Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device includes memory modules which have memories and a data bus which transfers data to the memory modules, in which the data bus comprises a low frequency band data pass unit which removes the high frequency component of the data and sends the data to the memory modules. The low frequency band data pass unit comprises a plurality of stubs which are connected to the data bus in parallel and are formed as printed circuit board (PCB) patterns. The low frequency band data pass unit comprises a plurality of plates that are connected to the data bus in parallel and are formed as PCB patterns. The low frequency band data pass unit has a shape in which parts having a wide width and parts having a narrow width are alternately connected. Therefore, without adding a separate passive device, the semiconductor memory device reduces the high frequency noise of data transferred through a data bus such that the voltage margin of the data improves, the cost for passive devices such as capacitors, is reduced, and the process for attaching the passive devices is simplified.
Abstract:
A power supply terminal that prevents damage to capacitors included in a noise filter circuit therein which may occur due to a BWB's warp or thermal stresses at soldering time. The noise filter circuit is formed on a noise filter circuit substrate, being a substrate separate from the BWB. The noise filter circuit substrate is connected conductively to part of each of press fit terminals.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, the invention includes a system having first, second, third and fourth modules; and a circuit board including first, second, third, and fourth module connectors to receive the first and second modules, respectively. The system includes among other things a first group of paths of conductors extending from the circuit board to the first module connector, to the first module, back to the first module connector, to the circuit board, to the second module connector, to the second module, back to the second module connector, to terminations, wherein the first group of paths include a first short loop through section in the first module and a second short loop through section in the second module, to each couple to stubs for corresponding first and second chips of the first and second modules.
Abstract:
A system can produce a suitable voltage for powering the memory modules plugged into the memory module slots of a motherboard. A power-good signal is issued when the motherboard is powered up. A power safety device on the motherboard then issues a 2.5V to the memory module slot. If DDR DRAM type of memory modules are not detected after a while, the power safety device will turn off the 2,5V supply and provide a 3.3V, which is suitable for SDRAM type memory modules.This invention avoids sending a 3.3V to DDR DRAM modules, thereby burning the memory chip. The presence of DDR DRAM modules can be detected by a general-purpose purpose input/output port through accessing the recorded data in the EEPROM of the memory module. Alternatively, memory module type can be determined by sending out a low-current pulse signal to the memory module slot. Hence, a suitable voltage source is automatically provided to power the memory modules in the slots.
Abstract:
The invention provides a circuit-mounted board which can improve the reliability in the operations of a system having expansion slots. The load adjustment board is a circuit-mounted board to be used by being inserted into the expansion slot of the system, and comprises a plurality of connection pins to obtain electric connection with another board, and devices each having variable electric property, such as a variable resistance or a variable capacitor, provided for each connection pin. One end of each device is connected to the respective connection pin, and the other end is fixed to the predetermined potential (ground, for example). The board is inserted into a vacant slot of the expansion slots of the system to suppress reflection noise etc.
Abstract:
The invention provides a circuit-mounted board which can improve the reliability in the operations of a system having expansion slots. The load adjustment board is a circuit-mounted board to be used by being inserted into the expansion slot of the system, and comprises a plurality of connection pins to obtain electric connection with another board, and devices each having variable electric property, such as a variable resistance or a variable capacitor, provided for each connection pin. One end of each device is connected to the respective connection pin, and the other end is fixed to the predetermined potential (ground, for example). The board is inserted into a vacant slot of the expansion slots of the system to suppress reflection noise etc.
Abstract:
A multi-layer printed circuit board that includes a first layer and a second layer that have first and second signal traces, respectively. The first signal trace has a relatively thin section and a relatively thick section. The multi-layer printed circuit board also includes a via that couples the first signal trace to the second signal trace. The first signal trace's relatively thin section is located between its relatively thick section and the via.
Abstract:
A stiffener for a printed circuit board where the stiffener is placed between the printed circuit board and a wall of the metal chassis in a computer system housing. The loaded printed circuit board may first be mounted on the stiffener, which, in turn, may then be mounted on the appropriate wall of the chassis along with the circuit board. Alternately, the stiffener may first be mounted on the appropriate chassis wall, and the circuit board may then be mounted on the stiffener. Additional circuit components may then be added onto the circuit board. The lies between the circuit board and the wall of the chassis on which the circuit board is being mounted. The back plane support provided by the stiffener may reduce damage to the conducting paths of the printed circuit board due to pressures exerted during component mounting, manufacture, transportation, etc. Additionally, a circuit board carrying densely populated electronic components may be easily mounted on or removed from the chassis without damage. Adequate board-to-chassis grounding may also be accomplished through the sheet metal stiffener frame. Horizontal and vertical struts in the stiffener frame may provide additional stiffness and rigidity in the vicinity of the high density connectors on the circuit board. Besides increased stability, unusually tight tolerances on the flatness of the circuit board surface near high density connectors may be achieved with the support provided by the stiffener.
Abstract:
A method for terminating a bus configured to have one or more processors coupled thereto. The method comprises coupling a support member having a termination circuit thereon to a conductor of the bus. In one embodiment, the support member is connected to the bus separately from the processor. In another embodiment, the support member is coupled between the bus and the processor. The support member may include an auxiliary circuit in addition to the termination circuit and may be used to correct, supply, or update signals transmitted on the bus.
Abstract:
In one form, the invention is directed to the combination of: a plate; a first connector on the plate; a first circuit card assembly including a first circuit card and a second connector on the first circuit card which second connector is capable of coupling to the first connector; and a layer of sealing material on the plate and having a first opening therein to accept a part of the first circuit card assembly with the first and second connectors coupled. The layer of sealing material has a first cantilevered flap which has a first, relaxed state. The first cantilevered flap is deflected from the first state into a second state wherein the first cantilevered flap bears sealingly against a part of the first circuit card assembly with the first and second connectors coupled.