CONCLUSION
We have analyzed the requirements for a cartridge connector for video games and seen how existing connectors fall short of meeting these requirements. A need was thereby created for a new class of connectors.
To satisfy this need for the first cartridge operated video game, a new rotating type connector was developed. This connector incorporated the most up to date technology to satisfy all of the basic requirements established. It was extensively tested to prove out its integrity, and is currently in production.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The author wishes to thank Ronald Smith of the Exetron Division of Fairchild for his guidance during the development of Fairchild's rotating connector concept.
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