Multiple graphics adapter connection systems

Details Multiple graphics adapter connection systems Multiple graphics adapter connection systems

2004-11-17

2011-11-29

Patel, Tulsidas C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

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

With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066515

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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