RC Spring Probe™ Production Proven Compression Interconnect
Ardent Concepts Contactors and Interconnect interfaces are based on our
proprietary wire-form contact, the RC Spring Probe™. This technology
is capable of GHz level performance at every pitch available (down to
.3mm). The RC Spring Probe™ is ideal for high performance compression
interconnect for many package and board designs. Test socket and high
speed connectors designs for tight pitch area array and high-node count
requirements are available, and we can help you to design and build your
own using RC Spring Probe™ technology.
KEEP IT SIMPLE: RC Spring Probe™ vs. Traditional Spring Probes
and Pogo Pins:
RC Spring Probe™ interconnect technology
was born of a simple concept; What if we could eliminate the barrel
and the plunger from a traditional "pogo" style spring pin
and make the spring inside behave like an electrical contact instead
of behaving like an inductor?
The key to keeping it simple? The patented "wipe action"
of the coils. Instead of behaving like an inductor, the wire-form
"shorts" and behaves like a solid element. This concept
allows us to design systems capable of up to 37GHz @ < -1dB. The
result is an exceptionally clean AC performance in an exceptionally
simple mechanical connector design.
That was over 10 years ago. Since then, RC Spring Probe™
has been designed as a drop-in replacement for high performance pogo
pin connectors and sockets for many of the most advanced technology
firms in the world.
The RC Spring Probe™ is available in
a variety of pitch and height configurations. We will work with
you on your custom design applications, provide sample contacts,
and help you to determine the best contact size and pitch for your
particular compliant interconnect requirement. Use the table below
to view more detailed information on the contacts, and gain an understanding
of the anatomy of our designs.
Here is a table with test data and connector drawings for some our our
most popular size applications. Looking for spice models, detailed test
parameters, custom designs?
Click here and give us some details.
Pitch
Part
#
Force
vs. Defl
AC
Report
Cross
Section
Model
Drawing
Current
Carr. Capac.
.4mm
RC04-01
Not
Available
Not
Available
.5mm
RC05-01
Not
Available
.75mm
RC08-02
1mm
RC10-05
1mm
RC10-07
Not
Available
Not
Available
Not
Available
Not
Available
1mm
RC10-12
1.27mm
RC12-06
Not
Available
KEEP IT SIMPLE: RC Spring Probe™ vs. Traditional Spring Probes and Pogo Pins:
RC Spring Probe™ interconnect technology was born of a simple concept; What if we could eliminate the barrel and the plunger from a traditional "pogo" style spring pin and make the spring inside behave like an electrical contact instead of behaving like an inductor?
The key to keeping it simple? The patented "wipe action" of the coils. Instead of behaving like an inductor, the wire-form "shorts" and behaves like a solid element. This concept allows us to design systems capable of up to 37GHz @ < -1dB. The result is an exceptionally clean AC performance in an exceptionally simple mechanical connector design.
That was over 10 years ago. Since then, RC Spring Probe™ has been designed as a drop-in replacement for high performance pogo pin connectors and sockets for many of the most advanced technology firms in the world.
The RC Spring Probe™ is available in a variety of pitch and height configurations. We will work with you on your custom design applications, provide sample contacts, and help you to determine the best contact size and pitch for your particular compliant interconnect requirement. Use the table below to view more detailed information on the contacts, and gain an understanding of the anatomy of our designs.
Pitch |
Part
# |
Force
vs. Defl |
AC
Report |
Cross
Section |
Model
Drawing |
Current
Carr. Capac. |
.4mm
|
RC04-01 |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
|||
.5mm |
RC05-01 |
Not
Available |
||||
.75mm |
RC08-02 |
|||||
1mm |
RC10-05 |
|||||
1mm |
RC10-07 |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
|
1mm
|
RC10-12 |
|||||
1.27mm |
RC12-06 |
Not
Available |
If you don't see what you are looking for in here,
ask us for help. We
have a number of custom contact designs based on the
patented RC Spring Probe™ architecture. Our engineers will
work within your requirements to determine the best possible solution
for your test socket, compliant interposer or electrical connector needs.
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