Benefits of ASMR or ASMC Modules

Benefits of ASMR or ASMC Modules

BPM provide a variety of different socket modules and daughter cards, from manual opening to automated sprung sockets.

Typically over the life of these modules, contacts can wear out which in turn produces continuity or programming issues because the device is not making sufficient electrical contact with the socket pins.

In most cases, these sockets are soldered to the daughter card or socket module and due to fine pitch and the leads, specialist desoldering tools are required to replace the sockets.

BPM considered this scenario and provide a more cost effective "R" for receptacle and "C" for compression, socket.

Receptacle

These types of sockets allow for the worn socket to be simply lifted off of the module or daughter card so that they can be exchanged for a new socket, as seen in the following picture.
ASMR


Compression

This type offers the same benefits as Receptacle types, but requires a little more work as they are typically fixed to the PCB using nuts to ensure a secure and tight contact to the contact pads, as seen in the following picture.

 

 ASMC

 


Both types provide a much lower support cost over fixed type sockets as the replacement sockets are only a fraction of the cost of a complete module or daughter card.

It is recommended that the insert counts are reset when a socket is changed, to allow tracking of the number of inserts each module or daughter card has processed.


Alternatively, speak with your local sales/service engineer to check availability of receptacle or compression modules or for replacement sockets.

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