Test & Burn-In Socket Restoration:
Socket Cleaning

Nu Signal provides socket restoration services for the semiconductor manufacturing industry allowing companies to reuse failed sockets instead of purchasing replacements.

Nu Signal's technology restores failed sockets through an exclusive decontamination process. Customers avoid costly replacements by restoring test sockets, burn-in sockets, spring probes, heat sinks, and programming modules.

Is this just Socket Cleaning?  No, this is much more.  Contact surfaces are fully restored with Re-Metallization technology. 

Contact Nu Signal to see if your company qualifies for a No-Risk Evaluation to demonstrate the results.

News:

April 2008 - Double-Ended Spring Probe Restoration now available at significantly reduced pricing.  Restore both ends of probe for "Nu" performance level.

March 2008 - Nu Signal offers Socket-Interconnect Design Course specializing in Spring Probe optimization.

Jan 2008 - Nu Signal delivers new service: Convert PdCo probes to AuCo plating.

September 2006 - Nu Signal co-authors Circuits Assembly article "Programming and the Problem of Yield."

March 2006 - Nu Signal presents paper at BiTS 2006!

Breakthroughs in Test Socket Cleaning & Maintenance.  Download Paper

www.bitsworkshop.org

February 2006 - PCB Pad Repair Enhanced:  Nu Signal has new PCB pad rebuilding technology.  Pads that are worn through to the copper substrate can now be fully restored.  (Pads are often damaged at the spring probe/board interface due to abrasive wear).

History:

Nu Signal was founded as a result of accelerated socket failures occurring in the Semi industry (primarily due to the increased usage of BGA devices).  Nu Signal assembled a team of PhD's and Engineers to address the problems associated with socket failure as a result of solder contamination.  This team developed a non-abrasive, cleaning and re-plating process that is based on advanced electro-chemical technology. 

This proprietary decontamination process removes solder and solder oxides, while re-building the damaged contact plating.  This results in sockets and contacts that perform on par with new products.  In fact, restored products often outperform new products.

Nu Signal works with many of the largest Semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world, and has presented technical papers on the subject for colleagues in the industry.

Nu Signal's technology saves customers hundreds of thousands of dollars, and as a result, our customer base is growing.  In addition, the process helps the environment because failed products are restored and re-used, thus eliminating disposal and reducing waste.  Please take a few minutes to review the website and contact us for a no-risk trial evaluation. 

Erik Orwoll

President, Nu Signal LLC