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Circuit Breaker Finder and Socket Tester locates AC circuits.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:36 -0500

Digital Circuit Breaker Finder and Socket Tester locates correct circuit breaker or fuse supplying power to AC socket or lighting fixture without interrupting circuit. Product features auto-power off, low battery detection, and non-contact voltage sensor mode to sense voltage higher than 50 V. Socket Tester identifies common wiring faults by verifying wiring configuration. Wiring errors are indicated by one or more LEDs failing to light, with pattern of lit LEDs indicating type of fault.

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Test Socket facilitates evaluation of BGA devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

Able to be leveraged across multiple platforms, G80 Grypper(TM) accelerates engineering development and failure analysis/QA for 0.8 mm+ pitch BGA devices in ASIC, FPGA, and embedded markets. Contact design minimizes forces required to insert higher-ball-count BGA devices into device-footprint G80 socket. Use allows customers to evaluate, debug, and characterize chipsets in actual system environment without soldering and de-soldering.

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Test Jig aids peel strength tests on plastic ID cards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:18 -0500

Including upper wedge grip and lower fixture containing rollers which can be used in conjunction with low force universal materials test instruments, TG113 is designed for peel strength testing of laminated layers of standard plastic ID cards in accordance with ISO/IEC 10373-1:2006 (E). Jig allows 90° peel tests to be made at forces up to 200 N. Up to 4 test strips per card can be prepared and tested.

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Test Sockets handle small and fragile devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:40:04 -0500

Available with optional adjustable pressure pad, 27 mm CSP/MicroBGA Test and Burn-In Sockets enable 0.010 in. displacement per revolution of screw, suited for testing thin or ceramic chips without damage. Each pressure pad comes with user-adjustable washer stack in 0.001 and 0.010 in. increments that serves as hard stop to eliminate device over-compression. Contact forces are 15 g/contact on 0.30-0.35 mm pitch, 16 g/contact on 0.40-0.45 mm pitch, and 25 g/contact on pitches of 0.50 mm or larger.

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Three Point Bend Fixture tests polystyrene.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:38:05 -0500

TG4975 performs 3 point bend tests on polystyrene samples measuring 11.81 x 5.91 x 1.97 in. in accordance with standard EN 12089: 1997 (Method B). Designed for use with loads up to 1,000 N, jig consists of extruded aluminium base with fixed center of 9.84 in., and 2 circular supports are fitted to base. Sample is placed centrally between 2 supports and in parallel with them. Upper loading anvil with 5/8 in. eye end is fixed to load cell and driven down onto sample midway between 2 supports.

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Burn-in Sockets are designed for devices up to 6.5 mm<sup>2</sup>.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:24 -0500

Featuring 0.3 mm pitch, Center Probe and CSP/MicroBGA test and burn-in sockets include replaceable interposer sets and require minimal handler tooling for use in CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash devices for PCBs. Operating from -67 to +302°F, they also include solderless pressure mount compression spring probes, located by 2 molded plastic alignment pins and mounted with 2 SS screws. Signal path of sockets is 1.96 mm and each is rated for minimum of 500,000 cycles.

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Test Socket Contact features self-cleaning design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:42:10 -0500

Suited for testing QFNs, MLFs, and other leadless devices, Synergetix Dyno Contact(TM) features monolithic design, which scrubs across surface of device lead, penetrating contaminants through hundreds of thousands of insertions. Unit is plated with Endura Plating process, which offers resistance to intermetallic contamination. Contact provides 500,000 mechanical life cycles and contact resistance under 20 m<font face='Symbol'>W</font> when tested against matte-tin device.

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Interposers suit wafer-level chip scale package testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:42:09 -0500

Consisting of plastic assembly containing semiconductor probe technology, Synergetix Test Socket Interposers facilitate testing of WLCSPs in vertical probing applications. Extremely linear compression against wafer helps maximize mechanical life. Suited for high-current applications, interposers feature average cleaning cycle of every 50,000 touchdowns, and contact replacement is rarely necessary before 500,000 tests.

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BGA Socket has cycle life of 500,000 insertions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:31 -0500

Designed for 11 x 11 mm, 0.65 mm pitch, 15 x 15 array 225 balls, ASE 225 LTFBGA SS-BGA225G-01 is 10 GHz high endurance socket that can be used for hand test and burn-in applications. With 16 g actuation force per ball and -40 to +150°C temperature range, spring pin contactor has self inductance of 1.3 nH, insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB at 4.5 GHz (less than 3dB at 10GHz), capacitance of 0.53 pF, and 2.5 A current capacity.

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Test Sockets accommodate devices with pitches down to 0.3 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:15 -0500

RF test sockets, for use with PCBs, and CSP/BGA test and burn-in sockets, for use with burn-in-boards (BIB), feature solderless, gold over nickel-plated pressure mount compression spring probes that are mounted with 4 SS screws, which allows for height variations in device thickness. Units also include 4-point spring probe crown to insure scrub on solder ball oxides. Signal path during test is 0.977 in. and units operate from -67 to +302°F and accommodate up to 500,000 cycles.

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BGA Socket accommodates devices up to 6.5 mm².

