RIGHT ANGLED BLIND MATE INTERCONNECTION

A circuit board connection system is provided having a first circuit board having a first connector and a second circuit board having a second connector for mating with the first connector. A chassis is provided for mounting the first circuit board and the second circuit board, and when assembled, the first circuit board and the second circuit board lie parallel to a mounting surface of the chassis. At least one first alignment feature is fixed to or integrated into the first circuit board and at least one complementary alignment feature is fixed to or integrated into the second circuit board or the mounting surface of the chassis. An interaction between the first alignment feature and the complementary alignment feature forces alignment of the first connector with the second connector as the first circuit board is moved towards the second circuit board along the mounting surface of the chassis.