Abstract: An improved electrical connector is provided that is especially designed for the terminals and drivers of high density ZIF sockets. The terminals used are punched from a strip of metal and formed into a long support piece and a short support piece. The two support pieces respectively form first and second contacts, which provides the connector with both upper and lower conducting surfaces. By virtue of that structure, the terminals can be placed within slots formed in the socket, and can make effective conductive contact with respective PGA pins inserted into the socket.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrical connector with zero insert force (ZIF) socket. When the sliding support is moved traverse, the pins of the Pin Grid Arrays (PGA) packages can be received and retained by the specially designed terminal connecting end to facilitate an easily mounting and excellent conductivity as well as durability. Characterized in that a pin socket is formed directly from punching a metal sheet. A first supporting arm and a second supporting arm are defined thereof. The first supporting arm has a longer length than the second supporting arm. The first supporting arm and the second supporting arm are further formed a first contacting end and a second contacting end respectively at their upper portion. The first contacting end and the second contacting end are intersected with each other. A first curve portion is formed at the first supporting arm and a second curve portion being formed at the second supporting arm. The first curve portion is larger than the second curve portion.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition suitable for use as an infiltrant or as a binder for ceramic powders, such as silicon carbide and/or silicon nitride, in a formulation intended to be injection molded or extruded comprises about 40-70% by weight of a low molecular weight polysilazane, about 15-35% by weight of a medium molecular weight polysilazane, and about 5-30% by weight of an unsaturated organic or organosilicon compound containing at least two alkenyl groups. A preferred unsaturated compound is methylvinylcyclosilazane.

Abstract: A crosslinkable preceramic composition suitable for use as an infiltrant for porous ceramics, such as fiber-reinforced ceramic composites, comprises about 75-99% by weight of a low molecular weight polysilazane and about 1-25% by weight of an unsaturated organic or organosilicon compound containing at least two alkenyl groups, preferably methylvinylcyclosilazane. Infiltration of composites with the infiltrant can be accomplished by melt or solution infiltration, and the subsequent pyrolysis of the infiltrant results in the formation of a densified ceramic article having improved strength.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers using a organopolysilane of the formula [(RSiH).sub.x (RSi).sub.y ].sub.n, where R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a lower alkenyl group having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbons atoms, a tri(lower)alkyl- or di(lower)alkylsilyl group and n is an integer greater than 1, and reacting it with alkali metal amides or silylamides in catalytic quantities is disclosed. Preferably, the alkali metal amide is a polymeric alkali metal silylamide of the formula [(R.sup.1 SiHNH).sub.a (R.sup.1 SiN).sub.b (R.sup.1 SiHNM).sub.c ].sub.m where a+b+c=I; R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers using an organosilicon polymer containing Si--H repeat units by reacting it with alkali metal amide or silylamide is disclosed. Preferably, the silylamide is a polymeric silylamide formed by reacting in solution anhydrous ammonia with a mixture of R.sup.1 SiHX.sub.2 (where R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having from 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkenyl group having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbon atoms; and X is a halogen) and R.sup.2 SiX.sub.3 (where R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers by mixing (A) an organic polysilane, preferably either a methylpolysilane of the formula [(RSiH).sub.x (RSi).sub.y ].sub.n, (where R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbon atoms, a tri(lower)alkyl- or di(lower)alkylsilyl group x+y=1, (x and y are each >0 and also x=1, y=0), and n is an integer greater than 1) or a polycarbosilane having repeat units of the formula [R.sup.a Si(H)--(CH.sub.2).sub.q ], [R.sup.a Si(H)--CH.dbd.CH], and [R.sup.a Si(H)--C.tbd.C] (where R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers using a polysiloxane having repeat units of the formula [RSi(H)O].sub.n (where R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbon atoms, n is an integer 1 or greater), by reacting it with a (poly)silylamide is disclosed. Preferably, the poly(silylamide) is a polymeric alkali metal silylamide of the formula [(R.sup.1 SiHNH).sub.a (R.sup.1 SiN).sub.b (R.sup.1 SiHNM).sub.c ].sub.m where a+b+c=1; R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers using a polycarbosilane having repeat units of the formula [RSi(H)--(CH.sub.2).sub.q ] (where R is H, a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbons atoms, q is an integer 1 or greater), by reacting it with alkali metal silylamides in a weight ratio of polycarbosilane:silylamide of 10:1 or less is disclosed. Preferably, the alkali metal silylamide is a polymeric alkali metal silylamide of the formula [(R.sup.1 SiHNH).sub.a (R.sup.1 SiN).sub.b (R.sup.1 SiHNM).sub.c ].sub.m where a+b+c=1; R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers using a organopolysilane of the formula [(RSiH).sub.x (RSi).sub.y ].sub.n, where R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a lower alkenyl group having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbons atoms, a tri(lower)alkyl- or di(lower)alkylsilyl group and n is an integer greater than 1, and reacting it with alkali metal amides or silylamides in catalytic quantities is disclosed. Preferably, the alkali metal amide is a polymeric alkali metal silylamide of the formula [(R.sup.1 SiHNH).sub.a (R.sup.1 SiN).sub.b (R.sup.1 SiHNM).sub.c ].sub.m where a+b+c=1; R.sup.

Abstract: A method of forming preceramic polymers by mixing (A) a methylpolysilane of the formula [(RSiH).sub.x (RSi).sub.y ].sub.n, (where R is a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 about to 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted lower aryl group having from 6 to about 10 carbon atoms, a tri(lower)alkyl- or di(lower)alkylsilyl group x+y=1, (x and y are each >0 and also x=l, y=o), and n is an integer greater than 1 with (B) an organic or organisilicon compound having at least two alkenyl groups and allowing the mixture to react is disclosed. Preferably, the alkenyl group is a vinyl group. The reaction is preferably initiated by the generation of reactive free radicals. Novel preceramic polymers formed by this method are also disclosed.