Method and system for sensing the status of a ZIF socket lever
US6786761B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1007
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of this invention provides a system and method for sensing the status of a ZIF socket lever. An LED is physically mounted to a socket. One lead of the LED is electrically connected to a positive voltage through a electrical contact on the socket. When the ZIF socket lever is closed, the other lead of the LED is connected to a ground. As a result, the LED is activated indicating the ZIF socket lever is closed.
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