INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FOR CONSERVING SPACE IN A CIRCUIT

摘要

An integrated electronic assembly including a first electronic component defining a receptacle and at least a second electronic component wherein at least a portion of the second electronic component is disposed in the receptacle of the first electronic component, and a method for conserving space in a circuit or on a printed circuit board by integrating a plurality of electronic components so that the plurality of electronic components collectively take up a smaller amount of space on a substrate than the plurality of electronic components would if the plurality of electronic components were not integrated.

主权项

1. An integrated electronic assembly comprising:
a discrete electronic component comprising:
a coil having a coil body defining a first opening;terminals connected to or extending from the coil body for electrically and mechanically connecting the integrated electronic assembly to a substrate; anda wire having first and second ends which are connected to respective terminals on the body and wound about the coil body to form a coil through which current may travel; and an integrated circuit disposed incorporated into the electronic component and forming an integrated electronic assembly; wherein the integrated circuit is disposed in the opening of the coil body so that the discrete electronic component and the integrated circuit form a single assembly.