Patent ID: 6224396
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
An interposer for electrically interconnecting first and second electrical circuit members, said interposer comprising:a substantially flat first conductive end portion having a free end and a connected end;a second conductive end portion having a free end and a connected end;a conductive element connecting said connected end of said first conductive end portion to said connected end of said second conductive end portion, said conductive element and said first and second conductive end portions forming a Z-shape or a 2-shape, said first and second conductive end portions adapted for engaging said first and second electrical circuit members, respectively, when positioned substantially between said first and second electrical circuit members, said second conductive end portion comprising one of a raised bump that is convex in the direction of said second electrical circuit member, a plurality of dendrites, or a combination thereof; anda center of gravity positioned relative to said first conductive end portion such that said interposer stands upright upon said first conductive end portion without external support.