High-Temp (up to 250°C) RF Test Socket with Replaceable Contact Strips

FEATURES

  • User replaceable patented Microstrip™ contacts which lie flat on the DUT board, and becomes part of the transmission line decreasing down-time
  • Same high-frequency performance of our standard Microstrip™ contacts
  • Available in lead pitches from 0.4mm to 5.0mm
  • Easy-to-use removal / insertion tool shipped with every order
  • Replaceable contact strips available in just one week
  • Socket alignment pins provide accurate socket location to test board
  • Frequency response data available up to 19GHz

Ordering Information

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  • SOCKET BODY MATERIAL: either PEEK or Torlon® PAI
  • HARDWARE: Stainless Steel
  • CONTACT RESISTANCE: <70mΩ
  • CONTACT INDUCTANCE: 0.01nH
  • CURRENT RATING: 4A (max.)
  • ESTIMATED CONTACT LIFE: 500,000 cycles
  • CONTACT FORCE: Consult Factory
  • INSERTION LOSS: <1dB to 16.7GHz (at 0.50mm pitch)
  • OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 200°C (or 250°C)
  • SUGGESTED MOUNTING HOLE SIZE: 0.120 [3.05] 4 places for #4-40 Screws
  • SUGGESTED LOCATING PIN HOLE SIZE: 0.063 [1.6] 4 places
  • SUGGESTED TEST BOARD PLATING: 30µ min. hard Au over 50µ min. Ni

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]

ALL TOLERANCES ±0.005 [±0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

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CUSTOMIZATION: In addition to the standard products shown on this page, Aries specializes in custom design and production. Special materials, platings, sizes, and configurations can be furnished, depending on quantity. NOTE: Aries reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.

MICROSTRIP SOCKET CLEANING PROCEDURE (PDF Version)

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