Abstract:
A very small computer memory card is densely packed with a large number of flash EEPROM integrated circuit chips. A computer memory system provides for the ability to removably connect one or more of such cards with a common controller circuit that interfaces between the memory cards and a standard computer system bus. Alternately, each card can be provided with the necessary controller circuitry and thus is connectable directly to the computer system bus. An electronic system is described for a memory system and its controller within a single memory card. In a preferred physical arrangement, the cards utilize a main circuit board with a plurality of sub-boards attached thereto on both sides, each sub-board carrying several integrated circuit chips.
Abstract:
A clip for surface-mounting a coupled-dual resonator crystal to a circuit board includes an elongated housing shaped complementary to the housing of the crystal and having an opening along a side for receiving the crystal. A tab spaces first and second shielding portions which overlie the end of the crystal housing. A first shield portion engages the middle ground terminal of the crystal shielding the input and output terminals, while the second shield extends from the first shield to overlie the output terminal, likewise shielding it from the input terminal. Distal portions of the input, output and common terminals, together with pads at the opposite end of the clip, mount the clip mechanically to the surface of a circuit board.
Abstract:
An assembly including a circuit element having a base, and terminals projecting rearwardly from the base, the combination with the element comprising a body defining a forwardly opening recess receiving the base of the element for retention in the recess; the body having a laterally extending rear wall defining through openings for passing the rearwardly projecting terminals; and terminal retention flanges integral with the body and extending rearwardly of the rear wall for retaining the terminals in pre-determined bent conditions, rearwardly of the rear wall.