LGA/BGA/Area Array Sockets


Ardent offer high node-count area array RF sockets with more than 2000 nodes and the shortest electrical path available in a discrete node contactor. The BGA/LGA family of sockets offer a 2.5”X2.5” footprint, which is able to accommodate up to 50mm X 50mm device. In addition to this small size, Ardent use their RC Springprobe™ technology to provide superior electrical performance and extremely good AC characteristics, consistent resistance and low normal force.  The sockets offer the following features:

  • Down to .4mm Pitch
  • Family Socket Designs for Common Devices
  • All-metal wire form (no pogo-pins, no elastomers)
  • Less than 50 milliohms DC resistance
  • Up to 37 GHz with less than -1db insertion loss in G-S-G configuration
  • 100K minimum cycle life
  • Replaceable contacts and elements
  • Vacuum fixture for repopulating RC Springprobes supplied with order
  • Easily maintainable socketing system
  • Can easily accommodate other manufacturers footprints
  • Micro-adjustable screw type manual actuator
  • Up to 2000+ Positions

This is an innovative product that SiTEST is proud to offer and would welcome discussing your needs further either via email sales@sitest.co.uk or telephone on +44(0)1202 861733