Edge launch connector for electronics assemblies
US10516224B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10606
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An edge launch signal connector (e.g., RF connector) comprises a connector body having a support aperture, and one or more interface surfaces operable to interface with an edge launch connector support portion of a first circuit board. A plurality of ground contact pins can be supported by the connector body and can be arrayed about the support aperture of the connector body, and a signal pin can be supported within the support aperture. In response to the edge launch signal connector engaging a second circuit board, the signal pin interfaces with a signal contact pad of the second circuit board, and the plurality of ground contact pins interface with at least one ground contact pad. A first circuit board assembly can support a plurality of edge launch signal connectors for blind-mate coupling first and second circuit board assemblies together to accommodate for positional tolerances.
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