Sockets accept any pitch down to 0.5 mm

The pogo-pinbased ET 2300 socket system operates to 23 GHz with 1 dB of insertion loss and allows users to test and debug any BGA, QFN, or other custom packages with lead pitches down to 0.5 mm. Available in compression-mount, surface-mount, and through-hole designs, the system features interchangeable Easy Screw and Easy Knob retention systems, provides for die probing, and has a built-in pressure plate.

With package sizes to 50 x 50 mm, the RoHS-compliant system also features a mechanical life of 125,000 cycles and an operating temperature of –55° to 130°C. (ET 2300 compression-mount socket with Easy Knob retention system for 0.8-mm pitch and 256 pins, from $1,280 — 3 to 4 weeks ARO.)

Emulation Technology , Santa Clara, CA
Joseph Bagliere 805-383-8490

http://www.emulation.com