Printed circuit board grounding

Abstract

Various configurations of a grounding element or conductive element for a printed circuit board (PCB), as well as a process for manufacturing, are disclosed. For example, a PCB can include a solder grounding element connecting a copper track to a metal substrate, where the solder grounding element is applied via ultrasonic soldering during a manufacturing process. In another example, a PCB can include a spring pin grounding element connecting a copper track to a metal substrate. In yet another example, a PCB can include an auto splice grounding element connecting a copper track to a metal substrate. In yet another example, a PCB can include a press fit pin grounding element connecting a copper track to a metal substrate. In yet another example, a PCB can include a clip pin grounding element connecting a copper track to a metal substrate.

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