Socket your 184 position QFN without significant performance loss and with minimal increase in PC Board footprint at high temperature Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance QFN socket for 0.15mm pitch devices. The SS-QFN184A-01 socket, designed for a 9.2mmx6mm package size, operates at bandwidths up to 23.8GHz with less than 1dB of […]

Socket your WLCSP package using elastomer socket with superior electrical performance Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance elastomer socket for 0.35mm pitch WLCSP package. The SG25-BGA-2071 socket is designed for a 4.525mm x 4.525mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 52 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss (GSSG […]

Socket your LGA297 using Extreme Temperature Socket with Superior Electrical Performance Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new LGA socket addressing high performance requirements for 0.5mm pitch LGA297 – CBT-LGA-5029. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31 gram actuation force per pin and cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self inductance of the contactor […]

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 […]

Passivation of Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries Lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries are special in many ways; with 3.6 volts, they have the highest cell voltage of any primary batteries available. They are also extremely durable and can be safely stored for long periods of time. This excellent shelf life is the result of another special feature of […]

Socket your 10x10mm, 0.5mm pitch LGA packages on ATE board with performance equivalent to direct solder version Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new LGA socket design using high performance elastomer capable of 94 GHz, very low inductance for ATE applications. The GTP-LGA-1002 socket is designed for 10×10 mm package size and operates at bandwidths up […]

The Right Battery for Locking Cylinders and Locking Systems Electronic locking cylinders have long since replaced mechanical locks in many companies. Not the key, but the transponder or key card is granting access to the company building. In private homes, too, the trend is moving towards the electronic lock. Depending on the product and manufacturer, […]

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