Patent ID: 6281692
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An interposer for maintaining temporary contact between a substrate and a telescoping, spring-loaded connecting pin comprising:a nonconductive body having first and second surfaces and having at least one cavity within the nonconductive body, the at least one cavity comprising a central portion and first and second passageways connecting between the central portion and the first and second surfaces, respectively, of the nonconductive body, wherein one of the first and second passageways is limited to receive only a telescoping, spring-loaded connecting pin and the other of the first and second passageways is adapted to facilitate contact with a substrate; anda rigid, electrically conductive element freely moveable within the central portion of the nonconductive body for making contact with and between the telescoping, spring-loaded connecting pin and a contact element of the substrate through the first and second passageways.