SENSOR SOCKETS

From Andon Electronics Corp. is a 23-page catalog titled “Image Sensor Sockets for High-Performance CCD Sensors.” Featuring a cross-reference listing of sensor manufacturers and Andon part numbers, the catalog provides a section on socket applications, and it details the company’s DIP, SIP, PGA and LCC sockets, along with terminal styles. It highlights the new Rollerball grid array socketing system, which is suitable for repairing assembly problems on large printed circuit boards. The document notes that the sockets can be soldered onto the motherboard in large quantities. Numerous charts and diagrams are supplied.