Series X57X Quick-Release Universal ZIF (Zero-Insertion-Force) DIP Test Socket
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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.
- Swing quick-release handle down to open contacts and insert device. Release and handle automatically returns as contacts close onto device leads.
- Socket handle can be mounted on either the right or left side.
- Sockets can be soldered into PCBs or plugged into any socket.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Standard Socket Body: (-10, -10TL, -11, -16 sockets) black UL 94 V-0 Glass-filled Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- High-temperature Socket Body: (-18 sockets) are natural color Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Handle: Stainless Steel
- Handle Knob Brass alloy 360 1/2-hard (no knob on loop handle)
- Contact: (-10, -10TL, -11) Beryllium-Copper alloy 172 per QQ-C-553. (-16) Spinodal alloy (-18) Beryllium-Nickel alloy 360, 1/2-hard
- All Beryllium-Copper Contacts: 50µ [1.27µ] min. Nickel underplate per QQ-N-290, overplated with either (-10) 200µ [5.08µ] min. matte Tin per ASTM B545-97(2004)e1 (-10TL) 200µ [5.08µ] min. 90/10 Tin/Lead per MIL-T-10727 (-11) 10µ [0.25µ] min. Gold per MIL-G-45204
- Spinodal Contact Plating: (-16) 50µ [1.27µ] min. Nickel Boron
- Hi-temperature Beryllium-Nickel Contact Plating: (-18) 50µ [1.27µ] 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, 482°F [250°C] for high-temperature socket
- Retention Force (when closed): 55g/pin based on 0.020 [0.51] diameter test lead
- Accepts Leads: 0.015-0.035 [0.38-0.89] wide, 0.110-0.280 [2.79-7.11] long
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
- See Socket Footprint below
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* Only Loop Handle Available w/High-Temp Socket Socket fits Aries’ Test Socket Receptacles P/N XX-6556-XX or similar competitors’ models. Consult Data Sheet 10003. |
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Download Data Sheet 10019,
Rev G |





