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News Release from: Aries Electronics | Subject: High-frequency centre probe sockets
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 August 2003
RF centre probe socket has floating
guide plate
A novel high-frequency centre probe socket features a floating guide plate with a built-in hard stop to help protect the probes during rest, and eliminating damage to the package leads.
A novel high-frequency centre probe socket features a floating guide plate with a built-in hard stop to help protect the probes during rest, and eliminating damage to the package leads The new test socket, ideal for automated handler testing, can be used for packages with a pitch of 0.50mm pitch or higher for devices up to 55mm wide in applications with speeds from 1 to over 10GHz
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The decoupling pockets of the new centre probe test socket can be placed within 1.0mm of the probes.
This allows the customer to place biasing or decoupling components right next to the probes, resulting in less noise and faster test time.
For quick and easy mounting on and removal from the load board, the socket features solderless, pressure-mount compression spring probes, accurately located by two moulded plastic alignment pins and secured with four stainless steel screws.
Aries centre probe contacts have a cycle life of over 500,000 and can handle up to 2A of continuous current.
Precisely machined from Torlon 4203 or 5530, the socket can be used at operating temperatures from -55 to +150C.
The new RF test socket is available in custom materials, platings, sizes and configurations to suit specific customer handler interfaces.
Pricing for a 256-lead package with an operating frequency of 2GHz starts at $1464 per piece.
Delivery is 6 weeks ARO.
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