Modular bridge array for bridging electronic components

A device for connecting electronic components, comprising:

• a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a back panel and a pair of sides extending from the back panel;
• a plurality of connecting members, each of the plurality of connecting members attached to one of the sides of a respective one of the plurality of frame members, thereby forming a plurality of connection modules configured to receive a plurality of electronic components, each of the plurality of connection modules being configured to physically and electrically connect a respective first one of the plurality of electronic components and a respective second one of the plurality of electronic components;
• an array bracket having a back side configured to receive the plurality of connection modules by the back panel of each of the frame members being in contact with the back side of the array bracket;
• and
• a first electrical port and a second electrical port coupled to the array bracket, wherein the first electrical port is operable to supply electrical power through the device to the first electronic component.

A system for connecting electronic components, comprising:

• a housing;
• a plurality of electronic components mounted within the housing;
• and
• a bridge array mounted within the housing, the bridge array including:
• a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a back panel and a pair of sides extending from the back panel;
• a plurality of connecting members, each of the plurality of connecting members attached to one of sides of a respective one of the plurality of frame members, thereby forming a plurality of connection modules, each of the plurality of connection modules being configured to physically and electrically connect a respective first one of the plurality of electronic components and a respective second one of the plurality of electronic components;
• an array bracket having a back side configured to receive the plurality of connection modules by the back panel of each of the frame members being in contact with the back side of the array bracket;
• and
• a first electrical port and a second electrical port coupled to the array, bracket, wherein the first electrical port is operable to supply electrical power to at least one of the plurality of electronic components.