GHz Sockets for BGA, QFN
LGA, and other SMT Packages

8 or 10 GHz Elastomer Sockets Spring Pin Sockets
Xtreme 40 GHz Sockets SMT Adapters for GHz Sockets
 
The Ironwood Electronics line of sockets for BGA, QFN, LGA, and other SMT packages provide a selection for both laboratory test and high volume test. We presently offer 4 major contactor types to handle laboratory testing, high volume test, and temperature test. Contactor types include wire-filled elastomer, spring pin, diamond particle, and capped-silver-particle elastomer. The table below provides a selection criteria for various use parameters of the socket.
 
Product Family Lid Type Interconnect/Media Pitch mm Socket Speed,
GHz
Operating
Temp
Insertions
SG-BGA-6xxx
0.8mm, 1mm, 1.27mm
Swivel Elastomer 0.75 to 1.27 8 -35 to 100 C 1,700
SG-BGA-7xxx Swivel Elastomer 0.4 to 0.75 10 -35 to 100 C 1,700
SG-BGA-8xxx Swivel Elastomer 0.75 to 1.27 10 -35 to 100 C 1,700
CG-BGA-4xxx Clam shell Elastomer 0.75 to 1.27 8 -35 to 100 C 1,700
CG-BGA-5xxx Clam shell Elastomer 0.4 to 0.75 10 -35 to 100 C 1,700
DG-QFN Swivel Diamond particle 0.4 to 1.27 40 -70 to 200 C 100,000
XG-BGA, XG-LGA Swivel High T,F Elastomer 0.4 to 1.27 40 -40 to 155 C 100,000
SS-BGA/QFN Clam shell Spring pins 0.4 to 1.27 6 to 12 -40 to 150 C 500,000
SG-MLF Swivel Elastomer 0.4 to 0.8 10 -35 to 100 C 1,700

 
Technical Documents
  • Ironwood GHz BGA Sockets
  • S-Parameter Simulation for Sockets & Adapters
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