Connection block for interfacing a plurality of printed circuit boards
US6460170B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/09536
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is described for providing a robust mechanical and electrical connection between two or more circuit boards which may be employed for diagnostic purposes and/or for permanent connections. A spacer block, connection block, or pedestal, preferably made of PCB type material is preferably disposed between two PCBs. The pedestal is preferably dimensioned to space the two PCBs far enough apart that the surface mount components on two boards connected employing the inventive pedestal do not interfere with one another. The pedestal preferably provides for ample signal density and signal quality because of the block thickness and availability of insulation within the pedestal.
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