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System and method for connecting a power converter to a land grid array socket

US6709277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1092
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A land grid array (LGA) socket is connected to a power converter using compression contact technology eliminating the need for an edge-card connector typically required in such applications. The LGA socket is mounted to the power converter in a single direction of assembly (i.e., the vertical axis).

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