Precision RF SMD Inductor Capacitor Gold Plated Surface Lead Frame For Electronic Circuits

1. What is LC Gold Plated Lead Frame

An LC (inductor-capacitor) gold plated lead frame is a component used in electronic circuits to provide electrical connectivity to a surface mount device (SMD). The lead frame is a small metal frame that is designed to hold the SMD in place and provide electrical connections to the circuit board.

The LC gold plated lead frame is made of a base metal, such as copper or alloy, which is then plated with a thin layer of gold. The gold plating provides several benefits, including improved conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability. The gold plating also provides a barrier against oxidation and prevents the base metal from reacting with other materials in the circuit.

LC gold plated lead frames are commonly used in high-frequency circuits, such as those found in RF (radio frequency) applications. The inductor and capacitor components are mounted on the lead frame and connected to the circuit board via the gold-plated leads. The gold plating provides a low resistance path for the electrical signals, which helps to minimize signal loss and improve overall circuit performance.

Overall, the LC gold plated lead frame is a reliable and effective component that is widely used in electronic circuits where high-frequency performance and reliability are critical.

2. Material of LC Gold Plated Lead Frame

The LC gold plated lead frame is typically made of a base metal, such as copper or an alloy of copper. Copper is a common choice for the base metal because of its excellent electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, and good strength.

The base metal is plated with a thin layer of gold using a process called electroplating. During electroplating, a current is passed through a solution containing gold ions, causing the gold to be deposited onto the surface of the lead frame. The gold plating provides several benefits, including improved conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability.

In some cases, the lead frame may also be coated with other materials to provide additional properties or improve its performance. For example, a layer of nickel may be added to the base metal before the gold plating to improve the adhesion of the gold and provide additional corrosion resistance. Other coatings, such as tin or silver, may also be used depending on the specific application.

Overall, the materials used in the construction of the LC gold plated lead frame are chosen for their electrical and mechanical properties, as well as their ability to withstand the harsh conditions of electronic circuits.

3. parameter of LC Gold Plated Lead Frame

The parameters of an LC gold plated lead frame can vary depending on the specific application and the requirements of the circuit. However, some common parameters that may be specified for this component include:

(1). Dimensions: The physical dimensions of the lead frame will depend on the size and shape of the surface mount device that it is designed to hold. The length, width, and thickness of the lead frame may be specified, as well as the spacing between the leads.

(2).Material: The base metal used for the lead frame may be specified, as well as any coatings or platings that are applied to the surface.

(3).Gold plating thickness: The thickness of the gold plating on the lead frame may be specified in microns or in weight, such as microinches or milligrams per square inch. The thickness of the gold plating can affect the conductivity, solderability, and corrosion resistance of the component.

(4).Electrical properties: The inductance and capacitance of the component may be specified, as well as the frequency range over which the component is designed to operate.

(5).Temperature range: The temperature range over which the lead frame is designed to operate may be specified, as well as any temperature coefficient of the component.

(6).Solderability: The solderability of the component may be specified, including the type of solder alloy that is recommended for use with the component.

Overall, the parameters of an LC gold plated lead frame are chosen to ensure that the component meets therequirements of the specific application and provides reliable and consistent performance.

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Strong metal was established in June 2003 with a total registered capital of 67 million yuan and a total construction area of 30,000 square meters. It has 5 factories in total which located in Nantong, Taicang, Nanjing, Vietnam, and Shanghai.

Strong focused on metal manufacturing and has comprehensive ability on mold self-design, metal stamping, sheet metal, laser cutting, powder coating, welding, plastic injection etc.

Strong has many advanced production equipment: 50+ punch press machines (highest 1000 ton), 20+plastic injection machines (highest 740ton), 20+ bending machines (highest 600 ton), 20+ automatic welding arm, 50+ welding working table, 8+ laser cutting machines and 400m powder coating line etc. In the term of QC testing tool, We have CMM, two dimensional measuring instrument, hardness tester, salty frog tester etc.

Strong has more then 300 employees and 40+ engineers which includes project engineer, drawing engineer, quality engineer and process engineer. We could offer the service from drawing to sample and bulk products and 24 hours technical supports.

The main products that our factory offer is OEM and ODM metal and plastic manufacture service. We could customize products according to the 2D/3D drawings from customers. We could offer laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, milling, molding, machining, plastic injection and so on.

Strong focus on lean production and we aim to try out best to be more efficient, time saved and cost saved.

In 2021, the year turnover of Strong has exceeded 200 million yuan and we are keep going to search and offer better solutions to our customers and make more value to create a better world.

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