Protected socket for integrated circuit devices

Details Protected socket for integrated circuit devices Protected socket for integrated circuit devices

2007-11-30

2009-08-25

Ta, Tho D (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to...

C439S378000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578678

ABSTRACT:
Provided are a method, device and system in which, in one embodiment, a socket for an integrated circuit package includes a standoff adapted to engage and support the package in a first position in which the package contact terminals are disengaged from socket contact terminals. The standoff is adapted to move to a second position in which the package contact terminals are engaged with the socket contact terminals. In another embodiment, male and female alignment members guide package contact terminals into engagement with socket contact terminals.

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