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:42:31 -0500

Suited for use with test and burn-in of CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash devices, CSP/MicroBGA Test and Burn-In Socket accommodates up to 500,000 cycles and operates from -67 to 302°F. It offers solderless pressure mount compression spring probes which allow sockets to be mounted to and removed from burn-in-board (BIB). Unit also features pressure pad compression spring that provides proper force against device and allows for height variations in device thickness.

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PCB Test Points are offered in 3 sizes and 10 colors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:51:57 -0500

Featuring 0.125 or 0.100 in. centers, TP-104, -105, and -106 test points can accommodate 0.062 in. thick PCBs. Provided precut to any of 30 positions, loop-style TP-104 and oval-loop style TP-106 test points feature 0.063 in. mounting holes, while TP-105 is available in up to 40 positions, has loop profile for positive loop retention, and fits into 0.035-0.042 in. hole. Devices are designed to ensure secure, non-slip grip of alligator clips, probes, J-hooks, tips, and grabbers.

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Test Socket is designed for devices up to 13 sq mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:14:23 -0500

Available in 4 versions with ratings of 1-3, 3-5, 5-9, and 10-18 GHz, high frequency center probe test socket is suited for manual, high-speed testing of devices such as CSP, mBGA, and Flash, with pitches as low as 0.40 mm. Measuring 1.200 x .840 x .440 in., it provides minimal signal loss for higher bandwidth ability via signal path of 0.077 in. Contact forces are 16 g per contact on 0.50 mm pitch, 25 g per contact on 0.50-0.75 mm pitch, and 25 g per contact on 0.80 mm or larger pitch.

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Center Probe Test Socket handles devices up to 13 mm².

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:53:29 -0500

Available in 4 versions with ratings of 1-3, 3-5, 5-9, and 10-18 GHz, socket is suited for manual, high-speed testing of devices such as CSP, mBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash, with pitches as low as 0.40 mm. Contact forces are 16 g per contact on 0.50 mm pitch, 25 g per contact on 0.50-0.75 mm pitch, and 25 g per contact on 0.80 mm or larger pitch. Measuring 1.200 x .840 x .440 in., unit provides minimal signal loss for high bandwidth capability via signal path of 0.077 in.

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Clamshell Burn-In Socket accommodates QFN packages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:47:59 -0500

Able to accept QFN packages down to 0.35 mm pitch, 880 Series features compression mount clamshell that allows chipmakers to remove or replace sockets and retain production capacity if they were to be damaged. Specifications include beryllium copper alloy contact, gold contact plating, 20 g contact force, temperature rating of -40 to 155°C, and durability of 30,000 cycles. Socket's wiping-action contact works to create consistent resistance during burn-in, reducing maintenance.

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RTU Testing Tool targets network technicians.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:46:31 -0500

With NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture, network technicians can self-diagnose problems within their own network monitoring. Unit allows for testing of complete monitoring system: remote, transport, and alarm master. Tool has 32 discrete alarm toggles, 8 analog knobs, and 8 control relay LEDs. While discrete alarms indicate only alarm or clear states, analog inputs allow detailed monitoring of temperature, humidity, battery levels, and other analog values.

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RF Sockets suit devices with pitches as low as 0.40 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 May 2007 07:35:16 -0500

High-frequency center probe test sockets can be mounted to, and removed from, test board because of 4-point, solderless, pressure-mount compression spring probes. Sockets are offered in device packages up to 13 mm², 14-27 mm², 28-40 mm², and 41-55 mm². With -55 to +150°C operating temperature range, products are used in applications such as CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash devices with speeds from 1 to more than 10 GHz.

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Test Socket suits devices from 28 to 40 mm².

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:51:11 -0500

Designed for manual testing of devices with pitches down to 0.40 mm, CSP test socket provides minimal signal loss for high bandwidth capability via signal path of 1.95 mm. Solderless, pressure-mount compression spring probes allow device to be easily mounted to and removed from test board. Measuring 77.47 x 63.50 x 32.28 mm, sockets have contact forces of 16 g per contact for 0.40 mm pitch and 25 g per contact for 0.50 mm pitches and larger.

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HDMI Test Point Access Fixture measures waveform parameters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 08 May 2006 08:07:49 -0500

With measurement bandwidth beyond 6 GHz and rise times below 100 ps, N1020A fixture is used in conjunction with Infiniium Oscilloscopes and HDMI Transmitter Compliance Test solution for consumer electronics. Available in K12 and K13 options, it supports test needs for HDMI as specified in HDMI Compliance Test Specification 1.2a. Product is available in Plug-End or Receptacle-End models.

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Test Fixtures evaluate mechanical properties of wood.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:06:24 -0500

Designed for static bend/flexure testing on wood and timber products, 2820-04x Series bend fixtures come in 10 and 50 kN capacities with 800 and 1,200 mm max span lower beams. Shear fixture 2820-060, featuring specimen clamp and interchangeable shims, measures compressive shear strength of wood and adhesive products. Incorporating self-aligning coupling and rotatable lower grip, 2820-061 internal bond fixture measures force needed to separate internal wood fibers in chipboard and fiberboard.

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