US20100062617A1 - Circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same - Google Patents
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- Example embodiments are directed to circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same.
- SSD Solid State Device
- flash-type, non-volatile memory solid state memory
- EMI electromagnetic interference
- physical shock resistance and/or reliability.
- SSDs may be more prone to electrostatic discharge (ESD) relative to a conventional servo motor found in a hard drive, where the recording surfaces may be made of a magnetic material that is more ESD-resistive. The ESD problem may be exacerbated by higher memory densities.
- the SSDs may have many different structures, sizes, dimensions, volumes, interfaces, and/or compatibilities. Each set of characteristics may be referred to as a form factor. Two examples are a 1.8 inch and 2.5 inch Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)-2 standard structures.
- the SSD may include one or more of the following, a printed circuit board, one or more controller integrated circuit (ICs), for example, fine-pitch ball grid array (FPBGA) controllers, one or more NAND memory ICs, one or more mobile Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) ICs, one or more voltage detector, one or more voltage regulator, one or more heat sink, one or more diodes, one or more connectors, including input/output (I/O) pins and clock (for, example crystal) pins, and/or a case.
- ICs controller integrated circuit
- FABGA fine-pitch ball grid array
- SDRAM mobile Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
- Example embodiments are directed to circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same, which are common to at least two different form factors.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board assembly including circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor and a connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
- circuit board assembly including circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor and a connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a case of the first form factor or the second factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board including a board, first circuit board connection terminals on the board, and second circuit board connection terminals on the board, mutually exclusive of the first circuit board connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device of a first form factor including a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device of a second form factor including a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
- Example embodiments are directed to a case assembly including at least one of three sides, a top, and a bottom surface and a connector, connected to the at least one of three sides, the top, and the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device including a case of one of a first form factor and a second form factor, a circuit board of the first form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a connector including first connector connection terminals of a first form factor and second connector connection terminals of a second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a method of manufacturing a common circuit board including providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, forming first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor on the board, and forming second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board.
- Example embodiments are directed to a method of connecting a common circuit board including providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor with first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board, and connecting the common circuit board to an external device using only one of the first connection and second circuit board connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to method of manufacturing an assembly or device by combining at least two of a circuit board, a connector, and a case to form any one of a circuit board assembly, a case assembly, or a device.
- FIGS. 1-2 illustrate circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 3-7 illustrate portions of circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate connectors usable with example embodiments.
- FIG. 8C illustrates a connector in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate case assemblies including a connector in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit board assemblies including circuit boards and connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit boards and case assemblies including connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 14 illustrates an example embodiment including a memory controller in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 15 illustrates another example embodiment including an interface in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an example memory card in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 17 illustrates an example portable device in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 18 illustrates an example memory card and host system in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 19 illustrates an example system in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 20 illustrates an example computer system in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 21 illustrates a method of manufacturing a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 22 illustrates a method of connecting a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 23 illustrates a method of manufacturing an assembly or device in accordance with example embodiments.
- first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of example embodiments.
- Example embodiments should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated in these figures but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the circuit board 110 may include a common board 100 , N connection pads 15 , 17 (where N is an integer ⁇ 2) and N connection terminals 115 , 117 .
- the circuit board 110 includes two circuit board connection pads 15 and 17 , each including circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 , respectively.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be of a first form factor and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be of a second form factor.
- the circuit board 110 may be a common circuit board, namely a circuit board that may be used with other components of the first form factor or other components of the second form factor.
- the other components may be circuit board assemblies, connectors, cases, or case assemblies.
- the circuit board 110 may also be a common circuit board, namely a circuit board that may be a component of a device of the first form factor or a device of the second form factor.
- the device may be a memory device, for example, a memory card.
- the circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 may be on different sides of the circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 are on a front side of the circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are on a back side of the circuit board 110 .
- the circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 may be on the same side of the circuit board 110 .
- the circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 may be on the same end of the circuit beard 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are on the same end of the circuit board 110 .
- the circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 may be different or opposite ends of the circuit board 110 .
- the circuit board connection terminals 115 , 117 may be on different sides and different ends of the circuit board 110 .
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be reversed.
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be on the same side of circuit board 110 or on different (for example, opposite) sides of the circuit board 110 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a portion of a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be located on an edge 118 of the circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- x is less than a length of the first circuit board connection terminals 115 in the x-direction.
- a first terminal area 121 and a second terminal area 123 overlap in the x-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x 1 in the x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x 2 in the x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be located on the edge 118 of the circuit board 110 .
- x 1 and/or x 2 may be less than a length of the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and/or the second circuit board connection terminals 117 in the x-direction.
- FIGS. 4-7 illustrate portions, of circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 including first end circuit board connection terminals 115 a, 115 b may be located in the first terminal area 121 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 , including second end circuit board connection terminals 117 a, 117 b may be located in the second terminal area 123 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be located on the edge 118 of the circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- x is greater than or equal to a length of the first circuit board connection terminals 115 in the x-direction.
- the first terminal area 121 and the second terminal area 123 do not overlap in the x-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x 1 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x 2 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- x 1 and/or x 2 may be greater than or equal to a length of the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and/or the second circuit board connection terminals 117 in the x-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may also be offset in the y-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are staggered as shown in FIG. 4 , with the first terminal area 121 beginning before the second terminal area 123 and ending before the second terminal area 123 in the y-direction.
- individual first circuit board connection terminals 115 and individual second circuit board connection terminals 117 do not overlap in the y-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be located on an edge 118 of the circuit board 110 and second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x 1 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 and second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x 2 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- the first terminal area 121 and the second terminal area 123 do not overlap in the x-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are not offset in the y-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are not staggered as shown in FIG. 4 , with the first terminal area 121 beginning and ending at the same location as the second terminal area 123 in the y-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be located on an edge 118 of the circuit board 110 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may also be located on the edge of circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x 1 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 and second circuit board connection terminals 117 may also be offset the first distance x 1 in an x-direction from the edge of circuit board 110 .
- the first terminal area 121 and the second terminal area 123 substantially overlap in the x-direction.
- individual first circuit board connection terminals 115 and individual second circuit board connection terminals 117 are offset in the y-direction.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 are staggered as shown in FIG. 6 , with the first terminal area 121 beginning before the second terminal area 123 and ending before the second terminal area 123 in the y-direction.
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be arranged substantially the same as shown in FIG. 6 .
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be grouped in any fashion.
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 and/or second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be grouped together or alternately.
- circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may include any or all of the above features.
- circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may be usable as common circuit boards with various other components of the same or different form factors.
- Circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may be usable as a component of a device of the same or different form factors.
- the device may be a memory device, for example, a memory card.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate connectors usable with example embodiments.
- FIG. 8A illustrates a connector 130 of a first form factor.
- the connector 130 of the first form factor may be connectable to any example embodiment of the common circuit board 110 discussed above.
- the connector 130 may include connector connection terminals 133 .
- the connector connection terminals 133 may be connectable to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor of the circuit board 110 . In such a configuration, the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the circuit board 110 may be unconnected.
- the connector 130 may also include an interface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor.
- FIG. 8B illustrates a connector 132 of a second form factor.
- the connector 132 of the second form factor may be connectable to any example embodiment of the common circuit board 110 discussed above.
- the connector 132 may include connector connection terminals 133 ′.
- the connector connection terminals 133 ′ may be connectable to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor of the circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the circuit board 110 may be unconnected.
- the connector 130 may also include an interface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor.
- the connector 130 / 132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, the connector connection terminals 133 are connectable to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 or the connector connection terminals 133 ′ are connectable to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 .
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 9A illustrates a circuit board assembly 210 including a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- one or more memory modules 111 may be connected to the circuit board 110 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the circuit board 110 may be connected to connector connection terminals 133 of a connector 130 via a conductor 125 , for example, one or more solder balls or solder paste.
- the connector 130 may be of the first form factor, in which case, the connector connection terminals 133 are connectable to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 .
- the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be unconnected.
- FIG. 9B illustrates a circuit board assembly 212 including a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- one or more memory modules 111 may be connected to the circuit board 110 .
- the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the circuit board 110 may be connected to connector connection terminals 133 ′ of a connector 132 via a conductor 125 , for example one or more solder balls or solder paste.
- the connector 132 may be of the second form factor, in which case, the connector connection terminals 133 ′ of the connector are connectable to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 .
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be unconnected.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 10A illustrates a circuit board assembly 210 ′ including a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the circuit board assembly 210 ′ of FIG. 10A is similar to that of the circuit board assembly 210 of FIG. 9A , except that instead of solder balls or solder paste, a mechanical adapter connector 170 including a non-conductive part 180 and a conductive part 190 , is used to connect the connector connection terminals 133 to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 . Similar to the circuit board assembly 210 of FIG. 9A , the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be unconnected.
- FIG. 10B illustrates a circuit board assembly 220 ′ including a circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the circuit board assembly 220 ′ of FIG. 10B is similar to that of the circuit board assembly 220 of FIG. 9B , except that instead of solder balls or solder paste, a mechanical adapter connector 172 including a non-conductive part 182 and a conductive part 192 , is used to connect the connector connection terminals 133 ′ to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 . Similar to the circuit board assembly 220 of FIG. 9B , the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be unconnected.
- circuit board assemblies 210 , 220 , 210 ′, or 220 ′ may be applied to the circuit board assemblies 210 , 220 , 210 ′, or 220 ′.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate case assemblies including a connector in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 11A illustrates a case assembly 220 including a connector 130 and a case 140 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the connector 130 may be any example embodiment of a connector discussed above.
- the case 140 may include at least one of three sides, a top, and/or a bottom surface element. As shown in FIG. 11A , the case 140 includes three side surface elements 145 , but no top surface element and no bottom surface element.
- the connector 130 and the case 140 and hence, the case assembly 220 itself, are both of the same (for example, the first) form factor.
- FIG. 11B illustrates a case assembly 222 including a connector 132 and a case 142 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the connector 132 may be any example embodiment of the connector 132 discussed above.
- the case 140 may include at least one of three sides, a top, and/or a bottom surface element.
- the case 142 includes three side surface elements 146 , but no top surface element and no bottom surface element.
- the connector 132 and the case 142 and hence, the case assembly 222 itself, are both of the same (for example, the second) form factor.
- the connector 130 / 132 of the case assembly 220 / 222 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, the connector 130 / 132 may include connector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuit board connection terminals 115 and connector connection terminals 133 ′ connectable to second circuit board connection terminals 117 . Similarly, the connector 130 / 132 may include the interface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or the interface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor.
- the case 140 / 142 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor in which case, the case 140 / 142 may accommodate a connector 130 and/or a connector 132 .
- FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit board assemblies including circuit boards and connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 12A illustrates a device, for example, a memory device 310 including circuit board assembly 210 including circuit board 110 and case 140 in accordance with example embodiments.
- a memory device 310 of a first form factor may be formed by combining a circuit board assembly 210 including a circuit board 110 including first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor and a connector 130 including connector connection terminals 133 , connectable to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor with a case 140 of the first form factor.
- the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be unconnected.
- the case 140 includes four side surface elements 145 and a top surface element and/or a bottom surface element.
- FIG. 12B illustrates a device, for example, a memory device 312 including circuit board assembly 212 including circuit board 110 and case 142 in accordance with example embodiments.
- the memory device 312 of the second form factor may be formed by combining a circuit board assembly 212 including a circuit board 110 including first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor and a connector 132 including connector connection terminals 133 ′, connectable to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor with a case 142 of the second form factor.
- the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be unconnected.
- the case 142 includes four side surface elements 146 and a top surface element and/or a bottom surface element.
- circuit board assemblies 210 , 212 may be applied to the circuit board assemblies 210 , 212 .
- circuit board assembly features discussed above with respect to FIGS. 9A-10B may be applied to the devices 310 , 312 .
- the connector 130 / 132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, the connector 130 / 132 may include connector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuit board connection terminals 115 and connector connection terminals 133 ′ connectable to second circuit board connection terminals 117 . Similarly, the connector 130 / 132 may include the interface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or the interface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor.
- the case 140 / 142 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor in which case, the case 140 / 142 may accommodate a circuit board assembly 210 and/or a circuit board assembly 212 .
- FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit boards and case assemblies including connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 13A illustrates a device, for example, a memory device 410 including a case assembly 220 ′ and circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- a memory device 410 of a first form factor may be formed by combining a case assembly 220 ′ of the first form factor with the circuit board 110 .
- the case assembly 220 ′ of the first form factor may include a surface element 200 of the first form factor and a connector 130 of the first form factor.
- the circuit board 110 may include the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor.
- the connector 130 of the first form factor may include connector connection terminals 133 .
- the connector connection terminals 133 may be connectable to the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor. In such a device, the second circuit board connection terminals 117 may be unconnected.
