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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2009
Susumu Eguchi, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroshi Shimamori, Kawasaki, JP;
Yusaku Fujiishi, Kawasaki, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A function expansion device is electrically connected to an electronic apparatus by being inserted in a socket included in the electronic apparatus and expands a function of the electronic apparatus. The function expansion device includes a substrate on which a component is mounted, a first connecting terminal that is formed at an end portion of the substrate and is electrically connected to a first signal line that connects the electronic apparatus and the component in a one-to-one fashion, a second connecting terminal that is formed at the end portion of the substrate and is electrically connected to a second signal line that connects the electronic apparatus and the component redundantly, and a protection member that is formed to cover only the second connecting terminal.
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