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Area array connector

US6220869A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 1999
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1069
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an area array connector adapted to connect contact pads on one generally planar circuit element to corresponding contact pads on another generally planar circuit element. The connector has an insulative contact mounting sheet having a plurality of contact mounting apertures therein. A plurality of electrically conducting contacts are mounted in the contact mounting apertures, each contact having contact pad engaging legs resiliently projecting away from opposite faces of the contact mounting sheet. Two insulative contact securing sheets are provided, one laminated to each face of the contact mounting sheet, each contact securing sheet having apertures therein to accommodate the resiliently projecting legs of the contacts.

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