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Flexible area array connector

  • US 5,007,842 A
  • Filed: 10/11/1990
  • Issued: 04/16/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flexible area array connector for electrically connecting circuit pads on a pair of spaced substrates, said connector comprising:

  • a force application plate having a slot therethrough;

    a spring member secured within said slot so as to extend beyond both surfaces of said plate;

    a flexible interconnect member having conductive pads on a surface thereof;

    said flexible member being folded around said force plate so that said conductive pads overlie said spring member on both surfaces of said plate; and

    said flexible member and said force plate being disposed between substrates so that said conductive pads face circuit pads on the substrates.

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