Patent ID: 6383005
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: G01R,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) socket, said socket comprising:a base unit having a base, a contact pin and an elastomer wherein said elastomer is located at an upper portion of said base and said contact pin is fastened inside a recessed portion of said base; an interposer having a flexible film, a stop layer and a stiffener, wherein said flexible film has a contact pad connected a solder ball of a IC device, said stop layer located on said flexible film for buffering pressure formed by a tight contact when said IC device is moving downward, and said stiffener substantially mounted on said stop layer for supporting said flexible film and said stop layer; an adapter unit, placed on said base unit and said interposer, having an adapter and a depressor wherein said adapter unit provides the positioning function of said IC device; and a cover unit, located over said base, said interposer and said adapter unit, having a cover and a spring wherein said cover coupled to said depressor of said adapter unit is capable of moving up and down vertically.