High-performance sockets designed for Pb-free BGA devices are available for any 0.8 pitch BGA device under 169 pins. Are designed for device programming and said to have a load cycle rating of 50,000 insertions. Can be used on universal and new Flashstream programming hardware. Reportedly have lower tooling cost per inserted device compared to standard burn-in test sockets and last up to 10 times longer.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com