- the case assembly 220 ′ may further include one or more securing elements 210 , configured to secure the circuit board 110 to the surface element 200 .
- the one or more securing elements 210 may be guide rails, by which the circuit board 110 may be secured.
- the surface element 200 may be a top element or a bottom element.
- FIG. 13B illustrates a device, for example, a memory device 412 including a case assembly 222 ′ and circuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments.
- a memory device 412 of a second form factor may be formed by combining a case assembly 222 ′ of the second form factor with the circuit board 110 .
- the case assembly 222 ′ of the second form factor may include a surface element 202 of the second form factor and a connector 130 of the second form factor.
- the circuit board 110 may include the first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor.
- the connector 132 of the second form factor may include connector connection terminals 133 ′.
- the connector connection terminals 133 ′ may be connectable to the second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor. In such a device, the first circuit board connection terminals 115 may be unconnected.
- the case assembly 222 ′ may further include one or more securing elements 212 , configured to secure the circuit board 110 to the surface element 202 .
- the one or more securing elements 212 may be guide rails, by which the circuit board 110 may be secured.
- the surface element 202 may be a top element or a bottom element.
- the connector 130 / 132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, the connector 130 / 132 may include connector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuit board connection terminals 115 and connector connection terminals 133 ′ connectable to second circuit board connection terminals 117 . Similarly, the connector 130 / 132 may include the interface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or the interface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor.
- Example embodiments of circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, and/or devices, as discussed above may be implemented as components or sub-components in one or more sub-system or system as described in more detail below.
- FIG. 14 illustrates an example embodiment including a memory controller in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 14 includes a memory 510 connected to a memory controller 520 .
- the memory 510 may be a NAND flash memory or NOR flash memory.
- the memory 510 is not limited to these memory types, and may be any memory type.
- the memory controller 520 may supply the input signals for controlling operation of the memory 510 .
- the memory controller 520 may supply the command CMD and address signals.
- the memory controller 520 may supply CMD, ADD, DQ and VPP signals. It will be appreciated that the memory controller 520 may control the memory 510 based on received control signals (not shown).
- FIG. 15 illustrates another example embodiment including an interface in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 15 includes a memory 510 connected to an interface 515 .
- the memory 510 may be a NAND flash memory or a NOR flash memory.
- the memory 510 is not limited to these memory types, and may be any memory type.
- the interface 515 may supply the input signals (for example, generated externally) for controlling operation of the memory 510 .
- the interface 515 may supply the command CMD and address signals.
- the interface 515 may supply CMD, ADD, DQ and VPP signals. It will be appreciated that the interface 515 may control the memory 510 based on received control signals (for example, generated externally, but not shown).
- FIG. 16 illustrates an example memory card in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 16 is similar to FIG. 14 , except that the memory 510 and memory controller 520 have been embodied as a card 530 .
- the card 530 may be a memory card such as a flash memory card.
- the card 530 may be a card meeting any industry standard for use with a consumer electronics device such as a digital camera, personal computer, etc.
- the memory controller 520 may control the memory 510 based on controls signals received by the card 530 from another (e.g., external) device.
- FIG. 17 illustrates an example portable device in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 17 represents a portable device 6000 .
- the portable device 6000 may be an MP3 player, video player, combination video and audio player, etc.
- the portable device 6000 includes the memory 510 and memory controller 520 .
- the portable device 6000 may also includes an encoder and decoder 610 , presentation components 620 and interface 630 .
- Data may be input to and output from the memory 510 via the memory controller 520 by an encoder and decoder (EDC) 610 . As shown by the dashed lines in FIG. 28 , the data may be directly input to the memory 510 from the EDC 610 and/or directly output from the memory 510 to the EDC 610 .
- EDC encoder and decoder
- the EDC 610 may encode data for storage in the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may perform MP3 encoding on audio data for storage in the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may perform MPEG encoding (e.g., MPEG2, MPEG4, etc.) on video data for storage in the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may include multiple encoders for encoding different types of data according to different data formats.
- the EDC 610 may include an MP3 encoder for audio data and an MPEG encoder for video data.
- the EDC 610 may decode output from the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may perform MP3 decoding on audio data output from the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may perform MPEG decoding (e.g., MPEG2, MPEG4, etc.) on video data output from the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may include multiple decoders for decoding different types of data according to different data formats.
- the EDC 610 may include an MP3 decoder for audio data and an MPEG decoder for video data.
- EDC 610 may include only decoders. For example, already encoded data may be received by the EDC 610 and passed to the memory controller 520 and/or the memory 510 .
- the EDC 610 may receive data for encoding, or receive already encoded data, via the interface 630 .
- the interface 630 may conform to a known standard (e.g., firewire, USB, etc.).
- the interface 630 may also include more than one interface.
- interface 630 may include a firewire interface, a USB interface, etc.
- Data from the memory 510 may also be output via the interface 630 .
- the presentation components 620 may present data output from the memory, and/or decoded by the EDC 610 , to a user.
- the presentation components 620 may include a speaker jack for outputting audio data, a display screen for outputting video data, and/or etc.
- FIG. 18 illustrates an example memory card and host system in accordance with example embodiments in which the host system 7000 is connected to the card 530 of FIG. 16 .
- the host system 7000 may apply control signals to the card 530 such that the memory controller 520 controls operation of the memory 510 .
- FIG. 19 illustrates an example system in accordance with example embodiments.
- system 2000 may include a microprocessor 2100 , user interface 2200 , for example, a keypad, a keyboard, and/or a display, modem 2300 , controller 2400 , memory 2500 and/or battery 2600 .
- each of the system elements may be combined each other through a bus 2001 .
- the controller 2400 may also include one or more microprocessors, a digital signal processor, a microcontroller, or any processor similar to the above.
- the memory 2500 may be used to store data and/or commands executed by the controller 2400 .
- the memory 2500 may be any of any of the memories described in example embodiments above.
- the modem 2300 may be used to transmit data to and/or from another system, for example, a communication network.
- the system 2000 may be part of a mobile system, such as a PDA, a portable computer, web tablet, a wireless phone, a mobile phone, a digital music player, memory card, or other system transmitting and/or receiving information.
- FIG. 20 illustrates an example computer system in accordance with example embodiments.
- the computer system 3000 may include one or more power supplies 3002 , one or more monitors 3004 (for example, a conventional and/or touch-screen monitor), one or more input devices 3006 , for example, a mouse, a keyboard, and/or a stylus, a main or motherboard 3008 , to which one or more components 3010 are attached.
