Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Housing or package – With contact or lead
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Chambliss, Alonzo (Department: 2892)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Housing or package
With contact or lead
C257S773000, C361S769000, C361S773000, C361S774000, C438S117000, C439S066000, C439S074000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07989945
ABSTRACT:
A connector for electrically connecting to pads formed on a semiconductor device includes a substrate and an array of contact elements of conductive material formed on the substrate. Each contact element includes a base portion attached to the top surface of the substrate and a curved spring portion extending from the base portion and having a distal end projecting above the substrate. The curved spring portion is formed to curve away from a plane of contact and has a curvature disposed to provide a controlled wiping action when engaging a respective pad of the semiconductor device.
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Radza Eric Michael
Williams John David
Chambliss Alonzo
Neoconix Inc.
Seaman Kenneth A.
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