Abstract: A backplane assembly includes a main backplane having a first power conductor, a backplane strip having a second power conductor, and connecting members disposed between the main backplane and the backplane strip. The connecting members hold the backplane strip in a fixed position relative to the main backplane and electrically connect the first power conductor and the second power conductor. In one arrangement, the connecting members include source standoffs which extend from a source area of the main backplane to the backplane strip, and target standoffs which extend from a target area of the main backplane to the backplane strip. The source and target standoffs and the second power conductor provide a current path which increases current carrying capacity from the source area to the target area above that provided by the first power conductor alone. Thus, the backplane assembly is well-provisioned for distributing high currents to circuit boards.