IC ADAPTERS, RF SOCKETS UP TO 10 GHz AND OTHER INTERCONNECT AND PACKAGING SOLUTIONS COVERED IN NEW ARIES SHORTFORM CATALOG

IC ADAPTERS, RF SOCKETS UP TO 10 GHz AND OTHER INTERCONNECT AND PACKAGING SOLUTIONS COVERED IN NEW ARIES SHORTFORM CATALOG

Frenchtown, NJ, August 2002 --- Aries Electronics, Inc., an international manufacturer of standard, programmed and custom interconnection products, has just published its new, 7th Edition Shortform Catalog covering a broad range of interconnection and packaging products.

The new, 12-page catalog includes Aries Correct-A-Chip technology and products, which enable designers to convert virtually any package type or footprint to any other. Typical Correct-A-Chip products include DIP-to-PLCC adapters, standard DIP adapters,
DIP-to-SOIC adapters, SMD-to-DIP adapters, PGA adapters, and countless other
from-to" configurations while enabling designers to upgrade without board redesign or rework.

Also included in the catalog are data and product information on Aries High-Frequency RF Test Sockets, which utilize the companys patented Microstrip ContactTM System.

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The sockets provide minimal signal loss in high band-pass applications while delivering
long cycle life in automatic handler testing and are now offered for applications up to 10 GHz.

Aries line of BGA products for chip scale packaging is also covered in the catalog, as are Aries LGA Sockets, Universal and Pin-Specific ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Sockets, Display Sockets, Cable Jumper assemblies, DIP/SIP sockets and headers, square pin products, programming devices and other socket packages.

To download a free copy of this new, 7th Edition Shortform Catalog visit Aries Electronics website at www.arieselec.com and click on the "New Short-Form Catalogue" link, or for a free hard copy contact Aries at P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. Tel: 908/996-6841; Fax: 908/996-3891; E-mail: info@arieselec.com.

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READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please forward all reader service inquiries to Frank Folmsbee, Aries Electronics, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825.