Dallas Semiconductor Corporation

Mark A Gerber

Michael K Strittmatter

Neil McLellan

Joseph P Hundt

The replaceable power module includes a power section positioned between a cover and a frame. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the base as well the attachment and detachment of the power module to a surface mounted integrated circuit. The frame is provided with an opening for receiving the integrated circuit, and electrical contacts for electrically connecting the power module to the leads of an integrated circuit. The power section is electrically coupled to the frame and includes a battery and a crystal oscillator for controlling the integrated circuit.

Replaceable power module

The power cap includes a power supply positioned between a cover and a base. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the power supply and the base. The base is provided with surface mounted NRTC or NVSRAM chips and electrical contacts. The power supply is provided with a crystal oscillator and a battery for controlling the operation of the NRTC or NVSRAM chips, and spring contacts for maintaining the electrical connection between the base and the power supply.

Power cap

A connector for electrically connecting a first conductor on a top surface of a first substrate with a second conductor on a top surface of a second substrate, when the second substrate is positioned beneath the first substrate, the connector includes an electrically conductive clip having a first prong and a second prong, with at least a portion each of the first and second prongs positionable at the top and bottom surfaces of the first substrate respectively, such that the first and second prongs provide a clipping force upon the first substrate to engage the first substrate with the clip. The connector further includes a first electrically conductive contact affixed to the first prong of the clip and is for contacting the first conductor when the clip engages the first substrate. An electrically conductive third prong is connected and extends from the clip, and includes a third electrically conductive contact affixed to the third prong for contacting the second conductor.

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Plano, TX, United States of America

Mark A Gerber