High performance edge connector

Details High performance edge connector High performance edge connector

2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge

C439S636000, C439S637000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316570

ABSTRACT:
In some embodiments, an electronic circuit card includes an edge connector positioned along an edge of the electronic circuit card, wherein the edge connector includes a conductive finger on an outer layer of the electronic circuit card, and a via positioned within the conductive finger, wherein the via electrically connects the conductive finger to another layer of the electronic circuit card. In some embodiments, an electronic circuit card includes an edge connector positioned along an edge of the electronic circuit card, wherein the edge connector includes a conductive finger having a stepped shape. In some embodiments, a connector housing defines a slot, and a plurality of contacts may be disposed inside the housing and positioned along at least one side of the slot, wherein the contacts include a contact surface which is relatively wider at respective interface points on the contacts. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

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