Elastomer Socket Handles BGA PLL Clock Drivers

Accommodating 0.8-mm pitch, 96-position BGAs, the PA-BGA96C-Z-01 probing and prototyping adapter with GHz BGA socket employs a high-performance, low-inductance elastomer contactor.
March 7, 2011
2 min read

Accommodating 0.8-mm pitch, 96-position BGAs, the PA-BGA96C-Z-01 probing and prototyping adapter with GHz BGA socket employs a high-performance, low-inductance elastomer contactor. Operating temperature range is from -35°C to +100°C, pin self inductance is 0.11 nH, and mutual inductance is 0.028 nH. Other specs include a capacitance to ground of 0.028 pF and a current capacity of 2A per pin. The component works with most 0.8-mm pitch, 16x6 array clock drivers and the BGA socket is mounted on a PCB which interfaces the 96-position BGA socket to a 0.1" center pin grid array on the bottom side. The socket also routes to 0.1" center test points on the top of the PCB for debugging. Single-unit pricing for the PA-BGA96C-Z-01 is $760. IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, Burnsville, MN. (800) 404-0204.

About the Author

Staff

Articles, galleries, and recent work by members of Electronic Design's editorial staff.

Sign up for Electronic Design Newsletters
Get the latest news and updates.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!