BRIAN M SMITH
Broker in Mansfield, MA

License number
Massachusetts 9002335
Issued Date
Mar 31, 1993
Expiration Date
Jan 29, 1996
Type
Salesperson
Address
Address
Mansfield, MA 02048

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High Density Chip Socket

US Patent:
4620761, Nov 4, 1986
Filed:
Jan 30, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/696663
Inventors:
Brian M. Smith - Mansfield MA
Emanuel D. Torti - Boston MA
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H01R 909
US Classification:
339 75MP
Abstract:
An interconnection system for high density I/O sites on an I. C. Interconnection substrate allowing field replacement thereof has a socket body with an array of contact springs adapted to be removably biased into engagement with conductive pads on the bottom surface of the substrate. The contact springs have a tail portion depending from the socket body which are affixed to a printed board. The substrate is locked into place on the socket body by removable latches.