Aries Electronics, Inc. Sockets for ICs, Transistors 37-0518-00

The 37-0518-00 socket from Lingto Electronic Limited is a surface mount collet socket designed for integrated circuits and transistors. It is available in both single and dual row configurations, with the ability to cut socket strips to the desired number of positions due to its break feature. The socket is compatible with automatic insertion equipment and allows for side-to-side and end-to-end stacking. Constructed from black UL 94V-0 glass-filled nylon, the socket features brass pin bodies with various plating options, including gold and tin/lead. The contact current rating is 3 amps, and it operates effectively within a temperature range of -67¬8F to 221¬8F for tin plating and -67¬8F to 257¬8F for gold plating. The socket accepts leads with diameters ranging from 0.015 to 0.025 inches and lengths of 0.100 to 0.125 inches. Insertion and withdrawal forces are specified at 180g and 90g per pin, respectively. The suggested PCB pad size for mounting is 0.063 inches in diameter.