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BGA Socket Adapter Systems from Advanced Interconnections Corp. solve reflow temperature mismatch issues when using lead-free devices on existing boards with standard solder profiles. When devices packages are transitioned to lead-free, OEMs with RoHS Exempt products must change board soldering profiles and re-qualify existing components just to accommodate the higher processing temperatures required for proper lead-free device attach. The added costs and time delays associated with changing profiles or redesigning boards can be avoided by employing Socket Adapter Systems from Advanced.

Using the Advanced BGA Socket Adapter System, lead-free device packages are soldered to RoHS compliant adapters in a high temperature reflow profile. The boards are processed with standard sockets, featuring tin/lead solder ball terminals, without changing the board soldering profile. The device/adapter assembly is easily plugged in to the board-mounted socket after board processing. Incorporating the Advanced BGA Socket Adapter System into RoHS Exempt designs protects components that may be sensitive to higher reflow temperatures and eliminates the need to scrap existing boards or change profiles.

Advanced also offers BGA and LGA device-to-adapter attach services and provides tape-and-reel packaging services to facilitate automated processing. For RoHS Compliant applications, Advanced Sockets are available with tin/silver/copper solder ball terminals. Complete product specifications as well as an extensive database of footprints from 0.50mm to 1.27mm pitch are available online at www.bgasockets.com .

Advanced Interconnections Corporation is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified designer and manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions with world headquarters located in Rhode Island (USA). For more information, contact Advanced Interconnections’ customer service department at 5 Energy Way, West Warwick, RI 02893 USA. Tel: (800) 424-9850 or (401) 823-5200 or Fax: (401) 823-8723. E-mail: info@advanced.com. Product information available online at: www.bgasockets.com .

Advanced Interconnections Corp.
5 Energy Way, West Warwick, RI 02893 USA
401.823.5200 or 800.424.9850 ext. 164
Fax: 401.823.8723
www.advanced.com

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