Re-configurable bus back-plane system
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Apr 20, 1999
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Jun 26, 1996
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Abstract
A system for coupling circuit card assemblies or modules that comprise a given device, that accommodates manufacturing and design differences in connector configurations. A common back-plane having one or more signal buses is joined to the circuit card assemblies or modules by means of unique interface backplanes configured to engage the common backplane connectors and the connectors on the circuit card assemblies. The system is specifically described in conjunction with electrical and optical bus interfaces.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 6633 CANOGA AVENUE CANOGA PARK CA 91303 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Kaspari, Daniel K | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 | 73 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 73 |
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