Integrated usb connector and memory device
AssigneeWestern Digital Technologies, Inc.
InventorsHem Takiar, Michael Patterson, Nandha Kumar Mohanraj
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Abstract
A USB device is disclosed including an integrated memory module and USB connector. Integration of the memory module with the USB connector according to the present technology provides a USB device with a compact footprint and efficient heat transfer to a host device in which the USB device is used.
Claims27
A universal serial bus (USB) device, comprising:
- a semiconductor device, comprising:
- first and second opposed surfaces extending between first and second edges;
- one or more semiconductor die affixed to one of the first and second opposed surfaces, and
- first and second sets of contact fingers connected to the one or more semiconductor die;
- and
- a USB connector configured to connect with a host device within a USB slot, the USB connector comprising:
- a first set of electrical contacts having first ends electrically coupled to the first set of contact fingers, and the first set of electrical contacts having second ends, opposite the first ends, terminating at a proximal end of the USB device, and
- a second set of electrical contacts having first ends electrically coupled to the second set of contact fingers, and the second set of electrical contacts having second ends, opposite the first ends, terminating at the proximal end of the USB device.
A universal serial bus (USB) device, comprising:
- a semiconductor device, comprising:
- first and second opposed surfaces extending between first and second edges;
- one or more semiconductor die affixed to one of the first and second opposed surfaces,
- a first set of contact fingers on the first surface adjacent the first edge, and
- a second set of contact fingers on the first surface adjacent the second edge;
- and
- a USB connector for connection within a USB slot, the USB connector comprising:
- a first set of electrical contacts having first ends in contact with the first set of contact fingers, and the first set of electrical contacts having second ends, opposite the first ends, terminating at a proximal end of the USB device, and
- a second set of electrical contacts having first ends in contact with the second set of contact fingers, and the second set of electrical contacts having second ends, opposite the first ends, terminating at the proximal end of the USB device.
A universal serial bus (USB) device, comprising:
- a semiconductor device comprising one or more semiconductor die, the semiconductor device including first and second opposed surfaces, and first and second sets of contact fingers connected to the one or more semiconductor die;
- a bottom side contacts assembly affixed to the first surface of the semiconductor device, the bottom side contacts assembly comprising a first set of electrical contacts having first ends electrically coupled to the first set of contact fingers and second ends terminating at a proximal end of the USB device;
- a top side contacts assembly affixed to the second surface of the semiconductor device, the top side contacts assembly comprising a first set of electrical contacts having first ends electrically coupled to the second set of contact fingers and second ends terminating at the proximal end of the USB device;
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- a tip assembly fitting over the proximal end of the USB device and positioned adjacent the bottom and top side contacts assembly.
A universal serial bus (USB) device having a proximal end configured to be received within a slot of a host device, comprising:
- a semiconductor device comprising one or more semiconductor die, the semiconductor device including first and second opposed surfaces, and first and second sets of contact fingers on the first surface;
- first electrical communication means for electrically coupling the first set of contact fingers with the proximal end of the USB device;
- and
- second electrical communication means for electrically coupling the second set of contact fingers with the proximal end of the USB device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.