Inventors:
Leonard Latasiewicz - Hoffman Estates IL
Felix B. Melikian - Niles IL
Bay E. Estes - Palatine IL
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
H05K 702
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for retaining an electronic device having an encapsulated body portion of a generally uniform cross section by means of a socket assembly having a plurality of deformable ribs extending medially therein. The electronic device, in particular an LED is inserted into the cavity for frictional retention therein by deformably engaging the ribs of the socket assembly. Critical height spacing of the LED is retained yet the deformable ribs allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the device body and leads without placing undue stress on its lead/die interface.