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Memory card production using prefabricated cover and molded casing portion

  • US 7,174,628 B1
  • Filed: 03/03/2005
  • Issued: 02/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for fabricating a memory card, the method comprising:

  • forming a cover defining a plurality of windows and a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate having opposing first and second surfaces and opposing front and back edges, wherein the PCBA also includes a plurality of contact pads mounted on the second surface and arranged along the front edge of the PCB substrate;

    forming a sub-assembly by mounting the PCBA onto the cover such that at least one contact pad of the plurality of contact pads is exposed through an associated window of the plurality of windows; and

    injecting molten plastic onto at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the PCBA such that the molten plastic secures the PCBA to the cover.

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