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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2001
Kiyokazu Ikeya, Shizuoka, JP;
Texas Instruments Incorporated, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
A socket ( ) has a base ( ) which forms a recess ( ) for receiving a support member ( ). The support member ( ) has a recessed surface ( ) for carrying a contact film ( ) and has bores for mounting spring contact elements ( ). The spring contact elements engage contact members ( ) of contact film ( ) from below the film. An adapter ( ) has a seat ( ) for a BGA package ( ) for exposing solder balls ( ) to contact members ( ) from a location above the film. Socket terminal pins ( ) are electrically connected to spring contact elements ( ) through circuit paths ( ) on a pitch expansion substrate ( ). A cover ( ) and a compression member ( ) apply a force to the package.