Patent ID: 6529385
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
A device to interconnect a first and a second unit each having multiple separate contacts, the device comprising:an insulating substrate having first and second substantially parallel, planar surfaces, the insulating substrate having a plurality of holes passing through the insulating substrate such that a center line of each of the plurality of holes is substantially normal to the first and second planar surfaces; and a plurality of active or passive electrical components each having a body with first and second conductive interconnects located at ends of the body, the plurality of active or passive electrical components being located in the plurality of holes such that the first conductive interconnect of each of the plurality of active or passive electrical components is located proximate to the first planar surface so as to engage a separate contact of the first unit, and the second conductive interconnect of each of the plurality of active or passive electrical components is located proximate to the second planar surface so as to engage a separate corresponds contact of the second unit; wherein at least two of the active or passive electrical components are electrically connected in series.