Patent ID: 6924996
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: G06K,H05K

Abstract:
1. An external storage device housing a semiconductor memory therein, characterized by comprising: a main body; a memory substrate on which at least the semiconductor memory is mounted, said memory substrate being provided with an external connection terminal on an edge of its one end; a substrate holder including a substrate insertion hole therein through which said memory substrate is inserted, said substrate holder being for fixing said memory substrate to said main body while said external connection terminal is being outwardly projected beyond an opening on one end of said substrate insertion hole; and a cap for protecting said external connection terminal, said cap being attachable/removable to/from said substrate holder, wherein said substrate holder is made of a transparent material; at least one notch for externally exposing said substrate holder is formed in said main body and/or said cap; and said memory substrate is visibly observable from exterior through said notch and said transparent substrate holder.