Socket Adapters offer signal attenuation up to 3.5 GHz.

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Available in 0.65 mm pitch BGA and LGA footprints, hybrid socket adapters utilize both male and female pins in interstitial pattern, and feature screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts in compact SMT socket. Units feature standard eutectic tin/lead solder balls or lead-free tin/silver/copper solder ball terminals for RoHS compliant applications. Alignment pins protect pin field and aid in hand placement, with optional stand-offs available.



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Compact Socket Adapter System Now Available for 0.65mm Pitch BGA and LGA Device Validation



West Warwick, RI, January 23, 2007 - Advanced Interconnections Corp. is now offering its new hybrid socket adapter design, which utilizes both male and female pins in an interstitial pattern, in 0.65mm pitch BGA and LGA footprints.

The patented design features the reliability of screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts in a compact SMT socket. At only 2.00mm larger than the device package, with no external hold-downs required, this innovative system is designed for development and validation of BGA and LGA devices, production level socketing, and SMT board-to-board connector applications.

The new hybrid socket adapter design offers very low signal attenuation up to 3.5 GHz, and features standard eutectic tin/lead solder balls or new lead-free tin/silver/copper solder ball terminals for RoHS compliant applications. Unique alignment pins protect the pin field and aid in hand placement with optional stand-offs available. A data sheet and signal integrity simulation data and models are available online at www.bgasockets.com. Consult factory for pricing and lead time which vary based on number of positions and options selected.

Advanced Interconnections Corporation is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified designer and manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, with world headquarters located in Rhode Island (USA). For more information, contact Advanced Interconnections' customer service department at 5 Energy Way, West Warwick, RI 02893 USA. Tel: (800) 424-9850 or (401) 823-5200 or Fax: (401) 823-8723. E-mail: info@advanced.com. Product information available online at: www.bgasockets.com.

Ann Cibelli
Marketing Manager

Advanced Interconnections Corp.
5 Energy Way, West Warwick, RI 02893 USA
401.823.5200 or 800.424.9850 ext. 164
Fax: 401.823.8723
www.advanced.com

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