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US 2014/0110402 A1Published application
Methods and Apparatus for Reducing the Occurrence of Metal Whiskers
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorMark J. Clemen, JR.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for reducing the occurrence of metal whiskers on surfaces are disclosed herein. In particular, the present disclosure teaches providing at least one source of electromagnetic energy to emit energy to reduce the occurrence of metal whiskers on a surface.
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A method of reducing formation of metal whiskers on a surface including a whiskering metal, the method comprising:
- causing an emission of an electromagnetic energy from at least one electromagnetic energy source to create a radiation field in which the whiskering metal is positioned;
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- controlling parameters associated with the emission of the electromagnetic energy, the parameters comprising a frequency, an amplitude, and a power level of electromagnetic energy, and a duration of the emission.
An apparatus for applying electromagnetic energy to a housing, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one electromagnetic energy source positioned to provide the electromagnetic energy to the housing containing electronic components including a whiskering metal;
- and
- a controller for controlling emission of electromagnetic energy from the at least one electromagnetic energy source, wherein the emission is based on parameters comprising a frequency, an amplitude, and a power level of the electromagnetic energy, and a duration of the emission.
An apparatus for mitigating formation of metal whiskers on a surface containing a whiskering metal, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one electromagnetic energy source configured to provide emission of electromagnetic energy to the surface;
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- means for controlling parameters of the electromagnetic energy emitted from the at least one electromagnetic energy source;
- the parameters comprising a frequency, an amplitude, and a power level of the electromagnetic energy, and a duration of the emission.
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