Abstract: A multi-board assembly includes a main printed circuit board (PCB) assembly that is coupled to at least two secondary PCB assemblies. A positioning device situates the second PCB assemblies in a desired position such that electrical connectors on the second PCB assemblies align with and engage complementary connectors on the main PCB assembly.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a riser card, a first connector, a bent connector, and a second connector. The riser card includes a first side and a second side. The first connector is mounted on the first side of the riser card. The first connector includes at least one first pin extending through the riser card and protruding from the second side of the riser card. The bent connector is mounted on the second side of the riser card. The bent connector is coupled with the first connector in the riser card. The bent connector includes a first portion mounted on the second side and a second portion spaced from the riser card. The second connector is connected to the second portion. A gap is defined between the second connector and the riser card, and the at least one first pin of the first connector is located in the gap to avoid interfering with the second connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is configured to be placed into and out of electrical communication with the first substrate by moving the second substrate along a direction that is parallel to the first substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector having electrostatic discharge protection comprises a body and an electrostatic discharge dissipative element. The body defines a socket having electrical contacts configured to make electrical contact with electrical contacts along a bottom surface of a component module when the component module is inserted in the socket. The electrostatic discharge dissipative element is configured to make contact with the electrical contacts along the bottom surface of the component module before the electrical contacts along the bottom surface of the component module make contact with the electrical contacts of the socket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector including: a printed circuit board including a guide hole and a locking hole; a plurality of connection pads provided on a top surface of the printed circuit board; a housing which is mounted on the printed circuit board and including a guide inserted into the guide hole and a locking unit inserted into the locking hole, which are protrudingly formed on a bottom surface of the housing; a plurality of terminals inserted and fixed into the housing so that one ends are positioned inside the housing and the other ends are projected to an outside of the housing; and terminal units in contact with top surfaces of the connection pads by being connected to the one ends of the terminals inside the housing.

Abstract: A mechanically improved component comprising a chip in a cavity and a stress-reduced attachment is specified. A component comprises an opening in a housing, an opaque cover or a mechanically flexible line connector, which is attached to two locations.

Abstract: An electronic connector system includes an electronic package and an interposer connector assembly. The electronic package has a body with a conductive member disposed on a mating surface of the body. The conductive member is coupled with a conductive via that extends into the body and is oriented along a center axis. The interposer connector assembly includes a substrate with an elongated conductive pad mounted to the substrate and a contact joined to the conductive pad. The contact engages the conductive member when the electronic package mates with the interposer connector assembly such that the center axis extends through the contact.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an AMB component (25) in a memory installation with fully buffered Dimm memory modules connected in series, characterised in that the AMB component (25) is placed on a connecting line (30) from the memory modules (2) to a memory controller (1) of the installation in order to re-amplify the connecting line (30) between two consecutive FBD memory modules (21, 22). The invention also concerns a connection interface that includes such an AMB amplifier component (25) for the connection of a maincard (3) that includes at least one processor, to an auxiliary memory card of the type with a series of memory modules (2), where the maincard has at least one pair of channels connected to the processor. Two series of FBD memory modules (2) are connected to respective FBD channels in the auxiliary memory card using FBD connectors (200) in a daisy-chain arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an improved electronic greeting card, which includes an automatic power-on device that can play pre-recorded message of the sender as soon as it is opened to surprise the receiver of the card. It also includes a slidable USB connector, which provides facilitates for users in transferring or re-recording digital data from/to the electronic greeting card.

