Socket for retaining multiple electronic packages

Details Socket for retaining multiple electronic packages Socket for retaining multiple electronic packages

1995-10-05

1998-02-24

Phillips, Michael W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361807, 361808, 439342, 439368, H05K 710, H05K 712, H01R 1362

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057216738

ABSTRACT:
For use with a printed circuit board (PCB), a socket removably retains a CPU integrated circuit package and a separate voltage regulator module with only one manually-engaged latch. The socket includes a non-moveable member and a moveable member. The non-moveable member interfaces with the PCB and with the voltage regulator module. The non-moveable and moveable members receive the CPU integrated circuit package and the moveable member includes a retaining arm for locking into the voltage regulator module. The moveable member is moved from an unlocked position into a locked position for fixedly securing the CPU integrated circuit package, with the arm securing the voltage regulator module. Other optional features include power plane connectors and decoupling capacitors within the socket.

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Drawing of voltage regulator module with VRM socket; Amp Incorporated, Mar. 15, 1995.
Spec sheet for "DS1213B SmartSocket 16/64K"; Dallas Semiconductor; undated p. 347.
Spec sheet for "DS1232/S MicroMonitor Chip"; Dallas Semiconductor; undated; p. 722.
Photocopies of Foxconn.RTM. VRM Header 7 (Part No. HL91157) and Augat.RTM. Socket 5 (Part No. M45010); undated; two sheets.

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