SMT Adapters are a reliable solution for mounting or socketing LGA or re-worked BGA devices. Featuring our exclusive solder ball terminals, SMT Adapters can also be used as surface mount board to board connectors.
- Compact, low-profile design maximizes PC board space and requires no external hold-downs.
- Maximizes PCB real estate - only 2mm larger than LGA or BGA device.
- Matches footprint of the BGA or LGA device - mating BGA Sockets available.
- Available with optional extraction slots for easy extraction of large I/O devices.
- Exclusive solder ball terminals provide superior solderability.
- Multi-fingered, high reliability contacts and screw-machined terminals for superior reliability.
- Available in 0.80mm, 1.0mm, and 1.27mm pitch. For 0.50mm and 0.65mm pitch designs, visit our Socket Adapter Systems page.
- Tin/Lead and Lead-free options available.
- RoHS Compliant insulators and lead-free solder ball terminals are compatible with lead-free processing.
- Customized designs available.
SMT Adapters work with a variety of device packages including de-balled BGA, CGA, and LGA.
Soldering the device to an Adapter subjects it to less thermal stress than soldering directly to the PC board due to the Adapter's lower mass, while providing an easy and economical method for plugging and unplugging the device.
SMT Adapters are used with mating BGA Sockets for development & validation applications or to provide a method for future device upgrade or replacement in the field.
The unique surface mount design also works without a device as a high density, low profile board to board connector.
