Patent ID: 6755668
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A socket assembly configured to be reflow soldered to a circuit board, comprising:a socket frame having a central open area surrounded by perimeter walls, wherein at least one of said perimeter walls includes a post extending downward therefrom; a socket board fit into said open area of said socket frame, said socket board having a post hole therein positioned to mate with said post; contacts held by said socket board; and solder balls provided on a bottom of said socket board, said solder balls engaging said contacts and, prior to soldering, extending beyond a bottom surface of said socket frame; wherein said post is held partially seated in said post hole when said socket board and frame are positioned in a pre-soldered state, said post becoming fully seated in said post hole when said socket board and frame move together when a plug assembly is mated into said socket assembly.