ZIF Socket Hosts 0.5-mm Pitch BGAs

Described as a high-performance BGA ZIF socket for 0.5 mm pitch BGA devices, the CG-BGA-500 socket accommodates 6-mm packages and supports bandwidths up to 10 GHz on all connections with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. Capable of dissipating several Watts without extra heat sinking, the component can sustain up to 100W when paired with a custom heat sink. Contact resistance is typically 23 mΩ per pin. Other features include a low-inductance elastomer housing, an operating temperature range from -35°C to +85°C, a pin inductance of 10.15 nH, and a capacitance to ground of 0.1 pF. Single-unit pricing is $616. IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, Burnsville, MN. (800) 404-0204.