IC Test Socket Solutions
Overview
Adapters-Plus IC Test Socket Solutions provide stable, repeatable electrical contact for device validation, characterization, and screening workflows.
Solutions are organized by test intent—high-cycle spring-pin contactor sockets versus footprint-matched BGA/LGA production sockets—so engineers can select the correct platform without ambiguity.
All solutions are built to order and engineered to match specific device, board, and test requirements.
What Is an IC Test Socket?
An IC test socket provides a removable electrical interface between a semiconductor device and a test system, enabling repeatable contact during engineering validation, reliability testing, and production screening.
IC Test Socket Applications
- Manual test and engineering bring-up
- Inspection and failure analysis
- Test socket characterization
- Production screening and repeated insert/remove workflows
- Environmental and reliability testing (HAST, HTOL, LTOL)
Spring-Pin (Contactor) IC Test Sockets
High-cycle spring-pin contactor sockets with controlled actuation for repeatable contact during device
validation, characterization, screening, and reliability workflows.
- Supports BGA, LGA, QFN, QFP, SOP, and other packages
- Fine-pitch capability down to 0.30 mm (application-dependent)
- Multiple actuation styles for consistent engagement
- Built to order for your device footprint and test objectives
BL / LL Series BGA & LGA Test Sockets
Footprint-matched BGA and LGA sockets designed to mount directly to existing PCB layouts for rapid
setup and repeatable production screening.
- Common pitches: 0.80 mm, 1.00 mm, 1.27 mm
- Supports hundreds of device footprints
- Clearance-friendly configurations for surrounding components
- Optional BL + FBS modular stacking for dense boards
Important: Not intended for burn-in.
Quick Selection Guide
- High cycle life or burn-in required → Spring-Pin (Contactor) IC Test Sockets
- Preserve existing BGA/LGA footprint → BL / LL Series BGA & LGA Test Sockets
- Dense PCB layouts → BL + FBS modular socket configuration
Custom & Technical Guidance
If you don’t see a clear match for your device or test requirements, our engineering team can
recommend a best-fit configuration or design a custom IC test socket based on your package,
board layout, and test objectives.
