Modular pad array interface
US5221209A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A leadless component socket comprises a one- or two-piece leadless component contact socket assembly having a plurality of holes with a respective plurality of spring contacts disposed therein. The socket assembly includes a finger slot or slots to facilitate the manual removal of a chip carrier from the socket and a bias clip and integral keyed corner for assuring proper alignment of the chip carrier with the contacts of the socket assembly. The socket further comprises a cover, a cover support, an insulator assembly and a backup plate or other fastening means for supporting the socket on a printed circuit board. The socket assembly can be configured with a variety of contact terminal ends adapted for a desired mode of circuit board interface. A variety of cover configurations are also accommodated and disclosed. The socket disclosed includes implementations of modular pad array interface for board-to-flex circuit; board-to-board; and board to multi-chip module applications utilizing alternative configurations of substantially rectangular modular blocks.
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