Abstract:
Systems and methods for communicating using various protocols through the Secured Digital (SD) physical interface are disclosed. The invention covers, among others, single-mode and multi-mode hosts, single-mode and multi-mode devices, as well as techniques for initializing these hosts and devices in order to facilitate the aforementioned communication.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a flash memory assembly. The flash memory assembly includes a connector and a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the connector. The center of the PCB is positioned substantially at the center of the connector. An electronic component is coupled to one side of the PCB. In another aspect of the present invention, a second electronic component is coupled to a second side of the PCB. In another aspect of the present invention, the electronic components and the PCB are protected by covers joined using interference fitting or ultrasonic joining. In another aspect of the present invention, a cap protects the connector. The cap can be removably coupled to the connector.
Abstract:
A plug for coupling with an industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle is described. The plug includes a plurality of plug-side metal contacts disposed on a bottom substrate. The plurality of plug-side metal contacts is configured to electrically couple with receptacle-side metal contacts in the industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle. When the plug is disconnected from the industry-standard EXPRESSCARD™ receptacle, the surfaces of the plurality plug-side metal contacts are exposed by not being covered by a top housing.
Abstract:
A low-profile Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) connector includes a substantially flat base structure that is received in the lower section of a conventional female USB connector, and includes metal contacts formed on an upper surface of the base structure. Wobble or vertical play is reduced by rails extending along side edges of the base structure that are partially inserted into gaps formed between the metal case and base structure of the female USB connector. Between metal contacts on the low-profile USB connector are raised ribs (dividers) that prevent undesirable damage or contamination to the metal contacts. The connector base structure of the low-profile USB connector can be separate or can be integrated with a circuit board that holds a flash memory chip and a USB controller chip.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for communicating using various protocols through the Secured Digital (SD) physical interface are disclosed. The invention covers, among others, single-mode and multi-mode hosts, single-mode and multi-mode devices, as well as techniques for initializing these hosts and devices in order to facilitate the aforementioned communication.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for communicating using various protocols through the Secured Digital (SD) physical interface are disclosed. The invention covers, among others, single-mode and multi-mode hosts, single-mode and multi-mode devices, as well as techniques for initializing these hosts and devices in order to facilitate the aforementioned communication.
Abstract:
A temperature regulator provides thermoelectric temperature control in a X-ray detector. The temperature regulator maintains the temperature within the X-ray detector by controlling current through a thermoelectric device. The temperature regulator can both heat and cool the X-ray detector.
Abstract:
A memory module assembly includes two-plate heat sink attached to one or more of the integrated circuits (e.g., memory devices) of a memory module PCBA by adhesive. The adhesive is either heat-activated or heat-cured. The adhesive is applied to either the memory devices or the heat-sink plates, and then compressed between the heat-sink plates and memory module using a fixture. The fixture is then passed through an oven to activate/cure the adhesive.
Abstract:
A memory module assembly includes two-plate heat sink attached to one or more of the integrated circuits (e.g., memory devices) of a memory module PCBA by adhesive. The adhesive is either heat-activated or heat-cured. The adhesive is applied to either the memory devices or the heat-sink plates, and then compressed between the heat-sink plates and memory module using a fixture. The fixture is then passed through an oven to activate/cure the adhesive.
Abstract:
A memory card including a PCB assembly that is consistent with existing 13-pad MMC mechanical form factors, and a housing that is consistent with the SD mechanical form factor, thereby providing a single PCBA and housing arrangement that can be used to produce both MMC and SD memory cards. The thirteen contact pads support all MMC and SD contact pad patterns, but are modified to facilitate a write protect switch. The housing includes an enlarged window (or windows) that exposes two or more contact pads in each of the multiple rows, thereby facilitating slidable insertion of the memory card into a socket of a host system. Alignment notches are formed in the side edges of the PCB, and/or alignment pins are utilized for properly aligning the PCBA within the housing.