Abstract: An electrode terminal supporting body fixed on a printed wiring board and an anisotropic conductive sheet which is positioned on the electrode terminal supporting body and on which a semiconductor device is placed are provided between first and second stiffening plates. The first and second stiffening plates are fastened by machine screws with the electrode terminal supporting body, the anisotropic conductive sheet, and the printed wiring board interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A circuit device is made smaller in higher. The circuit device includes a wiring substrate, a first circuit element, and a second circuit element. The circuit substrate includes an insulating resin layer, a wiring layer provided on a main surface of the insulating resin layer, and a wiring layer provided on the other main surface of the insulating resin layer. The wiring layer includes first interconnectors to which the first circuit element connects, and wiring portions. The film thickness of the first interconnector is made thinner than that of the wiring portion. The wiring layer includes second interconnectors and wiring portions. The first interconnectors and the second interconnectors are connected through the medium of conductors.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an interconnectable circuit board may include one or more of the following features: (a) a first electrically conductive pad located on a top of the circuit board, (b) a plated through hole on the conductive pad which passes through the circuit board, (c) a second electrically conductive pad coupled to the plated through hole; the second conductive pad capable of being electrically connected to a third electrically conductive pad attached to a top of a second interconnectable circuit board, (d) cut marks indicating safe locations for separating the circuit board, and (e) a second cut mark adjacent to the first cut mark where the area between the first and second cut mark can be utilized to make a safe cut through the circuit board.

Abstract: A connector system is provided for electrically connecting a receptacle printed circuit to a header printed circuit. The connector system includes a header assembly configured to be mounted on the header printed circuit. The header assembly includes header contacts. A receptacle assembly is configured to be mounted on the receptacle printed circuit and mated with the header assembly. The receptacle assembly includes a housing and a contact module held within the housing. The contact module has separate first and second chicklets that are coupled together to define the contact module. First and second receptacle contacts are held by the contact module and arranged in a differential pair. The first and second receptacle contacts are engaged with the header contacts of the header assembly. The first receptacle contact of the differential pair is held by the first chicklet and the second receptacle contact of the differential pair is held by the second chicklet.

Abstract: An electrical connector for receiving more than one IC packages (3) includes an insulative housing (1) having a planar interface with a plurality of passageways (10) defined therein; and a plurality of contacts (2) retained in the passageways (10) respectively and arranged in more than one groups. Each group of the contacts (2) is incorporated with positioning members (111) that jointly position the IC package upon the group of the contacts (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1), comprising a housing, in which contact elements (6) are arranged, wherein the contact elements (6) have a first contact part at one end and a second contact part at the opposite end, wherein the first contact part is in the form of a fork contact (7, 8), wherein the second contact part is in the form of a contact which makes contact with the printed circuit board, and an associated connection module (30) with a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1).

Abstract: An orthogonal connector system for connecting a first circuit board and a second circuit board oriented orthogonally with respect to the first circuit board includes a receptacle assembly and a header assembly mated with the receptacle assembly. The receptacle assembly is connected to the first circuit board and the header assembly is connected to the second circuit board. The receptacle assembly and the header assembly both have a housing and contact modules held within the corresponding housing. The contact modules have contact tails extending from a mounting edge thereof, where the contact tails of the receptacle connector are connected to the first circuit board and the contact tails of the header assembly are connected to the second circuit board. The contact modules have mating contacts extending from a mating edge thereof, where the mating edges are generally orthogonal with respect to the mounting edges.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a circuit board having vias extending at least partially through the circuit hoard along parallel via axes. The circuit board includes electrical conductors exposed within corresponding vias that extend between a top and a bottom. The electrical connector assembly also includes an electrical connector mounted on the circuit board that includes a housing having a mounting face configured to be mounted along the circuit board, and a plurality of variable depth signal terminals held by the housing. The signal terminals each include mounting contacts extending outward from the mounting face of the housing that are received in respective vias of the circuit board. The mounting contacts extend different depths into respective vias of the circuit board to engage the corresponding electrical conductors. The mounting contacts have a mounting end arranged at substantially the same depth within the via as the bottom of the electrical conductor.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules including outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity.

