Inventors:
Brian M. Smith - Mansfield MA
Emanuel D. Torti - Boston MA
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H01R 909
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.