Stamped Spring Pin Socket for Burn-in and Test Applications
Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new socket—the SBT-BGA-6553—to address high-performance requirements for burn-in and test applications.
Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new socket—the SBT-BGA-6553—to address high-performance requirements for burn-in and test applications.
The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31 gram actuation force per ball and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88nH, insertion loss of < 1dB at 15.7GHz and capacitance 0.097pF. The current capacity of each contactor is 4 amps at 80°C temperature rise. Socket temperature range is -55°C to +180°C.
Socket features a floating guide for a precise ball-to-pin alignment. Socket also includes integrated compression plate that has a center opening for accessing device top surface. The specific configuration of the package to be tested in the SBT-BGA-6553 is BGA, 17x17mm body size, 0.8mm pitch, and 20x20 ball array.
To use, drop an IC into the socket, replace the lid, and apply down force using four screws alternatively. This socket can be used for hand testing and quick-turn custom burn-in applications with the most stringent requirements.
About Ironwood Electronics
Ironwood Electronics is ISO9001:2008 certified and offers a wide selection of high performance adapters and sockets, plus experienced engineering for quick-turn customs. Ironwood Electronics offer probing, prototype, and SMT package emulation for all SMT packages. Ironwood Electronics products include High-bandwidth 40 GHz sockets for BGA/QFN, pitches down to 0.3 mm, only 2.5 mm larger than IC. Latest adapters include QFN/MLF package emulators, BGA high endurance test sockets, BGA production adapters, and back-to-back Xilinx-compatible BGA sockets. These adapters/sockets support the product life cycle. In the design cycle, engineers are able to test and develop products more quickly with Ironwood prototype and test adapters for all package type--along with the very high density 40 GHz BGA and QFN/MLF sockets. In production, Ironwood can help extend the product life of PCBs, using package converter technology to replace or upgrade original or obsolete components and provide small to high volume turn-key solutions.
