Patent ID: 6137298
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A universal clamping system that facilitates the development and testing of a processor by providing a predetermined level of evenly distributed force in a downward vertical direction to clamp a land grid array integrated circuit device within a socket mounted to a circuit board that results in complete electric contact therebetween, the universal clamping system comprising:a support structure;a cam arm assembly mounted on the support structure for providing movement and force toward a socket to seat the land grid array integrated circuit device within the socket;a heat sink connected to the cam arm assembly for dissipating heat produced by the operation of the land grid array integrated circuit device; andat least one actuation arm connected to the cam arm assembly and movable to clamp the land grid array integrated circuit device in a downward vertical direction within the socket, wherein pads of the land grid array integrated circuit device are positioned into complete electrical contact with contacts of the socket.