Patent ID: 8970241
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A test socket, comprising: a plurality of sidewalls configured to receive an integrated circuit during testing of the integrated circuit such that the integrated circuit is removable from the test socket following testing; a first retention member protruding from a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls, the first retention member being configured to apply a force in response to displacement of the first retention member relative to the first sidewall, the force applied by the first retention member including at least a component normal to the first sidewall; and a second retention member protruding from a second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that is disposed opposite of the first sidewall; wherein the test socket is configured to retain the integrated circuit within the test socket in response to insertion of the integrated circuit within the test socket with sufficient force to cause the displacement of the first retention member and displacement of the second retention member.