Series X55X Universal ZIF (Zero-Insertion-Force) DIP Test Socket
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PRODUCTS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE, SPECIAL MATERIALS, PLATINGS, SIZES, AND CONFIGURATION
CAN BE FURNISHED, DEPENDING ON QUANTITY. ARIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION WITHOUT NOTICE. FEATURES
- Aries’ Universal Test Socket accepts devices on 0.300 to 0.600 [7.62 to 15.24] centers.
- All pin count sockets go into PCB with either 0.300 or 0.600 [7.62 to 15.24] centers.
- Contacts are normally closed to eliminate dependence on plastic to sustain contact.
- Socket handle can be configured with closed contacts (on) when in the UP or DOWN position, and can be mounted on either the right or left side.
- Sockets can be soldered into PCBs or plugged into any socket. Socket fits into Aries’ or any competitive test socket receptacle.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Socket Body: black UL 94 V-0 Glass-filled Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Handle: Stainless Steel
- Handle Knob: Brass 360 1/2-hard
- Contacts Beryllium-Copper: 172 per QQ-C-533 or Spinodal
- All Beryllium-Copper Contacts 50µ [1.27µ] min. Nickel underplate per QQ-N-290, overplated with either 200µ [5.08µ] min. matte Tin per ASTM B545-97(2004)e1 -10TL 200µ [5.08µ] 90/10 Tin/Lead per MIL-T-10727-11 10µ [0.25µ] min. Gold per MIL-G-45204
- Spinodal Contact Plating: 50µ [1.27µ] min. Nickel-Boron
- Contact Current Rating: 1 amp
- Insulation Resistance: 1000 MOhms minimum
- Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1000VAC
- Life Cycle: 25,000 to 50,000 cycles
- Operating Temperature: minimum -67°F [-55°C]; maximum 221°F [105°C] for Tin plating, 302°F [150°C] for Gold plating, 392°F [200°C] for Nickel-Boron plating
- Retention Force (when closed): 55g/pin based on 0.020 [0.51] diameter test lead
- Accepts Leads: 0.015-0.045 [0.38-1.14] wide, 0.110-0.280 [2.79-7.11] long
- Socket fits Aries’ Test Socket Receptacle P/N XX-656XX or similar competitors’ models. Consult Data Sheet 10003
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
- See Socket Footprint below
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