Ironwood Electronics GHZ BGA Socket (Direct Mount, angled elastomer - Hardware) Assembly Instructions - Manual

Socket Base
Target PCB with SMT pads
Socket
Top Assembly
Compression Screw
Compression plate
BGA Package
Angle wire elastomer
Flat head Screw
Socket Lid
Round head Screw
Dowel pin
Socket Base Assembly
GH
Z
BGA Socket
(direct mount - hardware)
Assembly Instructions
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1. Install the socket base assembly on the target PCB with the hardware (round head 0-80 screws) provided (see Detail A for
orientation).
2. Place BGA package (solder ball side down) into the socket. NOTE: BGA orientation on target PCB is critical.
3. Place the compession plate (if required*) on top of the BGA package.
4. Install the socket top assembly with the hardware provided (flat head 0-80 screws).
5. Turn the compression screw clockwise, until it makes contact with the compression plate or the BGA package.
6. Turn an additional 1/8th of a turn.
*Ironwood Electronics technical staff will determine (from your package spec) if a compression plate is required
Tooling holes have to be designed into the target PCB for this version of the GHz BGA socket
Filename: GAD.mcd, Rev B, 3/12/01, IP
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