Patent ID: 6852925
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A feed-through assembly, comprising: a ferrule having a first aperture disposed therethrough; an insulating member disposed at least partially within said first aperture, said insulating member having a second aperture, an inside surface and an outside surface; a metallization region overlying at least a portion of said inside surface and at least a portion of said outside surface of said insulating member, said metallization region formed of a first layer comprising titanium and a second layer comprising niobium; a terminal pin, a portion of which is disposed within said second aperture, said terminal pin comprising platinum; and a first brazing seal disposed between said insulating member and said ferrule and a second brazing seal disposed between said insulating member and said terminal pin, said brazing seal consisting essentially of gold.