High density electronic connector and method of assembly

Details High density electronic connector and method of assembly High density electronic connector and method of assembly

1994-03-30

1995-05-02

Arbes, Carl J.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

29840, 174260, 174265, 2281791, 2281801, 439 69, H01R 906

Patent

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054108071

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a high density electronic connector assembly (system) having a first insulating portion and a second insulating portion adapted to be mated together and held in precise dimensional relation to each other with a suitable steady force. There are a plurality of contact members projecting down beneath the first portion on very close centers. There is a like plurality of socket holes in the second portion, with a respective printed-circuit (conductor) land at the bottom of each hole. Each land is adapted to act as a spring element to establish a minimum normal contact force. Seated in each hole is a small metal ball. Each ball is adapted to press against a respective contact member of the first portion when the upper and lower portions are fully mated. There is also disclosed a method of seating and re-flow soldering the balls to the respective lands in the socket holes.

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