Andon Electronics Corporation

Andon Electronics Corporation is a privately held company based in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The company employs 14 people and generates $5 million in annual revenue. Andon Electronics specializes in the design and manufacture of precision sockets used in the placement of various electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their sockets are used by leading manufacturers of lasers, high-speed/high-resolution cameras, and other electronic products. These sockets are designed to protect sensitive components from damage during the soldering process and to simplify the assembly process. The company's founder, John O. Tate, pioneered many innovative, high-reliability interconnects for military, aerospace, and commercial applications that have become industry standards. Andon offers both standard and custom sockets for a wide range of package outlines, including PGAs, BGAs, CLCCs, PLCCs, TOs, DIPs, SIPs, LEDs, and more. They also offer patented Heat Sink Sockets™ that combine heat dissipation and noise reduction with the traditional benefits of using a socket. For socket cross-references to numerous sensor brands, interested parties can contact Andon Electronics directly through their website, andonelect.com.