Patent ID: 6045367
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A pin grid array which comprises:a base having a first surface and a second surface with said second surface being substantially parallel to said first surface, said base formed with a plurality of apertures with each said aperture being open through said base from said first surface to said second surface; anda plurality of connectors with each said connector being mounted in said base between two said apertures, said connector having a first finger with a deflectable tip cantilevered from said base into one respective said aperture to project said tip thereof outwardly beyond said first surface of said base, and having a second finger with a deflectable tip cantilevered from said base into another respective said aperture to project said tip thereof outwardly beyond said second surface of said base, said tips of said first fingers and said tips of said second finders being arranged as a respective matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns to define a respective first plane and second plane to establish a plurality of electrical circuits through said connectors from said first surface of said base to said second surface of said base.