Yamaichi updates Y-Red test sockets

Their new mounting technique is said to simplify socket assembly work. “Conventional sockets are mounted usually with screws, washers and nuts from the backside PCB,” according to the firm.

“The new generation of Y-Red introduces a mounting plate which already includes the screws. The mounting plate sticks to the backside of the PCB by press-fit or can be held by hand. Cap nuts are used to fix the socket from top. The mounting plate acts also as transportation safety plate and as stiffener together with the optional pusher.”

The sockets can have the standard hinged-type socket for evaluation and reliability applications, and can be equipped with spring probe pins starting from 0.3mm pitch.

Operating range is -40°C to +150°C. Versions are available for packages including: LGA, QFN, BGA, CSP and WLCSP, from 3 x 3mm to 11 x 11mm.

In the pipeline are future Y-Red sub-families for failure analysis, low inductance, HF, coax and Kelvin sockets.