Aries Electronics, Inc. Sockets for ICs, Transistors 20-4518-00

The 20-4518-00 is an open frame socket designed for integrated circuits and transistors, featuring collet contacts and surface mount pins. Its open frame design allows for efficient board space utilization and improved cooling. The socket is compatible with automatic insertion equipment and supports side-to-side and end-to-end stacking. Constructed from black UL 94V-0 glass-filled nylon, the socket's pin body is made of brass with a 93/7 Sn/Pb or pure Sn plating option. It utilizes a 4-finger collet contact made from beryllium copper, with gold plating over nickel for enhanced conductivity. The contact current rating is 3 amps, and it operates within a temperature range of -67¬8F to 221¬8F (-55¬8C to 105¬8C). The socket accepts leads with diameters ranging from 0.015 to 0.025 inches and lengths of 0.100 to 0.125 inches. Suggested PCB hole size for mounting is 0.045 ¬±0.002 inches. This product is suitable for applications requiring reliable connections in compact spaces.