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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1998
Gary S. Bolotin, Encino, CA (US);
John Cardone, Simi Valley, CA (US);
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA (US);
Abstract
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.