Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2015
Title: Toshinobu Fujiwara - Innovator in Electronic Components
Introduction
Toshinobu Fujiwara is an inventor based in Nagaokakyo-shi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of electronic components, particularly in the development of technologies that enhance solder wettability and minimize whisker formation.
Latest Patent Applications
Fujiwara's notable patent application is for an electronic component designed to prevent or minimize whiskers while ensuring good solder wettability. This invention includes a rectangular solid-shaped electronic component element with external terminal electrodes located at opposed end surfaces. The application details the use of first plated films containing nickel on the surfaces of the external electrodes, with second plated films made of tin forming the outermost layer. These second plated films exhibit a polycrystalline structure, and flake-shaped Sn—Ni alloy grains are present at the Sn crystal grain boundaries. Additionally, intermetallic compound layers comprising NiSn are formed at the interfaces between the first and second plated films.
Conclusion
Toshinobu Fujiwara's innovative approach to electronic components showcases his commitment to advancing technology in this field. His work is poised to have a lasting impact on the industry.