Terminal for an LGA socket
US6227869A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An LGA socket comprises an insulative housing defining a number of passageways therethrough and a corresponding number of terminals retained therein. Each terminal forms upper and lower spring arms partially extending beyond the corresponding passageway, a curved linking portion for connecting the upper and lower arms, and a securing arm extending from the lower arm towards the upper arm and secured to the insulative housing. The upper arm can be deformed to contact the securing arm thereby providing a short electrical path therethrough and reducing the overall height of the LGA socket.
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