BP Microsystems SM28S Manual SOIC Socket Module

The BP Microsystems SM28S is a manual socket module that bridges programmable SOIC devices and BP Microsystems device programmers. It provides the electro-mechanical interface required for accurate programming and testing of Surface-Mount SOIC packages in engineering and low-volume production environments.

## Technical Specifications

**Socket Configuration**
• IC51 series, 28-pin contact design
• 2-sided contact configuration
• Design number 474-2
• Non-flanged construction

**Interface**
• Direct connection to BP Microsystems manual programmers
• Compatible with 1710 series and BPWin software-supported programmer platforms

## Key Features

The SM28S delivers clean waveform signals through minimized noise, ground bounce, and overshoot. This advanced circuitry architecture ensures high signal integrity during device programming cycles, directly supporting improved yield and programming reliability.

Proper device alignment is critical. Pin 1 alignment between the SOIC device and socket module—typically marked by notches or indicators—prevents component damage. Static-sensitive handling via vacuum pick tools is recommended to protect against electrostatic discharge during insertion and removal operations.

## Typical Applications

• Design engineering and prototype validation
• Low-volume production programming
• SOIC package device characterization
• Manufacturing test environments requiring manual socket-based programming

## Compatibility & Integration

The SM28S integrates with BP Microsystems’ BPWin software suite, which manages device selection, module configuration, and programming control. While the SM28S focuses on SOIC packages, BP Microsystems programmer ecosystems support extended device families including BGA, CSP, FPGA, MCU, PGA, QFP, TSOP, DIP, QFN, SOT, and non-volatile memory packages (EPROM, eMMC, CompactFlash).