Patent · US Expired

Socket for a ceramic chip carrier

US4376560A · kind A · utility

37Cited by
12References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateMar 15, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1069
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical socket includes a molded insulative base carrying rows of resilient electrical terminals. A leadless chip carrier initially is supported on the terminals, with the pads of the carrier engaging the terminals. A lid is placed over the carrier and is rotatably advanced to press against the carrier, causing the carrier to deflect resiliently the terminals, and to seat against the base. The lid clamps the carrier against the base and is adjustable to accommodate a carrier which varies in height within specified tolerances.

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