Abstract: A grounding structure, for connecting to an opposite connecting electrical device with a metal casing, is assembled on a circuit board having at least one grounding component. The grounding structure includes a conductive mechanism electrically connected to the metal casing of the opposite connecting electrical device; and at least one conductive pad, disposed between the conductive mechanism and the circuit board, and contacting the conductive mechanism and the grounding component of the circuit board. The grounding structure of the invention can transmit the disturbance to be advantageous for signal transmitting between the opposite connecting electrical device and the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a socket with a number of electrical contacts and a loading mechanism surrounding the socket. The loading mechanism includes a stiffener, a load plate mounted to one end of the stiffener and rotating from an open position to a closed position, and a sliding latch mounted to an opposite end of the stiffener. The load plate has a plate portion and a tongue extending downwardly from the plate portion at said opposite end. The sliding latch moves on the stiffener in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction to lock or unlock the load plate.

Abstract: A fastener for a socket connector includes a frame and a pressing assembly. The frame has an opening and a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions extend from inner edges of the frame toward the opening. The pressing assembly has a cover and a buckling piece. The cover is pivotally connected to the frame. The buckling piece locks the cover on the frame. Using the above arrangement, the protrusions are used to accurately align the socket connector within the opening, thus the inter edge surface of the frame is aligned with the outer peripheral surface of the socket connector. In this way, the pressing assembly of the frame can be operated accurately to lock and press a chip module on the socket connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a socket with a number of electrical contacts and a loading mechanism surrounding the socket. The loading mechanism includes a stiffener, a load plate, and a latch mounted to opposite ends of the stiffener, respectively. The load plate has a plate portion and a tongue extending downwardly from the plate portion at said opposite end. The load plate and the latch rotate on opposite ends of the stiffener from an open position to a closed position. The latch defines a pair of looped sections snapping a pair of protrusions on the tongue as to lock the load plate on the stiffener at the closed position.

Abstract: The socket releasably couples a packaged integrated circuit to a circuit board. The socket includes a clamp, a latch, and an array interconnect. The clamp is configured to be pivotally coupled to a circuit board. The latch is configured to be coupled to the circuit board and configured to releasably hold the clamp in a predetermined position. The array interconnect configured to be coupled to the printed circuit board. In use the latch releasably holds the hinged clamp in the predetermined position to clamp both a packaged integrated circuit between the clamp and the array interconnect, and the array interconnect between the packaged integrated circuit and the circuit board.

Abstract: A burn-in socket assembly comprises a base, a loading member and a plurality of contacts. The base has a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls and a cavity surrounded by the bottom wall and the sidewalls, the bottom wall defines a plurality of contact receiving holes. The loading member is assembled within the base for loading an integrated circuit package and defines a plurality of passageways corresponding to the contact receiving holes of the base. The contacts are received in the contact receiving holes of the base and the passageways of the loading member. The bottom wall is further formed with a plurality of protruding strips on a top surface thereof and between two adjacent rows of the contact receiving holes to support the loading member.

Abstract: A component loading system includes a board having a socket. A first base member is secured to the board through a plurality of first heat dissipater coupling posts. A first securing member is moveably coupled to the first base member. A second base member is secured to the board through a plurality of second heat dissipater coupling posts. A second securing member is moveably coupled to the second base member. A loading member is moveably coupled to the first base member and includes a pair of opposing side edges that define a width of the loading member. A heat dissipater is operable to be coupled to the plurality of first heat dissipater coupling posts and the plurality of second heat dissipater coupling posts.

Abstract: A component loading system includes a board having a socket, wherein the board includes a first mounting member and a pair of first heat dissipater coupling posts that extend from the board adjacent the socket. A base member defines two base member securing holes, wherein the base member is secured to the board using the pair of first heat dissipater coupling posts such that a first heat dissipater coupling post extends through each base member securing hole. A loading member includes a pair of second heat dissipater coupling posts extending from the loading member, wherein the loading member is operable to be secured to the board by coupling the loading member to the base member and securing the loading member to the board using the first mounting member, and wherein a heat dissipater is operable to be coupled to the base member and the loading member using the pair of first heat dissipater coupling posts and the pair of second heat dissipater coupling posts.

