PGA Headers & Mating Sockets
Provides modular interconnect solutions for PGA devices used in board-to-board connections, test fixtures, and prototype hardware.
PGA Headers
Surface mount PGA header with gold-plated contacts and grid array pin layout
PGA SMT Header (004)
PGA header with male-to-male pins arranged in a standard grid array configuration
PGA TH Header (008)
PGA Sockets
Pin grid array PGA socket with gold-plated contacts and through-hole terminals
PGA Socket – Gold Shell / Gold Contacts
PGA socket with tin-plated shell and gold-plated contact interface
PGA Socket – Tin Shell / Gold Contacts
PGA Sockets (PS Series)
The PS Series PGA Sockets are designed to mate directly with PH Series PGA Headers or accept standard PGA pin-grid devices. These sockets provide a serviceable, rework-friendly interface for applications where repeated insertion cycles and footprint compatibility are required.
PS Series sockets are commonly used in programming adapters, test fixtures, emulation hardware, and production replacement assemblies. Open-frame construction and multiple grid sizes support a wide range of PGA-based devices.
PGA Headers (PH Series)
The PH Series PGA Headers provide a robust pin interface for connecting PGA-based circuits to mating sockets, adapters, or external cabling. These headers are footprint-compatible with standard PGA layouts and are suitable for both development and production environments.
PH Series headers are available with SMT-to-through-hole or through-hole pin configurations and support open or closed frame styles. Stackable insulator options allow flexible mechanical integration across a range of applications.
Performance & Materials
The specifications below represent typical performance for common PGA header and PGA socket configurations. Values may vary based on pin count, terminal style, and material selection.
Mechanical & Electrical Performance
- Max current: 3 A
- Contact resistance: 0.01 Ω max
- Operating temperature: −55 °C to +125 °C
- Soldering resistance: 10 seconds @ 288 °C
- Clip retention: minimum 40 N axial
- Contact retention: ≥ 3.3 N per MIL-DTL-83734
- Accepted lead diameter: 0.015″–0.022″
Materials
- Contacts: Brass alloy C36000, gold or tin plated
- Insulator: FR4 or glass-filled polyester
- Flammability rating: UL 94V-0
Designed to Work Together
PH Series PGA Headers and PS Series PGA Sockets are commonly paired together to create modular, serviceable interconnect solutions. This combination is frequently used in programming adapters, test fixtures, emulation hardware, and production replacement assemblies.
Both series share compatible grid spacing, footprint geometry, and stackable insulator designs, simplifying integration into existing PCB layouts.
How to Order
Use the part numbering guide to specify header or socket type, grid size, terminal or tail length, plating, frame style, and insulator material. If you have a non-standard requirement, contact us to review a custom configuration.
Ordering Information & Custom Options
PGA Headers and PGA Sockets are available in a wide range of grid sizes, plating options, insulator materials, and tail lengths. Custom configurations are available to support non-standard layouts or application-specific requirements.
For pricing, lead times, or assistance selecting the correct configuration, please contact our engineering team.
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