Aries Electronics, Inc. Connectors Sockets - Unreviewed 20-8400-610C

The 20-8400-610C is a socket designed for integrated circuits and transistors, featuring a series 8 elevator socket with collet contacts and solder pin tails. It is suitable for elevating devices such as displays and switches to a height range of 0.240 to 1.250 inches (6.10 to 31.75 mm). The socket body and spacer are made from black UL 94V-0 glass-filled nylon, while the pin body is constructed from brass with various plating options available, including gold and tin/lead. This socket has a contact current rating of 3 amps and operates effectively within a temperature range of -67¬8F to 221¬8F (-55¬8C to 105¬8C). The insertion force is rated at 180 grams per pin, with a withdrawal force of 90 grams per pin, and a normal force of 140 grams per pin, based on a 0.018-inch diameter test lead. It accepts lead diameters from 0.015 to 0.025 inches (0.38 to 0.64 mm) and is designed for a suggested PCB hole size of 0.035 inches (0.89 mm) in diameter. Customization options are available for special materials, platings, sizes, and configurations, depending on quantity.