Multi-configuration GPU interface device
US6797998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10734
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-configuration interface device for coupling different types of GPUs (graphics processor units) to a PCB (printed circuit board). The interface device comprises a GPU interface for a connection to the GPU and a PCB interface for a connection to the PCB. The GPU interface is implemented using a customizable attachment footprint for effectuating a connection to differing GPU types while maintaining the PCB interface for the connection to the PCB. The ball array for different GPUs can be configured to respectively support them. The interface device maintains a consistent PCB interface. Thus, as GPU characteristics change and evolve, or as different GPU versions are implemented, a consistent connection can be maintained for the PCB.
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