Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10) and a plurality of contacts (20) received in the housing. The contact defines a first contacting portion (207) in an upper position and a second contacting portion (208) in a lower position adapted to electrically connect the complementary electrical component (30) having a plurality of conductive pads (300) thereon. During the connecting course of the electrical connector and the component, the conductive pad connects to the first contacting portion in the upper position and the second contacting portion in the lower position in turn and finally connects to the second contacting portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) includes a first connector (2) and a second connector (3) for mating with the first connector. The first connector includes a housing (21) and a plurality of male contacts (22) and female contacts (23) received therein. The housing includes a mating surface (210) for mating with the second connector and a mounting surface (211) for connecting with a printed circuit board. A plurality of parallel slots (2101) is defined in the mating surface, and therefore a partition wall (2102) is formed between two adjacent slots. Furthermore, the width of the partition wall is substantially equal to the width of the slot. The male contacts and the female contacts are arranged in both side surfaces of each partition wall, and also in opposite inner surfaces of each slot. The second connector has substantially the same configuration as the first connector.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes a housing (11), a pair of stiffeners (10), a clip (12), and a lever (13). The housing includes a pair of side portions (116). Each side portion defines a retaining space (118) with an elongated protrusion (1182), two channels (1180, 1181), and an end portion (1184). Each stiffener is positioned in a corresponding retaining space of the housing and includes opposite first and second portions (102, 103), and a third portion (101). The first portion defines a plurality of mounting holes (106). An outer face of each side portion defines a plurality of thread holes (119) corresponding to the mounting holes of the stiffener. A plurality of screws (14) mechanically connects the stiffeners with the housing through the thread holes of the housing and the mounting holes of the stiffeners. As a result, a structure of the housing is reinforced.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) includes a first connector (11) having a first insulative housing (111) receiving a plurality of first contacts (112) therein and a second connector (12) having a second insulative housing (121) receiving a plurality of second contacts (122) therein. The second housing defines a plurality of second passageways (123) for receiving the second contacts, each second passageway defining a guiding channel (1232) and a receiving channel (1231) communicating with the receiving channel, and the guiding channel having a restricting wall (1233) therein. The second contact defines a second contacting portion (1221) partially protruding into the guiding channel. When the two connectors are mated together, the first contact is inserted into the guiding channel and restricted by the restricting wall and the second contacting portion of the second contact protruding into the guiding channel.

Abstract: A retention module (30) of the present invention is fastened to a motherboard (50), and surrounds a land grid array (LGA) central processing unit (CPU) (52) which is engaged on an LGA socket (54) that is mounted on the motherboard. The heat sink includes a base (12), and a plurality of fins (14) extending upwardly from the base. A notch (16) is defined in each of four sides of the base. The retention module includes a rectangular bottom plate (32). A side plate (36) extends upwardly from each of four sides of the bottom plate. A locating block (40) is formed on an inside of each side plate. The locating blocks are fittingly received in the notches of the base, thereby preventing the heat sink from sliding in horizontal directions. Thus the heat sink is prevented from disturbing mechanical and electrical engagement of the CPU with the socket.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector (2) and a pick up cap (1) attached onto the connector. The connector includes a generally rectangular housing (21), a clip (24) pivotally engaged to the housing, and a number of electrical contacts (23) received in the housing. The housing includes a cavity (210) formed with a front side (211), a rear side (212) opposite to the front side, and a pair of opposite lateral sides (213) interconnecting the front side and the rear side. The pick up cap includes a planar body (10) with a smooth top surface (100) and a bottom surface thereof. In use, the pick up cap is mounted between the clip and the housing, therefore, it is close to the contacts and covers nearly all the exposed contacts, thereby providing the protection of the contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector (2) and a pick up cap (1) rotatably attached onto the connector to provide a flat top surface. The connector defines two spaced chambers (2200) in a middle portion of an end thereof, and forms an engaging wall (211) in a middle of an opposite end thereof. The pick up cap includes a smooth top surface (111), two spaced mounting portions (1111) at an end thereof, and two spaced latch arms (1102) at an opposite end thereof. In assembly, the mounting portions of the pick up cap are firstly insert into the corresponding chambers of the housing. The pick up cap is then rotated downwardly about an axis defined above the chambers. The latch arms deflect outwardly and finally resiliently abut against the engaging wall of the housing. Thus, the pick up cap is securely fastened on the connector.