Monolithic backplane having a first and second portion
US7388757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1402
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A subrack having a front side and a rear side, wherein the subrack is coupled to receive an Advanced Mezzanine Card module, the subrack includes a monolithic backplane having a first portion and second portion, where the first portion runs substantially along the front side and the second portion runs substantially along the rear side. A first slot is to receive the Advanced Mezzanine Card module inserted via the front side and connect the Advanced Mezzanine Card module directly to the second portion of the monolithic backplane. A second slot is to receive the Advanced Mezzanine Card module inserted via the rear side and connect the Advanced Mezzanine Card module directly to the first portion of the monolithic backplane. A virtual carrier manager, where the virtual carrier manager provides a control management function for the Advanced Mezzanine Card module, where the virtual carrier manager provides a central switching function for the Advanced Mezzanine Card module, and where the virtual carrier manager provides a power control function for the Advanced Mezzanine Card module.
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