- the one or more sub-components 3010 may be one or more central processing units (CPUs), one or more memories, and/or one or more cards.
- the computer system 3000 may include one or more additional memories 3012 , which may be removable or more easily removable.
- the computer system 3000 may be desktop, personal computer, a laptop personal computer, and/or a handheld personal computer. In example embodiments, the computer system 3000 may be a server.
- Example embodiments of circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, and/or devices, as discussed above may be implemented as components or sub-components in one or more computer system 3000 , as described above.
- FIG. 21 illustrates a method of manufacturing a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- a board 100 is provided that is common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor.
- first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor are formed on the board 100 .
- second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor are formed on the board 100 .
- FIG. 22 illustrates a method of connecting a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments.
- a circuit board 110 is provided that is common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor.
- the circuit board 110 includes first circuit board connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals 117 of the second form factor.
- the circuit board 110 is connected to an external device using only one of the first circuit board connection terminals 115 and second circuit board connection terminals 117 .
- FIG. 23 illustrates a method of manufacturing an assembly or device in accordance with example embodiments.
- a circuit board for example, any of circuit boards 110 discussed above
- a connector for example, any of connectors 130 / 132 discussed above
- a case for example, any of the cases 140 / 142 discussed above
- the circuit board assemblies 210 , 212 , 210 ′, 212 ′ discussed above any one of the case assemblies 220 , 222 discussed above, or any one of the devices 310 , 312 , 410 , 412 discussed above.
- any of circuit boards 110 discussed above may be combined with any of connectors 130 / 132 discussed above to form any of the circuit board assemblies 210 , 212 , 210 ′, 212 ′ discussed above.
- Any of connectors 130 / 132 discussed above may be combined with any of the cases 140 / 142 discussed above to form any of the case assemblies 220 , 222 discussed above.
- Any of circuit boards 110 discussed above may be combined with any of the connectors 130 / 132 discussed above and any of the cases 140 / 142 discussed above to form any of the devices 310 , 312 , 410 , 412 discussed above.
- the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be SSDs, for example, electronics with no moving parts, hence, less fragile than hard disks, having no mechanical delays, and/or lower access times and/or latency than electromechanical devices.
- the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of flash memories, for example, NAND or NOR flash memories.
- the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of Multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory or Single-level cell (SLC) flash memory.
- MLC Multi-level cell
- SLC Single-level cell
- circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of DRAM memories.
- each embodiments may implement M form factors, where M ⁇ 2.
- the first and second form factors are the 1.8 inch and 2.5 inch SATA-2 standard structures.
- the first and second form factors may be the 3.5-inch SATA-2 standard structure or another structure, for example, a CompactFlash Type (for example, Type I or II), SD memory card, miniSD, microSD, TransFlash, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus, RS-MMC, DV RS-MMC, MMCmobile, MMCmicro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, PC Card (for example, Types I, II, or III), and/or USB Flash Drive
Abstract
Example embodiments are directed to circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same, which are common to at least two different form factors.
Description
- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2008-0088919 filed on Sep. 9, 2008, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes.
- 1. Field
- Example embodiments are directed to circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A Solid State Device (SSD) is a memory data storage device that utilizes solid state memory, for example, flash-type, non-volatile memory) to store persistent data SSDs are an alternative to conventional hard drives that have slower memory data access times due to moving parts, for example, rotating disks and/or other moving mechanical parts. The absence of moving parts in an SSD may improve electromagnetic interference (EMI), physical shock resistance, and/or reliability. However, SSDs may be more prone to electrostatic discharge (ESD) relative to a conventional servo motor found in a hard drive, where the recording surfaces may be made of a magnetic material that is more ESD-resistive. The ESD problem may be exacerbated by higher memory densities.
- SSDs may have many different structures, sizes, dimensions, volumes, interfaces, and/or compatibilities. Each set of characteristics may be referred to as a form factor. Two examples are a 1.8 inch and 2.5 inch Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)-2 standard structures. In either structure, the SSD may include one or more of the following, a printed circuit board, one or more controller integrated circuit (ICs), for example, fine-pitch ball grid array (FPBGA) controllers, one or more NAND memory ICs, one or more mobile Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) ICs, one or more voltage detector, one or more voltage regulator, one or more heat sink, one or more diodes, one or more connectors, including input/output (I/O) pins and clock (for, example crystal) pins, and/or a case.
- As a result of a plurality of hard drive specifications, many different SSDs, having different interfaces, have been developed.
- Example embodiments are directed to circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices and methods of manufacturing the same, which are common to at least two different form factors.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board assembly including circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor and a connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device of a first or second form factor including
- a circuit board assembly including circuit board including a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor and a connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a case of the first form factor or the second factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a circuit board including a board, first circuit board connection terminals on the board, and second circuit board connection terminals on the board, mutually exclusive of the first circuit board connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device of a first form factor including a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device of a second form factor including a case assembly including at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor, a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, and a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals and a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
- Example embodiments are directed to a case assembly including at least one of three sides, a top, and a bottom surface and a connector, connected to the at least one of three sides, the top, and the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to a device including a case of one of a first form factor and a second form factor, a circuit board of the first form factor, first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor, and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a connector including first connector connection terminals of a first form factor and second connector connection terminals of a second form factor.
- Example embodiments are directed to a method of manufacturing a common circuit board including providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor, forming first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor on the board, and forming second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board.
- Example embodiments are directed to a method of connecting a common circuit board including providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor with first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board, and connecting the common circuit board to an external device using only one of the first connection and second circuit board connection terminals.
- Example embodiments are directed to method of manufacturing an assembly or device by combining at least two of a circuit board, a connector, and a case to form any one of a circuit board assembly, a case assembly, or a device.
- The above and other features and advantages of example embodiments will become more apparent by describing them in detailed with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIGS. 1-2 illustrate circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 3-7 illustrate portions of circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate connectors usable with example embodiments. -
FIG. 8C illustrates a connector in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate case assemblies including a connector in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit board assemblies including circuit boards and connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit boards and case assemblies including connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 14 illustrates an example embodiment including a memory controller in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 15 illustrates another example embodiment including an interface in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 16 illustrates an example memory card in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 17 illustrates an example portable device in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 18 illustrates an example memory card and host system in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 19 illustrates an example system in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 20 illustrates an example computer system in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 21 illustrates a method of manufacturing a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 22 illustrates a method of connecting a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 23 illustrates a method of manufacturing an assembly or device in accordance with example embodiments. - Detailed example embodiments are disclosed herein. However, specific structural and/or functional details disclosed herein are merely representative for purposes of describing example embodiments. The claims may, however, may be embodied in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to only example embodiments set forth herein.
