IC pack connector apparatus with switch means

U.S. Patent Number: 5330363

Abstract: A connector apparatus provides an interconnection between an IC pack and a printed circuit board. The apparatus includes a header connector for mounting on the printed circuit board and into which the IC pack is inserted and from which it is ejected. A plurality of terminals on the header connector are adapted for interconnection of the IC pack to electrical traces on the printed circuit board. An electrical switch is provided on the header connector and is actuated in response to movement of the IC pack therewithin. The switch is interconnected to electrical traces on the printed circuit board.

Inventors: Gardner; Michael J. (Pleasanton, CA), Kachlic; Jerry D. (Milpitas, CA), O'Brien; Paul M. (Knockerra Kilrush, IE)

Assignee: Molex Incorporated (Lisle, IL)

Application Number: 08/061,133

Issued: 1994-07-19

Expired: 2006-07-19

Classes: 439/188 ; 200/51.09; 439/160

Field of search: 439/188,489,490,159,160 200/51.09

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