I have a dozen or so socket adaptor sets for the PGA 2040. I assume the PGA 2350 uses the same physical package format, correct? I’m planning a rapid prototype PCB using 8 of them, so I want to be sure the sockets have will work (since it looks like they’re out of stock).
-Chris
I was also thinking about that. But just counting the pins (8x8 for the 2040 and 10x10 for the 2350) told me they are not compatible.
I feel stupid! Indeed. I wonder what the lead time for the PGA2350 pin headers and sockets is?
I guess it’s not a huge issue, since I could solder them down directly. Or use machined pin headers and sockets on a PCB.
@hel any ideas about the lead-time? Anything planed?
@bablokb to my knowledge we will not be stocking pins and sockets for PGA2350. The PGA2040 ones did not sell that well given the number of PGA’s that sold and they have a high minimum order quantity from the factory for further orders.
If you’re adventurous and have a suitably ventilated space (they’re fiberglass), you could get 2x of the PGA2040 ones and cut them to form a larger one.
Hmm, well that’s a disappointment. But I like your idea of making my own. I might try a couple, but I have to install about 50 of these on one project and that’s going to get old fast. But I do have a couple dozen so I could try some prototype experiments. On the other hand, after a dozen or so pre production and testing boards, there will come a point when I’ll have good confidence in my design and will just solder them directly to the board (assuming that’s doable, I haven’t dug into that approach yet).
Another idea I had was to buy some 2xN board pass through sockets and headers. The kind where the socket is mounted on the bottom of the PCB and the pins pass through holes in the PCB and engage the socket. If that’s a viable approach this might be a good solution for you guys to stock.
Another idea is to just buy the machined pins and swags press them into the PGA module, and solder / swage the mating pin sockets into the PCB. Basically the PGA2040 pin / socket header but without the fiberglass interposer.
If you know / can share, how did most of your customers mount the PGA2040 modules?
One more question - does this mean you won’t be replenishing the inventory of PGA2040 sockets, currently listed as sold out?
