Socket 370

Socket 370

Type	PGA-ZIF
Chip form factors	Plastic pin grid array (PPGA) and Flip-chip pin grid array (FC-PGA and FC-PGA2)
Contacts	370[1]
FSB protocol	GTL+
FSB frequency	66, 100 and 133 MHz
Voltage range	1.05–2.1 V
Processor dimensions	1.95 × 1.95 inches[2]
Processors	Intel Celeron Mendocino (PPGA, 300–533 MHz, 2.0 V) Intel Celeron Coppermine (FC-PGA, 533–1100 MHz, 1.5–1.75 V) Intel Celeron Tualatin (FC-PGA2, 900–1400 MHz, 1.475–1.5 V) Intel Pentium III Coppermine (FC-PGA, 500–1133 MHz, 1.6–1.75 V) Intel Pentium III Tualatin (FC-PGA2, 1000–1400 MHz, 1.45–1.5 V) VIA Cyrix III/C3 (500–1200 MHz, 1.35–2.0 V)
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Socket 370 (also known as the PGA370 socket) is a common format of CPU socket first used by Intel for Pentium III and Celeron processors to replace the older Slot 1 CPU interface on personal computers. The "370" refers to the number of pin holes in the socket for CPU pins. Modern Socket 370 fittings are usually found on Mini-ITX motherboards and embedded systems.

Technical specifications

Microprocessor VIA C3 1.2 GHz Nehemiah C5XL CPGA socket-370

Socket 370 was originally used for the Intel Celeron, but later became the socket/platform for the Coppermine and Tualatin Pentium III processors, as well as the Via-Cyrix Cyrix III, later renamed the VIA C3. Some motherboards that used Socket 370 support Intel processors in dual CPU configurations. Others allowed the use of a Socket 370 or Slot 1 CPU, although not at the same time.

The weight of a Socket 370 CPU cooler should not exceed 180 grams (6.3 ounces). Heavier coolers may result in damage to the die when the system is not properly handled.

Socket 370 Intel processors mechanical load limits

Most Intel Socket 370 processors (Pentium III and Celeron) have the following mechanical maximum load limits which should not be exceeded during heat sink assembly, shipping conditions, or standard use. Load above those limits will crack the processor die and make it unusable.

Socket 370 Intel processors with IHS mechanical load limits

All Intel Socket 370 processors with IHS (Pentium III and Celeron 1.13–1.4 GHz) have the following mechanical maximum load limits which should not be exceeded during heatsink assembly, shipping conditions, or standard use. Load above those limits will crack the processor die and make it unusable.

See also

• List of Intel microprocessors

References

1. ↑ "CPU Sockets Chart". users.erols.com. Retrieved 2009-04-16. 
2. ↑ "Intel Pentium III Specifications". 

External links

• Socket 370 (PGA370)