- It will be understood that when a component is referred to as being “on,” “connected to” or “coupled to” another component, it can be directly on, connected to or coupled to the other component or intervening components may be present. In contrast, when a component is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly connected to” or “directly coupled to” another component, there are no intervening components present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
- It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of example embodiments.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one component or feature's relationship to another component(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the drawings. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and/or scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
- Reference will now be made to example embodiments, which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, where in like reference numerals refer to the like components throughout. Example embodiments should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated in these figures but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.
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FIG. 1 illustrates acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. Thecircuit board 110 may include acommon board 100,N connection pads 15, 17 (where N is an integer≧2) andN connection terminals FIG. 1 , thecircuit board 110 includes two circuitboard connection pads board connection terminals board connection terminals 115 may be of a first form factor and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be of a second form factor. - As shown, the
circuit board 110 may be a common circuit board, namely a circuit board that may be used with other components of the first form factor or other components of the second form factor. In example embodiments, the other components may be circuit board assemblies, connectors, cases, or case assemblies. - As shown, the
circuit board 110 may also be a common circuit board, namely a circuit board that may be a component of a device of the first form factor or a device of the second form factor. In example embodiments, the device may be a memory device, for example, a memory card. - In example embodiments, the circuit
board connection terminals circuit board 110. For example, as shown inFIG. 1 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 are on a front side of thecircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are on a back side of thecircuit board 110. In other example embodiments, the circuitboard connection terminals circuit board 110. - In example embodiments, the circuit
board connection terminals circuit beard 110. For example, as shown inFIG. 1 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are on the same end of thecircuit board 110. In other example embodiments, the circuitboard connection terminals circuit board 110. - In example embodiments as shown in
FIG. 2 , the circuitboard connection terminals circuit board 110. - In example embodiments, the location of the first circuit
board connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be reversed. In example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be on the same side ofcircuit board 110 or on different (for example, opposite) sides of thecircuit board 110. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a portion of acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. In example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be located on anedge 118 of thecircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. In example embodiments, x is less than a length of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 in the x-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 3 , a firstterminal area 121 and a secondterminal area 123 overlap in the x-direction. - In other example embodiments, the first circuit
board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x1 in the x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x2 in the x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. In other example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be located on theedge 118 of thecircuit board 110. In example embodiments, x1 and/or x2 may be less than a length of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and/or the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 in the x-direction. -
FIGS. 4-7 illustrate portions, of circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments. In example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115, including first end circuitboard connection terminals terminal area 121 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117, including second end circuitboard connection terminals terminal area 123. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 4 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be located on theedge 118 of thecircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. In example embodiments, x is greater than or equal to a length of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 in the x-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 4 , the firstterminal area 121 and the secondterminal area 123 do not overlap in the x-direction. - In example embodiments, the first circuit
board connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x1 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x2 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. In example embodiments, x1 and/or x2 may be greater than or equal to a length of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and/or the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 in the x-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 4 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may also be offset in the y-direction. For example, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are staggered as shown inFIG. 4 , with the firstterminal area 121 beginning before the secondterminal area 123 and ending before the secondterminal area 123 in the y-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 4 , individual first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and individual second circuitboard connection terminals 117 do not overlap in the y-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 5 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be located on anedge 118 of thecircuit board 110 and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a distance x in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. In example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x1 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110 and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be offset a second distance x2 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 5 , the firstterminal area 121 and the secondterminal area 123 do not overlap in the x-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 5 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are not offset in the y-direction. For example, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are not staggered as shown inFIG. 4 , with the firstterminal area 121 beginning and ending at the same location as the secondterminal area 123 in the y-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 6 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be located on anedge 118 of thecircuit board 110 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may also be located on the edge ofcircuit board 110. In example embodiments, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be offset a first distance x1 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110 and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may also be offset the first distance x1 in an x-direction from the edge ofcircuit board 110. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 6 , the firstterminal area 121 and the secondterminal area 123 substantially overlap in the x-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 6 , individual first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and individual second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are offset in the y-direction. For example, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 are staggered as shown inFIG. 6 , with the firstterminal area 121 beginning before the secondterminal area 123 and ending before the secondterminal area 123 in the y-direction. - In example embodiments shown in
FIG. 7 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be arranged substantially the same as shown inFIG. 6 . However, instead of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 alternating, as shown inFIG. 6 , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be grouped in any fashion. For example, as specifically shown in area A, first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and/or second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be grouped together or alternately. - As discussed above, circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may include any or all of the above features. As a result, circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may be usable as common circuit boards with various other components of the same or different form factors. Circuit boards in accordance with example embodiments may be usable as a component of a device of the same or different form factors. In example embodiments, the device may be a memory device, for example, a memory card.
