Aries Electronics, Inc. Sockets for ICs, Transistors 37-0518-10H

The 37-0518-10H socket from Lingto Electronic Limited is designed for integrated circuits and transistors, featuring a collet socket configuration available in single or dual rows. It can be cut to accommodate the desired number of pins, making it versatile for various applications. The socket is stackable both side-to-side and end-to-end, enhancing its adaptability in circuit designs. Constructed from black UL 94V-0 glass-filled nylon, the socket's pin body is made of brass with a 10¬µ gold or 200¬µ tin/lead plating option. The contact features a 4-finger collet made from beryllium copper, ensuring reliable electrical connections. The contact current rating is 3 amps, with specified insertion, withdrawal, and normal forces of 180g, 90g, and 140g per pin, respectively. The operating temperature range is from -67¬8F to 221¬8F for tin plating and up to 257¬8F for gold plating. It accepts lead diameters between 0.015 to 0.025 inches and requires a PCB hole size of 0.030 inches. Customization options are available for different materials, platings, sizes, and configurations, depending on quantity.