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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1996
Charles S Pickles, York, PA (US);
David R Crotzer, Nashua, NH (US);
Augat Inc., Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A reusable socket adapted for use in making an electrical connection between an integrated circuit of a ball grid array (BGA) type package and a circuit board or test fixture. In one embodiment, the socket includes a return member for reshaping the socket. In a further embodiment, a socket assembly includes a plurality of spaced sockets. In an alternative embodiment, a socket assembly further includes a base member. In another embodiment, a socket is formed from a temperature dependent smart memory material. In a further embodiment, a socket assembly includes a plurality of sockets formed from a shape memory material. In an alternative embodiment, a zero insertion force (ZIF) or a low insertion force (LIF) socket assembly for a BGA package includes a plurality of sockets and a lever adapted for frictionally engaging respective BGA contact balls.