Patent ID: 6794957
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: H03H,H04N

Abstract:
A method of mounting a printed circuit board within a housing, said method comprising:a) forming a printed circuit board with elongated, parallel side edges spaced by a predetermined distance, and edge portions inwardly adjacent and extending the full length of said side edges, said edge portions being of a first, electrically conducting material; b) mounting a plurality of electrical components upon said circuit board to form a circuit including said edge portions, said components, and electrical paths on said circuit board connecting said components and said edge portions; c) forming a housing having opposed wall portions of a second, electrically conducting material spaced by substantially said predetermined distance; d) inserting said circuit board into said housing with said side edges contacting said opposed wall portions; and e) applying a solder bead mechanically and electrically connecting each of said edge portions, along substantially the full length thereof, with adjoining areas of said opposed wall portions; wherein said edge portions form grounding buses for said circuit.