Low Insertion Force

Low insertion force (LIF) is replaced by the name of a type of electronic components.

Originally, the LIF versions have been developed as a low cost alternative to ZIF sockets for easy programming and test equipment. Compared with the normal IC sockets they have a lower spring force in the contacts, allowing the insertion and removal of a component with less effort. Simultaneously, the complex mechanism is saved for opening and closing of the contact springs.

The disadvantage, however, is that due to the lower contact force and a poorer contact with others and oxide formation between contact and connector leg is possible.

With the advent of frequent processor changes in PCs is a need for a suitable base system was formed. This was Intel the LIF socket system introduced, in which the processor is placed only on the base, without fixing it with a lever. This version type without lever was used for some early 386 and 486 types. Meanwhile, the system was replaced by zero- insertion -force systems.

LIF sockets found in modern hard drives in 1.8 "format again using One example is the Samung Series SpintPoint N1. (PDF, 43 kB) Samsung referred to as the port type. " Ultra Mobile PATA ".

As a solid-state drive (SSD), there are, among other models (as of 2013-02 ):

  • Mach Xtreme Technology " MXSSD1MNANOZ -60G ", " MXSSD1MNANOZ - 120G ", " MXSSD1MNANOZ - 240G "
  • Super Talent " FZM32GF18H "
  • Origin Storage " NB- 64SSD -1.8- PATA "
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