A new high-performance elastomer socket is designed for 0.65-mm-pitch BGA packages. The SG25-BGA-2051 socket is designed for a 8×8-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 52 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss (GSSG configuration). The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ/pin. Network analyzer reflection measurements for the G-S-S-G case were […]
IC sockets
Clamshell production test socket for BGA1062
A new Stamped spring pin socket addresses high-performance requirements for testing BGA1062 packages. Called the CBT-BGA-6077, it has a contactor that is a stamped spring pin with 31-gm actuation force per ball and a cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss < 1 dB at 15.7 GHz, […]
Production test socket handles 216-lead quad flat pack devices
A new Stamped spring pin socket addresses high-performance requirements for testing 216 lead Quad flat pack – CBT-QFE-3014. The contactor used in CBT-QFE-3014 socket is a stamped-spring pin with 17-gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 10,000+ insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss < 1 dB at 31.7 […]
Open-top socket for BGA240 provides 27-GHz bandwidth
A new high-performance BGA socket for 1-mm pitch, 240-pin BGA ICs called the SG-BGA-6475 socket is designed for IC size – 17×18-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ per pin. The socket connects all pins with […]
Elastomer sockets for high-speed QFP ICs handle up to 30 GHz with below 1 dB insertion loss
A new high-performance QFP socket for 0.5-mm-pitch 64-pin QFPs called the SG-QFE-7020 socket is designed for 10x10x1.6-mm packages with 12×12-mm lead tip-to-tip. It operates at bandwidths up to 30 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically 20 m° per I/O. The socket connects all pins with 30-GHz bandwidth […]
BGA sockets operate up to 75 GHz with 1 dB insertion loss
A new BGA socket design uses high-performance elastomer capable of 75 GHz while exhibiting very low inductance. It can also handle a wide temperature range. The GT-BGA-2082 socket is designed for 6×6-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 75 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed to […]
Sockets for BGA228 packages provide 52 GHz bandwidth
A new high-performance elastomer socket for 0.65-mm pitch BGA packages called the SG25-BGA-2045 socket is designed for a 11×11-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 52 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss (GSSG configuration). The contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ per pin. Network analyzer reflection measurements for the G-S-S-G […]
BGA SMT emulation adapter sockets Xilinx FF1153 ICs
The SF-BGA1153A-B-42F and LS-BGA1153A-41 BGA SMT adapter set is a low-cost and reliable socket for Xilinx 1153 pin BGA ICs. The adapter pair consists of SF-BGA1153A-B-42F, patented female sockets with machined pins epoxy over molded into an assembly that matches the male pin LS-BGA1153A-41. The epoxy over molded SF-BGA1153A-B-42F is soldered to a PCB using […]
Sockets let 1-mm pitch, 54×54 array, BGA2916 packages perform like direct solder versions
A new BGA socket design using high-performance elastomer provides a low inductance and is capable of handling 75 GHz apps over a wide temperature range. The GT-BGA-2076 socket is designed for a 55×55-mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 75 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed […]
Extreme temperature socket handles 252-pin BGAs
A new BGA socket addresses high-performance requirements for Multi-Chip Memory Packages In the CBT-BGA-6073, the contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31-gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss is < 1 dB at 15.7 GHz, and contact resistance is < […]









