Socket adapter insertion cycles typically range between 15,000 to 60,000 insertions, depending on multiple factors such as materials, design, usage, and environmental conditions.
Here’s why socket lifespans vary:
- Contact Material
- Sockets use spring-loaded pins or contacts that naturally wear down over time.
- Contact Force & Pin Design
- Higher spring force improves electrical connections but also increases wear due to friction.
- Low-force contacts reduce wear but may weaken the connection over time.
- High-density sockets (e.g., fine-pitch QFP or BGA) have smaller, more delicate contacts that degrade faster.
- Chip Package Type & Pin Shape
- Different IC package types exert varying levels of stress on the socket.
- Flat leads (QFP, TQFP) cause less wear than Pin-Grid Arrays (PGA) or Ball-Grid Arrays (BGA).
- Large or irregularly shaped chips apply uneven pressure on contacts, shortening socket life.
- Proper Handling & Maintenance
- Misalignment or excessive force during chip insertion can damage contacts and reduce lifespan.
- Using the correct insertion/extraction tools prevents unnecessary contact damage.
Xeltek sockets are sourced from renowned manufacturers, including Yamaha, 3M, Enplas, TI, Wells, and Okins, ensuring high reliability and longevity for demanding applications.
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