Zero insertion force miniature grid array socket
US5637008A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/193
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A zero insertion force ball grid array socket comprises a base having an array of passages and contacts mounted therein. A carrier for receiving the ball grid array package and slidingly movable from a nonmated position to a mated position. The contacts having surface mount tails exposed in a perpendicular direction above the base and the balls of the ball grid array package being inspectable from the opposite side of the carrier receiving the ball grid array package thereon.
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