Abstract: An electrical connecting device is disclosed and includes a printed circuit board, an electrical connector, and a fixing gum. The electrical connector is used for electrically connecting a chip module onto the printed circuit board and has at least one gum positioning portion formed on at least one sidewall thereof. The gum positioning portion is non-coplanar with respect to the sidewall. The fixing gum adheres between and to the recess and the printed circuit board and is also attached in the recess. Because the gum positioning portion of the electrical connector is non-coplanar with respect to the sidewall, after the fixing gum is sprayed on the gum positioning portion, the electrical connector is reliably mounted on the printed circuit board to be prevented from falling off under an external force during a reflowing or due to shaking.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed and includes a body and a cover. The body has a first through hole and an area for conducting and accommodating solder between the first through hole and the edges of the body. The cover is movably disposed on the body. The color of the cover is lighter than that of the body. The cover has a second through hole and an area for accommodating pins between the second through hole and the edges of the cover. The second through hole corresponds to the first through hole. The second through hole has a first rim, a second rim, a third rim, and a fourth rim. The third rim and the fourth rim are parallel to a movement direction of the cover. When the cover is at an open state on the body, the area for accommodating pins and the area for conducting and accommodating solder are disengaged, the projection of the first rim and the second rim of the second through hole vertically on the body does not lie in the first through hole. It solves the problem of making mistakes in inspection.

Abstract: A power connector, includes an insulating housing having a plurality of contact receiving passages, each of said plurality of contact receiving passages receives a contact pair having a pair of independent conductive contacts, wherein said independent conductive contact includes a first part made of high conductive material and a second part made of high mechanical material, said first part is connected with said second part by a positioning element, said supporting portion of said second part keeps said first part from over deforming when a force is applied on said contacting portion for power transmission, so as to ensure the stability of power transmission.

Abstract: An electrical field device for use in industrial control with a housing, with at least one input, at least one output and an electronic circuit with a microcontroller, a memory and a circuit board. The electrical field device is easily adapted to different functions and conditions of use in that an opening is formed on one side of the housing for insertion of an electronic expansion module which has at least one circuit board, and in that the circuit board has a contact region with contacts for mechanical and electrical contact-making with mating contacts connected to the circuit board of the expansion, module and a circuit board recess formed such that an inserted expansion module does not have any conductive connection to the field device except in the contact region so that reliable electrical isolation between the interior of the device and the user is ensured.

Abstract: An electronic assembly for housing circuit cards of different types, which communicate with one another at high speed. Circuit cards of a first type plug into a backplane side-by-side. Circuit cards of a second type are arranged perpendicularly to the circuit cards of the first type. The arrangement allows cards of the first type to communicate with cards of the second type over short distances, thus improving system throughput. It also allows cards of different types to be cooled differently, thus promoting efficient cooling.

Abstract: Electrical connectors for interconnecting circuit boards. One such connector includes an integral flange for mounting a guidance pin in any of multiple orientations. A corresponding keying block may have a polarization component that can be mounted in a corresponding number of positions. The connector can accept conductive elements with different shapes for signals and grounds, but the housing may be adapted to receive either type of contact in any contact location. Protection of contact elements from excessive yield is provided within the insulative housing of the backplane connector. On the daughter card connector, height difference between ground and signal contacts in wafer assemblies protects components from electrostatic discharge.

Abstract: An array of electrical connectors is provided having a first plurality of electrical connectors configured to be mounted on a substrate, and a second plurality of electrical connectors configured to be mounted on the substrate at a location adjacent the first plurality of electrical connectors, such that the first plurality of electrical connectors is offset with respect to the second plurality of electrical connectors along an insertion direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing with a number of passageways, a number of electrical contacts received in the passageways and a number of solder balls disposed on the electrical contacts respectively. The electrical contact or together with the insulative housing form a retention feature for pre-setting the solder balls thereon.

