PCB Sockets
Individual Board Sockets, IC Connectors
Board-mounting sockets for individual placement or odd-form components. Using these sockets to mount other components or modules removes the risk of heat or mis-handling damage during the soldering process, and adds the flexibility of upgrading or field-replacement of worn out or damaged elements.
Turned Body Throughboard
A range of two-piece construction sockets – inner spring finger contact with outer shell. Using the same contacts as the Datamate and M300 connectors, proven high-reliability technology.
- Design to accept nominal mating pin sizes of Ø0.50mm, Ø0.80mm, Ø1.00mm or Ø2.00mm
- Proven 4-finger and 6-finger contact designs to maintain electrical contact through high vibration and shock
- Beryllium Copper Contact for improved temperature range: -55°C to +125°C
- Minimum of 500 mating cycles durability
- Variants include knurls for mechanical PCB retention, and open-ended sockets for longer pins
- Vertical construction, throughboard mounting

Stamped SMT Sockets
Harwin’s experience in connector design and SMT hardware products enabled the development of twin-beam and 3-beam contacts (SYCAMORE Contacts), designed to accommodate a wide pin range.
- Ultra-low profile on the PCB – maximum 0.43mm above the board
- Designs accommodate mating pins 0.80mm to 1.90mm, square or round
- Supplied in Tape and Reel packaging, ideally suited for high volume automated assembly
- SYCAMORE Contacts (3-Beam) made from Beryllium Copper for increased operating temperatures -50°C to +125°C
- Twin-beam made from high-quality Phosphor Bronze material for -40°C to +105°C operating temperatures
- Rated between 5 Amps and 9 Amps (design-dependent)
- Reduced component and machine placement costs
- Patent Status for SYCAMORE Contact: Granted US10573983, Pending GB1705866

Horizontal Test Sockets
A selection of dual entry horizontal sockets with insulating housings, that accept Ø2.03mm test probes.
- 5 Amps, 1,500V
- Color-coded options available in the Throughboard style
- Surface Mount version available in Tape and Reel packaging for automated assembly
- Double-ended entry design

IC Sockets, Modular Socket and Header Strip
A selection of legacy 2.54mm pitch turned socket and header connectors.
- Single Row Throughboard Socket strip, accepts mating pins Ø0.40 to 0.56mm.
- Single Row Throughboard header strip, with Ø0.69mm mating pins.
- Dual Row IC Socket throughboard range – 6 to 64 contact, with row pitches at 7.62mm (0.3″), 10.16mm (0.4″), 15.24mm (0.6″) and 22.86mm (0.9″).

Technical Details
Turned Body Sockets
Material
Beryllium Copper inner contact, Brass outer shell. See individual sockets for finish.
Current
2A max for Ø0.5mm sockets; 10A max for Ø0.8 and Ø1mm sockets; 20A max for Ø2mm sockets
Durability
500 mating cycles for Ø0.5mm and Ø2mm sockets; 1,000 mating cycles for Ø0.8mm and Ø1mm sockets
Operating Temperature
-55°C to +125°C
Vibration
10-2,000Hz, 0.75mm, 98m/s² (10G), 6 hours total
Stamped SMT Sockets
Material
Beryllium Copper, Gold finish (3-beam) or Phosphor Bronze, Tin (over Nickel) finish (2-beam)
Current
6A max for 3-beam (SYCAMORE Contact); 5A max for Ø0.8-1.5mm 2-beam socket; 9A max for Ø1.1-1.8mm 2-beam socket
Durability
500 mating cycles for 3-beam (SYCAMORE Contact); 25 mating cycles for Ø0.8-1.5mm 2-beam socket; 100 mating cycles for Ø1.1-1.8mm 2-beam socket
Operating Temperature
-50°C to +125°C for 3-beam (SYCAMORE Contact); -40°C to +105°C for 2-beam socket
Horizontal Test Sockets
Material
High-Temperature Plastic, rated to UL94V-0. Phosphor Bronze contact, Gold finish.
Current
5A
Durability
100 mating cycles
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +105°C
IC Sockets, Modular Socket and Header Strip
Material (sockets)
High-Temperature Plastic, rated to UL94V-0. Beryllium Copper inner contact, Gold finish. Brass outer shell, Tin (over Nickel) finish.
Material (headers)
High-Temperature Plastic, rated to UL94V-0. Brass contact, Tin (over Nickel) finish.
Current
1A max for sockets; 1.5A max for headers
Durability
100 mating cycles for IC sockets; 500 mating cycles for socket strips; 1,000 mating cycles for headers
Operating Temperature
-55°C to +125°C
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