Multiple graphics adapter connection systems
US8066515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/185
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system provides a digital multi-bit connection between two or more graphics adapters. Each graphics adapter is manufactured as a printed circuit board including a finger-type edge connector. When two or more graphics adapters are installed in a system the edge connectors of each graphics adapter may be coupled to each other via a connection device that provides a portion of the digital multi-bit connection. The remainder of the digital multi-bit connection is provided by conductive traces coupling each finger of the edge connector to a graphics processing unit that is affixed to the graphics adapter. The connection device may be installed by an end-user as each additional graphics adapter is installed in the system.
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