US5487673A
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Package, socket, and connector for integrated circuit
Assignee: Conexant Systems LLC
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Filing: 1993-12-13
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Granted: 1996-01-30
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Expires: 2013-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A dual in-line package 12 for an integrated circuit 10 has pins 14 which engage the holes of a complementary socket 16, having two rows 16a and 16b. A portion of one row 16b is omitted, allowing the holes 22 of a cable connector 24 to engage the corresponding pins 20 of the package 12.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorge S. Hurtarte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K1/00; H05K1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A combination comprising: (a) a package containing an integrated circuit, the package including a plurality of pins; (b) a socket which includes means defining a plurality of holes, some of which are situated to engaged complementary pins of the package; (c) a cable connector which includes means defining a plurality of holes, some of which are situated to engaged complementary pins of the package, different from the pins situated to engage the holes of the socket; (d) a motherboard mounting the socket; and (e) means defining a hole in the motherboard opposite the pins complementary to the cable connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A combination comprising: (a) a package containing an integrated circuit, the package including a plurality of pins; (b) a socket which includes means defining a plurality of holes, some of which are situated to engaged complementary pins of the package; (c) a cable connector which includes means defining a plurality of holes, some of which are situated to engaged complementary pins of the package, different from the pins situated to engage the holes of the socket; (d) a motherboard mounting the socket; and (e) means defining a hole in the motherboard opposite the pins complementary to the cable connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the integrated circuit comprises a modem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 2, further comprising a cable attached to the cable connector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-29 | 1999-07-31 | 2000-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-29 | 2003-07-31 | 2004-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-29 | 2007-07-31 | 2008-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |