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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2000
Roland F. Portman, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Edgar Jhay Gregorios, Tracy, CA (US);
BiTMICRO NETWORKS, Inc., Fremont, CA (US);
Abstract
An improved printed circuit board assembly is disclosed. The printed circuit board assembly comprises a first plate, a second plate attachably coupled to the first plate, and at least one printed circuit board sandwiched between the first plate and the second plate, the at least one printed circuit board extending over the entire area of the first and second plate. By utilizing an assembly in accordance with the present invention, the available space on each of the plurality of printed circuit boards is maximized. By maximizing the available space, more electronic circuitry can be incorporated onto the board. Furthermore, the exterior spacer design together with interior spacer elements firmly secures each printed circuit board while maintaining a constant separation between each board. This facilitates the ability to stack more printed circuit boards, while maintaining the mechanical alignment and structural rigidity necessary for the stacking data connectors to function properly in the event the assembly is subjected to a sudden shock or vibration.