Patent ID: 6164980
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A socket for mounting an integrated circuit chip on a printed circuit board, comprising:a base having a plurality of edges and at least one interconnect for providing connection to the printed circuit board;a first wall disposed along one of the edges of the base;a second wall disposed along one of the edges of the base, said second wall being abutted to and perpendicular to said first wall;a third wall disposed along one of the edges of the base, said third wall being abutted to and perpendicular to said second wall;a fourth wall disposed along one of the edges of the base, said fourth wall being abutted to and perpendicular to said first wall and said third wall;a first alignment pad disposed on said first wall, extending inward from said first wall toward said third wall;second and third alignment pads disposed on said second wall, extending inward from said second wall toward said fourth wall;a first force applicator including a plurality of members that applies a first force vector that is perpendicular to said first wall in a direction from said third wall toward said first wall; anda second force applicator including a plurality of members that applies a second force vector that is perpendicular to said second wall in a direction from said fourth wall toward said second wall,whereby the integrated circuit chip, which is disposed against the base, is aligned against said alignment pads.