Long-Life Hi-Frequency Sockets for BGA, LGA, QFN, MLCC, µBGA and Bumped Die Devices

Announcing significant improvements to our high-performance contact system. Using our proven Interposer Elastomer Technology, the new CORE feature internally controls compression to ensure stability with extremely low resistance values and much longer contact element life.

Low interconnect parasitics make these sockets an ideal choice for device characterization or high-volume production testing of devices, such as power amplifiers, mixers, highly integrated RF ICs, and microwave devices.

FEATURES

  • Ideally Suited for RFIC and Microwave IC Development & Test
  • Interposer Contact System – AR200 and AR300 Series Test Sockets

Insertion and Return Loss Graphs

Interposer contact system with very short interconnects (available in 1.0mm or 0.6mm thickness) enhance adjacent channel power and noise sensitivity measurements.

Interposer footprint lets the PCB designer locate impedance matching network components within 1mm of device pads.

FULL-ARRAY SHOWN AS AN EXAMPLE; YOUR SPECIFIC DEVICE
PATTERN/FOOTPRINT WILL BE SUPPLIED WHEN ORDERED.

Interposer footprint lets the PCB designer locate impedance matching network components within 1mm of device pads.

ASSEMBLY and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Ordering Information

This material can be ordered with ANY Aries RF/CSP Sockets

Easy-to-use Worksheet and Upload Form

High-Performance Interposer Contact Technology Suitable for Manual & Automated High-Volume Production Test

Acuations Graph

AR200 Series: 1.0mm Full-Height Specifications (measured in a 0.5mm pitch environment, GSG)

Insertion Loss S21: -1dB @ 40GHz
Return Loss S11 thru: -15dB @ 22GHz
Self Inductance: 0.33nH
Mutual Capacitance: <0.05pF
Operating Temperature: -55°C to 155°C
Contact Resistance: <25mΩ
Current Rating: 4A per lead with a 14°C rise
Contact Length (compressed): 1.04mm
Contact Force/Travel: 25-45 gf/0.4mm travel
Contact Set Life: >2,000,000 insertions
Interposer Elastomer Life: >500,000 insertions

AR200 Series: 1.0mm Full Height

AR300 Series: 0.6mm Half-Height Specifications (estimated 0.5mm pitch environment, GSG)

Insertion Loss S21: -1dB @ >40GHz
Return Loss S11 thru: -15dB @ >22GHz
Self Inductance: <0.15nH
Mutual Capacitance: <0.02pF
Operating Temperature: -55°C to 155°C
Contact Resistance: <25mΩ
Current Rating: 4A per lead with a 14°C rise
Contact Length (compressed): 0.63mm
Contact Force/Travel: 25-45 gf/0.28mm travel
Contact Set Life: >2,000,000 insertions
Interposer Elastomer Life: >500,000 insertions

AR300 Series: 0.6mm Half Height

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]

CONSULT FACTORY FOR OTHER SIZES & CONFIGURATIONS

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.

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