Aries Electronics now offers machined high-frequency centre probe test sockets to accommodate IC devices with a lead pitch of 0,30 mm. With very low inductance and capacitance, the sockets are suitable for a wide variety of BGA (ball grid array), CSP (chip scale package) and MLF (micro land frame) packages.
Reduced inductance, increased board density and finer pitch array packages are made possible thanks to a four-point crown or sharp point gold plated 0,30 mm pitch probe pin, spring and flanged bottom pin, which contacts the tail of the probe pin to shorten the signal path. A signal path of just 1,96 mm allows for minimal signal loss and higher bandwidth capacity with the new machined high-frequency sockets.
The solderless pressure mount spring probes allow easy mounting of the socket to a test board and device solder ball or pad, while socket locating posts ensure accurate positioning of the socket to the board. The sockets are equipped with chip guides to allow exact device location and four-point edge male contacts for precise mating of the device. The socket’s small footprint ensures maximum use of the test board area for increased efficiency. Spring loaded contacts, made of gold-plated beryllium copper, provide a high lifetime of up to 500 000 cycles. Socket body material is Torlon PAI and all hardware is stainless steel.
The socket’s contact forces are 15 g per contact on a 0,30 mm to 0,35 mm pitch, 16 g per contact on a 0,40 mm to 0,45 mm pitch and 25 g per contact on a 0,50 mm pitch or larger. Contact resistance is less than 40 milliohms. Probe self-inductance on the new socket is 0,51 nH for large probes and 0,59 nH for small probes. The socket accepts solder ball sizes from 0,15 mm to 0,93 mm. Insertion loss is 1 dB to 10,1 GHz for a larger probe at 0,80 mm pitch and 1 dB to 18,7 GHz for a smaller probe at 0,50 mm pitch.
AI Experts provide product-specific intelligence Measuretest
Test & Measurement
VIAVI Solutions has announced AI Experts, the first addition to its NITRO AI portfolio of AI-driven capabilities with each Expert providing product-specific intelligence.
Read more...Rugged spectrum analyser Vepac Electronics
Test & Measurement
The HAROGIC PXR Series is designed for maximum durability and performance in the most demanding environments.
Read more...Setting a new benchmark for high-power DC load testing Conical Technologies
Test & Measurement Power Electronics / Power Management
The new ITECH IT8900G/L high-speed, high-power DC electronic load offers a powerful combination of speed, scalability, precision and high-power density.
Read more...Locate underground cable faults faster with the Fluke AF2082 A-Frame Comtest
Editor's Choice Test & Measurement
Underground cable faults can lead to costly downtime, service disruptions, and extensive excavation if the fault location is uncertain. The AF2082 simplifies this process by guiding operators directly to the fault point.
Read more...Precision power for electronics testing Vepac Electronics
Test & Measurement
The PeakTech 6168 switching power supply is a versatile and reliable solution designed for professional applications in laboratories, development environments, service centres, and training facilities.
Read more...12-bit 1-wire temperature sensing RS South Africa
Test & Measurement
The DS18B20 digital thermometer from Analog Devices provides 9-bit to 12-bit Celsius temperature measurements in the range -55°C to 125°C.
Read more...Ultra-fast wideband RF insight Vepac Electronics
Test & Measurement
The Harogix PXE-200 is a high-performance real-time spectrum analyser designed for demanding RF environments up to 20 GHz.
Read more...Field calibration made easy Instrotech
Test & Measurement
Built around modern component technology, an intuitive interface, and a rugged IP54-rated housing, Instrotech’s Calog series is engineered for the demands of real industrial field calibration work.
Read more...Rugged two-pole voltage tester Vepac Electronics
Test & Measurement
A key advantage of the PeakTech 1094 is its battery-free operation, ensuring the tester is always ready for use whenever required by professional electricians or maintenance personnel.
Read more...Rapid IoT prototyping simplified Future Electronics
Test & Measurement
The STEVAL-MKBOXPRO from STMicroelectronics is a compact, ready-to-use wireless development kit designed to accelerate the creation of intelligent IoT and wearable applications.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version