Land grid array socket for use with integrated circuit modules of different sizes including modules which are larger than the socket
First Claim
1. A socket for coupling a land grid array (LGA) module to a circuit board, the LGA module having a first set of land pads for coupling a first integrated circuit device on the LGA module to a circuit board, the socket comprising:
- a non-conductive base for seating the LGA module in the socket;
a first set of contacts extending through the base for electrically coupling the socket to the circuit board; and
an alignment feature configured on the base around the first set of contacts for aligning the LGA module in the socket such that the first set of land pads is aligned with the first set of contacts, the alignment feature having an opening providing for at least one side of the LGA module to extend outside of the socket boundary.
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Abstract
A socket for coupling one of a first integrated circuit module having a first footprint and a first terminal array, or a second integrated circuit module having a second larger footprint to a printed circuit board. A socket base has a top surface for receiving one of the first and second integrated circuit modules and a bottom surface adapted to be mounted on a printed circuit board. A first array of contacts extends transversely through the base from the top surface to the bottom surface for electrically coupling the first terminal array to the printed circuit board. An alignment feature coupled to the base, is configured to align one of the first or second integrated circuit modules within the socket base such that the terminals of either the first or second integrated circuit modules engage the contact array, the second integrated circuit module extending beyond the alignment feature when aligned in the socket.
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1. A socket for coupling a land grid array (LGA) module to a circuit board, the LGA module having a first set of land pads for coupling a first integrated circuit device on the LGA module to a circuit board, the socket comprising:
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a non-conductive base for seating the LGA module in the socket; a first set of contacts extending through the base for electrically coupling the socket to the circuit board; and an alignment feature configured on the base around the first set of contacts for aligning the LGA module in the socket such that the first set of land pads is aligned with the first set of contacts, the alignment feature having an opening providing for at least one side of the LGA module to extend outside of the socket boundary. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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