Abstract: A socket connector (1), used for receiving a CPU (central processing unit), includes an insulative housing (40), a plurality of electrical contacts received insulative housing, a metallic reinforcing plate (20) receiving the insulative housing, a load plate (10) pivotally mounted to the reinforcing plate, and a lever (30) pivotally rotatable to lock with the reinforcing plate and to position the load plate in a closed position relative to the insulative housing. The load plate is produced by the steps of providing a piece of metal sheet; drawing the metal sheet to have a rectangular base portion (A1) with side walls (106) extending upwardly therefrom wherein the side walls integrally interconnects to each other without a slit; hammering a center portion (B1) of the base portion in such a manner that a thickness of the center portion is thinner than that of the rest portions (101) therearound; and excavating the center portion to be a cutout (11).

Abstract: A socket connector (100) for an electronic package includes an insulative housing (1) having a pair of keys (16) formed at a forward end (12) thereof, a plurality of terminals (3) received in the insulative housing (1) and a retention plate (2) rotatably coupled to the insulative housing (1) at a rearward end (11) thereof. The retention plate (2) has a pair of latches (22) formed at a pair of corners of the retention plate (2). Each latch (22) includes a locking portion (221) extending along the forward end to lock to the key (16) and a pressing portion (222) bent from the locking portion (221).

Abstract: An IC socket includes a driving member, a socket body mounted below the driving member and a latch member assembled to the base. The driving member is operated between an upper position and a lower position, and drives the latch member to shift between a closed position and an opened position. The base is assembled with a detachable latch hinge, to which the latch member is pivotally attached. The latch hinge can be easily replaced with another proper one according to a thickness of the IC package to the received in the IC socket.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably retaining an IC package in engagement with a socket such that the contacts of both the IC package and the socket are properly engaged is disclosed. Specifically, a universal retention mechanism (URM) which may be fabricated in a diecast material, may comprise a retention frame to engage a socket. A load plate hinged to the retention frame may be caused to press the socket and IC package together through force selectively applied through the use of a load lever. In addition, the frame may contain features to attach a thermal solution (e.g. a heat sink or other cooling device) directly to the frame thus eliminating the need to attach it directly to a motherboard or through a backplate.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) adapted for electrically connecting a package to a printed circuit board comprises a base (4), an adapter (3) assembled on the base (4), a plurality of contacts (6) received in the base (4), a frame (1) assembled on the base (4) and moves up and down relative to the base (4), an actuator (2) assembled on the base (4) and moves from a closed position to an opened position when the frame (1) moves up and down, the base (4) comprises a plurality of passageways (4101), the adapter (3) comprises a plurality of receiving holes (31) corresponding to the passageways (4101) of the base (4), the contacts (6) are received in the passageways (4101) and go through the receiving holes (31), a hook (311) is formed on one of the adapter (3) and the base (4) to latch the adapter (3) on the base (4).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for establishing electrical connection between an Integrated Package (IC) and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is provided. The electrical connector assembly comprises an insulative housing, a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing, a PCB adapted to have the insulative housing mounted thereon and a metal reinforcement element disposed on a lower surface of the housing and soldered to the PCB. By way abovementioned, a back plate may be canceled and space under the PCB is saved under a condition that steady mechanical connection between the PCB and the housing is achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a test and burn-in socket for integrated circuits. The socket includes a socket body (37). A lead guide (36) is provided under the socket body. A slide (35) is mounted to the socket body to move horizontally. A plurality of slide springs (39) is elastically supported between the slide and the socket body, thus allowing the slide to smoothly restore an original position thereof. A contact guide (31) is provided above the slide to guide positions of upper contact terminals of contacts. An IC guide (30) is provided above the contact guide to guide a position of an IC. A cover (21) is provided to move vertically from the socket body (37). A latch (29) presses the IC. The socket also includes the contacts (33).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of contacts (7) received in the insulative housing (1), a loading arrangement (3) covered the insulative housing (1), a pressing member (2) pressing the loading arrangement (3) and a fix member (4) pressing the pressing member (2) to securely locate the pressing member (2) on the insulative housing (1). The loading arrangement (3) defines a body plate (31) and a tab (32) extending from the body plate (31). The pressing member (2) defines a pressing portion (211) for pressing the tab (32) of the loading arrangement (3) and a stop portion (212) located on the insulative housing (1).

