Method for increasing stability of system memory through enhanced quality of supply power
US7310240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/044
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for buffering power transients in a supply power for expansion cards inserted into expansion slots on a computer motherboard. The apparatus comprises a printed circuit board, a connector on the printed circuit board, and at least one capacitor on the printed circuit board. The connector is configured to fit into one of the expansion slots on the motherboard, and comprises at least one power pin and at least one ground pin. The at least one capacitor is connected to the power and ground pins of the connector and has sufficient capacitance to buffer power transients within the supply power to the expansion slots.
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