Good idea Ed, just i found longer ZIF's loosing contact in the middle due bow quite often . However flat plane back supported (glued on fixture jaws) they should work fine , on single sided fingers . Doublesided ZIF's exist ? (in my dreams) , test usually takes more fingers pk PS cute site -----Original Message----- From: Ed Popielarski [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, 28 April 2000 0:32 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] goldfinger board testing Ken, You might want to search for "ZIF" connector (zero insertion force). They are cam actuated. You also might want to contact: SIMMPRO DAVID CHRISTENSEN 714-505-9600 Fax:714-505-9656 3002 DOW AVE STE 112 TUSTIN CA 92780 They build a simm module tester that utilizes a nicely designed gold finger easily incorporated into a test bed, but be repared for a little "sticker shock". Ed Popielarski QTA Machine 10 Mc Laren, Ste. D Irvine, Ca. 92618 Ph: 949-581-6601 Fx: 949-581-2448 http://www.qta.net <http://www.qta.net> Check out our BGA Baller and Process Equipment Services! ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################