19004170. MULTIPLE SLOT CARD EDGE CONNECTOR (Intel Corporation)
MULTIPLE SLOT CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
George Vergis of Portland OR US
James A. Mccall of Portland OR US
MULTIPLE SLOT CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 19004170 titled 'MULTIPLE SLOT CARD EDGE CONNECTOR
Original Abstract Submitted
A multi-slot connector having reduced DIMM-to-DIMM pitch distances can support up to 64 memory channels for next generation DDR (double data rate) technology, including DDR6. To support the increase in memory channels, while compensating for limited form factor motherboards, the multi-slot connector includes two or more slots for devices, such as DIMMs, to connect to a motherboard or other platform. Reduced pitch distances between the DIMMs, shortened connector pins, thinner contacts, and complementary reduced pitch distances in a ball grid array (BGA) used to connect to the motherboard or other platform, provides a compact multi-slot connector that can support up to 64 memory channels with improved performance characteristics. An optional cooling device can be employed between the slots as needed to maintain optimal performance.