Patent ID: 7090504
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A LGA socket adapted to receive an IC module and be mounted on a PCB, the socket comprising: an insulative housing having a plurality of passageways; a plurality of electrical terminals being received in the passageways of the insulative housing, respectively, each of the terminals including: a retention portion secured to the passageway; a pressing arm bent slantwise and extending upwardly from an end of the retention portion; a contacting arm bent slantwise and extending downwardly from another end of the retention portion; at least one connecting plate integrally connecting the pressing arm and the contacting arm and being separate from the retention portion; wherein the at least one connecting plate comprises two connecting plates connecting the pressing arm and the contacting arm, respectively; wherein the two connecting plates are placed close to the retention portion; wherein the pressing arm and the contacting arm respectively form a curved pressing portion and a curved contacting portion at corresponding free ends thereof; wherein there are at least two electrical paths between the pressing arm and the contacting arm; wherein said at least one connecting plate is formed on middle portions of two sides of the pressing arm and the contacting arm; wherein said connecting plate is vertically disposed between the pressing arm and the contacting arm.