Microchip Technology AC164409

Overview

AC164409 from Microchip Technology is a dedicated socket module for programming 121-lead BGA devices in 10×10 mm body size with -BG package code, designed exclusively for use with the MPLAB PM3 Programmer (DV007004) in production and development environments.

For engineers reviewing the AC164409 datasheet, AC164409 pinout, AC164409 application, or AC164409 equivalent, this module enables reliable, low-insertion-force programming of high-density BGA microcontrollers including PIC32 and dsPIC families requiring precise mechanical alignment and thermal stability during device programming.

Technical Context

The AC164409 implements a precision-machined, zero-insertion-force (ZIF) BGA socket interface with 121 spring-loaded pogo pins aligned to JEDEC-standard 0.8 mm pitch BGA layouts. It integrates mechanical retention clips and thermal relief features to maintain contact integrity across temperature cycling during repeated programming cycles.

Compatible only with the MPLAB PM3 Programmer (DV007004), the AC164409 provides no onboard logic or voltage regulation - its function is purely mechanical and electrical interconnection between the programmer's interface board and the target BGA device.

Key Specifications

Availability

AC164409 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for high-reliability microcontroller programming, BGA-based embedded firmware validation, and production-line device programming requiring stable component supply and consistent mechanical repeatability.

Supply support for AC164409 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology is a U.S.-based semiconductor company specializing in microcontrollers, analog components, and development tools for embedded control applications.

The AC164409 belongs to Microchip's MPLAB PM3 Socket Module product line, engineered to extend the programming capability of the DV007004 programmer to high-pin-count BGA packages used in performance-critical PIC32 and dsPIC designs.

FAQ

What is the AC164409 used for?

The AC164409 is a mechanical socket module that enables programming of 121-lead BGA microcontrollers using the MPLAB PM3 Programmer (DV007004). It provides precise, repeatable electrical contact without soldering, supporting firmware loading and verification for PIC32 and dsPIC devices in 10×10 mm BGA packages with -BG suffix.

Does the AC164409 require external power or firmware?

No. The AC164409 is a passive mechanical interface with no active circuitry, power input, or firmware. All power and programming signals are delivered directly from the MPLAB PM3 Programmer (DV007004) through its standardized socket carrier interface - the AC164409 itself performs no signal conditioning or voltage translation.

Is the AC164409 compatible with MPLAB ICD or PICkit programmers?

No. The AC164409 is mechanically and electrically designed only for the MPLAB PM3 Programmer (DV007004) and its dedicated socket carrier board. It lacks the pin mapping, signal routing, and mounting interface required for ICD or PICkit platforms, and will not function with those programmers.

What package code does the AC164409 support?

The AC164409 supports devices with the -BG package code, corresponding to 121-lead BGA packages with 10×10 mm body size and 0.8 mm ball pitch per JEDEC MO-275. This includes specific PIC32MX and dsPIC33CH devices listed in Microchip's Device Tool Selector.

Can the AC164409 be used for debugging or only programming?

The AC164409 supports only programming (in-circuit serial programming, ICSP™) - not real-time debugging. Debugging requires a debug header or in-circuit debugger (e.g., MPLAB ICD4 or REAL ICE) with appropriate BGA probe interface; the AC164409 provides no debug protocol signaling or trace capability.