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Cast grid array (CGA) package and socket

US8739392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2009
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53183
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cast grid array (CGA) package comprises shaped solder posts which may be reflowed and connected directly to a circuit board, such as mother board, or remain in a solid state with the shape allowing them to be secured within a CGA socket which, in turn, may be connected to the a board. Embodiments of the CGA allows for a lower cost socket and package combination by using solder post to interface the socket and not requiring a loading mechanism on every socket.

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