Monday, December 15, 2014

Role of PLCC Plugs in PCB Interconnections

Numerous components are utilized in the design and production of mainstream and industrial electronic appliances. Printed Circuit Boards or PCBs are one of the vital components. Similarly, some components are used to support the PCB’s performance. Plastic Lead Chip Carrier or PLCC plugs are one such device.

Functions of a PLCC Plug

The PLCC plug is a high density plug, which serves the function of providing multiple electronic and mechanical connections. These connections allow the device and circuit board to communicate, thus providing seamless performance.

Generally, a PLCC plug is constructed from FR4 and plated brass materials. This construction designed to provide superior performance as well as cost-effectiveness. By rule, all PLCC plugs irrespective of size and shape are four-sided so as to allow maximum number of connections.
Micro-Level Functions of A PLCC Plug

One might wonder why a PLCC plug is so important. Well, this plug serves several functions on a micro-level. Some of these are listed below:
  • It allows a connection to be made between the printed circuit board and PLCC production socket.
  • The PLCC plug connects one circuit board to another.
  • It is used for testing, when trying to gain access to signals.
  • It decreases stress on target sockets.
PLCC plugs are cost-effective and more efficient in performance when compared to other chip-carrier packages. A PLCC plug is used to connect a PCB and a PLCC socket (where a PLCC circuit is installed). This process is completed using specialized hand soldering solutions like through-hole solder and surface mount solder.

Attention to detail is paid when manufacturing this component so as to enable flawless integration with the PLCC socket or circuit board. The PLCC plug can provide numerous electric connections at a time, owing to its high density.

Here, at A-Flex, we provide high quality, low cost PLCC plugs that ensure reliable interconnections. Along with supplying standard PLCC plugs, we also undertake custom orders of the same.

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