Abstract:
A computer system includes a bridge module plugged in a processor socket of a motherboard with multiple processors. The bridge module electrically connects two buses which have the same transmission protocol and connect to the socket. Thus, two processors or a processor and a chip set would communicate each other by the bridge module and the two buses without installing any processors or additional buses.
Abstract:
An assembly includes an electronic assembly with a microprocessor coupled to a power conversion assembly via a compliant conductor assembly. The compliant conductor assembly includes a plurality of spring conductors mounted in a carrier. Selected ones of the spring conductors are electromagnetically coupled with others of the spring conductors. Additionally, each spring conductor provides multiple conductive paths.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed in which flex cables are affixed to PCBs, for providing high-speed signaling paths between ICs disposed upon the PCBs. The flex cables are fixably attached to the PCBs so as to substantially mimic their structural orientation. Where the configuration includes more than one PCB, the flex cables include multiple portions which are temporarily separable from one another and from the die, using flex-to-flex and flex-to-package connectors, allowing field maintenance of the configuration. By routing the high-speed signals between ICs onto the flex cable, single-layer PCBs can be used for non-critical and power delivery signals, at substantial cost savings. By disposing the flex cables onto the PCB rather than allowing the cables to float freely, the configuration is thermally managed as if the signals were on the PCB and cable routing problems are avoided.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.
Abstract:
A method to solder two electronic devices to each other to maintain good electricity conduction between both devices; one device being disposed with multiple pin-shaped soldering ends, another device being disposed with multiple soldering holes, and solder in relation to each hole; the soldering end being inserted into the hole and soldered by heating to melt the solder; and a circuit board disposed with multiple holes with each containing a soldering portion and solder in relation to each hole.
Abstract:
A pitch converting connector is equipped with a ceramic circuit board, formed by a plurality of ceramic green sheets, which are stacked in the thickness direction thereof and sintered. A plurality of conductive paths are formed on a surface of each ceramic green sheet, such that they are provided at a narrow pitch at a first end of the ceramic green sheet, and widen to a wide pitch at a second end thereof. Electrodes are formed on the conductive paths, which are exposed at the first and second ends of the ceramic circuit board.
Abstract:
A processor mounted to a circuit board is provided with regulated voltage through lower-inductance circuit board traces by mounting a voltage regulator module for the processor, on the side of the circuit opposite to the processor. Current from the voltage regulator is provided to the processor by way of one or more conductors between the regulator and processor that extend through the circuit board from one side to the other. Inductance attributable to lead length is reduced by locating the voltage regulator close to its load. Circuit board space on the processor side of the circuit board is increased by moving the voltage regulator to the opposite side.
Abstract:
An adapter module is described. The adapter module includes a circuit board, a first socket and an adapter device. One face of the first socket is electrically connected to the circuit board on the first face of the circuit. The other face of the first socket connects to a first central processing unit (CPU). One face of the adapter base is electrically connected to the circuit board on the second face of the circuit board. The other face of the adapter base connects to a second socket. The circuit board sends signals from the second socket, through the adapter base and the first socket, to the first CPU. When the adapter base is not connected to the second socket, the second socket is capable of connecting to a second kind of CPU.
Abstract:
A method for attaching an IC package to a circuit board, the IC package having a plurality of electrical contacts in an arrangement having a perimeter, first positions the IC package adjacent to the circuit board. Then, electrically connects the IC package to the circuit board through the plurality of electrical contacts. The method finally, disposes at least one anchor mechanically attaching the IC package to the circuit board, the anchor disposed at a location outside of the perimeter of the plurality of electrical contacts. The type, quantity, and exact geometry of the anchors depend on the specific design parameters of the IC package and circuit board.
Abstract:
Tails (20) projecting from an electrical component (12) that lies on a circuit board surface, are terminated to traces on a multi-layer circuit board (14) in a manner that minimizes the disadvantages of long through hole soldering and of surface mount techniques. A blind hole is drilled and plated in a first layer (31) that will become the topmost layer of the stack, to form a shallow well (70). The well is filled with a soldering composition (130). A tail (20) is projected downward into the soldering composition, and the soldering composition is heated to solder the tail to the hole plating.