High current capacity socket with side contacts

摘要

A high current capacity socket (1) for connecting with an IC package (5) includes a base (10) with a number of side contacts (40) disposed at a side thereof, a cover (20) movably mounted on the base and defining a number of channels (24) therein, and an actuation mechanism for actuating the side contacts to releasably engage with current/grounding conductors (54) of the IC package. The actuation mechanism includes a lever (31), a number of projections (32) formed on the side contacts, and a number of embossments (34) formed on the cover and extending into the channels.