Patent ID: 6015301
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A socket for providing relatively easy replacement of an area array component of an interconnect structure having an area array site and positioned on a substrate, said socket comprising:a base positioned on a substrate adjacent said area array site of said interconnect structure;a spring member hingedly positioned on said base and having a first and a second end, and a central member positioned at said first end and including first and second spring arm members projecting therefrom;a pressure distribution member for distributing pressure onto said area array component, said first and second spring arm members of said spring member engaging said pressure distribution member to bias said area array component toward said area array site of said interconnect structure;a torsion arresting member for preventing twisting of said first and second spring arm members projecting from said central member; anda coupler for selectively mechanically holding down said second end of said spring member, said coupler adapted for being selectively uncoupled to allow replacing of said area array component, thereby reusing said base and said spring member.