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. […]
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ATE test contactors for Analog/RF/MMWave device testing
Ironwood Electronics introduces its new Raptor line of ATE (automatic test equipment) test contactors. The cartridges, configured as quickly replaceable cartridges — a first for ATE applications — utilize Ironwood’s proprietary lamination technology for increased precision, convenience, and Mean Time Between Assist (MTBA). PicoRaptor high-performance rigid contact pins provide both high bandwidth and high insertion […]
Socket for optoelectronic module
Quickly and easily socket your optoelectronic module (BGA64, 0.45mm pitch, 7.7x10mm size) and verify the performance equivalent to the direct solder version using a high-performance spring pin with low inductance of 0.17nH that operates from -40C to +120C.
60 GHz clamshell lid spring pin socket for BGA529
The spring pin socket for BGA529 features a short spring pin, 1.65mm compressed height, and provides a high electrical bandwidth of 60 GHz with an inductance of 0.3nH along with 2A continuous current carrying capacity. The clamshell lid with compression screw allows gradual pressure to BGA with easy chip replacement functionality.
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.
Stamped spring pin socket features no solder PCB mount
Ironwood Electronics introduces stamped spring pin socket addressing high performance requirements for testing BGA35 – CBT-BGA-7525. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 8 gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 75,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.92 nH, insertion loss < 1 dB at 24.7 GHz, and capacitance 0.058pF. The current […]
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 […]
