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News Release from: Aries Electronics | Subject: PinBall socket
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 January 2006
Sockets accommodate wider pitch packages
Aries Electronics has expanded the range of its side-stackable PinBall sockets to include pitch packages from 0.50 to 0.80mm.
Aries Electronics has expanded the range of its side-stackable PinBall sockets to include pitch packages from 0.50 to 0.80mm The device is ideal for applications using BGA, LGA, CSP and other devices on 0.50mm or larger pitch
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The space saving sockets can be soldered side-by-side, directly to the existing footprint of a PC board.
Clearances range from 0.5 to 2.0mm depending on the pitch.
The socket bolt tabs take up minimal space to allow for maximum component space around the socket.
The PinBall socket incorporates Aries' reliable spring probe technology, with a spring probe contact force of 12 to 15g per contact.
The interposer on the top of the socket features two chip guides that help align the device with the spring probes and provide a positive lid compression stop to accurately control the spring probe deflection.
Users have the choice of either an aluminium cover or a standard or customised aluminium heatsink.
The lid slides on and off easily with a few quick turns of the included nut driver tool.
The socket is available in two hold-down styles: two-bolt for 15mm or smaller packages or four-bolt for 16 to 50mm packages.
The new socket features 63/37 tin-lead solderballs on the PCB mating side and a male spring probe on the device mating side.
The body is constructed of standard FR-4 material.
The spring probe pins are beryllium copper alloy with 96um minimum gold over 96um minimum nickel and the hardware is stainless steel.
Pricing for the PinBall socket starts at $3 per ball in quantities of ten sockets.
Delivery is five weeks ARO.
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