Abstract: An electrical connector for receiving an IC package includes an insulative housing, a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing, a stiffener surrounding the insulative housing and a load plate pivotally connected to the stiffener and movable between an opened position and a closed position. The load plate has a shaft and an abutting portion. The stiffener has a connecting member comprising an insertion opening for the shaft, a cavity communicated with the insertion opening for rotation of the shaft, and a supporting portion engaging with the abutting portion to keep the load plate in the opened position with a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A burn-in socket assembly comprises a base, a loading member and a plurality of contacts. The base has a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls and a cavity surrounded by the bottom wall and the sidewalls, the bottom wall defines a plurality of contact receiving holes. The loading member is assembled within the base for loading an integrated circuit package and defines a plurality of passageways corresponding to the contact receiving holes of the base. The contacts are received in the contact receiving holes of the base and the passageways of the loading member. The bottom wall is further formed with a plurality of protruding strips on a top surface thereof and between two adjacent rows of the contact receiving holes to support the loading member.

Abstract: A pressing member has a pressing section capable of pressing semiconductor devices with different shapes having an external shape within a predetermined range. The pressing section is held, via a coupling pin, by paired arm members coupled to paired lever members rotationally movably supported by a socket main body section. When the pressing member is in a pressing state, the opposite ends of the coupling pin are held by a circular arc surface portion of holding walls. When the pressing member is in a standby state, the opposite ends of the coupling pin are disengaged from the circular arc surface portion of the holding walls.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a test and burn-in socket for integrated circuits. The socket includes a socket body (37). A lead guide (36) is provided under the socket body. A slide (35) is mounted to the socket body to move horizontally. A plurality of slide springs (39) is elastically supported between the slide and the socket body, thus allowing the slide to smoothly restore an original position thereof. A contact guide (31) is provided above the slide to guide positions of upper contact terminals of contacts. An IC guide (30) is provided above the contact guide to guide a position of an IC. A cover (21) is provided to move vertically from the socket body (37). A latch (29) presses the IC. The socket also includes the contacts (33).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (1) defining a pair of guiding recesses (14), a connecting member (2) mounted in the insulative housing for connecting with a chip, a number of resilient members (4) received in the guiding recesses, a pair of latches (3) each having a pivot (34) mounted in the insulative housing and supported by the resilient members, and an actuator (3) mounted on the insulative housing and formed with a number of latching portions (63) in contact with the latch. The actuator is moveable along an up-to-down direction to drive the latch pivotable about the pivot between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: An IC socket (100) for receiving an IC package includes a socket body for carrying the IC package, a plurality of contacts (3) received in the socket body for electrical connection with the IC package, a driving member (5) mounted upon the socket body, and at least one latch device (19) driven by the driving member (5) to shift between a closed position and an opened position. The driving member (5) is able to be operated between an upper position and a lower position. The latch device (19) has a movable pressing member (194) engaging with a spring member (1943) and pressing the IC package toward the socket body. The position of pressing member (194) is adjusted in a vertical direction by abutting against the IC package.

Abstract: An IC socket comprises an insulative housing adapted to accommodate an IC package and a pressing device pivotably attached to the insulative housing. The insulative housing defines some first pivoting holes at two opposite ends thereof and some second pivoting holes distant with the first pivoting holes. A pair of first shafts are assembled in the first pivoting hole of the insulative housing to pivotally latch the pressing device on the insulative housing and are movable in a vertical direction, so that the pressing device is floatable and can engage with different packages of different thickness. Two second shafts are assembled in the second pivoting holes. The IC socket further includes a plurality of spring members linking the first shafts and the second shafts to make the pressing device downwardly in a vertical direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably retaining an IC package in engagement with a socket such that the contacts of both the IC package and the socket are properly engaged is disclosed. Specifically, a universal retention mechanism (URM) which may be fabricated in a diecast material, may comprise a retention frame to engage a socket. A load plate hinged to the retention frame may be caused to press the socket and IC package together through force selectively applied through the use of a load lever. In addition, the frame may contain features to attach a thermal solution (e.g. a heat sink or other cooling device) directly to the frame thus eliminating the need to attach it directly to a motherboard or through a backplate.

