Model D elastomer socket

SNOW Co., Ltd. has three types of silicon rubber test socket solutions
with different structures tailored to the type of semiconductor IC and usage environment.


MBP elastomer socket Model 'D' is a laminated structure and 150% to 200% thicker than Model 'S'.

'D' is the thickest of the elastomer rubber socket line. such as where the parts are attached to the bottom of the semiconductor IC.

Although it is a product with a laminated structure, the pin resistance is more or less the same with that of 'S' and 'H'. This product has a long service life by repeated contacts as its increased thickness results in low contact pressure and increased compression length.

MBP elastomer socket : Block structure pin made of Micro Brick Particle (MBP)

  • rubber socket

    Single Layer(SL)
    1.0mm

  • rubber socket

    Double Layer(DL)
    2.0mm

  • rubber socket

    Triple Layer(TL)
    3.0mm

  • rubber socket

    5th Layer(5L)
    5.0mm

  • Elastomer sockets of various thicknesses can be manufactured that can replace pogo pins
  • Can have 2x longer lifespan improvement effect for physical impact due to low resistance and low contact pressure.

Example of experiment with 0.8p Sample

Item SL DL TL 5L
Thickness 1.0mm 2.0mm 3.0mm 5.0mm
Avg CRES(mΩ) @Pin 62 54 84 140
Force(g/pin) @0.2mm stroke 35 25 20 15
rubber socket
  • When it is difficult to use the elastomer socket due to parts attached to the semiconductor package such as CPU, the problem is solved with the Model 'D' type
  • Maintain stable contact even with height deviation between PADs of semiconductor ICs such as warpage with a stroke of 0.3mm or more
  • Semiconductor test socket with low pin resistance and high frequency band