Electronic frame for use with coupled conduit segments

A method of coupling downhole components comprising:

• disposing an electronic component in at least one retaining structure of a first frame element of an electronic frame, the electronic component configured to facilitate transmission of signals between a first downhole component and a second downhole component;
• permanently joining a second frame element to the first frame element to form an electronic frame and isolate the electronic component from downhole fluids;
• disposing the electronic frame in a coupling assembly of a first downhole component and a second downhole component;
• and
• coupling the first downhole component to the second downhole component and axially constraining the electronic frame by the coupling assembly, wherein coupling includes communicatively connecting the first downhole component to the second downhole component via the electronic frame.