Product category: Plugs and Sockets
News Release from: E-tec Interconnect (UK) | Subject: Twist-lock BGA sockets
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 13 July 2007
BGA sockets come with a twist
Twist lock socket improves on older screw lock design because the screws do not need to be fully removed when taking off the lid.
E-tec twist-lock BGA sockets are available for any chip size and grid pattern The specialist in the design and manufacture of IC sockets and connectors will supply BGA sockets to fit customer requirements
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The SMT socket is simply placed and reflowed onto the PCB (solder paste without silver is recommended) and the socket occupies only a small amount of additional board space.
The twist lock socket is an improvement over the original screw lock socket because the screws do not need to be fully removed when taking off the lid.
The socket is available in 0.50, 0.65, 0.75, 0.80, 1.00 and 1.27mm pitch.
One useful feature is the optional locating pegs which allow the socket to be easily aligned prior to reflow.
The socket is also available with raised SMD terminals to clear close proximity components, as well as solder tail and compression/solderless type.
Customers can simply send their BGA chip drawing and E-tec will provide drawings and costings for a suitable socket.
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