Modular computer system with passive backplane modules
CA 2354181 A1 · Owner: Kontron Communications Inc. · Inventors: Adam, Yan; Lefebvre, Jean-Pierre; Muraglia, Philippe
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A computer system wherein an assembly of passive backplane modules allows a variety of active boards of the same or of different architectures to be, used in the same chassis. This technology differs from any others in that it presents a second level of modularity in addition of the usual one which is , putting, active boards in a passive backplane. In addition several backplane modules , of, different types allow different architectures to be used on a slot by slot basis and, wiring requirements to link said backplane modules are minimized.
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- Filed July 26, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 26, 2021.
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