Inventors:
S. Christopher Alaimo - Boulder CO, US
Alan Holstein - Broomfield CO, US
Randall A. Spalding - Westminster CO, US
Michael H. Ulrich - Boulder CO, US
Paul M. Williams - Longmont CO, US
Assignee:
ProStor Systems, Inc. - Boulder CO
International Classification:
H05K 5/00, H05K 7/00, H01R 13/66, H01R 13/648, H01R 4/66
US Classification:
36167937, 36167933, 36167939, 361753, 43962019, 439 98
Abstract:
A data storage system for removably storing information is disclosed. The data storage system includes a cartridge receptacle adapted to electrically and mechanically engage a removable data cartridge. The cartridge receptacle includes a second electrical connector and a conductive member. The second electrical connector is adapted to electrically engage a first electrical connector of the removable data cartridge. The conductive member is configured to engage a resistive portion of the removable data cartridge before the first and second electrical connectors engage. The conductive member is coupled to a ground of the cartridge receptacle.