System for distributing power in CPCI computer architecture
US6677687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J1/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for distributing power in a compact peripheral component interconnect (CPCI) computer architecture is provided. A CPCI computer architecture comprises a plurality of CPCI systems each having respective backplanes. The backplanes further having respective local power rails providing power for a corresponding one of the plurality of CPCI systems. The power distribution system provides power to the backplanes, and comprises a common power rail connected to each one of the local power rails of the backplanes. A plurality of power supplies is connected to the common power rail of the power distribution system. Power taken from any one of the plurality of power supplies is available to any one of the backplanes.
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