Abstract: In a card connector, a main body has a plugging space formed therein and used to locate terminals of a terminal set, two sliding members of a sliding mechanism are movably disposed on two sides of the terminal set in the plugging space, respectively, and each sliding member has a supporting part protruded on a side thereof and extended into the plugging space, and elastic members are abutted between sides of the two sliding members and two opposite sidewalls of the plugging space, respectively; a terminal of a guiding rod is slid along a guiding groove, and an other terminal of the guiding rod is inserted through the main body; a push plate of a shielding housing is abutted with the guiding rod, so that a preset electronic card can be stably inserted into or ejected out of the plugging space through the two sliding members.

Abstract: An embedded terminal module includes an embedded terminal component, a matching socket and a correction device. The correction device is located between the embedded terminal component and the matching socket to provide a coordinated correction of the embedded terminal component and a printed circuit board.

Abstract: In a transceiver module, when one end portion of a module board (18) is inserted and connected to a concave portion (16R) of a plug connector (16), a projection portion (16PP) formed on the periphery of the concave portion (16R) of the plug connector (16) is fitted into a notch portion (18PH) as one end surface of the module board (18) comes into contact with an inner peripheral surface that forms the concave portion (16R).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plug (1) to be mechanically and electrically connected to a corresponding mating plug, comprising a housing (2), a protective conductor bridge (3), and a plug insert. The housing (2) comprises at least one connecting section (9) to be connected to the plug insert, and the plug insert is mounted on the at least one connecting section (9). The protective conductor bridge (3) can be inserted from above into the housing (2) or into retaining frame (4).

Abstract: A printed electrical connector design includes two flat patterned thermoplastic plates printed with mechanical registration features that align conductive traces on the two plates of the electrical connector. A top plate is printed with a plurality of raised pedestals and a plurality of metallic traces. A bottom plate is printed with a plurality of recessed channels and a corresponding plurality of metallic traces. The plurality of recessed channels of the bottom plate are configured to mate with the plurality of raised pedestals on the top plate. The pedestals and channels of the top and bottom plates, respectively, serve to align the metallic traces that comprise the electrical connector. The printed electrical connector design allows printed electrical/electronic circuits and/or devices to be manufactured and interfaced with other printed electrical/electronic circuits and/or devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are an improved structure for connecting printed circuit boards and display apparatus having the structure, by which two printed circuit boards are directly connected by a harness without extra parts. A structure for connecting printed circuit boards (PCBs), electrically connecting a first PCB and a second PCB with printed circuits provided thereon, the structure includes fixing holes formed in the first PCB and the second PCB, and a harness fixed to the fixing holes at both ends to electrically connect the first PCB and the second PCB, wherein the harness includes housings arranged in a pair to be fixed to the first PCB and the second PCB and having projections to be inserted and fixed to the fixing holes, contact terminals arranged in the housings to come into contact with the printed circuits, and a cable connected to the contact terminals to electrically connect the pair of housings.

Abstract: A method and system for a dynamic keying system is disclosed. The method and system can include a male connector device having a first plurality of settings for one or more key features, and a female connector device having a second plurality of settings for one or more key features. The female connector device can be configured to operate in an initial mode in which it is configured to, in response to the introduction of the male connector device, correspond a first setting of the first plurality of settings to a second setting of the second plurality of settings. The female connector device can also be configured to operate in a subsequent mode, in which it can permit coupling with at least one male connector device having the first setting and consistently deny access to at least one male connector device having a third setting different than the first setting.

Abstract: An electric heater for an automobile vehicle, with at least one heating element and with at least one circuit board, whereby the circuit board has at least one contact area through which an electrical connection between a heating element and a power supply can be realized. The heating element has at least one PTC-heating element, whereby the heating element can be clipped to the circuit board via a connector clip, and whereby the connector clip has two flexible extensions, which are arranged opposed to each other.

