Parallel board ZIF module connector
US4911645A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/82
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a parallel board connector having zero insertion force between a PC board and a backplane which presents effectively zero impedance change through the connector interface. The PC board and the backplane to which it is to be connected have through-plated holes. The boards are positioned to overlap such that the through-plated holes are axially aligned. A shuttle block is provided with a number of parallel dual flex pins attached to one surface. To effect connection, the flex pins of the shuttle block are inserted through the holes of one board and into the holes of a second board to provide an electrical connection having very low or no impedance interface.
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