DUAL OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL LGA CONTACT

摘要

A method and structure are provided for implementing a dual optical and electrical land grid array (LGA) contact. A contact for electrical and optical connection between a module and a printed circuit board (PCB) includes material providing electrical connection and an integrated material providing an optical connection; and the contact is used in a land grid array (LGA) arrangement.

主权项

1. A structure for implementing a dual optical and electrical land grid array (LGA) contact comprising:
a contact separately providing both electrical and optical connection between a module and a printed circuit board (PCB); said contact including material providing electrical connection and an integrated material providing an optical connection; said contact being used in a land grid array (LGA) arrangement; each said contact providing a dual optical and electrical land grid array (LGA) contact having said electrical connection contact material disposed proximate to said optical connection integrated material and including a lower flat contact portion providing electrical connection and optical connection with the printed circuit board (PCB); said electrical connection contact material and said optical connection integrated material extending between the lower flat contact portion and an upper contact portion; and said optical connection integrated material being recessed from a contact surface of said upper contact portion of said electrical connection contact material ensuring effective electrical connection be maintained with the module.