Abstract: Methods and devices for interconnection of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and to one another or to other components using ultra low profile electrical connectors. Examples include male and female inserts for placement in the plane of a PCB, and PCB assemblies comprising one or the other of male or female inserts for such placement. Further examples include surface mounted male and female connectors and PCB assemblies, in which the connectors comprise base members and connector elements configured to couple to corresponding assemblies on other PCT assemblies by movement in a horizontal plane relative to the PCB.

Abstract: A card edge connector including electrical contacts; and a housing having the electrical contacts connected thereto. The housing comprises a card edge receiving slot, and a beam extending at least partially across a width of the card edge receiving slot. An open space is provided between the beam and a bottom of the card edge receiving slot.

Abstract: In some embodiments a method of addressing advanced memory buffers identifies whether a dual inline memory module includes more than one advanced memory buffer. If the dual inline memory module includes more than one advanced memory buffer, then each of the advanced memory buffers of the dual inline memory module is addressed separately, and an address is computed for a next dual inline memory module. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A terminal used in a connector includes a base portion that is retained in a housing, and a front terminal and a rear terminal that extend from the base portion. A front terminal is provided with a front contact portion that comes in contact with a mating terminal through a flat plate surface of the front contact portion, and a rear terminal is provided with a rear contact portion that comes in contact with a terminal of a mating connector through a flat plate surface of the rear contact portion. The front contact portion and the rear contact portion are arranged at the same position in a width direction.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes a housing including an accommodation portion and contacts, a slider movable between an initial position and a fully-inserted position, a correct-insertion abutting portion and an incorrect-insertion abutting portion provided on the slider, and a stopper-switch leaf spring. A stopper is provided on the stopper-switch leaf spring, wherein the slider is allowed to slidably move from the initial position to the fully-inserted position when the stopper-switch leaf spring is positioned at a stopper-ineffective position, and the slider is prevented from slidably moving from the initial position to the fully-inserted position when the stopper-switch leaf spring is positioned at a stopper-effective position. The stopper-switch leaf spring and the stopper are positioned within the housing when the stopper-switch leaf spring is in a free state.

Abstract: A daughter card assembly including a daughter card having a leading edge. The daughter card includes signal contacts that are disposed along the leading edge, wherein the leading edge is configured to be inserted into a card cavity of a receptacle connector during a mating operation. The daughter card assembly also includes a power module that is coupled to the daughter card. The power module includes a module housing having a module cavity and a cavity opening that provides access to the module cavity. The power module also includes a power contact that is disposed within the module cavity and projects through the cavity opening. The power contact is configured to engage a corresponding electrical contact of the receptacle connector during the mating operation. The power contact is deflected by the electrical contact into the module cavity as the power contact and the electrical contact engage each other.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes a housing including an accommodation portion and contacts, a slider movable between an initial position and a fully-inserted position, a correct-insertion abutting portion and an incorrect-insertion abutting portion provided on the slider, and a stopper-switch leaf spring. A stopper is provided on the stopper-switch leaf spring, wherein the slider is allowed to slidably move from the initial position to the fully-inserted position when the stopper-switch leaf spring is positioned at a stopper-ineffective position, and the slider is prevented from slidably moving from the initial position to the fully-inserted position when the stopper-switch leaf spring is positioned at a stopper-effective position. The stopper-switch leaf spring and the stopper are positioned within the housing when the stopper-switch leaf spring is in a free state.

Abstract: A card edge connector for receiving a card which is rotatably assembled includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a pair of metal pieces. The insulative housing has a inserted slot for receiving the card and a key within the inserted slot for anti-mismating of the card. The terminals are arranged in a single row and located at one side of the inserted slot. Each terminal includes a solder portion extending out of the insulative housing and a contacting portion projecting into the inserted slot. The metal pieces locate at the other side of the inserted slot, each of which includes a mounting portion and an abutting portion projecting into the inserted slot. The terminals are arranged in a single row for reducing the height of the card edge connector.

