Zero insertion force miniature grid array socket

摘要

A zero insertion force ball grid array socket comprises a base having an array of passages and contacts mounted therein. A carrier for receiving the ball grid array package and slidingly movable from a nonmated position to a mated position. The contacts having surface mount tails exposed in a perpendicular direction above the base and the balls of the ball grid array package being inspectable from the opposite side of the carrier receiving the ball grid array package thereon. The carrier includes carrier arms having cells for receiving balls of the ball grid array package and the cells having an enlarged circumference due to ball support means projecting therefrom.