Abstract: A method for making connections to a microelectronic device having bump leads thereon. A substrate is provided having a front surface and a plurality of electrically conductive posts extending upwardly from the front surface. The posts are disposed in groups, wherein the posts of each group define a gap therebetween. Contacts are provided extending generally horizontally outwardly from each post remote from the front surface of the substrate. The microelectronic device is assembled to the substrate and posts so that the bump leads penetrate into the gaps and engage the contacts which wipe against the bump leads as they are inserted.

Abstract: A connector for microelectronic devices having bump leads and methods for fabricating and using the connector. A dielectric substrate has a plurality of posts extending upwardly from a front surface. The posts may be arranged in an array of post groups each group defining a gap therebetween. A generally laminar contact extends from each post top. The bump leads are each inserted within a respective gap thereby engaging the contacts which wipe against the bump lead as it continues to be inserted. Typically, distal portions of the contacts deflect downwardly toward the substrate and outwardly away from the center of the gap as the bump lead is inserted into a gap.

Abstract: A connector for microelectronic devices having bump leads and methods for fabricating and using the connector. A dielectric substrate has a plurality of posts extending upwardly from a front surface. The posts may be arranged in an array of post groups each group defining a gap therebetween. A generally laminar contact extends from each post top. The bump leads are each inserted within a respective gap thereby engaging the contacts which wipe against the bump lead as it continues to be inserted. Typically, distal portions of the contacts deflect downwardly toward the substrate and outwardly away from the center of the gap as the bump lead is inserted into a gap.