Abstract: In a card accommodation portion, an upper section (14U) provided with contact terminals (16ai) electrically connected to an SD card (SDC) detachably attached and a lower section (14D) provided with contact terminals (18ai) electrically connected to an HG-Duo card (22) or a Duo card (23) detachably attached are formed in a stacked manner.

Abstract: A card connector which effectively prevents erroneous insertion of a card having a width smaller than a specified width has an introducing space formed between a body having contacts and a cover. An insertion preventing wall is formed in the body facing the upstream side in the card inserting direction. The cover includes a restricting plate projecting toward the introducing space, with the restricting plate being under a posture projecting further toward the introducing space on the downstream side in the card inserting direction. The restricting plate forms, at widthwise opposed ends thereof, contacting pieces which are deformed as coming into contact with widthwise opposed ends of a card, thereby lifting up the restricting plate.

Abstract: An electronics circuit board includes a periphery defined by a plurality of edges. At least one power contact is located adjacent a first one of said edges and a plurality of data contacts are located adjacent a second one of said edges. The first and second edges are arranged transversely relative to each other. The circuit board is operatively installed on a base that includes a power connector and a data connector. At least one power contact of the circuit board is operably engaged with the power connector and the plurality of data contacts of the circuit board are operably engaged with said data connector. The power connector is located adjacent said first edge of the circuit board and the data connector is located adjacent a second edge of the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of contacts (2) retained in the insulative housing (1) for mating with an electrical card and a block (3). The insulative housing (1) defines a front mating face (14), a receiving space (10) extending backwardly from the mating face (14) and an installing wall (11) located at a rear end of the receiving space (10). The block (3) is retained in the insulative housing (1) for positioning the contacts (2). The installing wall (11) defines a through hole (111) for receiving the block (3). The block (3) has a pair of elastic segments (36) located at lateral sides thereof and a pair of slots (341) located beside the elastic segments (36) respectively for supporting elasticity of the elastic segments (36).

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a connection on a mobile computing device. A secret is generated on a trusted platform of the mobile computing device. The secret is transported to a secure channel application. The secure channel application establishes a trusted local communication channel between the trusted platform and a SIM (subscriber identity module)/Smartcard. The secret is received by the SIM/Smartcard. The secret, after being received by the SIM/Smartcard, is provided to a secure channel applet on the SIM/Smartcard. The secure channel applet establishes the trusted local communication channel between the SIM/Smartcard and the trusted platform, wherein the secret is shared by the trusted platform and the SIM/Smartcard.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes an elongated housing with a pair of latches disposed at opposite ends thereof and defining a mating groove in the housing and between said pair of latches. A first wall and a second wall are formed at opposite sides of the mating groove, on which a plurality of conductive terminals are mounted. A key protrudes into the mating groove from the first wall with a distal end sinking into the second such that the second wall can be molded in an uninterrupted manner without the joint of the key.

Abstract: A card edge connector comprises a pair of mount members attached to the bottom of the insulating housing thereof. Each mount member comprises a body portion, at least one fitting nail connected to the body portion and configured to be disposed transversely for being soldered on a printed circuit board, and a tab portion connecting to the body portion and configured to be freely insertable into an aperture formed on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A memory card connector, within a slot of a host device, for receiving a first memory card having a first row of contact fingers and a second row of contact fingers and a second memory card having only a single row of contact fingers. The memory card connector includes a first row of contact pins, a second row of contact pins and a protrusion. The first row of contact pins are configured to mate with the first row of contact fingers of the first memory card. The second row of contact pins are configured to mate with the second row of contact fingers of the first memory card. The protrusion is received within a contact finger in the second row of contact fingers of the first memory card to allow full insertion of the first memory card into the connector, and abuts against a distal end of one of the contact fingers of the second memory card to prevent full insertion of the second memory card into the connector.

Abstract: A card edge connector comprises an insulative housing defining a front mating face and a central slot recessed rearwardly from the mating face. A plurality of contacts each has a contact portion exposed into the central for mating with a complementary connector and a solder tail exposed to outside of the housing. A cover is assembled to a rear side of the housing. A spacer sandwiched between the housing and the cover along a front-to-rear direction. The spacer defines a plurality of through holes through which the solder tails of the contacts passing.

