Memory card connector and cover apparatus and method

Details Memory card connector and cover apparatus and method Memory card connector and cover apparatus and method

1998-08-10

2000-07-18

Abrams, Neil

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

H05K 114

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060916052

ABSTRACT:
A PC card assembly method and apparatus includes a printed circuit board having the front end edge, a rear end edge, and a first and second side edges. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of conductive pads. The apparatus also includes a front end connector located adjacent the front end edge of the printed circuit board. The front end connector has an insulative body and a plurality of conductive contacts which are coupled to the conductive pads on the printed circuit board. The apparatus further includes a back end plug located adjacent the rear end edge of the printed circuit board, and at least one metal rail having a first end coupled to the front end connector, a second end coupled to the back end plug, and an integral foot section coupled to a ground conductive pad on the printed circuit board to couple the rail to the printed circuit board electrically. The apparatus also includes conductive covers surrounding the printed circuit board, the front end connector, the back end plug and the at least one metal rail, the at least one rail having a resilient tab for being electrically coupled to the conductive covers to provide an electrostatic discharge path between the conductive covers and the printed circuit board.

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