Test Socket

What are test sockets and how exactly are they produced? Generally, the test socket is a kind of tester to test high-frequency IC without soldering them onto a PCB. The IC is placed in a test socket which is soldered onto a PCB board which is placed within a test setup. The test socket is manufactured using High-speed machining (HSM) with Torlon 4203, Torlon 5530, Torlon 5030, and Vespel. Pinnacle Precision accepts customized test socket designs to have the most suitable specifications for your testing environment.

When testing High-Frequency ICs, it is important to ensure that the test socket can operate up to or above the operating frequency of the IC. In some cases, you might need to test intermodulation effects which are usually at frequencies higher than the operating frequency.