Open Source CPU Socket

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Basics

- Part of the Open Source Computer Componets Construction Set

- A componet placed on a motherboard that allows a CPU with piuns to be inserted without the use of solder

- Allows for a PC to be far more modular than soldering a CPU to the motherboard



Used For

- Open Source Computer Construction Set

- Open Source Server + Networking Construction Set



Industry Standards

- Intel and AMD both have various proprietary standards



Existing Open Source Designs

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Minimum Viable Product

- Secure (suitible for applications with high vibration/shock such as laptop PC's)

- Durable

- High Bandwith



Basic Design

Socket

- Array of Pins + PCB connections on the bottom


Locking Arms

- Parts that come down and hold the CPU in place

- Should have a redundant locking mechanism


Case/Shell

- Structual surrounding part



BOM

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See Also

- Open Source PC Motherboard

- Open Source CPU

- Open Source FPGA



Useful Links

- Wikipedia Page on CPU Sockets with a Good List of Standards