Improved Reliability and Functionality Through Compliant Interconnects

Drawing upon unique experience with compliant connectors, and an established base of government activity and contractor contracts, Elastomeric Technologies, Inc. will conduct an in-depth survey and analysis of the compliant development field. Principal applications of concern are multichip modules, chip carriers, hybrid circuits, displays and board-to-board applications. Test and burn-in sockets will also be considered. Connector performance criteria will be delineated and prioritized with particular focus on coefficient of thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, stress relaxation (compression set), electrical characteristics, resistance to mechanical and chemical stresses, ease of application and potential for low cost, high volume production. Existing technolgies will be reviewed and trade-off analyses conducted and promising systems recommended for Phase II development. Elastomeric Technologies, Inc. has over 15 years background in compliant connectors and is thoroughly versed in technolgies currently applied in the field. investigator is a leading authority in the field of compliant connectors and is thoroughly versed in technologies currently applied in the field.