Land grid array socket with supporting members

摘要

An LGA socket (1) for electrically connecting an LGA package (3) to a PCB (4) includes a low-profile insulative housing (10) defining a plurality of passageways (13) that receive a plurality of terminals (20) therein. A pair of slots (14) is defined in opposite sides of the housing, each slot accommodating a flexible supporting member (15). Each supporting member includes a base portion (16) connecting with the housing, a pair of cantilever arms (17) extending from the base portion, and a deflectable supporting block (18) formed at a free end of each arm. Each supporting block has a first supporting portion (181) protruding beyond a top surface (11) of the housing, and a second supporting portion (182) extending toward a bottom surface (12) of the housing. The supporting block can deflect in the slot relative to the base portion of the housing, and thereby support the socket on the PCB.