Patent ID: 6672912
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
A method for fabricating an integrated circuit socket, the method comprising:fabricating a socket layer; forming one or more cavities in a top surface of the socket layer, wherein the one or more cavities are formed in a region over which an integrated circuit package can be placed; connecting at least one contact to the socket layer, wherein each contact includes a first member of conductive material that extends from the top surface into a cavity of the one or more cavities, and a second member of conductive material that provides at least part of a conductive path between the first member and a conductive structure within the socket layer, wherein the first member at least partially holds in place and makes electrical contact with a discrete device inserted into the cavity by making direct contact with a terminal on a side surface of the discrete device, and wherein the second member includes a pin that inserts into a pin hole in the socket layer, and a bridge member that connects the first member to the pin, and wherein connecting the at least one contact comprises inserting the pin into the pin hole; and forming a depression in the top surface between the cavity and the pin hole, wherein the bridge member is inserted into the depression when the pin is inserted into the pin hole.