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Electrical connector with improved terminals for receiving solder balls

US6056558A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 22, 1999
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a number of compound terminals for connecting a CPU to a circuit board. Each terminal has an arcuate engaging section whereby a solder ball can be easily positioned within the engaging section. Thus, assembly is expedited and proper signal transmission is ensured.

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