The production test sockets mounted on load boards to contact packaged parts during final test, chosen through socket selection and checked for contact resistance, fit and life.
Physical item Work product in the Test program and ATE development lifecycle
It is the point of contact with every packaged part, so its condition drives final test yield. Without good, maintained sockets, contact failures cause retests and false rejects, and worn contacts can damage parts.
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