Patent ID: 6278615
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A circuit card comprising:a printed circuit board;an integrated circuit module attached to the printed circuit board;a heatsink in close proximity with a package of the module; anda grounding piece, wherein the grounding piece includes a substantially rectangular and conductive grounding piece ring defining an aperture dimensioned for receiving the integrated circuit module, and wherein the grounding piece includes a set of semi-rigid conductive spring arms extending away from the grounding piece ring at an angle of less than approximately 60.degree. and positioned and oriented wherein termination points of the arms contact grounding pads on the printed circuit board, wherein the force of the spring arms against the printed circuit board maintains the grounding piece ring in electrical contact with the heat sink and the termination points of the spring arms in electrical contact with the grounding plates.