Abstract: An array of electrical connectors is provided having a first plurality of electrical connectors configured to be mounted on a substrate, and a second plurality of electrical connectors configured to be mounted on the substrate at a location adjacent the first plurality of electrical connectors, such that the first plurality of electrical connectors is offset with respect to the second plurality of electrical connectors along an insertion direction.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a connector interface body, an elongated shaft, and a cam. The housing has an opening extending into the front face and an elongated channel oriented along the longitudinal axis. The cam is within the opening of the housing and includes a passageway through which a shaft of the housing extends. Rotation of the shaft rotates the cam to engage and drive the connector interface body away from the housing. The cam includes a collar protruding from the cam and extending along a periphery of the passageway. The collar has a clearance dimension along a first direction that is smaller than a gap between the retention features of the housing and an interference dimension along a transverse direction that is larger than the gap. The cam is retained in the housing when the collar engages retention features of the housing across the interference dimension.

Abstract: An electrical element is revealed. At least one receiving hole disposes on an insulating body. A conductive layer disposes on surfaces of the receiving hole. At least one soldering body mounts in the receiving hole correspondingly and contacts with the conductive layer. Part of the soldering body exposes outside a surface of the insulating body to form a soldering part. The electrical element is further arranged with at least one conductive terminal mounted in the corresponding receiving hole movably and slantingly, the conductive terminal contacts with the conductive layer. Each conductive terminal includes a head part exposed outside the surface of the insulating body for being pressed and contacted. By electrical connection of the conductive layer, the assembly between the soldering body and the terminal is replaced and errors of the assembly between the soldering body and the terminal are eliminated. Therefore, the soldering quality is improved greatly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor connection module (1) comprising a housing (2) in which at least one printed circuit board (3) with function elements (30) is arranged, input contacts (20) and output contacts (21) for connecting cores, wherein the input and output contacts (20, 21) are accessible from the front (V) of the distributor connection module (1) and are or can be electrically connected to one another by means of the printed circuit board (3), wherein the input and output contacts (20, 21) are arranged on a separate second printed circuit board (6), wherein the separate second printed circuit board (6) has an interface for connection to the first printed circuit board (3) with the function elements (30), which interface is designed in the form of a disconnecting plug (9) with disconnecting contacts (23), wherein electrical connections are fed from the input and output contacts (20, 21) to the disconnecting contacts (23), wherein one input contact (20) is connected to one output contact (21) in

Abstract: A bridge connector configured to electrically and mechanically couple adjacent circuit boards. The connector includes a connector housing that has a mating side configured to interface with board surfaces of adjacent circuit boards when mounted thereon. The housing includes a contact-receiving slot that at least partially defines a restricted space. The connector also includes a bridge contact that is held within the slot and the restricted space. The bridge contact has a pair of contact ends that are spaced apart from each other and project from the mating side. The contact ends are inserted into corresponding through-holes of the adjacent circuit boards when the housing is mounted thereon. The bridge contact is sized and shaped relative to the restricted space to float within the slot such that the bridge contact at least one of shifts and pivots therein.

Abstract: A connector system includes a first contact module terminated to a first circuit board proximate to an edge of the first circuit board. The first contact module has a first housing holding first contacts that are electrically connected to the first circuit board. The connector system also includes a second contact module terminated to a second circuit board proximate to an edge of the second circuit board. The second contact module having a second housing holding second contacts that are electrically connected to the second circuit board. A jumper module electrically connects the first contacts and the second contacts, where the jumper module is movable independently of the first and second housings between a mated state and an unmated state. The first and second contacts are electrically connected in the mated state. When the jumper module is in the unmated state, the first circuit board and the second circuit board can be brought together from a plurality of different directions.

Abstract: A board-to-board connector is disclosed. The board-to-board connector comprises a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a first housing and a first terminal, and is configured to be mounted on a first board. The first terminal is fitted in the first housing. The second connector has a second housing and a second terminal. The second terminal is fitted in the second housing and is configured to make contact with the first terminal. The second connector is configured to be mounted on a second board so as to be engaged with the first connector. When the first connector and the second connector are engaged together, a plane where the first board is present intersects a plane where the second board is present.

