Dual read-out SIMM socket for high electrical speed applications

Claim 1

A high speed dual readout SIMM socket for establishing electrical contact with electrical isolated signal and round circuit traces on no more than 0.75 mm centerline spacing on opposite surfaces of a single in-line memory module, said socket comprising: a housing having a module receiving slot extending between and into module retaining grooves at each end of said housing and terminal receiving slots normal to and intersecting said module receiving slot on both sides thereof and a ground plane receiving slot extending longitudinally down the length of said housing; a plurality of signal and ground terminals disposed in said terminal receiving slots and having a S-shaped spring section with a trace engaging contact point on a depending arm extending into said module receiving slot, a base section having an upper edge from which said spring section extends, a lower edge from which a lead extends, a retaining post at one end extending outwardly parallel and adjacent to a side wall and having retaining barbs thereon for engaging said side wall and a stabilizing post at another end which extends obliquely outwardly therefrom for engaging a center rib or ground plane of said housing; and a ground plane located centrally to the housing body and disposed between said terminals, press fit into the receiving slot so that the stabilizing post from the ground terminals will engage engage said ground plane, thus forming an electrical connection.