Abstract: Protrusions of socket bodies having metal are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a socket body, the socket body including a plastic material, an array of contacts distributed across a surface of the socket body, and a protrusion extending away from the surface of the socket body, the protrusion to facilitate alignment of an IC package with the array of contacts, the protrusion including metal.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to improve thermal dissipation and mechanical loading of integrated circuit packages are disclosed. An example apparatus includes: a socket to receive an integrated circuit package; and a plate to apply a load on the integrated circuit package towards the socket. The plate includes an internal channel to carry a coolant through the plate. The liquid coolant is to facilitate cooling of the integrated circuit package.

Abstract: Integrated circuit packages with dampeners to reduce vibration effects are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a substrate, a semiconductor die carried by the substrate, and a dampener carried by the substrate. Further, the example dampener is dimensioned to interface with a heatsink when the heatsink is thermally coupled to the semiconductor die.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to reduce stress between sockets and associated integrated circuit packages having glass cores are disclosed. An example integrated circuit package includes: a semiconductor die, and a substrate including a glass core. The substrate includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface between the first surface and the second surfaces. The first surface supports the semiconductor die. The second surface includes first contacts to electrical couple with second contacts in a socket. At least a portion of the third surface separated and distinct from the glass core.

Abstract: Integrated circuit packages including carriers with incorporated substrates and interfaces are disclosed herein. An integrated circuit package carrier disclosed herein includes a frame including an opening to receive an integrated circuit package and at least one of (1) a circuitry component on a substrate on a surface of the frame or (2) a cable interface directly coupled to the frame.

Abstract: Damping assemblies for heat sinks and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a chassis; a first heat sink associated with an electronic component in the chassis; a second heat sink coupled to the first heat sink, the second heat sink spaced apart from the first heat sink in the chassis; and damping material proximate to the second heat sink.