Congatec has introduced the conga-IT6, a Mini-ITX embedded motherboard for high-end applications offering high scalability across all suitable embedded processor sockets thanks to its COM Express Type ...

Upgrading your processor often feels like upgrading your smartphone—it's exciting to unlock new performance capabilities, but it comes with a frustrating reality: you will probably need a new ...

Computers have used socketed processors for most of the PC’s lifespan, with a few notable exceptions like Intel’s cartridge-based Pentium II and III aside. These sockets change every few processor ...

TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced its LGA 4189 socket and hardware products, which support Intel next-generation central processing units (CPUs) for higher performance and better system scaling. LGA ...

A socket is a place that houses the computer processor. Not many would give this piece of hardware the importance it actually deserves. Well, the reason could be the less obvious functional impact of ...

Few other CPU sockets have lasted as long or supported as many chips as this one, but its history isn't entirely free of hiccups. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The new rPGA-989 sockets from the 100361FK989J200PR model series are equipped with 989 contacts arranged in a 1mm x 1mm pattern (pitch), and they receive the processor chips without application of ...

Abstract: The existence of non-wet solder joints in PCB sockets can cause boards failures and it's necessary to inspect theses sockets to locate any possible defective joints. 2D or advanced x-ray ...