Ironwood Electronics GHZ BGA Socket (direct mount - hardware) 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
(not necessary for
some sockets)
Hex Nut
Nylon Washer
IC Frame
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 and nuts) 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. If IC frame (optional)
supplied, place it over the BGA package.
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. Apply apropriate torque as specified on page 1 of the part drawing. If torquedriver is not available necessary hex keys will be
supplied with the socket. Use hex key to turn an additional 1/8th of a turn to 1/4th of a turn.
Tooling holes have to be designed into the target PCB for this version of the GHz BGA socket
Filename: GHZ.mcd, Rev A, 7/17/01, IP
Rev B, 7/20/01, IP
Rev C, 9/19/01, IP
Rev. D, 10/22/03, HH
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