Aries Electronics, Inc. Sockets for ICs, Transistors 48-6518-11

The 48-6518-11 is part of the Series 518 Open Frame Socket from Lingto Electronic Limited, designed for integrated circuits and transistors. This socket features collet contacts and solder pin tails, allowing for efficient board space utilization and optimized cooling. It is compatible with automatic insertion equipment and supports both side-to-side and end-to-end stacking. The body is constructed from black UL 94V-0 glass-filled nylon, while the pin body is made of brass with various plating options available, including gold, tin, and tin-lead. The contact current rating is 3 amps, with an operating temperature range of up to 221¬8F [105¬8C] for tin and tin-lead plating, and 257¬8F [125¬8C] for gold plating. The socket accepts lead lengths from 0.100 inches and accommodates different pin diameters. Mounting considerations include suggested PCB hole sizes for solder pin tails and midget pins. The product is customizable, allowing for special materials, platings, sizes, and configurations based on quantity. This socket is suitable for applications requiring reliable connections in compact spaces.