Patent ID: 6441628
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G01R,H05K

Abstract:
A test socket for a semiconductor die using a ball grid array interface comprising:a base; at least one die retaining mechanism operably associated with the base, the at least one die retaining mechanism including at least one die retaining element; at least one biasing element coupled between the at least one die retaining mechanism and the base to effect engagement and disengagement of the at least one die retaining element with the semiconductor die; and a die contact insert moveably secured to the base, the die contact insert comprising: a substrate; a plurality of wells formed in a top surface of the substrate; a conductive lining on a portion of each well; and a conductive element extending from the conductive lining on the portion of each well, each conductive element being configured to be operatively coupled with external circuitry; wherein the at least one die retaining element is a lid.