Abstract: An IC socket, adapted for electrically connecting an IC package and a printed circuit board, includes a base, a socket body received in the base, a plurality of contacts received in the socket body, and an actuating mechanism moveably assembled on the base. The socket body includes a first insulative housing and a second insulative housing located under the first insulative housing. The actuating mechanism can actuate the first insulative housing and a second insulative housing to move in a horizontal direction relative to each other and drive the contact to stretch in a vertical direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) comprising an insulative housing (3) with a plurality of contacts (5) received therein, a stiffener (4) surrounding the insulative housing (3) and a load plate (1), the stiffener (4) comprises a front end (41) and a rear end (42) opposite to the front end (41), the load plate (1) comprises a rear end (12) pivotally attached to the stiffener (4) and a front end (11) opposite to the rear end (12), an interlock means is defined on the front ends (11, 41) of the load plate (1) and the stiffener (4) to prevent the movement of the load plate (1) in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: An LGA connector, for interconnecting an IC package with a printed circuit board, includes an insulative housing having a number of electrical terminals received therein, a metal stiffener mounted to the insulative housing, a cover and a lever pivotally engaged to two opposite ends of the stiffener, respectively. The insulative housing defines an opening for receiving the IC package and two walls extending upwardly thereof, and each wall disposes a first cutout. The stiffener surrounding the insulative housing defines two side walls adjacent and parallel to the walls of the insulative housing. Each side wall disposes a second cutout corresponding to the first cutout so as to so as to remove the IC package easily.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a socket useful to contact an electronic device, the socket including: (a) a body comprised of two or more contactor holder plates, each including one or more through holes; and (b) one or more contactors are disposed in one or more of the through holes; wherein an aperture in the body is adapted for introduction of thermal transfer fluid between two or more of the contactor holder plates.

Abstract: A test socket comprising an insulative base with a plurality of contacts received in the base and a cover pivotally mounted to one end of the base. The cover comprises a pusher with an opening extending therethrough and a lid aligned with the pusher. The lid has a through hole corresponding to the opening of the pusher. Between the pusher and the lid have a plurality of elastic members for making the lid moveably with respect to the pusher.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a test and burn-in socket for integrated circuits. The socket includes a socket body (37). A lead guide (36) is provided under the socket body. A slide (35) is mounted to the socket body to move horizontally. A plurality of slide springs (39) is elastically supported between the slide and the socket body, thus allowing the slide to smoothly restore an original position thereof. A contact guide (31) is provided above the slide to guide positions of upper contact terminals of contacts. An IC guide (30) is provided above the contact guide to guide a position of an IC. A cover (21) is provided to move vertically from the socket body (37). A latch (29) presses the IC. The socket also includes the contacts (33).

Abstract: Disclosed is a piston reset apparatus for a multichip module that includes a base with multiple projections and two unit associating pegs extending from opposite ends of the base, a hat disposed upwardly of the base and including multiple adjustable pistons vertically adjustable within the hat, each of the plurality of adjustable pistons being disposed in alignment with one of the multiple projections, a mass equivalent plate disposed upwardly of the hat and being configured to hold a spring loaded sleeve, the spring loaded sleeve including a plurality of springs, each of the springs being aligned with and configured to apply pressure upon one of the multiple pistons, a spring loaded clamp disposed upwardly of the plate and including a spring loaded portion and a retaining portion, the retaining portion defining two cavities configured to fixedly associate with an associating groove defined by each of the unit associating pegs.

