Abstract: An electronic card and the shell for the electronic card capable of exceeding applicable bending, torque, and fingernail test specifications are disclosed. The electronic card assembly can resist a bend of greater than 10° during a torque test applying a torque of greater than approximately 1.2 N-m; deflects less than approximately 3.5 mm during a PCMCIA bend test applying a force of approximately 20N; and displaces less than approximately 1.5 mm during a fingernail test applying a force of more than approximately 100N. Such test performance is achieved even without a printed circuit board in the electronic card assembly.

Abstract: An electronic card and the shell for the electronic card. The shell includes a pair of mateable, hermaphroditic shield assemblies, include having a shield with latch structure to engage corresponding latch structure on the other shield; and a bar extending along an edge of the shield. The shell could also include a pair of mateable, conductive shield assemblies arranged so that the shell essentially encloses the printed circuit board for shielding. The electronic card assembly rotates to an angle of less than approximately 12° during a torque test applying a torque of greater than approximately 1.2 N-m; deflects less than approximately 3.5 mm during a PCMCIA bend test applying a force of approximately 20N; and displaces less than approximately 1.5 mm during a fingernail test applying a force of more than approximately 100N. Such test performance is achieved even without a printed circuit board in the electronic card assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic card comprising a printed circuit board interposed between card shields having edges. Tabs on an edge of one shield engage recesses on the edge of the other shield. The jointed shields of the card provide high levels of rigidity, sufficient to exceed applicable bending and torsional resistance specification. Adequate rigidity is thereby provided. Also included is an I/O connector grounded without a separate ground contact and shielded over its length. The tabs include an arcuate member having a medial oblique projection which engages a ledge of the other shield near the recess. The electronic card of the invention also comprises a printed circuit board interposed between card shields having edges. Tabs on the edges of one shield engage recesses on the edge of the other shield. Adequate rigidity is thereby provided. A frame bar is interposed between the shields. Also included is an I/O connector grounded without a separate ground contact and shielded over its length.

Abstract: An electronic card has a printed circuit board interposed between two card shields having edges. Tabs on an edge of one engage recesses on the edge of the other shield. The jointed shields of the card provide high levels of rigidity sufficient to exceed applicable bending and torsional resistance specifications. Adequate rigidity is thereby provided. Also, included is an I/O connector which is shielded over its length and is grounded without a separate ground contact. The tabs include an arcuate member having a medial oblique projection which engages a ledge of the other shield near the recess.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic card comprising a printed circuit board interposed between card shields having edges. Tabs on an edge of one shield engage recesses on the edge of the other shield. The jointed shields of the card provide high levels of rigidity, sufficient to exceed applicable bending and torsional resistance specification. Adequate rigidity is thereby provided. Also included is an I/O connector grounded without a separate ground contact and shielded over its length. The tabs include an arcuate member having a medial oblique projection which engages a ledge of the other shield near the recess. A frame bar is interposed between the shields. Also included is an "oil can" resistant shield in which a deep-draw recess is peripherally surrounded by a groove.

Abstract: An electronic card which includes a printed circuit board interposed between card shields having edges. Tabs on an edge of one shield engage recesses on the edge of the other shield. The jointed shields of the card provide high level of rigidity, sufficient to exceed applicable bending and torsional resistance specification. Adequate rigidity is thereby provided. Also included is an I/O connector grounded without a separate ground contact and shielded over its length. The tabs include an arcuate member having a medial oblique projection which engages a ledge of the other shield near the recess.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector comprising a front retaining member with a pin receiving passageway, a plurality of conductive pins extending through the passageway, a rear retaining means with a plurality a pin receiving means and a printed wiring board with capacitors and central apertures and being interposed between the front and rear retaining members so as to receive the pins in said apertures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector comprising a front retaining member with a pin receiving passageway, a plurality of conductive pins extending through the passageway, a rear retaining means with a plurality a pin receiving means and a printed wiring board with capacitors and central apertures and being interposed between the front and rear retaining members so as to receive the pins in said apertures.