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Low profile LGA socket assembly

US7220134B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2005
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1061
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A socket terminal assembly is configured to electrically connect a contacting area of an integrated circuit with a corresponding connection region of a substrate, the socket terminal assembly comprising a socket shell including a first end configured to contact the corresponding connection region of the substrate and a second end defining a first open cavity; a pin including an end defining a second open cavity; and a coiled spring interposed between the socket shell and the pin, the spring including a first end section received within the first open cavity and a second end section received within the second open cavity.

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