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Adaptor for computers

US4997377A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1990
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/2009
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adaptor (14) for adding electronic components to a computer has been disclosed. The adaptor (14) includes a flexible printed circuit strip (34) having holes (38) in a first end section (36) for receiving a PGA package (16) and conductive pads (66) at a second end section (46) arranged in a predetermined pattern and conductive traces connected to and extending between the holes (38) and pads (66). The adaptor further includes a preform (80) having castellations (84) on each edge. The second end section (46) is wrapped around the preform (80) so that the conductive pads (66) are in registration with the castellations (84).

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