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FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate connectors usable with example embodiments.FIG. 8A illustrates aconnector 130 of a first form factor. Theconnector 130 of the first form factor may be connectable to any example embodiment of thecommon circuit board 110 discussed above. Theconnector 130 may includeconnector connection terminals 133. Theconnector connection terminals 133 may be connectable to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor of thecircuit board 110. In such a configuration, the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of thecircuit board 110 may be unconnected. Theconnector 130 may also include aninterface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor. -
FIG. 8B illustrates aconnector 132 of a second form factor. Theconnector 132 of the second form factor may be connectable to any example embodiment of thecommon circuit board 110 discussed above. Theconnector 132 may includeconnector connection terminals 133′. Theconnector connection terminals 133′ may be connectable to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor of thecircuit board 110. In such a configuration, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of thecircuit board 110 may be unconnected. Theconnector 130 may also include aninterface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor. - In other example embodiments as shown in
FIG. 8C , theconnector 130/132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, theconnector connection terminals 133 are connectable to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 or theconnector connection terminals 133′ are connectable to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 9A illustrates acircuit board assembly 210 including acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 9A , one ormore memory modules 111, for example, NAND flash packages, may be connected to thecircuit board 110. The first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of thecircuit board 110 may be connected toconnector connection terminals 133 of aconnector 130 via aconductor 125, for example, one or more solder balls or solder paste. In example embodiments shown inFIG. 9A , theconnector 130 may be of the first form factor, in which case, theconnector connection terminals 133 are connectable to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115. In such an assembly, the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be unconnected. -
FIG. 9B illustrates acircuit board assembly 212 including acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 9B , one ormore memory modules 111, for example, NAND flash packages, may be connected to thecircuit board 110. The second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of thecircuit board 110 may be connected toconnector connection terminals 133′ of aconnector 132 via aconductor 125, for example one or more solder balls or solder paste. In example embodiments, theconnector 132 may be of the second form factor, in which case, theconnector connection terminals 133′ of the connector are connectable to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117. In such an assembly, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be unconnected. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate circuit board assemblies including a circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 10A illustrates acircuit board assembly 210′ including acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. Thecircuit board assembly 210′ ofFIG. 10A is similar to that of thecircuit board assembly 210 ofFIG. 9A , except that instead of solder balls or solder paste, amechanical adapter connector 170 including anon-conductive part 180 and aconductive part 190, is used to connect theconnector connection terminals 133 to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115. Similar to thecircuit board assembly 210 ofFIG. 9A , the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be unconnected. -
FIG. 10B illustrates acircuit board assembly 220′ including acircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. Thecircuit board assembly 220′ ofFIG. 10B is similar to that of thecircuit board assembly 220 ofFIG. 9B , except that instead of solder balls or solder paste, amechanical adapter connector 172 including a non-conductive part 182 and aconductive part 192, is used to connect theconnector connection terminals 133′ to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117. Similar to thecircuit board assembly 220 ofFIG. 9B , the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be unconnected. - Any or all of the circuit board features discussed above with respect to
FIGS. 1-7 may be applied to thecircuit board assemblies -
FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate case assemblies including a connector in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 11A illustrates acase assembly 220 including aconnector 130 and acase 140 in accordance with example embodiments. Theconnector 130 may be any example embodiment of a connector discussed above. Thecase 140 may include at least one of three sides, a top, and/or a bottom surface element. As shown inFIG. 11A , thecase 140 includes threeside surface elements 145, but no top surface element and no bottom surface element. In example embodiments, theconnector 130 and thecase 140, and hence, thecase assembly 220 itself, are both of the same (for example, the first) form factor. -
FIG. 11B illustrates acase assembly 222 including aconnector 132 and acase 142 in accordance with example embodiments. Theconnector 132 may be any example embodiment of theconnector 132 discussed above. Thecase 140 may include at least one of three sides, a top, and/or a bottom surface element. As shown inFIG. 11B , thecase 142 includes threeside surface elements 146, but no top surface element and no bottom surface element. In example embodiments, theconnector 132 and thecase 142, and hence, thecase assembly 222 itself, are both of the same (for example, the second) form factor. - In other example embodiments, for example, similar to those shown in
FIG. 8C , theconnector 130/132 of thecase assembly 220/222 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, theconnector 130/132 may includeconnector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuitboard connection terminals 115 andconnector connection terminals 133′ connectable to second circuitboard connection terminals 117. Similarly, theconnector 130/132 may include theinterface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or theinterface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor. - In other example embodiments, for example, similar to those shown in
FIG. 8C , thecase 140/142 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor in which case, thecase 140/142 may accommodate aconnector 130 and/or aconnector 132. -
FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit board assemblies including circuit boards and connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 12A illustrates a device, for example, amemory device 310 includingcircuit board assembly 210 includingcircuit board 110 andcase 140 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 12A , amemory device 310 of a first form factor may be formed by combining acircuit board assembly 210 including acircuit board 110 including first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor and aconnector 130 includingconnector connection terminals 133, connectable to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor with acase 140 of the first form factor. In such a device, the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be unconnected. As shown inFIG. 12A , thecase 140 includes fourside surface elements 145 and a top surface element and/or a bottom surface element. -
FIG. 12B illustrates a device, for example, amemory device 312 includingcircuit board assembly 212 includingcircuit board 110 andcase 142 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 12B , thememory device 312 of the second form factor may be formed by combining acircuit board assembly 212 including acircuit board 110 including first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor and aconnector 132 includingconnector connection terminals 133′, connectable to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor with acase 142 of the second form factor. In such a device, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be unconnected. As shown inFIG. 12B , thecase 142 includes fourside surface elements 146 and a top surface element and/or a bottom surface element. - Any or all of the circuit board features discussed above with respect to
FIGS. 1-7 may be applied to thecircuit board assemblies FIGS. 9A-10B may be applied to thedevices - In other example embodiments, for example, similar to those shown in
FIG. 8C , theconnector 130/132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, theconnector 130/132 may includeconnector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuitboard connection terminals 115 andconnector connection terminals 133′ connectable to second circuitboard connection terminals 117. Similarly, theconnector 130/132 may include theinterface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or theinterface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor. - In other example embodiments, for example, similar to those shown in
FIG. 8C , thecase 140/142 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor in which case, thecase 140/142 may accommodate acircuit board assembly 210 and/or acircuit board assembly 212. -
FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate devices, for example, memory devices including circuit boards and case assemblies including connectors and cases in accordance with example embodiments. -
FIG. 13A illustrates a device, for example, amemory device 410 including acase assembly 220′ andcircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 13A , amemory device 410 of a first form factor may be formed by combining acase assembly 220′ of the first form factor with thecircuit board 110. Thecase assembly 220′ of the first form factor may include asurface element 200 of the first form factor and aconnector 130 of the first form factor. Thecircuit board 110 may include the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor. Theconnector 130 of the first form factor may includeconnector connection terminals 133. Theconnector connection terminals 133 may be connectable to the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor. In such a device, the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 may be unconnected. - In example embodiments, the
case assembly 220′ may further include one ormore securing elements 210, configured to secure thecircuit board 110 to thesurface element 200. In example embodiments, the one ormore securing elements 210 may be guide rails, by which thecircuit board 110 may be secured. - In example embodiments, the
surface element 200 may be a top element or a bottom element. -
FIG. 13B illustrates a device, for example, amemory device 412 including acase assembly 222′ andcircuit board 110 in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 13B , amemory device 412 of a second form factor may be formed by combining acase assembly 222′ of the second form factor with thecircuit board 110. Thecase assembly 222′ of the second form factor may include asurface element 202 of the second form factor and aconnector 130 of the second form factor. Thecircuit board 110 may include the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor. Theconnector 132 of the second form factor may includeconnector connection terminals 133′. Theconnector connection terminals 133′ may be connectable to the second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor. In such a device, the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 may be unconnected. - In example embodiments, the
case assembly 222′ may further include one ormore securing elements 212, configured to secure thecircuit board 110 to thesurface element 202. In example embodiments, the one ormore securing elements 212 may be guide rails, by which thecircuit board 110 may be secured. - In example embodiments, the
surface element 202 may be a top element or a bottom element. - Any or all of the case assembly features discussed above with respect to
FIGS. 11A-11B may be applied to thememory device - In other example embodiments, for example, similar to those shown in
FIG. 8C , theconnector 130/132 may be common to the first form factor and the second form factor, in which case, theconnector 130/132 may includeconnector connection terminals 133 connectable to first circuitboard connection terminals 115 andconnector connection terminals 133′ connectable to second circuitboard connection terminals 117. Similarly, theconnector 130/132 may include theinterface 160 for connection to other devices of the first form factor and/or theinterface 162 for connection to other devices of the second form factor. - Example embodiments of circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, and/or devices, as discussed above may be implemented as components or sub-components in one or more sub-system or system as described in more detail below.
