摘要 |
A printed circuit board assembly (100) wherein the assembly comprises a first plate (104), a second plate (118) attachably coupled to the first plate (104), and at least one printed circuit board (108, 114) sandwiched between the first plate (104) and the second plate (118), the at least one circuit board (108, 114) extending over the entire area of the first and second plates (104, 118). Utilizing an assembly in accordance with the present invention maximizes the available space on each of the circuit boards. By maximizing the available space, more electronic circuitry can be incorporated onto the board. Furthermore, the exterior spacer design (113) together with interior spacer elements (112, 124) firmly secures each circuit board while maintaining a constant separation between each board. This facilitates the ability to stack more circuit boards, while maintaining the mechanical alignment and structural rigidity necessary for the stacking data connectors (109, 116) to function properly should the assembly be subjected to a sudden shock or vibration.
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