Ironwood Electronics introduces a new elastomer-based socket solution targeting high-frequency BGA devices. The 94 GHz elastomer socket is designed for BGA1440 packages and enables signal paths with roughly –1 dB insertion loss at 94 GHz between each ball and the printed circuit board. The socket employs a swivel-lid compression mechanism to simplify device insertion and […]
IC sockets
Socket for 0.5mm pitch FCCSP78 enables direct board integration
A new socket has been developed by Ironwood Electronics for 0.5mm pitch FCCSP78 packages, enabling direct integration onto application boards while maintaining electrical performance similar to soldered connections. This socket is designed for a 15×6 array configuration and utilizes a high-speed, low-inductance elastomer interface to ensure signal integrity across a broad range of operating conditions. […]
Spring pin sockets support up to 34GHz with standard and custom designs
Ironwood Electronics’ new Spring Pin sockets (ESS) can be easily customized for specific test heights, force, plating finish, materials, etc. The spring pin functions as the interface between the IC package and the circuit board. These contacts support up to 34GHz bandwidth with standard designs, and with customization, impedance can be matched for the highest […]
94GHz Swivel lid elastomer socket for BGA196
Quickly and easily Socket your 0.8mm pitch 14×14 array, BGA196 packages on any application board with performance equivalent to direct solder version using high speed and low inductance elastomer that operates from -55C to +160C.
Grypper sockets for BGA devices – controller, buffers and DDR’s
Ironwood Grypper sockets are great for enabling fast, easy swap out of BGA devices for development sorting and failure analysis. The Grypper socket allows you to snap the BGA device into the socket simply – no lid needed. The Grypper sockets are the same size as the device, “ZERO FOOTPRINT SOCKET,” so they will reflow […]
Elastomer socket for Ethernet switch device
High-Speed Elastomer Socket for Ethernet Switch Device Socket is constructed with high performance and low inductance elastomer contactor. The temperature range is -55 C to +150 C. The pin self-inductance is 0.10 nH, and the mutual inductance of 0.007 nH. Capacitance to ground is 0.069 pF. The current capacity is 4 amps per pin and […]
94 GHz elastomer socket for 300 W device
Ironwood announced a 94 GHz elastomer socket for 300 W GPA3184. With lever operated mechanism, users can quickly and easily socket a 0.92 mm pitch, 56 x 45mm size with 3184 contacts on any development platform. Performance is equivalent to direct solder version using high speed and low inductance elastomer that operates from -55C to […]
94GHz elastomer socket for BGA324
GT sockets are ideal for prototyping and testing almost any BGA device application that requires high signal integrity. This new elastomer technology has silver particles held in conductive column-like buttons which are embedded in a non-conductive polymer substrate on a proper pitch that provides high compliance and works in extreme temperature ranges.
Chip-size socket boasts -1dB insertion loss
Ironwood Electronics’ chip-size socket connects LPDDR5 to the system PCB with minimal signal loss. The supported device size is 14x14mm, 21×21 array, 0.65mm pitch BGA 441. Once the socket is soldered down to PCB, the device can be simply plugged into it. This Grypper socket has excellent electrical performance of – 1dB insertion loss greater […]
Elastomer socket for BGA324 packages with 23-W power dissipation
A new socket handles ASE package BGA 324 devices. The sockets use an elastomer technology as a contactor between the IC package and the circuit board. The elastomer can support +50 GHz bandwidth and comes with a protective cover. (The cover is necessary because the elastomers are sensitive to dirt.) The elastomer has a low […]