Abstract: An edge card connector includes: a substantially rigid, insulating housing having internal electrical contacts to engage the edge of a first circuit board inserted into the housing; solder balls arranged on an outer surface of the housing in a selected pattern to establish connections to corresponding conductive pads on a second circuit board when the solder balls are at least partially melted; and, electrical connections between the internal electrical contacts and the solder balls. The socket may contain additional features for added strength, ease of assembly, and other purposes. The system is assembled by placing the socket onto a circuit board, aligning the solder balls with respective contact pads, and fusing the solder balls to establish electrical connectivity. A standoff structure may be provided to avoid excessive compaction of the solder balls.

Abstract: A bridge connector configured to electrically and mechanically couple adjacent circuit boards. The connector includes a connector housing that has a mating side configured to interface with board surfaces of adjacent circuit boards when mounted thereon. The housing includes a contact-receiving slot that at least partially defines a restricted space. The connector also includes a bridge contact that is held within the slot and the restricted space. The bridge contact has a pair of contact ends that are spaced apart from each other and project from the mating side. The contact ends are inserted into corresponding through-holes of the adjacent circuit boards when the housing is mounted thereon. The bridge contact is sized and shaped relative to the restricted space to float within the slot such that the bridge contact at least one of shifts and pivots therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1), comprising a housing, in which contact elements (6) are arranged, wherein the contact elements (6) have a first contact part at one end and a second contact part at the opposite end, wherein the first contact part is in the form of a fork contact (7, 8), wherein the second contact part is in the form of a contact which makes contact with the printed circuit board, and an associated connection module (30) with a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1).

Abstract: A high speed connector includes a plurality of wafer-style components, the wafers including two columns of conductive terminals that are supported in an insulative support body by a plurality of channels. Ribs may be provided to help secure one of the terminals in one of the plurality of channels. The two columns of terminals are configured to form broadside coupled terminal pairs and an air channel is at least partially disposed in the wafer between two adjacent broadside coupled terminal pairs.

Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a cell board interconnection architecture comprises an interconnection structure for interconnecting a plurality of cell boards, the interconnection structure configured to allow air to pass therethrough in a direction in which the cell boards couple therewith.

Abstract: An inserting connector includes a plurality of plug electrodes where plug connecting terminals are provided at first ends of the plug electrodes and plug terminals are provided at second ends of the plug electrodes, the plug connecting terminals being configured to be connected to a board, the plug terminals being configured to be connected to jack terminals; wherein the plug connecting terminals extend in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the board; the plug terminals extend in a movable direction where the plug terminals are attached to or detached from the jack terminals; the plug electrodes are bent at an angle ? in longitudinal directions of the plug electrodes, the angle ? being greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a motherboard substrate and an external interface module including a plurality of external interfaces. The external interface module is detachably and electrically connected to the motherboard substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting conductive portions formed on edges of connection objects, respectively. The electrical connector comprises an electrode sheet and a press member. The electrode sheet comprises an insulation sheet and an electrode formed on the insulation sheet. The press member comprises a plurality of springs arranged to press the insulation sheet against the conductive portions of the connection objects to force the electrode to be brought into contact with the conductive portions.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a primary board, and a connector mounted to a mounting location of the primary board. The connector includes compliant conductors, each compliant conductor having a first end and a second end. The connector further includes a connector body supported by the primary board. The connector body constrains the first end of each compliant conductor at the mounting location and the second end of each compliant conductor at an interface location. The connector further includes a movable member which is capable of moving relative to the connector body along an axis extending between the mounting location and the interface location. The movable member is constructed and arranged to control tension of the compliant conductors while the connector body constrains the first end of each compliant conductor at the mounting location and the second end of each compliant conductor at the interface location.

