Ironwood Electronics GHz BGA socket (direct mount) Assembly Instructions - Manual

Socket Base
Target PCB with SMT pads
Socket
Top Assembly
Compression Screw
Compression plate
BGA Package
Angle wire elastomer
Socket Lid
Round head Screw
Dowel pin
Socket Base Assembly
Backing Plate
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 (0-80 screws and backing plate) 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 on top of the BGA package.
4. Install the socket top assembly on to the socket base assembly and swivel to lock into the position.
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.
Tooling holes have to be designed into the target PCB for this version of the GHz BGA socket
Filename: GTB.mcd, Rev A, 3/25/02
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