What is Socket 6?

What is Socket6 ? Processor Sockets 235-Pins PGA 3.3v Layout
Socket: 6 (Advanced socket 3)
Type: PGA (Pin Grid Array)
Insertion: LIF / ZIF (Low / Zero Insertion Force)
Pins: 235
Pin Layout: 19 x 19 (4 rows)
Processors: 486 DX4, Pentium Overdrive
Voltage: 3.3v
235 Pin Processor Sockets

     You might think this is a nice Pentium socket class, but it is meant for 486's. It is only a slightly more advanced Socket3 with 235 pins and 3.3 volt operation. These sockets are now forgotten. The market never moved to use it because it came out when 486's were already going of out style and manufacturers couldn't see pumping money into changing their designs for a 486 motherboards.

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What is Socket6 ? Processor Sockets 235-Pins PGA 3.3v Layout