Abstract: There is provided a card connector for electrically coupling a card with a motherboard. The card connector includes a housing to and from which a contact pad of the card is inserted and ejected, where the housing is mountable on the motherboard; a pair of contacts is configured to hold the card between the pair of the contacts and to be electrically coupled with the contact pads of the card inserted into the housing, and extend in a first direction, and a pair of urging members is configured in the housing to force the pair of the contacts toward the card and extend in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: An exemplary connector for connecting an electronic device to a main circuit board is provided. The electronic device includes a secondary circuit board. The connector includes an insulating housing shell, a first sidewall, a second sidewall facing the first sidewall, and a third sidewall interconnecting the first and second sidewalls. The first, second and third sidewalls cooperatively defines a housing space. There is an electrically conductive member mounted at the third sidewall for electrically connected to the main circuit board. The housing space is configured for housing the electronic device therein in a manner so as to enable the secondary circuit board of the electronic device to be electrically connected to the conductive member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a card holder includes a first printed wiring board, a second printed wiring board disposed to face the first printed wiring board, a third printed wiring board disposed to face second printed wiring board, a first stacking connector disposed between the first printed wiring board and the second printed wiring board to electrically connect and to physically fix the first printed wiring board and the second printed wiring board, and a second stacking connector disposed between the second printed wiring board and the third printed wiring board to electrically connect and to physically fix the second printed wiring board and the third printed wiring board. The first stacking connector and the second stacking connector the first stacking connector and the second stacking connector are structurally incompatible with each other.

Abstract: A circuit device which can form terminal portions at narrow pitches a manufacturing method of the circuit device, and a connecting member are provided. A circuit device 10 includes: a first printed circuit board 11 and a second printed circuit board 15 which are arranged along the thickness direction of substrates 12, 16; and a connecting member 20 which is interposed between the first printed circuit board 11 and the second printed circuit board 15. The first printed circuit board 11 and the second printed circuit board 15 are electrically connected with each other by terminal portions 21 formed on the connecting member 20. The circuit device 10 integrally forms the terminal portions 21 on a frame body 25 by plating.

Abstract: A floating connector that utilizes multiple cables or ribbon cable is described, the connector has two termination ends, each with a housing and conductive terminals. The housings have a stepped configuration having at least two different levels on which free ends of the cables are terminated to the terminals of the housing. The terminals extend from the steps to terminating faces that are mate with opposing receptacle connectors. The two housing are flexibly interconnected so that they may deflect relative to each other.

Abstract: An interconnect device is provided with a body through which a plurality of wells has been defined. At least one component having two terminals is provided in one or more of the wells. The component is sealed in its respective well such that the two terminals are accessible on opposite sides of the body. The body corresponds to a Ball Grid Array (BGA) device and is positioned between a BGA device and a printed circuit board (PCB). The component in the well is then inline with a solder ball on the BGA device and a corresponding pad on the PCB. Providing the component in the well frees up surface area on the PCB and also allows for positioning the component closer to a source of a signal. A component in the well is a discrete component having two terminals that may be solderable or made from a conductive pliable material. The terminals may be spring-mounted on the component.

Abstract: A jumper connector for connecting lighting components to one another includes a connector body having a mating surface configured to engage more than one lighting component, where the connector body is configured to be secured to a substrate by a fastener. The jumper connector also includes a conductor held by the body, wherein the conductor is configured to be electrically connected to more than one lighting component during the same manufacturing step in which the connector body is secured to the substrate.

Abstract: To provide an electro-optical apparatus having a power-supply wiring structure that is capable of supplying a sufficient electrical power to a common electrode of electro-optical devices. An electro-optical apparatus according to the present invention comprises electro-optical devices having a laminated structure including first electrode layers formed on or above a viewing area 11 of a substrate 15 and a second electrode layer 14 formed on or above the first electrode layers, the laminated structure further including first power lines for supplying a voltage to the first electrode layers and second power wiring 16 electrically connected to the second electrode layer, wherein the first power lines and the second power lines are arranged on or above the viewing area and are arranged in the same layer as the first electrode layers or below the first electrode layers.