CONTACTS OR LEADS INCLUDING FUSIBLE LINK MEANS OR NOISESUPPRESSION MEANS:
(under the class definition) Subject matter wherein an active solid-state device is provided with electrical contacts or leads (pronounced "leeds") which contain portions which have a composition or are made so that they will melt at a relatively low temperature to form an open circuit and thereby protect the device in case excessive current, e.g., a current spike from lightning, or voltage is provided to the contact or lead, or contains means designed to suppress unwanted electrical disturbances in the electrical contacts or leads.
