About Andon Electronics Corp.
These sCMOS CCD image sensor sockets are used to avoid
1) device damage from solder, ESD, and cleaning solutions;
2) solder joint cracks due to differences in thermal expansion between device & PCB;
3) labor and PCB damage from de-soldering faulty devices,
4) delaying PCB assembly until the sensors arrive, and
5) device overheating and noise.