Low profile connector for electronic interface modules

Details Low profile connector for electronic interface modules Low profile connector for electronic interface modules

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Including elastomeric or nonmetallic conductive portion

Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit...

Reexamination Certificate

active

07052290

ABSTRACT:
An interface module connector for an interface module card to be used in an electronic device. The interface module connector includes a sheet having raised areas that correspond to the position of the electrical contacts of the interface module card. An electrically conductive compliant material extends through the raised areas, providing electrical contacts for the connector. The connector electrical contacts may be electrically connected to a PCB. The connector may be for a SIM card. A PCB assembly may be provided, including a connector mounted to a PCB, with a shield mounted to the PCB and substantially enclosing the connector. The shield may define a slot to receive an interface module. In one embodiment the PCB may be a PCI Mini Express Card, and in another embodiment the slot adapted to receive the interface module may have a height of approximately 1.35 mm or less.

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