1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to ball grid array devices, more particularly to an adapter for a ball grid array device.
2. Description of the Related Art
The central processing unit (CPU) of most computers is generally used with an integrated circuit socket for establishing electrical connection with a computer motherboard. Because most commercially available integrated circuit sockets comply with a certain standard, they are only suitable for use with specific types of central processing units. In other words, due to differences in the specifications of central processing units made by different manufacturers, current central processing units are not adopted for use with a wide variety of integrated circuit sockets, thereby inconveniencing computer manufacturers.
In addition, pin grid array (PGA) packaging currently employed for central processing units is being gradually replaced by ball grid array (BGA) packaging. Since BGA devices generally adopt surface mounting techniques for installation on a circuit board, replacement after installation is often difficult to conduct. Moreover, it is difficult to inspect visually and repair poor connection between a BGA device and a circuit board after the former has been mounted on the latter.