A new non-magnetic RF thru-hole (leaded) inductor series, 28MG, was designed to address the market need for non-magnetic inductors that could achieve inductance values of up to 18 µH. This series is a candidate for use in medical imaging equipment and other applications where magnetic materials must be avoided, including use in telecommunications, security systems, […]
Sockets handle radiation-tolerant DDR4 memory MCP devices
The GRYPPER/G80 Socket handles the DDR4T04G72AZ, TELEDYNE’s – 4/8 GB radiation-tolerant DDR4 Memory Multi-Chip Package (MCP) Device. The Ironwood part number is GR1140-XXXX. Pricing for this socket is $811.00 each for (4-10) sockets with SAC305 solder balls, P/N: GR1140-0002, or Eutectic (Tin/Lead) – GR1140-0001 for attachment. Ironwood Electronics offers high performance test sockets and adapters […]
Sockets for 0.75-mm-pitch memory devices sport 27 GHz bandwidth
A new high-performance BGA socket for 0.75-mm-pitch BGA 180-pin memory devices called the SG-BGA-6511 socket is designed for a JC11 MO328-variation PBGA-B180 package and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking and can […]
Sockets handle new DDR 5 102 BGA I/O devices
A new family of sockets support the newest DDR5 devices with higher data rates that are expected to overtake DDR4 in desktops and servers. The 102 Grypper socket is similar to the DDR4 78 and 96 I/O with S21 performance to 40 GHz. The Grypper socket is the same size as the memory device allowing […]
Double-latch open-top sockets handle TQFP144 packages
A new stamped-spring pin socket, CBT-QFE-3025, addresses high-performance requirements for testing 144-lead Quad flat pack packages. The contactor used in the CBT-QFE-3025 socket is a stamped-spring pin with a 17-gm actuation force per ball and a cycle life of 10,000+ insertions. The self inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, the insertion loss is less […]
Sockets handle 0.8-mm-pitch 20×20 array BGA327 packages
A new BGA socket design uses high-performance elastomer and is capable of 94 GHz signal handling, exhibits low inductance and works over a wide temperature range. The GT-BGA-2152 socket is designed for 17×17-mm packages and operates at bandwidths up to 94 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed with […]
BGA266 sockets provide 30-GHz bandwidth without significant performance loss
A new high-performance BGA socket handles 0.65-mm pitch BGA 266-pin ICs. The SG-BGA-7335 socket is designed for 12×12-mm BGA packages and operates at bandwidths up to 30 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets is designed to dissipate up to 4 W with help from a heat-sinking compression screw. The contact […]
BGA BGA552 packages get 94-GHz sockets
A new BGA socket design uses a high-performance elastomer capable of 94 GHz, low inductance and wide temperature applications. The GT-BGA-2146 socket is designed for 20.6×19-mm package sizes and operates at bandwidths up to 94 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed to dissipate 4.5 W using a heat […]
Small-to-large I/O sockets handle BGA chip testing tasks
New Grypper test sockets handle any BGA devices including large array ASICs and the smallest I/O down to 0.35-mm pitch. The Grypper socket can be designed to any I/O count specific to custom BGA requirements. The Ironwood Grypper G80 LIF socket, part number GR1005-XXXX, allows the testing of an 896-I/O, 31.0×31.0-pitch BGA package. This design […]
Clound platform connects PCB design users with software, suppliers
Nexar is a cloud-based partner platform designed to connect the rapidly growing community of Altium 365 PCB design users and their companies with the software, suppliers, and manufacturers needed to transform ideas into smart & connected products. Electronics industry researchers estimate there are 31 billion internet-connected devices in the world today, with consumer demand growing […]
