California Institute of Technology

John Cardone

Annette K Nasif

Christopher J Voorhees

Kobie T Boykins

Richard G Webster

Gary S Bolotin

Kevin Burke

Joseph Vacchione

Paul Karlmann

Randel Lindemann

Lawrence Lee

Brian Harrington

Jason Suchman

Joseph P Melko

Richard A Rainen

Michael P Thelen

Lori Shiraishi

James Stone

Satish Krishnan

Keith Novak

Mary E Reaves

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A three-dimensional connection system uses a plurality of printed wiring boards with connectors completely around the printed wiring boards, and connected by an elastomeric interface connector. The device includes internal space to allow room for circuitry. The device is formed by stacking an electronics module, an elastomeric interface board on the electronics module such that the interface board's exterior makes electrical connection with the connectors around the perimeter of the interface board, but the internal portion is open to allow room for the electrical devices on the printed wiring board. A plurality of these devices are stacked between a top stiffener and a bottom device, and held into place by alignment elements.

Three-dimensional modular electronic interconnection system

Growing community of inventors

Simi Valley, CA, United States of America

John Cardone