Abstract: A memory card connector, within a slot of a host device, for receiving a first memory card having a first row of contact fingers and a second row of contact fingers and a second memory card having only a single row of contact fingers. The memory card connector includes a first row of contact pins, a second row of contact pins and a protrusion. The first row of contact pins are configured to mate with the first row of contact fingers of the first memory card. The second row of contact pins are configured to mate with the second row of contact fingers of the first memory card. The protrusion is received within a contact finger in the second row of contact fingers of the first memory card to allow full insertion of the first memory card into the connector, and abuts against a distal end of one of the contact fingers of the second memory card to prevent full insertion of the second memory card into the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector for accepting an edge of a circuit board having a notch and a plurality of circuit board electrical contacts disposed on the edge is disclosed. The electrical connector has an insulative housing that accepts the edge of the circuit board. A positioning protrusion is formed on the insulative housing and is at least partially receivable within the notch of the edge of the circuit board. A plurality of contacts are carried by the insulative housing and contact the circuit board electrical contacts. The positioning protrusion has a lower portion that is less than or the same thickness as a width of the notch, an upper portion that is thicker than the width of the notch, and a middle portion connecting the upper portion and lower portion, where the middle portion having a thickness that changes symmetrically.

Abstract: An electrical card connector for insertion of a first card and a second card which is wider than the first card, includes an insulative housing defining a front mating port, a card receiving space extending backwardly from the mating port for receiving the first and the second cards, and a plurality of terminals for mating with a first card and a second card wider than the first card. A card restriction mechanism is fixed to the insulative housing and includes a guiding body and an elastic spring located on the guiding body. The guiding body restricts and guides the first card and second cards to be inserted into the receiving space while the cards moving through the mating port.

Abstract: A memory subsystem system including a rectangular printed circuit card having a first side and a second side, a length of between 149.5 and 153.5 millimeters, and first and second ends having a width smaller than the length. The memory system also includes a first plurality of pins on the first side extending along a first edge of the card that extends the length of the card, and a second plurality of pins on the second side extending on the first edge of the card. The memory system further includes a positioning key having it center positioned on the first edge of the card and located between 84.5 and 88.5 millimeters from the first end of the card and located between 62.5 and 66.5 millimeters from the second end of the card.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (10) for receiving at least a first electrical card (100), includes an insulative housing (1) having a base portion (11), an arm portion (12) extending forwardly from the base portion, and a receiving space (14) formed between the base portion and the arm portion. A number of terminals (2) are mounted on the insulative housing and extend into the receiving space. A spring tab (3) has a retaining portion (31) fixed to the insulative housing and an engaging portion (32) extending from an end of the retaining portion. A guiding member (4) is cantileveredly fixed to the engaging portion to guide the first electrical card into the receiving space.

Abstract: A card controller receives data from a recording card via a socket. A read clock is transmitted in a main transmission wiring, and the data is transmitted in a data transmission wiring. The read clock is withdrawn from the card controller by an outgoing transmission wiring and retrieved into the card controller by an incoming transmission wiring. A transmission delay amount of the outgoing transmission wiring is equal to that of the main transmission wiring, and a transmission delay amount of the incoming transmission wiring is equal to that of the data transmission wiring. The card controller receives the data in synchronization with the read clock retrieved by the incoming transmission wiring.

