CPU socket
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cpu-socket-188-11629851
title:
CPU socket
text:
In computer hardware, a CPU socket or CPU slot contains one or more mechanical components providing mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows for placing and replacing the central processing unit (CPU) without soldering. Common sockets have retention clips that apply a constant force, which must be overcome when a device is inserted. For chips with many pins, zero insertion force (ZIF) sockets are preferred. Common sockets inclu
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Circuit board-microprocessor connection
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_socket
date created:
2004-04-13T06:30:46Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T21:50:11Z
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