This Sectional Specification relates to sockets designed for round-style electronic components of assessed quality. The purpose of this Specification is to provide a means of assuring interchangeability between devices and compatibility between the board and roundstyle electronic components and to provide standard socket test methods, gauges and performance requirements.

Object

The object of this Specification is to define:

A unified numbering system to be used for round-style sockets standardized by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

Functional levels and standard test methods and gauges for use in the examination of these sockets.

Appropriate reference dimensions of the mating devices and board layout to establish intermatability . and interchangeability criteria.

Test severities and performance requirements prescribed in Detail Specifications referring to the Sectional Specification shall be equal to or greater than those specified herein; degradations are not permitted.