Separable electrical interconnect with anisotropic conductive elastomer and a rigid adapter
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1. A separable electrical connector for electrically interconnecting an electrical device to a substrate, comprising:
- an adapter board electrically connected to the substrate, the adapter board having electrical contacts on both sides;
a layer of ACE between the electrical device and the adapter board; and
a mechanical structure that applies a compressive force on the ACE through the adapter board and the electrical device.
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Abstract
A separable electrical connector for electrically interconnecting an electrical device to a substrate. The connector includes an adapter board electrically connected to the substrate, the adapter board having electrical contacts on both sides, and a layer of ACE between the electrical device and the adapter board. A mechanical structure is used to apply a compressive force on the ACE through the adapter board and the electrical device.
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19 Claims
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1. A separable electrical connector for electrically interconnecting an electrical device to a substrate, comprising:
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an adapter board electrically connected to the substrate, the adapter board having electrical contacts on both sides;
a layer of ACE between the electrical device and the adapter board; and
a mechanical structure that applies a compressive force on the ACE through the adapter board and the electrical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A separable electrical connector for electrically interconnecting an electrical device to a substrate, comprising:
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an adapter board having electrical contacts on both sides;
a layer of ACE between the electrical device and the adapter board, for accomplishing a separable electrical connection between the adapter board and the electrical device;
a second layer of ACE between the adapter board and the substrate, for accomplishing a separable electrical connection between the adapter board and the substrate;
a mechanical structure that includes a spring plate, the mechanical structure applying a compressive force on both layers of ACE; and
a heat sink in thermal contact with the device, and through which compressive force is applied.
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15. A separable electrical connector for electrically interconnecting an electrical device to a substrate, comprising:
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a package housing electrically connected to the substrate; and
a layer of ACE between the package housing and the electrical device, for accomplishing a separable electrical connection between the package housing and the electrical device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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