Aries Dramatically Reduces Lead Times for RF Test Socket Price Quotes Through New Insta-Quote System

Frenchtown, NJ, May 2003 � Aries Electronics, an international manufacturer of standard, programmed and custom interconnection products, has announced that it has reduced the lead times on price quotes for its entire line of RF test socket to under one minute. Previously available only for the company�s patented Microstrip RF sockets, the Aries Insta-Quote system has now been expanded to include its Interposer and Spring-Probe based RF test sockets.

After entering their custom RF test socket requirements, designers instantly receive a price and delivery quote via e-mail. Before Aries introduced this system, the industry standard delivery time for RF test socket quotes was a few days to a week, and even expedited quotes typically took a few hours.

Bill Sinclair, President and CEO of Aries Electronics, noted, �Since many designers work under tight time constraints and budgetary requirements, when they need information, they need it quickly. We developed this system so they could instantly have pricing and delivery information sent directly to their desktop and keep their design process moving.�

In addition to product pricing and delivery information, the recipient receives contact information for their local Aries representative, product part numbers for easy ordering, and a quote for set up charges. All quotes are honored for 30 days.

Aries RF test sockets are used throughout RF/microwave, automated handling and burn-in/life testing applications.

For additional information, contact Aries Electronics, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. Tel: 908/996-6841; Fax: 908/996-3891; E-mail: info@arieselec.com;

Web: http://www.arieselec.com; Web Link: http://www.arieselec.com/RF/ARIES_RF_Test_Sockets_Page.htm

READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please forward all reader service inquiries to Frank Folmsbee, Aries Electronics, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825.

EDITORS NOTE: Headquartered in Frenchtown, NJ, Aries Electronics, Inc., manufactures an extremely broad range of custom and standard interconnection and packaging products for electronics. Industry leading products include Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) test sockets for DIP, PGA, PLCC and SOIC devices; the Correct-A-Chip� product line of "intelligent connectors"; adapters and connectors; several patented concepts for BGA (ball grid array) and LGA (land grid array) sockets; and an extensive array of high frequency test and burn in sockets. The company also specializes in meeting custom requirements for its customers.