Self-terminating electrical socket

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus access regulation

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326 30, 439188, G06F 1300

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060584440

ABSTRACT:
A self terminating electrical socket is described which adjusts communication line termination circuit characteristics in response to a mate engaging the socket. Electrical and mechanical detection techniques are described for switching the termination circuitry from a first state to a second state. The electrical socket is particularly well suited for use in a described memory bus. Multiple termination circuits are described which have different electrical characteristics depending upon the population of the electrical socket.

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