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Abstract

An improved data and/or program carrier housing structure in the form of a data card or the like which securely protects integrated circuit modules housed therein from physical damage. The card of the present invention is designed such that the illegal use or destruction of the data is only possible for the total physical destruction of the card. The electronic integrated circuit carrier includes a plastic layer which is metallized on both sides and etched where electronic components are to be connected. An encircling structure is provided which goes around each electronic component that is housed within the card. The encircling structure includes non-metalized limbs of the plastic layer which form a protective plastic ring which is larger than the electronic element housing(s). The electronic elements are disposed within the interior space of the protective ring and are electrically and mechanically connected to the metallized plastic layer.

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First Claim