Ironwood is now producing elastomer sockets which include a protective “P” layer that allows for more insertions by protecting the elastomer from erosion and debris build up, extending the life of the elastomers to 200,000 plus insertions. The projections on the top side of the P-Layer cut thru oxides on BGA solder balls, and give […]
To characterize the IC device at a certain temperature, a Compression plate (interfaces with IC device) is used with an integrated heater and thermocouple that are connected to the PID controller. This unique compression plate can be used with any socket that connects the IC device to the PCB electrically. Once the temperature or profile […]
Constructed with stamped spring pin technology to accommodate 15+GHz bandwidth along with liquid cooling for dissipating 40+ watt to maintain temperature below 85C. With spring loaded compression mechanism, it is easy to swap the device and characterize while maintaining thermal requirements.
High-Performance Socket for Optical Devices Ironwood Electronics’ NEW opto-electronic sockets can be customized very easily for various devices such as fiber optic cables, sensors, optical transceivers, switches or splitters. The socket can be designed with low force short spring pins or high-performance elastomer contacts that support up to 110GHz bandwidth. With customization, impedance can be matched […]
To verify the performance of high power artificial intelligence chip, 80+ GHz bandwidth elastomer socket can be used with heatsink/axial flow fan to remove 250+ watts of heat generation. Elastomer socket is transparent such that the performance is equivalent to direct solder version. Self inductance of elastomer is 0.1nH and the socket can be operated […]
Ironwood Electronics’ new Spring Pin sockets (ESS) can be easily customized for specific test height, force, plating finish, materials, etc. The spring pin functions as the interface between the IC package and the circuit board. These contacts support up to 34GHz bandwidth with standard designs, and with customization, impedance can be matched for highest electrical […]
High Performance Near Zero Footprint Sockets for 0.25 + pitch devices for Both BGA and lead and leadless packages. New Configuration using the proven GT elastomeric contact element allowing 43 Ghz Bandwidth (Measured on 0.5 pitch BGA -S21 @-1dB @ 43 GHz) 1000+ insertions on the same device with many lid options. Ironwood Electronics new […]
Heat-sink is for 23x23mm BGA 1mm pitch socket using GT contact that has 30g force per ball, provide >94 GHz signal speed, cycle life up to 2000 insertions, and operated at -55°C to +160°C.
Socket and test 24x24mm BGA with 1.27mm pitch using stamped spring pin contact that has 19g force per ball, cycle life of 125000 insertions and operates at -55°C to +180°C.
Ironwood Electronics offers high performance test sockets and adapters for both engineering and production use of semiconductor devices. IC packages covered include QFN, BGA, SOIC, QFP, LGA, WLCSP and other SMT packages. Our GHz line of sockets with 6 different contact technologies supports up to 110 GHz bandwidth, >=0.2mm pitch, <=10000 pins, 500K insertions and […]
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