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 to dissipate few watts using compression screw and can be customized up to 300 W with modified fin design on top of the screw and adding axial flow fan. The contact resistance is typically 30 mΩ per pin. The socket is mounted on the target PCB with no soldering and uses little real estate allowing capacitors/resistors to sit close by. Other passive components can be placed on the back side of the PCB by creating custom cutouts in the stiffener plate. The socket is constructed with a swivel lid which incorporates a quick insertion method so that ICs can be changed out quickly. To use, technicians place the device inside the socket, swivel the lid and apply downward pressure by turning compression screw.
The GT-BGA-2076 socket is constructed with high performance and low inductance elastomer contactor. The temperature range is -55 to +160°C. It works with ICs such as 2916 BGA, 55×55 mm with 54×54 array and 1-mm pitch.
Pricing for the GT-BGA-2076 is $1,971 at qty 1; with reduced pricing available depending on quantity required.
Ironwood Electronics, 1335 Eagandale Ct, Eagan, MN 55121, (952) 229-8200, www.ironwoodelectronics.com