US Patent Application No: 2001/0001,084

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Novel zero insertion force sockets using negative thermal expansion materials

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Abstract

A socket device for receiving a connection pin is disclosed, the socket device including a substrate having an upper surface. The socket device includes a connection pad disposed on the upper surface and a first layer disposed on the upper surface and on the connection pad. The first layer includes material having an overall positive coefficient of thermal expansion. The socket device includes a second layer disposed on the first layer. The second layer includes material having an overall negative coefficient of thermal expansion. The socket device also includes a contact hole formed in the first and second layers exposing a portion of the connection pad.

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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.BOISE, ID18599

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jiang, Tongbi Boise, ID 344 2404
Wu, Zhiqiang Plano, TX 127 1323

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