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FIG. 14 illustrates an example embodiment including a memory controller in accordance with example embodiments. As shown,FIG. 14 includes amemory 510 connected to amemory controller 520. Thememory 510 may be a NAND flash memory or NOR flash memory. However, thememory 510 is not limited to these memory types, and may be any memory type. - The
memory controller 520 may supply the input signals for controlling operation of thememory 510. For example, in the case of a NAND flash memory, thememory controller 520 may supply the command CMD and address signals. In examples of a NOR flash memory, thememory controller 520 may supply CMD, ADD, DQ and VPP signals. It will be appreciated that thememory controller 520 may control thememory 510 based on received control signals (not shown). -
FIG. 15 illustrates another example embodiment including an interface in accordance with example embodiments. As shown,FIG. 15 includes amemory 510 connected to aninterface 515. Thememory 510 may be a NAND flash memory or a NOR flash memory. However, thememory 510 is not limited to these memory types, and may be any memory type. - The
interface 515 may supply the input signals (for example, generated externally) for controlling operation of thememory 510. For example, in the case of a NAND flash memory, theinterface 515 may supply the command CMD and address signals. In the example of a NOR flash memory, theinterface 515 may supply CMD, ADD, DQ and VPP signals. It will be appreciated that theinterface 515 may control thememory 510 based on received control signals (for example, generated externally, but not shown). -
FIG. 16 illustrates an example memory card in accordance with example embodiments.FIG. 16 is similar toFIG. 14 , except that thememory 510 andmemory controller 520 have been embodied as acard 530. For example, thecard 530 may be a memory card such as a flash memory card. Namely, thecard 530 may be a card meeting any industry standard for use with a consumer electronics device such as a digital camera, personal computer, etc. It will be appreciated that thememory controller 520 may control thememory 510 based on controls signals received by thecard 530 from another (e.g., external) device. -
FIG. 17 illustrates an example portable device in accordance with example embodiments.FIG. 17 represents aportable device 6000. Theportable device 6000 may be an MP3 player, video player, combination video and audio player, etc. As shown, theportable device 6000 includes thememory 510 andmemory controller 520. Theportable device 6000 may also includes an encoder anddecoder 610,presentation components 620 andinterface 630. - Data (video, audio, etc.) may be input to and output from the
memory 510 via thememory controller 520 by an encoder and decoder (EDC) 610. As shown by the dashed lines inFIG. 28 , the data may be directly input to thememory 510 from theEDC 610 and/or directly output from thememory 510 to theEDC 610. - The
EDC 610 may encode data for storage in thememory 510. For example, theEDC 610 may perform MP3 encoding on audio data for storage in thememory 510. Alternatively, theEDC 610 may perform MPEG encoding (e.g., MPEG2, MPEG4, etc.) on video data for storage in thememory 510. Still further, theEDC 610 may include multiple encoders for encoding different types of data according to different data formats. For example, theEDC 610 may include an MP3 encoder for audio data and an MPEG encoder for video data. - The
EDC 610 may decode output from thememory 510. For example, theEDC 610 may perform MP3 decoding on audio data output from thememory 510. Alternatively, theEDC 610 may perform MPEG decoding (e.g., MPEG2, MPEG4, etc.) on video data output from thememory 510. Still further, theEDC 610 may include multiple decoders for decoding different types of data according to different data formats. For example, theEDC 610 may include an MP3 decoder for audio data and an MPEG decoder for video data. - It will also be appreciated that
EDC 610 may include only decoders. For example, already encoded data may be received by theEDC 610 and passed to thememory controller 520 and/or thememory 510. - The
EDC 610 may receive data for encoding, or receive already encoded data, via theinterface 630. Theinterface 630 may conform to a known standard (e.g., firewire, USB, etc.). Theinterface 630 may also include more than one interface. For example,interface 630 may include a firewire interface, a USB interface, etc. Data from thememory 510 may also be output via theinterface 630. - The
presentation components 620 may present data output from the memory, and/or decoded by theEDC 610, to a user. For example, thepresentation components 620 may include a speaker jack for outputting audio data, a display screen for outputting video data, and/or etc. -
FIG. 18 illustrates an example memory card and host system in accordance with example embodiments in which thehost system 7000 is connected to thecard 530 ofFIG. 16 . In example embodiments, thehost system 7000 may apply control signals to thecard 530 such that thememory controller 520 controls operation of thememory 510. -
FIG. 19 illustrates an example system in accordance with example embodiments. As shown,system 2000 may include amicroprocessor 2100,user interface 2200, for example, a keypad, a keyboard, and/or a display,modem 2300,controller 2400,memory 2500 and/orbattery 2600. In example embodiments, each of the system elements may be combined each other through abus 2001. - The
controller 2400 may also include one or more microprocessors, a digital signal processor, a microcontroller, or any processor similar to the above. Thememory 2500 may be used to store data and/or commands executed by thecontroller 2400. Thememory 2500 may be any of any of the memories described in example embodiments above. - The
modem 2300 may be used to transmit data to and/or from another system, for example, a communication network. Thesystem 2000 may be part of a mobile system, such as a PDA, a portable computer, web tablet, a wireless phone, a mobile phone, a digital music player, memory card, or other system transmitting and/or receiving information. -
FIG. 20 illustrates an example computer system in accordance with example embodiments. As shown, thecomputer system 3000 may include one ormore power supplies 3002, one or more monitors 3004 (for example, a conventional and/or touch-screen monitor), one ormore input devices 3006, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, and/or a stylus, a main ormotherboard 3008, to which one ormore components 3010 are attached. The one or more sub-components 3010 may be one or more central processing units (CPUs), one or more memories, and/or one or more cards. Thecomputer system 3000 may include one or moreadditional memories 3012, which may be removable or more easily removable. - In example embodiments, the
computer system 3000 may be desktop, personal computer, a laptop personal computer, and/or a handheld personal computer. In example embodiments, thecomputer system 3000 may be a server. - Example embodiments of circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, and/or devices, as discussed above may be implemented as components or sub-components in one or
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FIG. 21 illustrates a method of manufacturing a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 21 at 2110, aboard 100 is provided that is common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor. At 2120, first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor are formed on theboard 100. At 2130, second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor are formed on theboard 100. -
FIG. 22 illustrates a method of connecting a common circuit board in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 22 at 2210, acircuit board 110 is provided that is common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor. Thecircuit board 110 includes first circuitboard connection terminals 115 of the first form factor and second circuitboard connection terminals 117 of the second form factor. At 2220, thecircuit board 110 is connected to an external device using only one of the first circuitboard connection terminals 115 and second circuitboard connection terminals 117. -
FIG. 23 illustrates a method of manufacturing an assembly or device in accordance with example embodiments. As shown inFIG. 23 at 2310, at least two of a circuit board, for example, any ofcircuit boards 110 discussed above, a connector, for example, any ofconnectors 130/132 discussed above, and a case, for example, any of thecases 140/142 discussed above, may be combined to form any one of thecircuit board assemblies case assemblies devices - As set forth above, any of
circuit boards 110 discussed above may be combined with any ofconnectors 130/132 discussed above to form any of thecircuit board assemblies connectors 130/132 discussed above may be combined with any of thecases 140/142 discussed above to form any of thecase assemblies circuit boards 110 discussed above may be combined with any of theconnectors 130/132 discussed above and any of thecases 140/142 discussed above to form any of thedevices - In example embodiments, the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be SSDs, for example, electronics with no moving parts, hence, less fragile than hard disks, having no mechanical delays, and/or lower access times and/or latency than electromechanical devices.
