Adapter helps designers test devices on PCBs

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 2, 2005

Aries Electronics has introduced an adapter that enables designers to test or bread-board a 12-ball microBGA device on an existing PCB with 0.300in holes.

Aries Electronics, an international manufacturer of standard, programmed and custom interconnection products, has introduced an adapter that enables designers to test or bread-board a 12-ball microBGA device on an existing PCB with 0.300in holes.

The top of the adapter accepts a 12-ball microBGA on 0.5mm pitch; the bottom of the adapter features 14 DIP pins.

The UL94V0-rated adapter body is constructed of a 0.062in thick glass-filled FR-406 material with one ounce copper traces and electroless nickel immersion gold plating.

Male pins are made from brass alloy 360, with 5um tin/lead over 2.5um nickel per QQ-N-290.

The adapter is part of the company's Correct-A-Chip line of intelligent connectors that can modify existing designs without changing existing PCB layouts.

The adapter can be furnished in custom materials, platings, sizes and configurations to meet specific application needs.

Pricing for a standard 14-307799-11 adapter is US$9.56 each in quantities up to 300.

Volume prices are also available.