Abstract: A ZIF connector includes a cover movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, being moved by movement of an actuator having a flexible tab attached to facilitate movement of the lever. In the engaged position, pins of an integrated circuit mounted in the ZIF connector are held in engagement with terminals within the connector. When the actuator is moved toward the disengaged position by pulling the flexible tab, the pins are released for removal of the integrated circuit from the connector. The tab may be formed from a portion of adhesive tape.

Abstract: A printed circuit board and method for reducing the impedance within the reference path and/or saving space within the printed circuit board. In one embodiment of the present invention, a printed circuit board comprises a plurality of conductive layers. The printed circuit board further comprises two or more vias for interconnecting two or more conductive layers. The printed circuit board further comprises an electrical component embedded in a particular via between two conductive layers to reduce the impedance within the reference path and/or save space within the printed circuit board.