Abstract: A socket for an electric component includes: a socket main body having a receiving portion which receives an electric component such as an IC package; a socket cover supported to be capable of turning by a first turning shaft provided in a vicinity of one side end of the socket main body to turn to thereby open or close the housing portion; and a radiating member mounted to the socket cover and is in contact with the electric component received in the receiving portion to radiate heat from the electric component in a state of the socket cover being closed. The socket cover has an opening portion formed in a position corresponding to the receiving portion of the socket main body in the closed state, and the radiating member is supported to be capable of turning by a second turning shaft parallel to the first turning shaft in the opening of the socket cover.

Abstract: An socket assembly mounted on a printed circuit board for receiving a IC package, comprises an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways, a plurality of contacts received in the passageways and a pick-up cap covering the insulative housing. The insulative housing has four sidewalls surrounding the passageways. The pick-up cap has three steps, a first step covering the passageways of the housing, a second step seated on top faces of the sidewalls, and a third step set against the printed circuit board. The three steps of the pick-up cap can efficiently protect the insulative housing and the contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a first retaining half (51) securely mounted on a printed substrate, a load plate (60) pivotally attached to the first retaining half, a second retaining half (52) opposite and distant to the first retaining half, a lever (70) pivotally attached to the second retaining half and including a cam portion (706) capable of pushing down a pressed section (610) from the clip toward the printed substrate, and a connector (30) mounted between the first and second retaining halves.

Abstract: A semiconductor device socket including lever members connected to a pressing member movably supported by a pressing member support body. The lever members are operated in conjunction with rotation of an engaging pin of an operating lever supported by a common support shaft with the pressing member support body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrical connecting device adapted to receive a chip unit. The electrical connecting device includes an insulation base, a terminal set, a circuit board, a cover and a driving mechanism. The insulation base is formed with a terminal area and a first pierced hole. The terminal set is disposed correspondingly in the terminal area. The circuit board is disposed under the insulation base. The circuit board is formed with a pad area, which is disposed correspondingly to and under the terminal area for the terminal set to be soldered on. The circuit board is formed with a through hole corresponding to the first pierced hole. The cover is horizontally and slidably covering the insulation base. The driving mechanism at least has a metal bushing covered into the first pierced hole and the through hole. The driving mechanism further has a cam, which has a driven portion extending to form a first cylinder into the first pierced hole.

Abstract: A tool for making the semiconductor package accurately contact with the terminals of a electrical connector, comprises a body with a through hole for passing through the semiconductor package thereof, a plurality of the latching members mounted on the body and a guiding member, the guiding member is received in the body and could move up and down relative to the body. The guiding member of the invention is a floatable model to decrease the damage of the semiconductor package while loading.

Abstract: An electrical connector is for electrically connecting an electronic package with a circuit substrate. The connector includes a housing with a plurality of conductive terminals received therein, a fastening device for securing the electronic package. The fastening device includes a pressing member for pressing and securing the electronic package and a retaining member for securing the pressing member. At least one of the pressing member, the retaining member are produced from ferrite stainless steel material, and has a layer of high temperature resistant organic thin film thereon.

Abstract: Techniques for a land grid array (LGA) socket loading mechanism for mobile platforms are described. An apparatus includes a LGA socket mounted to a printed circuit board, and an LGA package seated in the LGA socket. The LGA package includes an LGA package substrate and a semiconductor die mounted on the LGA package substrate, and a heat pipe attached to the semiconductor die, wherein the heat pipe is to apply a compressive load to the semiconductor die. The heat pipe includes at least two leaf springs to apply a compressive load to the LGA package substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for mounting on a circuit board includes a pressing frame, a base, and a pressing pole. The base and the pressing frame may be mounted on two opposite surfaces the circuit board so that a pivoting portion and protruding pieces of the base respectively pass through the circuit board. The pressing frame is mounted on the pivoting portion. The pressing pole mounts to the protruding pieces and can be translated so as to urge the pressing frame toward a closed position. A receptacle connector may be mounted between the pivoting portion and the protruding pieces and secured by the pressing frame. A radiator may be mounted over on the receptacle connector. A plurality of fastener may extend between the radiator and the base so as to secure the radiator in position.

