BP Microsystems ASM20SS Automated SSOP Socket Module

The BP Microsystems ASM20SS is an automated socket module engineered for high-volume SSOP device programming within integrated circuit manufacturing and laboratory environments. It provides structured device placement, electrical interfacing, and concurrent multi-site operation for 20- to 56-pin shrink small outline packages. The module delivers independent pin drivers and waveform generators per site, enabling parallel test and programming workflows across multiple devices simultaneously.

## Technical Specifications

**Device Support**
• SSOP packages: 20–56 pin count
• Lead tip-to-tip: 7.8 mm or 16 mm
• Pitch: 0.65 mm or 0.8 mm

**Electrical Performance**
• Pin drivers: 240 pins standard per site
• Vpp: 0 V to 25 V
• Ipp: Up to 1.2 A total
• Vcc: 0 V to 13 V
• Icc: 0–2 A
• Digital I/O: 0–4.5 V
• Clock frequency: 800 kHz to 200 MHz
• Rise time: 350 ps
• Protection: ESD, overcurrent shutdown, power failure shutdown

**Environmental**
• Operating temperature: 13 °C to 32 °C
• Relative humidity: 30–80%

**Physical Dimensions**
• Length: 298 mm
• Width: 220 mm
• Working height (excluding sockets): 119 mm
• Weight: 3.28 kg

## Key Features

• Fully independent pin drivers and waveform generators for each site enable concurrent operations
• Backward compatibility with 7th and 8th generation sockets on 9th generation sites
• Integrated circuit protection against ESD, overcurrent, and power loss conditions
• Clock speeds extending to 200 MHz support high-frequency device programming protocols

## Typical Applications

Automated programming of SSOP-packaged microcontrollers, memory devices, and mixed-signal ICs in manufacturing and R&D settings requiring multi-site parallel throughput.

## Compatibility & Integration

Designed for direct integration with BP Microsystems automated programming systems. Socket module series supports continuous updates and reuse of legacy socket hardware with current platform generations.