Universal frame for data card

A data card frame comprising:

• a frame having a pair of opposite side rails, and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails;
• the first one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails;
• and
• the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header therein.

A PCMCIA data card comprising:

• a hollow rectangular frame, molded of plastic material, having a pair of opposing side rails, and a pair of opposing end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails;
• said end rails maintaining each said side rails in a spaced parallel fixed relationship;
• one of said end rails including metal clip means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails;
• the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header,
• a connector header, provided with pass through terminal means connectable to a printed circuit board, secured in said frame, and to an external connector plug,
• cavities positioned in said other end rail on either side of said bifurcated region;
• and
• said cavities having metal latching member therein.

A data card frame comprising:

• a frame molded of plastic material having a pair of opposite side rails, opposite and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails;
• one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails;
• and
• the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of a universal connector body,
• said connector being provided with pass through terminal means connectable to said printed circuit board and to an external connector.