Patent US5807104A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US5807104A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Test socket for detachable IC chip
Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts Inc
•
Filing: 1996-01-26
•
Granted: 1998-09-15
•
Expires: 2016-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A socket with a main socket body 10 for use in a burn-in test of a bare chip 80 with a large number of contact connectors BP is provided with a positioning plate 42 in the top of the socket body 10. This positioning plate has a plurality of through holes 42c with contact members 48 slidingly contained therein. The through holes 42c and contact members 48 are aligned in one to one relationship to contact connections on the bare chip on one side of positioning plate 42 and a plurality of electroconductive film contacts 50 on the other side of the positioning plate 42. The film contacts are movably supported in the socket. Additionally, the film contacts 50 are electrically connected in a one-to-one relationship to socket contact 56 contained in the socket for providing electrical connection between bare chip 80 and socket 10.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyokazu Ikeya
- 👤 Francois A. Padovani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:58
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R15/00; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0433; G01R1/0483; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A socket comprising a main socket body for receiving an electrical part with a plurality of connective terminals, a positioning plate contained in said main socket body which has an upper placing surface on which said electric part is positioned and placed, said positioning plate having a plurality of through holes corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to the plurality of connective terminals of said electrical part to be placed on said placing surface, an insulating film positioned within said socket body adjacent a lower surface of said positioning plate opposite said upper placing surface, said insulating film having a plurality of electroconductive films contained on a surface of said insulating film with said electroconductive films corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to said plurality of through holes, a first support member movably contained within said main socket body for resiliently supporting said insulating film, a plurality of contact makers which are movably contained in said through holes for providing electrical connection between said plurality of connective terminals and said plurality of electroconductive films, and a plurality of socket contacts contained in said main socket body adapted to be electrically connected to a means external to said socket body which are electrically connected in a one-to-one relationship with said plurality of electroconductive films thereby providing for electrical connection between said electrical part and said means external to said socket body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A socket comprising a main socket body for receiving an electrical part with a plurality of connective terminals, a positioning plate contained in said main socket body which has an upper placing surface on which said electric part is positioned and placed, said positioning plate having a plurality of through holes corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to the plurality of connective terminals of said electrical part to be placed on said placing surface, an insulating film positioned within said socket body adjacent a lower surface of said positioning plate opposite said upper placing surface, said insulating film having a plurality of electroconductive films contained on a surface of said insulating film with said electroconductive films corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to said plurality of through holes, a first support member movably contained within said main socket body for resiliently supporting said insulating film, a plurality of contact makers which are movably contained in said through holes for providing electrical connection between said plurality of connective terminals and said plurality of electroconductive films, and a plurality of socket contacts contained in said main socket body adapted to be electrically connected to a means external to said socket body which are electrically connected in a one-to-one relationship with said plurality of electroconductive films thereby providing for electrical connection between said electrical part and said means external to said socket body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The socket according to claim 1 wherein said electrical part is a bare chip with no external lead terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The socket according to claim 1 wherein each of the plurality of contact makers is needle shaped and has a lower portion that is in direct contact at all times with one of the plurality of electroconductive films.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The socket according to claim 1 further including a cover mounted on said main socket body so as to be freely movable between an open and a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The socket according to claim 4 wherein said cover includes a holding means for securely holding said electrical part on said placing surface when said cover is in said closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The socket according to claim 5 wherein said holding means is a heat sink for carrying heat away from said electrical part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The socket according to claim 1 further including a second support member contained within said main socket body for resiliently supporting said positioning plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
258 words
A socket comprising a main socket body for receiving a bare die with a plurality of connective terminals and no external lead terminals, a positioning plate contained in said main socket body which has an upper placing surface on which said bare die is positioned and placed, said positioning plate having a plurality of through holes passing through the positioning plate between the upper placing surface and a lower surface corresponding in a one-to-one relationship at the upper placing surface to the plurality of connective terminals of said bare die to be placed on said placing surface, an insulating film positioned within said socket body adjacent said lower surface of said positioning plate, said insulating film having a plurality of electroconductive films contained on a surface of said insulating film with said electroconductive films corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to said plurality of through holes at the lower surface of the positioning plate, a first movable support member including spring means for resiliently supporting said insulating film within said main socket body, a plurality of contact makers which are movably contained in said through holes for providing one-to-one electrical connection between said plurality of connective terminals and said plurality of electroconductive films, and a plurality of socket contacts contained in said main socket body adapted to be electrically connected to a means external to said socket body which are electrically connected to a one-to-one relationship with said plurality of electroconductive films thereby providing for electrical connection between said bare die and said means external to said socket body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
258 words
A socket comprising a main socket body for receiving a bare die with a plurality of connective terminals and no external lead terminals, a positioning plate contained in said main socket body which has an upper placing surface on which said bare die is positioned and placed, said positioning plate having a plurality of through holes passing through the positioning plate between the upper placing surface and a lower surface corresponding in a one-to-one relationship at the upper placing surface to the plurality of connective terminals of said bare die to be placed on said placing surface, an insulating film positioned within said socket body adjacent said lower surface of said positioning plate, said insulating film having a plurality of electroconductive films contained on a surface of said insulating film with said electroconductive films corresponding in a one-to-one relationship to said plurality of through holes at the lower surface of the positioning plate, a first movable support member including spring means for resiliently supporting said insulating film within said main socket body, a plurality of contact makers which are movably contained in said through holes for providing one-to-one electrical connection between said plurality of connective terminals and said plurality of electroconductive films, and a plurality of socket contacts contained in said main socket body adapted to be electrically connected to a means external to said socket body which are electrically connected to a one-to-one relationship with said plurality of electroconductive films thereby providing for electrical connection between said bare die and said means external to said socket body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The socket according to claim 8 wherein each of the plurality of contact makers is needle shaped and has a lower portion that is in direct contact at all times with one of the plurality of electroconductive films.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The socket according to claim 8 further including a cover mounted on said main socket body so as to be freely movable between an open and a closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The socket according to claim 10 wherein said cover includes a holding means for securely holding said bare die part on said placing surface when said cover is in said closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
A socket according to claim 11 wherein said holding means is a heat sink for carrying heat away from said electrical part.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The socket according to claim 8 further including a second support member including spring means for movably supporting said positioning plate in a generally horizontal state within said main socket body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A socket according to claim 8 further including a second insulating film generally covering said plurality of electroconducive films.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-09-14 | 2002-03-16 | 2002-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-09-14 | 2006-03-16 | 2006-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-09-14 | 2010-03-16 | 2010-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |