Series X57X Quick-Release Universal
Zero-Insertion-Force DIP Test Socket
FEATURES
• Universal Test Socket accepts devices on 0.300 to 0.600 [7.62 to 15.24] centers
• All pin count sockets go into PCB with either 0.300 or 0.600 [7.62 to 15.24] centers
• Swing quick-release handle down to open contacts and insert device. Release and
handle automatically returns as contacts close onto device leads
• Socket handle can be mounted on either the right or left side
• Sockets can be soldered into PCBs or plugged into any socket
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• STANDARD SOCKET BODY: (for -10, -10TL, -11, -16 sockets) black UL 94V-0
glass-filled Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
• HIGH-TEMPERATURE SOCKET BODY: (for -18 socket) natural color Poly-
etheretherketone (PEEK)
CUSTOMIZATION: In addition to the standard products shown
on this page, Aries specializes in custom design and production.
Special materials, platings, sizes, and configurations can be
furnished, depending on the quantity. NOTE: Aries reserves the
right to change product general specifications without notice.
• HANDLE: Stainless Steel
• HANDLE KNOB: Brass 360, 1/2-hard (no knob on loop handle)
• CONTACT MATERIAL: (for -10, -10TL, -11) BeCu 172 per QQ-C-553; (for -16)
Spinodal; (for -18) BeNi 360, 1/2-hard
• ALL BECU CONTACTS: 50μ [1.27μ] min. Ni under plate per QQ-N-290, over plated with either: -10 200μ [5.08μ] min. matte
Sn per ASTM B545-97; or -10TL 200μ [5.08μ] min. 90/10 Sn/Pb per MIL-T-10727-11 10μ [0.25μ] min. Au per MIL-G-45204
• SPINODAL CONTACT PLATING: (for -16) 50μ [1.27μ] min. NiB
ORDERING INFORMATION
XX-X57X-1 8
• HIGH-TEMPERATURE BeNi CONTACT PLATING:
(for -18) 50μ [1.27μ] NiB
• CONTACT CURRENT RATING: 1 amp
• INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1000 mΩ min.
• DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE: 1000
VAC
• LIFE CYCLE: 25,000 to 50,000 cycles
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE: min. -67°F
[-55°C]; max. 221°F [105°C] for
Sn plating, 302°F [150°C] for Au plating, 392°F
[200°C] for NiB plating,
482°F [250°C] for high-temperature socket
• RETENTION FORCE (closed): 55 grams/pin
based on a 0.020 [0.51] dia. test lead
• ACCEPTS LEADS: 0.015-0.035 [0.38-0.89]
wide, 0.110-0.280 [2.79-7.11] long
Pins
Plating
0 = Sn over Ni
24, 28, 32, 36,
40, 42, 44, 48
OTL = Sn/Pb over Ni
1 = Ay over Ni
Row-to-Row Spacing (btm)
3 = 0.300 [7.62]
6 = 0.600 [15.24] (std)
6 = NiB (Spinodal)
8 = Hi-temp Socket*
Solder Pin Tail
45° Handle Options
0 = Long Handle, right side
1 = Long Handle, left side
2 = Short Handle, right side
3 = Short Handle, left side
4 = Loop Handle, right side
5 = Loop Handle, left side
* NOTE: only Loop Handle available
w/hi-temp. socket
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
• See socket footprint below
Handle
Long w/Knob 0.568 [14.43] 0.300 [7.62] 0.471 [11.96]
Short w/ Knob 0.317 [8.05] 0.400 [10.16] 0.252 [6.40]
Loop (no Knob) 0.270 [6.86] 0.193 [4.90] 0.405 [10.29]
Dim “H1”
Dim. “H2”
Dim “H3”
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