Connectors using shape memory alloy

A system comprising:

• a chassis defining a plurality of slots, each slot to receive a device;
• and
• a plurality of connectors, each connector located proximate a corresponding slot to be connected to a corresponding device received in the corresponding slot, wherein each device connector comprises:
• first and second clamping portions pivotally coupled to and discrete from each other, wherein at least one of the first and second clamping portions comprises a plurality of interconnect contacts to contact a plurality of board contacts of an insertable circuit board of the corresponding device, wherein the first and second clamping portions are pivotally spaced away from each other to allow insertion of the insertable circuit board therebetween in an open position, wherein the first and second clamping portions are pivotally spaced closer to each other than when in the open position to contact both sides of the insertable circuit board positioned therebetween in a closed position;
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• a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator operably coupling the first and second clamping portions to pivotally move the first and second clamping portions into the open position.

A device comprising:

• first and second clamping portions pivotally coupled to and discrete from each other, wherein at least one of the first and second clamping portions comprises a plurality of interconnect contacts to contact a plurality of board contacts of an insertable circuit board, wherein the first and second clamping portions are pivotally spaced away from each other to allow insertion of the insertable circuit board therebetween in an open position, wherein the first and second clamping portions are pivotally spaced closer to each other than when in the open position to contact both sides of the insertable circuit board positioned therebetween in a closed position;
• one or more springs to bias first and second clamping portions into the closed position;
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• an actuator operably coupling the first and second clamping portions to pivotally move the first and second clamping portions into the open position.