Q1:  How does one breadboard GHz SMT devices?

A1:  It is difficult to attach an SMT device to a PCB unless there exists a footprint of the device somewhere.  Because of this problem, PRL has developed a family of Gigadapters, SMT to through hole adapters, that can be inserted into a PCB with pads on 100-mil centers.  These Gigadapters can operate from DC to to frequencies in the GHz range. See our Gigadapter Datasheet and Application Note for details and performance data.

A2:  We currently offer the following

• SO Device Adapters--SO8, SO16, SO16RF, SO20, and SO20RF 
• SSOP Device Adapters-- SSO24RF, SSO28RF, and SSO30RF
• LCC/PLCC Device Adapters--PLCC20, and PLCC28
• QFP Device Adapters--QFP-32, QFP-44, QFP-48, QFP-52, and QFP-64.

The "RF" series provides V_CC and multiple sites for connections to ground, and is optimized for RF applications. All other adapters provide sites for connections to V_CC, V_EE, and V_TT and are suitable for general purpose logic or linear applications up to 3 GHz. 

PRL also provides Gigadapter motherboards, Voltage Regulator SIP modules, AC/DC Adapters and other accessories for GHZ SMT device breadboarding.