Abstract: A semiconductor device socket including lever members connected to a pressing member movably supported by a pressing member support body. The lever members are operated in conjunction with rotation of an engaging pin of an operating lever supported by a common support shaft with the pressing member support body.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use with an electronic package, includes an insulative housing with a number of contacts receiving in the insulative housing and a fastening mechanism assembled to the insulative housing adapt to secure the electronic package to the electrical connector. The fastening mechanism includes a cover with a base plate and a pair of sidewalls extending downwardly from the base plate. The cover has an opening in the center of the base plate and a number of pressing portions extending into the opening for pressing the electronic package contact with the contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes four pieces of insulative housing segments (21) having a number of electrical contacts (3) received therein. Each insulative housing segment includes two engaging edges (213) for attaching with another adjacent two insulative housing segments, the at least one engaging edge having at least one connect portion (215) formed thereon. At least one joining member (4) connects the connect portions of the at least two insulative housing segments.

Abstract: An IC socket, adapted for electrically connecting an IC package and a printed circuit board, includes a base, a socket body received in the base, a plurality of contacts received in the socket body, and an actuating mechanism moveably assembled on the base. The socket body includes a first insulative housing and a second insulative housing located under the first insulative housing. The actuating mechanism can actuate the first insulative housing and a second insulative housing to move in a horizontal direction relative to each other and drive the contact to stretch in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A socket (10) for electronic devices has a plurality of retainers (500). Each retainer (500) has a first member (501), a first shaft (507) for pivotably connecting a proximal portion of the first member with a lower frame (200) so the distal portion of the first member moves between an operative position in which the distal portion of the first member stays on the electronic device to make contact with an upper surface of the electronic device and an inoperative position in which the distal portion of the first member stays away from the electronic device, a second member (512) having a distal portion and a proximal portion, a second shaft (510) for pivotably connecting the distal portion of the second member with the intermediate portion of the first member; and a third shaft (517) for pivotably connecting the proximal portion of the second member with the upper frame.

Abstract: A camera module connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of terminals (2) received therein, a shell (3) encircling the housing 1, and a lid 4 covering the housing (1), there are ears (411) located in the lid (4). When the connector (100) disassembled, carry the ears (411) will make disassembling easily.

Abstract: An electrical connector mounted on a printed circuit board 8 for receiving an IC package includes a socket (2) with a plurality of contacts (3) received therein, a load plate (4) supported by a supporting member (5) and capable of rotating toward or away from the socket (2), a pair of retaining seats (6) separated from each other and spaced from the socket (2), and a load lever (7) secured by the retaining seats (6) and engaging the load plate (4) to fasten the load plate (4) in a closed position.

Abstract: A pressing member has a pressing section capable of pressing semiconductor devices with different shapes having an external shape within a predetermined range. The pressing section is held, via a coupling pin, by paired arm members coupled to paired lever members rotationally movably supported by a socket main body section. When the pressing member is in a pressing state, the opposite ends of the coupling pin are held by a circular arc surface portion of holding walls. When the pressing member is in a standby state, the opposite ends of the coupling pin are disengaged from the circular arc surface portion of the holding walls.

Abstract: An adaptor is for electrically connecting with pins of an electrical connector. The adaptor includes an insulating housing, a pair of crimping connectors, and two connecting members. The insulating housing includes two holes. The crimping connectors are accommodated respectively in the holes. Each crimping connector includes a first crimping portion for electrically connecting to one of the pins and a second crimping portion together formed with the first crimping portion. The connecting members are electrically connected with the crimping connectors respectively. Each connecting member includes a first end, a cable, and a second end. The first end is electrically connected with the second crimping portion. The cable is electrically connected with the first end. The second end is electrically connected with the cable, wherein the second end has a through hole. A testing device for testing the electrical connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A socket assembly mounted on a printed circuit board comprises a socket mounted upon the printed circuit board; a metal backplane, mounted below the printed circuit board and configured with a board-like shape; and an insulative sheet. The insulative sheet is sandwiched between the printed circuit board and the metal backplane and is formed with at least one latching portion extending downwardly to latch the metal backplane. The insulative sheet further has a plurality of protruding portions extending upwardly to insert into corresponding circular holes defined on of the printed circuit board.