Abstract: A small form-factor, high performance connector is disclosed. This connector is intended for use with high bandwidth digital video, implementing differential digital signaling, as well as for high bandwidth analog video. The described connector system performs the function of the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector, but in a significantly smaller package. Signal integrity is maintained in the smaller form factor by the expedient assignment of signals to pins so that the pin above or below any signal is not used on that interface, thus reducing the chances for signal crosstalk. The pin shape and spacing are created to match pin lengths and minimize inductance while maintaining the proper impedance up to 2.5 GHz. This connector system also implements a tactile feedback mechanism to aid with cable plug insertion, and incorporates a keying mechanism to prevent reverse-plugging.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for plating a PCI Express edge connector are described. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board having connectors is employed for electroplating one or more of the connectors formed thereon. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having one or more layers, and a plurality of connectors formed on one or more of the layers, wherein at least one connector includes at least one short pin and at least one extra pin. The at least one extra pin extends beyond an outer shape of the printed circuit board after fabrication. The printed circuit board also includes connection circuitry formed on one or more of the layers, wherein the connection circuitry is configured to electrically connect the short pin with the extra pin at least during electroplating of said short pin.

Abstract: An alignment structure of individual printed circuit board and method thereof are disclosed. The alignment structure of individual printed circuit board includes a panel body and an assembling part. An aligned part having a geometric feature is disposed on an inner side of the panel body. The assembling part coupled with an individual printed circuit board is similar to the geometric feature of the aligned part so that the individual printed circuit board is combined with the panel body.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) include an insulating housing, one row of contact disposed in the housing, a key (6) and a position member (67). The housing defines an elongated slot (12) extending longitudinally along a first direction while communicating with an exterior in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The key is inserted into the slot in the second direction and the position member encounters the key in a third direction to prevent the key from fall off in the second direction.

Abstract: An intelligent connector assembly for use in an interface between a device and a cable, including: a block having a circuit thereon, the block being configured to be received onto a housing, with alignment features on the housing and the block such that the block is receivable in only one orientation into the housing, and a plurality of external interfaces on the block. A method of simultaneously fabricating a plurality of circuit blocks for aligned positioning onto the housing of individual connectors, by: simultaneously fabricating a plurality of blocks on a single sheet of material; cutting a repeating pattern of holes across the single sheet; and separating the single sheet into sections such that each individual block is disposed on an identically shaped section of the single sheet.

Abstract: A system or method ensures proper insertion of a circuit board (“card”) assembly into a card support assembly. A card assembly includes a first keying feature other than on a faceplate connected to the card assembly. The keying feature may be a notch, tab or slot, and the keying feature may be integral with the card assembly. The card support assembly includes a second keying feature that corresponds to the first keying feature. The second keying feature is positioned so as to allow cards with the correct keying feature to connect with the support assembly and to prevent cards that lack the keying feature, or are misaligned, from contacting the connectors of the support assembly. As a result, an effective keying solution is provided for the card assembly, and damage to circuit boards and connectors caused by improper connections is prevented without costly manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A card edge connector is adapted for connecting a card to a mother board, includes a housing made from insulating material. The housing includes a slot for receiving the card, a retaining hole communicating with the slot and a plurality of conductive contacts received in the housing. A metallic key is received in the retaining hole discretely and have a recess thereof. A retaining section includes a body portion received in the recess of the key and a leg to connect with the mother board.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) include an insulating housing, one row of contact disposed in the housing, a key (6) and a position member (67). The housing defines an elongated slot (12) extending longitudinally along a first direction while communicating with an exterior in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The key is inserted into the slot in the second direction and the position member encounters the key in a third direction to prevent the key from fall off in the second direction.

Abstract: A card edge connector is adapted for connecting a card to a mother board, includes a housing made from insulating material. The housing includes a slot for receiving the card, a retaining hole communicating with the slot and a plurality of conductive contacts received in the housing. A metallic key is received in the retaining hole discretely and have a recess thereof. A retaining section includes a body portion received in the recess of the key and a leg to connect with the mother board.

Abstract: A card connector device whose structure is simple and which can hold plural types of cards of different widths. A plate-spring-shaped card position control unit is formed on the top of a case by partially cutting off a part of the case. The tip of the card position control unit is folded and protrudes from the case by a prescribed distance toward the bottom of the case.

