BURNSVILLE, MN – August, 2007 – Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced the new high performance BGA ZIF socket for 0.5mm pitch BGA. The CG-BGA-5000 socket is designed for a 6mm package size; operate at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking and can handle up to 100 watts with custom heat sink. The contact resistance is typically 23 milliohms per pin.

The CG-BGA-5000 is constructed with high performance and low inductance elastomer. The temperature range is -35 C to +85 C. The pin inductance is 10.15 nH. Capacitance to ground is 0.10 pF. The socket accommodates 6mm BGA body size IC packages with 11X11 array and 121 balls. Simply attach the socket to the PCB, drop in chip, close lid, and turn compression screw.

Pricing for the CG-BGA-5000 is $616 at qty 1 with reduced pricing available depending on quantity required.

Ranjit Patil
11351 Rupp Dr.
Suite 400
Burnsville, MN 55337



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