Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method
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1. A low resistance fuse comprising:
- a first intermediate insulation layer;
a second intermediate insulation layer; and
a free standing fuse element layer independently formed and fabricated from each of said first and second intermediate insulation layers, said fuse element layer comprising first and second contact pads and a fusible link extending therebetween;
wherein first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of said free standing fuse element layer and are laminated together with said fuse element layer therebetween.
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Abstract
A low resistance fuse apparatus and methods of manufacture includes a first intermediate insulation layer, a second intermediate insulation layer, and a free standing fuse element layer independently formed and fabricated from each of the first and second intermediate insulation layers, The fuse element layer includes first and second contact pads and a fusible link extending therebetween. The first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of the free standing fuse element layer and are laminated together with the fuse element layer therebetween.
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1. A low resistance fuse comprising:
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a first intermediate insulation layer;
a second intermediate insulation layer; and
a free standing fuse element layer independently formed and fabricated from each of said first and second intermediate insulation layers, said fuse element layer comprising first and second contact pads and a fusible link extending therebetween;
wherein first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of said free standing fuse element layer and are laminated together with said fuse element layer therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of fabricating a low resistance fuse, said method comprising:
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providing a first intermediate insulation layer;
providing a pre-formed fuse element layer separate from the first intermediate layer, said pre-formed fuse element layer having a fusible link extending between first and second contact pads; and
adhesively laminating a second intermediate insulation layer to the first intermediate insulation layer over the fuse element layer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A low resistance fuse comprising:
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first and second intermediate insulation layers, at least one of said first and second intermediate insulation layers comprising a pre-formed opening therethrough;
a thin foil fuse element layer separately formed from said first and second intermediate insulation layers;
wherein the first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of said fuse element layer and are coupled thereto; and
an arc quenching media is located within said pre-formed opening and surrounding said fuse element layer within said opening. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A low resistance fuse comprising:
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a first intermediate insulation layer;
a second intermediate insulation layer; and
a fuse element layer comprising a fusible link having at least one weak spot formed therein;
wherein first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of said free standing fuse element layer and are laminated together with said fuse element layer therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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