Geometrical instruments
Patent
1984-05-25
1986-09-02
Abrams, Neil
Geometrical instruments
339 18C, 361410, H01R 2900
Patent
active
046092412
ABSTRACT:
A socket can be readily programmed to adapt the pin out configuration of an integrated circuit for convenient plug-in use or substitution in an environment, such as a socket, ordinarily intended for a similar integrated circuit with a different pin-out configuration. The invention includes a support, a first plurality of electrical contacts mounted in a prescribed pattern on one side of the support, a second plurality of electrical contacts mounted in a similar prescribed pattern on the other side of the support, and a programmable device, such as an EPROM, to which all the contacts are connected that can be programmed to complete or to open electrical paths between contacts. Printed circuit traces and plated through holes couple respective first contacts on one side of the support and respective second contacts on the other side of the support to the programmable device. Encapsulating material about the support, traces thereon, preferably the programmable device, and contacts where they are joined to the traces provides structural strength and integrity for the device and environmental isolation for the contact/trace junctures and programmable device/trace. A cover guides pin contacts to engagement with respective female contacts in the programmed socket. The invention also relates to a method of effecting the desired programmed interconnections, a method of making the programmed socket and a programmable shunt device.
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4C Electronics, Inc.
Abrams Neil
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