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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2007
Jeffrey George Pennypacker, Harrisburg, NY (US);
Jason M'cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Jeffrey Byron Mcclinton, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Jeffrey George Pennypacker, Harrisburg, NY (US);
Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Jeffrey Byron McClinton, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Middletown, PA (US);
Abstract
An interconnect member for socket connector includes a carrier having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of polymer columns are held in the carrier. Each polymer column includes a first end extending from the first side of the carrier and a second end extending from the second side of the carrier. A contact array includes a plurality of electrical contacts held in the carrier. Each of the plurality of contacts includes a body that extends through the carrier and opposite end portions positioned to engage respective first and second ends of the polymer columns. Each end portion includes a contact tip configured to electrically engage a contact pad on one of a circuit board and an electronic package. The polymer columns simultaneously provide a predetermined normal force to establish reliable electrical connectivity between the circuit board and the electronic package and a predetermined working range for the interconnect member.