Patent attributes
A semiconductor device socket is for electrically connecting between a semiconductor device and a printed-wiring board. The semiconductor device socket includes a socket body having contacts to be electrically contacted with the semiconductor device, and a connection mechanism provided between the socket body and the printed-wiring board, and having connection members for electrically connecting between the contacts and the printed-wiring board and an alignment plate having through-holes in which the connection members are provided, wherein the connection member of the connection mechanism has a first spring portion having a first free end, a support portion having an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of the through-hole, and a second spring portion having a second free end.