- In example embodiments, the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of flash memories, for example, NAND or NOR flash memories. In example embodiments, the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of Multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory or Single-level cell (SLC) flash memory.
- In example embodiments, the circuit boards, connectors, cases, circuit board assemblies, case assemblies, devices disclosed herein may be components of DRAM memories.
- While example embodiments discussed above refer to a first and second form factor, each embodiments may implement M form factors, where M≧2.
- In example embodiments, the first and second form factors are the 1.8 inch and 2.5 inch SATA-2 standard structures. In example embodiments, the first and second form factors may be the 3.5-inch SATA-2 standard structure or another structure, for example, a CompactFlash Type (for example, Type I or II), SD memory card, miniSD, microSD, TransFlash, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus, RS-MMC, DV RS-MMC, MMCmobile, MMCmicro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, PC Card (for example, Types I, II, or III), and/or USB Flash Drive
- Example embodiments being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from example embodiments, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of append claims.
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1. A circuit board, comprising:
a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor;
first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor; and
second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
2. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first form factor and the second form factor are different.
3. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first form factor and the second form factor are mutually exclusive.
4. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on the same end of the circuit board.
5. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on different ends of the circuit board.
6. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on both ends of the circuit board.
7. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on the same side of the circuit board.
8. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on different sides of the circuit board.
9. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are on both sides of the circuit board.
10. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are offset from a first edge of the circuit board.
11. The circuit board of claim 10 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are offset from a second edge of the circuit board.
12. The circuit board of claim 1 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are nested.
13. The circuit board of claim 12 , where the first and second circuit board connection terminals are alternating.
14. The circuit board of claim 12 , where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and the second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor are connected.
15. A circuit board assembly, comprising:
the circuit board of claim 1 ; and
a connector including connector connection terminals;
where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
16. The circuit board assembly of claim 15 , where the at least one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are mechanically connected to the connector connection terminals.
17. The circuit board assembly of claim 15 , where the at least one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals via a conductive material.
18. The circuit board assembly of claim 17 , where the conductive material is at least one of solder paste and solder balls.
19. A device of the first form factor, comprising:
the circuit board assembly of claim 15 ; and
a case of the first form factor.
20. A device of the second form factor, comprising:
the circuit board assembly of claim 15 ; and
a case of the second form factor.
21. A circuit board, comprising:
a board;
first circuit board connection terminals on the board; and
second circuit board connection terminals on the board, mutually exclusive of the first circuit board connection terminals.
22. A case assembly, comprising:
at least a top surface or a bottom surface, of a first form factor or a second form factor;
a connector, attached to the top surface or the bottom surface, the connector including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor; and
a securing element attached to the top surface or the bottom surface;
the connector including connector connection terminals, where only one of the first circuit board connection terminals and the second circuit board connection terminals are connected to the connector connection terminals.
23. The case assembly of claim 22 , where the securing element is one or more guide rails.
24. A device of the first form factor, comprising:
the case assembly of claim 22 ; and
a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
25. A device of the second form factor, comprising:
the case assembly claim 22 ; and
a board, common to at least the first form factor and the second form factor, including first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor, wherein the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the board are connected to the first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor of the connector and the board is secured to the case by the securing element.
26. A case assembly, comprising:
at least one of three sides, a top, and a bottom surface; and
a connector, connected to the at least one of three sides, the top, and the bottom surface, the connector including connector connection terminals.
27. A device, comprising:
a case of one of a first form factor and a second form factor;
a circuit board of the first form factor;
first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor; and
second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor.
28. A connector, comprising:
first connector connection terminals of a first form factor; and
second connector connection terminals of a second form factor.
29. The connector of claim 28 , further comprising:
a first interface of the first form factor; and
a second interface of the second form factor.
30. The connector of claim 29 , where only one of the first connector connection terminals of the first form factor and the second connector connection terminals of the second form factor are connected and wherein only one of the first interface of the first form factor and the second interface of the second form factor are connected.
31. The connector of claim 28 , where the first form factor and the second form factor are mutually exclusive.
32. A method of manufacturing a common circuit board, comprising:
providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor;
forming first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor on the board; and
forming second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board.
33. A method of connecting a common circuit board, comprising:
providing a board, common to at least a first form factor and a second form factor with first circuit board connection terminals of the first form factor and second circuit board connection terminals of the second form factor on the board; and
connecting the common circuit board to an external device using only one of the first connection and second circuit board connection terminals.
34. A method of manufacturing an assembly or device, comprising:
combining at least two of a circuit board, a connector, and a case to form any one of a circuit board assembly, a case assembly, or a device.
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