Patent ID: 6547603
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An interconnection system for use with a PCMCIA card and a Smart card, comprising:a data storage device defining an insert slot in one face thereof, said insert slot being configured to receive said PCMCIA card therein; an adaptor including a housing defining an outer contour in compliance with that of said PCMCIA card and an inner configuration in compliance with that of said Smart card; said housing defining on a front portion thereof two rows of passageways for receiving a PCMCIA connector which is located at an inner end of the insert slot; and a plurality of contacts disposed in some of said passageways, respectively, with front ends thereof adapted to be mechanically and electrically engaged with the PCMCIA connector; wherein rear ends of said contacts are arranged in a pattern in compliance with conductive pads on said Smart card, respectively.