Patent ID: 6325280
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A method of providing an intercoupling component of the type used to couple an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a first substrate to an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a second substrate, the method comprising the steps of:providing an insulative support member including terminal elements positioned within holes extending therethrough from an upper surface to an opposite lower surface, the holes located in a pattern corresponding to a pattern of the connection regions;positioning a plurality of terminal elements within the holes, each terminal element including an elongated electrically conductive member having first and second ends, the first ends configured to be electrically connected to corresponding ones of the array of electrical connection regions disposed on the first substrate; andattaching a solder ball to each of the surfaces of the second ends of the elongated electrically conductive members, each solder ball adapted to be reflowed to connect the terminal element to the corresponding one of the array of connection regions disposed on the second substrate, attaching the solder ball including:providing a fixture having a corresponding number of recesses located in a pattern corresponding to a pattern of the holes in the insulative support member;filling each of the recesses with the solder ball;positioning the insulative support member over the fixture so that the second ends of each of the terminals contact a corresponding solder ball;soldering the solder ball to the second end of the terminal while maintaining the generally spherical shape of the solder ball.