,H05K

Abstract:
A method for protecting an electrical component from electrostatic discharge prior to and during connection of the electrical component to an additional component, the method comprising steps of:a) shunting one or more conductive leads extending from the electrical component to a second conductive lead extending from the electrical component with one or more solder conductors; b) contacting the one or more conductive leads, the second conductive lead, and the one or more solder conductors to electrical contacts of the additional component; and c) heating the one or more solder conductors until the one or more solder conductors electrically bond the one or more conductive leads and the second conductive lead to the electrical contacts of the additional component and until the one or more solder conductors no longer shunt the one or more conductive leads to the second conductive lead.