Stacked Circuit Board Structure for Ultra-Slim Data Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultra-slim electronic devices cannot effectively accommodate longer circuit boards, limiting data storage capacity and functional expansion due to space constraints.
Innovation Solution
A stacked structure comprising a master circuit board with flash memories and a slave circuit board equipped with an operation management chip, connected via specific transmission interfaces and connectors, allowing for reduced volume and enhanced monitoring and control capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a longer circuit board is used to accommodate more electronic elements and expand functions, then data storage capacity and functional expansion are improved, but the volume of the electronic device increases and cannot be accommodated in ultra-slim devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a planar layout to a three-dimensional stacked architecture. The master circuit board and slave circuit board are arranged vertically along the thickness direction, allowing multiple functional modules to coexist in a limited footprint. This dimensional change enables ultra-slim devices to accommodate expanded functionality without increasing planar dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into functionally independent circuit boards: a master circuit board for data storage and a slave circuit board for monitoring and control operations. Each board contains specific electronic elements suited to its function, allowing modular integration and reducing the need for a single large board to accommodate all functions.
2Quantity of substance
If a longer circuit board is used to accommodate more electronic elements, then data storage capacity is improved, but the area occupied by the circuit board increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the thickness dimension to stack multiple circuit boards vertically. The master circuit board accommodates flash memories for data storage, while the slave circuit board handles monitoring and control functions. This vertical arrangement increases functional capacity without expanding the planar area occupied by the device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If more electronic elements are equipped on the circuit board to expand functions, then monitoring and control capabilities are improved, but the complexity of the circuit board increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates monitoring and control functions onto a dedicated slave circuit board, distinct from the master circuit board that handles data storage. This segmentation isolates complexity to specific modules, making the overall system more manageable and maintainable while expanding functional capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The slave circuit board integrates multiple functions including operation monitoring, control指令 transmission, and network communication through a single integrated module. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate dedicated circuits for each function, thereby managing complexity while expanding capabilities.
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AI summary
The invention provides a stacked structure of circuit boards applied to a data storage device. The stacked structure comprises a main circuit board and a slave circuit board. The main circuit board comprises a controller, a plurality of flash memories, a first connector, and a first transmission interface. The slave circuit board comprises an operation management chip, a second connector, and a second transmission interface. The operation management chip comprises a microprocessor and a network communication element. The slave circuit board is stacked on the main circuit board, and connected to the first connector of the main circuit board via the second connector. When the slave circuit board receives a specific operation instruction, the microprocessor of the slave circuit board will transmit the specific operation instruction to the electronic apparatus via the second transmission interface, the electronic apparatus executes a corresponding operation according to the specific operation instruction.