Socket for having the same conductor inserts for signal, power and ground
US7077661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/523
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A socket for a microelectronic component is provided. The socket contains power, ground and signal conductors. It further contains a plurality of electrical conductors, each with a respective stop component, interconnection element, spring portion and protrusions. A plurality of protrusions is equal amongst each respective electrical conductor and identical in height. A plurality of electrical conductors are inserted into a respective opening within the socket body, a select plurality of electrical conductors electrically connects, via protrusions that frictionally fit, to either a power, ground or signal plane for the purpose of providing current to the integrated circuit. While a first plurality of electrical conductors are electrically connected through the same power, ground or signal conductor, they are also electrically disconnected from a second plurality of electrical conductors that are electrically connected though another conductors, not the same as the first.
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