Aries Series 800 Vertisockets™ Horizontal Mounting with Bifurcated Contacts is a series of DIP packaging connectors for LEDs, incandescent lamps, DIP switches, test points, etc. from Aries company. The series has various mounting positions and pin configurations, providing great design freedom.
The Aries 800 Vertisockets™ are horizontal‑mounting sockets with bifurcated contacts, designed for LEDs, incandescent lamps, DIP switches, test points and similar components. Aries offers a full line of Vertisockets, providing design flexibility through various mounting positions and pin configurations.
Key specifications include UL‑rated body materials, Grade A phosphor‑bronze contacts, selectable tin or gold plating, a 1.5 A current rating, and defined insertion/withdrawal forces. Ordering information, PCB hole recommendations, and dimensional tables are also provided for easy integration.
| Standard body material | red UL 94-HB Glass-filled Nylon |
|---|---|
| High temperature body material | black UL 94-0 4/6 Nylon |
| Contact material | Grade A spring‑tempered Phosphor Bronze |
| Contact plating options | 100 µin min. Tin or 10 µin min. Gold over 50 µin Ni |
| Contact current rating | 1.5 A |
| Operating temperature (Tin plating) | 221 °F (105 °C) |
| Operating temperature (Gold plating) | 257 °F (125 °C) |
| Insertion force | 110 g/pin average |
| Withdrawal force | 75 g/pin average |
| Recommended PCB hole size | 0.044 in + 0.002 in |
The contact current rating is 1.5 amps.
Tin‑plated contacts are rated up to 221 °F (105 °C) and gold‑plated contacts up to 257 °F (125 °C).
A hole size of 0.044 in plus 0.002 in (approximately 1.12 mm + 0.05 mm) is recommended.
Insertion requires about 110 grams per pin, while withdrawal requires about 75 grams per pin.