Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component may include a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint, one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system and a frame formed of electrically conductive material and configured to connect with the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts grouped to multi-contact groupings configured to transmit single-ended or differential signals.

Abstract: A compression device has a frame sized to accept an integrated circuit package and a pressor. The frame includes a surface defining an opening with an axis and at least one ramp extending from the surface. The ramp or ramps have upper and lower flat portions, substantially parallel with a plane perpendicular to the axis, and a sloped portion at an angle relative to the plane, the sloped portion connecting the upper and lower flat portions. The pressor is configured to engage the ramp and rotate in response to applied force. When the pressor is engaged with the sloped portion(s) of the ramp(s), this rotation causes movement of the pressor along the axis. However, when engagement between the ramps and the pressor is in the flat portions of the ramp, continued movement of the pressor along the axis is limited in spite of any continued rotation.

Abstract: An intercoupling component is of the type used to couple an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a first substrate to an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a second substrate. The intercoupling component comprises: an insulative support member; a plurality of electrically conductive terminal elements; a second insulative support member; and a seal member positioned between the first insulative support member and the second insulative member to restrict fluid flow along the terminal elements.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component including a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint and one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts within the plurality of holes disposed on the segment. One or more of these contacts may be configured to electrically connect with the electrical ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may also include a cavity located between signal contacts to adjust the differential impedance between signal contacts.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts includes a non-conductive substrate having a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint corresponding to the array of contacts. Contacts are disposed within the holes and a cavities, which may be open to air or filled with some other dielectric material, are disposed in the substrate between adjacent contacts.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component including a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint and one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts within the plurality of holes disposed on the segment. One or more of these contacts may be configured to electrically connect with the electrical ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may also include a cavity located between signal contacts to adjust the differential impedance between signal contacts.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts includes a non-conductive substrate having a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint corresponding to the array of contacts. Contacts are disposed within the holes and a cavities, which may be open to air or filled with some other dielectric material, are disposed in the substrate between adjacent contacts.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component may include a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint, one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system and a frame formed of electrically conductive material and configured to connect with the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts grouped to multi-contact groupings configured to transmit single-ended or differential signals.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component including a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint and one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts within the plurality of holes disposed on the segment. One or more of these contacts may be configured to electrically connect with the electrical ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may also include a cavity located between signal contacts to adjust the differential impedance between signal contacts.