Ironwood Electronics offers high performance test sockets and adapters for both engineering and production use of semiconductor devices. IC packages covered include QFN, BGA, SOIC, QFP, LGA, WLCSP and other SMT packages. Our GHz line of sockets with 6 different contact technologies supports up to 110 GHz bandwidth, >=0.2mm pitch, <=10000 pins, 500K insertions and […]

Passivation of Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries Lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries are special in many ways; with 3.6 volts, they have the highest cell voltage of any primary batteries available. They are also extremely durable and can be safely stored for long periods of time. This excellent shelf life is the result of another special feature of […]

Socket your 10x10mm, 0.5mm pitch LGA packages on ATE board with performance equivalent to direct solder version Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new LGA socket design using high performance elastomer capable of 94 GHz, very low inductance for ATE applications. The GTP-LGA-1002 socket is designed for 10×10 mm package size and operates at bandwidths up […]

MPRONTO-12 M12 Push-Pull Connectors  Key Features: World’s First truly backward compatible to all female M12*1.0 sockets made by different manufacturers! One simple Push-to-Plug and Pull-to-Unplug. Saves over 80% installation time vs. standard M12 screw thread mating. Parts and components available for sale. General Characteristics: Mate with all M12*1.0 per IEC standard (In compliant to IEC […]

The Right Battery for Locking Cylinders and Locking Systems Electronic locking cylinders have long since replaced mechanical locks in many companies. Not the key, but the transponder or key card is granting access to the company building. In private homes, too, the trend is moving towards the electronic lock. Depending on the product and manufacturer, […]

Overview Company Overview – Founded 1986 – Over 10,000 catalog products – High Performance Adapters and Sockets – Many Custom Designs & Turn-Key Solutions – Engineering – Electrical and Mechanical – ISO9001:2015 Registration – Customers – Engineering and OEM Capabilities Overview – Simulation QFIN for heat sink design Microwave Studio for electrical – 3D Solid […]

Quickly and easily Socket your 35x35mm, 0.8mm pitch BGA1764 packages on any PCB without significant performance loss Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance BGA socket for 0.8mm pitch, 1764 pin BGA IC’s. The SG-BGA-6503 socket is designed for IC size –35x35mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 27 GHz with […]

Ironwood Electronics continues to provide Grypper test solutions as the world is rapidly shifting to mobile 5G devices, which will support immense amounts of data The 297 BGA socket is one of many newer LPDDR4X and LPDDR5 Grypper test sockets. This socket uses the Grypper contacting technology that allows the test socket to be placed […]