Universal low profile connector for grid arrays with organic contact retainer
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Sep 26, 2002
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Mar 26, 2001
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Mar 26, 2001
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An electrical connector connects an electric component having a grid array of electrical contacts. The connector comprises a connector base, a plurality of contact pads attached to a surface of the connector base, a plurality of lotus spring contacts attached to a corresponding contact pad in the grid array, and an organic film through which each of the lotus spring contacts protrudes. The organic film provides structural integrity and ease of handling during assembly and subsequent use of the connector. A method of mounting a connector to an electrical component having a grid array of electrical contacts on a surface thereof. The method comprises positioning the electrical component in close proximity to the connector so that each of a plurality of lotus spring contacts on the connector touch a corresponding contact in the grid array of electrical contacts on the connector. The method further comprises applying a force to the electrical component so that each of the lotus spring contacts on the connector engages the corresponding contact in the grid array of contacts on the electrical component.
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