Series 6556
Universal Test Socket Receptacle
FEATURES
• The Aries Universal Test Socket Receptacle is sturdy, open-frame, and easily
mounted to PC boards.
• Allows for easy replacement of Aries and other manufacturers’ test sockets.
• The threaded inserts at both ends of the receptacle provide a firm and positive con-
nection for the test socket.
• A choice of four collet pin styles makes the receptacle useful for any interconnection
method.
• If a high-temperature version for use with socket shown on Data Sheet 10002 is
required, please contact Aries for availability.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMIZATION:
In addition to the standard products shown
• SOCKET BODY: black UL 94V-0 glass-filled Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
on this page, Aries specializes in custom design and production.
• PIN BODY: Brass 360 1/2-hard per UNS C36000 ASTM B16/B16M-05
Special materials, platings, sizes, and configurations can be
• PIN BODY PLATING: 100µ [2.54µ] Ni underplate per SAE AMS-QQ-N-290, over-
furnished, depending on the quantity.
NOTE:
Aries reserves the
plated with either: “X0” 200µ [5.08µ] min. matte Sn per ASTM B545-97(2004)
right to change product general specifications without notice.
e1 X0TL 200µ [5.08µ] min. 93/7 Sn/Pb per ASTM B545; “X1”
10µ [0.25µ] min. Au per MIL-G-45204
ORDERING INFORMATION
• 4-FINGER COLLET CONTACT: BeCu per UNS C17200 ASTM
XX-6556-X X
B194-08
Pins
Plating
• CONTACT PLATING: 30µ [0.76µ] min. Au per MIL-G-45204
(see Table)
0 = Sn Body; Au Collet
over 50µ [1.27µ] min. Ni per QQ-N-290
Series
0TL = Sn/Pb Body; Au Collet
• HARDWARE: Stainless Steel and Ni-plated Brass
1 = Au Body; Au Collet
• CONTACT CURRENT RATING: 3 amps
Pin Style
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 221°F [105°C] Sn plating; 302°F
1 = Solder Tail
[150°C] Au plating
2 = 2-level Wire Wrap
• ACCEPTS LEADS: 0.015-0.025 [0.38-0.64] in dia., 0.110-
3 = 3-level Wire Wrap
0.150 [2.54-3.81] long
4 = Solder Cup
• INSERTION FORCE: 180g/pin, based on 0.018 [0.46] dia. test
lead
• WITHDRAWAL FORCE: 90g/pin, based on 0.018 [0.46] dia. test lead
• NORMAL FORCE: 140g/pin, based on 0.018 [0.46] dia. test lead
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
• See Dimension Table on 2 of 2
ALL DIMENSIONS: INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
ALL TOLERANCES: ±0.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
ARIES UNIVERSAL TEST SOCKET SERIES X55X. CONSULT
AND
FOR DETAILS.
CONSULT FACTORY FOR OTHER SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS
Bristol, PA 19007-6810 USA
TEL (215) 781-9956 • FAX (215) 781-9845
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