High Performance Sockets and Adapters Tel: (800) 404-0204 U.S. Only or (952) 229-8200 Fax: (952) 229-8201 email: info@ironwoodelectronics.com PRESS RELEASE Date: July 2007

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High Performance, 10 GHz Socket Technology for 0.4mm Pitch TI BGA

Socket your TI 0.4mm pitch TI ZXN (S-PBGA-N209)
BGA packages without significant performance loss

BURNSVILLE, MN – July, 2007 – Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced the new high performance BGA socket for 0.4mm pitch BGA. The SG-BGA-7070 socket is designed for a 7mm package size; operate at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss. The sockets are designed to dissipate up to several watts without extra heat sinking and can handle up to 100 watts with custom heat sink. The contact resistance is typically 23 milliohms per pin.

The SG-BGA-7070 is constructed with high performance and low inductance elastomer. The temperature range is -35 C to +85 C. The pin inductance is 10.15 nH. Capacitance to ground is 0.10 pF. The socket accommodates IC packages such as the TI ZXN (S-PBGA-N209) BGA, 0.4mm pitch FCBGA. Simply attach the socket to the PCB, drop in chip, place easy install swivel lid.

Pricing for the SG-BGA-7070 is $338 at qty 1 with reduced pricing available depending on quantity required.

Ranjit Patil
11351 Rupp Dr.
Suite 400
Burnsville, MN 55337

Tel: 952-229-8200 or (800) 404 – 0204
Fax: 952-229–8201
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