Abstract: A card edge connector (100) adapted for a daughter card with at least one notch comprises a housing (1) made from insulating material and contacts. The housing comprises a slot (12) for receiving the daughter card along its length direction and channels (14) communicating with the slot. The contacts (2) is received in the channels, each comprising a contacting section extending in the slot for contacting with the daughter card and a leg extending out of the housing. At least one key (5) for matching with the at least one notch of the daughter card is transverly retained in the slot and is better than the housing in resistibility of abrasion or breakage.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for plating a PCI Express edge connector are described. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board having connectors is employed for electroplating one or more of the connectors formed thereon. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having one or more layers, and a plurality of connectors formed on one or more of the layers, wherein at least one connector includes at least one short pin and at least one extra pin. The at least one extra pin extends beyond an outer shape of the printed circuit board after fabrication. The printed circuit board also includes connection circuitry formed on one or more of the layers, wherein the connection circuitry is configured to electrically connect the short pin with the extra pin at least during electroplating of said short pin.

Abstract: A card connector includes a base having an opening at a front end thereof, two guide channels at bilateral sides inside, and a plurality of terminals mounted at a rear end thereof; at least one movable member movably mounted in the guide channels and having a stopping portion and a bevel formed at upper and lower sides of a front end thereof; a stopping plate pivotably mounted to the base for pivoting movement between a stopping position and a releasing position. While the stopping plate is located at the stopping position, the movable member engages to lock the stopping plate. While the movable member is close to the guide channel, the movable member releases the lock-up status. At least one resilient member is provided for generating resilience keeping movement of the stopping plate toward the stopping position. Therefore, the card connector allows/blocks the normally/erroneously inserted card.

Abstract: A card edge connector (100) adapted for a daughter card with at least one notch comprises a housing (1) made from insulating material and contacts. The housing comprises a slot (12) for receiving the daughter card along its length direction and channels (14) communicating with the slot. The contacts (2) is received in the channels, each comprising a contacting section extending in the slot for contacting with the daughter card and a leg extending out of the housing. At least one key (5) for matching with the at least one notch of the daughter card is transverly retained in the slot and is better than the housing in resistibility of abrasion or breakage.

Abstract: A high reliability dual inline memory module with a fault tolerant address and command bus for use in a server. The memory module is a card approximately 151.35 mm or 5.97 inches long provided with about a plurality of contacts of which some are redundant, a plurality of DRAMs, a phase lock loop, a 2 or 32K bit serial EE PROM and a 28 bit, a 1 to 2 register having error correction code (ECC), parity checking, a multi-byte fault reporting circuitry for reading via an independent bus, and real time error lines for determining and reporting both correctable errors and uncorrectable error conditions coupled to the server's memory interface chip and memory controller or processor such that the memory controller sends address and command information to the register via address/command lines together with check bits for error correction purposes to the ECC/Parity register.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for plating a PCI Express edge connector are described. In one embodiment a printed circuit board having connectors is employed for electroplating one or more of the connectors formed thereon. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having one or more layers, and a plurality of connectors formed on one or more of the layers, wherein at least one connector includes at least one short pin and at least one extra pin. The at least one extra pin extends beyond an outer shape of the printed circuit board after fabrication. The printed circuit board also includes connection circuitry formed on one or more of the layers, wherein the connection circuitry is configured to electrically connect the short pin with the extra pin at least during electroplating of said short pin.

Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.

Abstract: A card connector is compatible with different types of memory cards. The card connector has an insulative frame and a plurality of conductive terminals received in the insulative frame. The insulative frame has a plug portion defining a plurality of slots for receiving different memory cards. The card connector has an anti-misplug mechanism mounted on the insulative frame. The anti-misplug mechanism includes a pressing pate and a spring strip. The pressing plate has an end pivotably received in the insulative frame and a stop portion stopping one of the slots in assembly. The spring strip is mounted below the pressing plate for providing returning force. When a card is received in one of slots in the insulative frame, the stop portion stops other slots of the insulative frame, thereby avoiding insertion of other memory cards into the card connector by mistake.

Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.