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes a connector body (2) fixed on a PCB (6), a clip (3), and a load lever (4). The connector body defines a plurality of passageways (230) receiving terminals therein. The load lever includes an operational arm (43), a pair of pivot axles (41) having an offset pressing portion (42) therebetween and extending from one end of the operational arm, and an operational portion (44). The operational portion includes a bending portion (441) bending upwardly from an opposite end of the operational arm, and a handle (442) extending upwardly and angularly relative to the operational arm from a distal end of the bending portion. When the connector is in a closed state, a distance between the handle and the PCB is greater than a distance between the operational arm and the PCB. This configuration helps prevent an operator's hand from being abraded or hurt.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a housing (2) receiving a plurality of contacts (7) therein, an actuator lever (5) assembled with the housing, a frame (4) hinged with the housing and a pair of reinforcement members (3) covering on the housing. The housing defines a pair of rail portions (26, 27) thereon and the reinforcement member defines a pair of guiding slots (312, 322), which enables the reinforcement members to be mounted on the housing by means of sliding on the rail portions. The reinforcement members protect the housing from bending or distortion by the frame when the frame presses down on an IC module received in the housing. This facilitates reliable electrical connection between the IC module and a PCB on which the housing is mounted.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a base (11) receiving contacts therein, an actuator lever (15), and a frame (14) hinged with the base. The base defines orientation slots (1141). Each orientation slot includes a guide channel (1142) and a fastening channel (1143). A reinforcement plate (12) includes fastening locks (121). Each fastening lock includes a connecting portion (122), and a distal fastening portion (123). When the reinforcement plate is attached onto the base, the fastening locks are initially received in the guide channels. The reinforcement plate is then slid horizontally so that the fastening portions are interferingly received in the fastening channels. The reinforcement plate protects the base from bending or distortion by the frame when the frame presses down on an IC module received in the base. This facilitates reliable electrical connection between the IC module and a PCB on which the base is mounted.

Abstract: An LGA connector assembly (1) includes an insulative base (10) receiving a number of electrical contacts (14), a metal reinforcement (11) covering the base, a lever (13) and a metal clip (12) pivotally mounted to two opposite sides of the base respectively. The base defines a cavity (100) in a middle thereof and eight rectangular holes (1031) near the cavity. The reinforcement includes a planar portion (111) and eight projecting members (1110) extending perpendicularly from the planar portion. Each projecting member can be fittingly received in the corresponding hole of the base. Thus, during rotating the lever to engage with the metal clip to tightly attach a CPU in the cavity of the LGA connector assembly, the base is hard enough to withstand forces from the clip and the lever.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) includes a base (10), a fixing member (11), and a clip (13). The base defines at least one installation portion (12, 15). The fixing member is pivotally engaged with the installation portion, and comprises an actuator (110) movably engaged in the at least one installation portion. The clip is attached to the base opposite from the at least one installation portion, and comprises a groove (130) defining a first corner (131) and a second corner (132) adapted to cooperate with the actuator. The actuator can slide from the first corner to the second corner when the fixing member engages with the clip, whereby no lateral movement of the clip relative to the base occurs. Thus, a LGA IC module (2) can be fixed on the electrical connector assembly reliably.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) for electrically connecting an electronic package with a circuit substrate. The connector includes a housing (11), a fastening device assembled with the housing, and a stiffener (12) surrounding the housing. The stiffener includes a back end (123), and a pair of spaced first walls (125) adjoining the back end. Each first wall has a latch (128) extending upwardly therefrom, and then bends inwardly. The back end has a pair of spaced spring fingers (129) extending substantially horizontally, and then bends slightly upwardly. The latches are fastened to the housing for locating the housing in a vertical direction. The spring fingers abut against the housing for locating the housing in a horizontal direction. The stiffener reinforces the housing, and protects the housing from deformation or warpage.