Abstract

Thermal interface system, and method thereof, are configured to constrain or limit an amount of compression applied to a thermal interface during insertion of an electronic device into a cage, rack, chassis, or other mounting assembly. The thermal interface system and method provide a thermal interface that is embedded within a pocket or cavity formed either on a surface of the device, a surface of the mounting assembly, or both. The thermal interface may be made of any suitable thermally conductive interface material that is resilient or has elastic properties. The pocket or cavity provides a seating for the thermal interface and operates to limit the compression or clamping force directed through the thermal interface. Such an arrangement helps prevent the full compression or clamping force used to secure the electronic device from being applied to the thermal interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

Abstract

Thermal interface system, and method thereof, are configured to constrain or limit an amount of compression applied to a thermal interface during insertion of an electronic device into a cage, rack, chassis, or other mounting assembly. The thermal interface system and method provide a thermal interface that is embedded within a pocket or cavity formed either on a surface of the device, a surface of the mounting assembly, or both. The thermal interface may be made of any suitable thermally conductive interface material that is resilient or has elastic properties. The pocket or cavity provides a seating for the thermal interface and operates to limit the compression or clamping force directed through the thermal interface. Such an arrangement helps prevent the full compression or clamping force used to secure the electronic device from being applied to the thermal interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors and parts and fittings therefor.

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors and parts and fittings therefor.

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors and parts and fittings therefor.

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors and parts and fittings therefor.

Abstract

A low-profile, right angle connector assembly comprises six cable connectors and six board-mount connectors housed within a PCIe bracket and EMI shell. The PCIe bracket and EMI shell are braced to a low profile PCIe card. Each board-mount connector is designed to receive a cable connector and allows for the transmission and processing of high-speed data with lower latency. A removable latch mounted on the cable connectors helps ensure the cable connectors remain physically connected to the board-mount connectors. The removable latch may be replaced as needed for breakage and wear and tear.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures

Abstract

Method and apparatus are provided for performing in-circuit serial programming of microcontrollers embedded within the connectors of smart cables. The method and apparatus involve providing a connector for the smart cables wherein the serial programming pins of the microcontroller are brought out or otherwise electrically connected to the sockets or pins of the connector. These sockets or pins may then be used to program the microcontroller directly from the smart cable using substantially the same programming protocols that are used with socket programmers and in-circuit programmers, but without requiring a socket programmer or an in-circuit programmer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base

Goods & Services

(1) Flexible printed circuit boards; flexible printed wiring cable. (1) Circuit fabrication for other manufacturers of electrical and electronic products; assembly of circuits for other manufacturers of electrical and electronic products. (2) Design for other manufacturers of electrical and electronic products; functional testing of circuits for other manufacturers of electrical and electronic products.