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a housing (2) receiving a plurality of contacts (7) therein, an actuator lever (5) assembled with the housing, a frame (4) hinged with the housing and a pair of reinforcement members (3) covering on the housing. The housing defines a pair of rail portions (26, 27) thereon and the reinforcement member defines a pair of guiding slots (312, 322), which enables the reinforcement members to be mounted on the housing by means of sliding on the rail portions. The reinforcement members protect the housing from bending or distortion by the frame when the frame presses down on an IC module received in the housing. This facilitates reliable electrical connection between the IC module and a PCB on which the housing is mounted.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) for electrically connecting an electronic package (2) with a circuit substrate (4). The connector assembly includes a socket (11), and a fastening device (10) surrounding the socket. The fastening device includes an insulative frame (13), and a lever (12) and a metal clip (14) respectively pivotably mounted to a first side (131) and a second side (132) of the frame. The first side of the frame defines a pair of guiding grooves (161). Each guiding groove is bounded in part by a lower arcuate wall (162) and an upper arcuate wall (163). The lever includes a pair of acting portions (123) movably received in the guiding grooves. When the lever is rotated from a vertical position down toward the clip, the acting portions of the lever slide from the lower walls to the upper walls.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes a housing (11), a pair of stiffeners (10), a clip (12), and a lever (13). The housing includes a pair of side portions (116). Each side portion defines a retaining space (118) with an elongated protrusion (1182), two channels (1180, 1181), and an end portion (1184). Each stiffener is positioned in a corresponding retaining space of the housing and includes opposite first and second portions (102, 103), and a third portion (101). The first portion defines a plurality of mounting holes (106). An outer face of each side portion defines a plurality of thread holes (119) corresponding to the mounting holes of the stiffener. A plurality of screws (14) mechanically connects the stiffeners with the housing through the thread holes of the housing and the mounting holes of the stiffeners. As a result, a structure of the housing is reinforced.

Abstract: A retainer device (30) for securing a CPU (50) to a socket (10) includes a base (32), a clip (36) pivotably attached to a rear of the base, and a crank (34) pivotably attached to a front of the base. The clip has a frame (362), and a pair of supporting flanges (368) and a pair of pressing tabs (369) depending from the frame. A hook (366) depends from a front of the clip. The crank has an offset pressing lever (344) and an operation rod (346). When the operation rod is rotated down toward the socket, the pressing lever drives the hook downwardly. The supporting flanges abut against the base, and the pressing tabs press the CPU. When a heat sink (20) is attached to the CPU, it slightly depresses the CPU, and the CPU is moved downwardly away from contact with the pressing tabs.

Abstract: An LGA socket (1) includes a slab like insulative housing (11), a reinforcing plate (12) attached on an exterior surface of the housing, and a clip (14) and a lever (15). The clip and the lever are respectively mounted on two opposite ends of the housing to fasten an LGA package. The lever includes a driver portion (151), a driven portion (152) adjoining the driver portion, and a baffle (124) extending from a side of the reinforcing plate. The baffle prevents the lever from breaking away from the housing. After the LGA package is positioned on the housing, the rigidity of the housing is improved with the reinforcing plate made of rigid material being equipped on the housing. Steady electrical connection between the contacts pads of the LGA package and respective contacts of the housing is ensured.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a base (11) receiving contacts therein, an actuator lever (15), and a frame (14) hinged with the base. The base defines orientation slots (1141). Each orientation slot includes a guide channel (1142) and a fastening channel (1143). A reinforcement plate (12) includes fastening locks (121). Each fastening lock includes a connecting portion (122), and a distal fastening portion (123). When the reinforcement plate is attached onto the base, the fastening locks are initially received in the guide channels. The reinforcement plate is then slid horizontally so that the fastening portions are interferingly received in the fastening channels. The reinforcement plate protects the base from bending or distortion by the frame when the frame presses down on an IC module received in the base. This facilitates reliable electrical connection between the IC module and a PCB on which the base is mounted.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (10) defining a first surface (100) and a second surface (101), a plurality of contacts (11) received in the housing, a cover (13) slidably mounted on the housing and a spring (12) positioned between the housing and the cover. The housing defines a plurality of restricting slots (1050) having a first protruding portion (1051) and a second protruding portion (1052). The cover defines a plurality of openings (1301) and a plurality of hooks (131) cooperating with the corresponding restricting slot of the housing. When the cover is at a first position where the hooks cooperate with the first protruding portions, the contact is between the upper surface of the cover and the first surface of the housing, when the cover is at a second position where the hooks cooperate with second protruding portion, the contact is beyond the openings of the cover.