AVX Corp.    Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
May 06, 2013 Designed without plastic end-walls to minimize length, 00-9159 Series features double-sided configuration for high-density pin count, central keying rib for alignment, and tin-to-tin contact interface. Miniature units measure 1 mm in length/number of contacts and are available with 4, 6, 8, or 10 contact positions. Models with 4 and 6 positions are rated at 3 A, while 8- and 10-position models are rated at 2.5 A. Supporting 1.6 mm PCB thicknesses, 300 Vac connectors operate from -40 to +125°C.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Apr 16, 2013 Featuring 10 mm profile, EXTreme Ten60Power™ ET60S/ET60T Series comes in power only or signal/power combinations. Symmetrical or asymmetrical configurations of up to 12 power blades on .217 in. pitch are available on either side of 24 signal pins on .100 in. pitch. Rated for resistance to arc for hot-pluggable applications with max voltage of 250 V, interconnect system is suited for board-to-board applications in networking, telecommunications, transportation, and military industries.

FCI Electronics    Etters, PA 17319 9769
Apr 05, 2013 Able to mate to itself and be placed anywhere on PCB, RotaConnect™ hermaphroditic board-to-board connector offers design flexibility; same connector can provide perpendicular, co-planar, or angled interconnect solutions. Connector has 3.00 mm pitch; is available in positions from 2–14, in increments of 2; and is rated up to 5 A, with operating voltage of 125 Vac and operating range of -40 to +125°C. Dual beam spring contact design lends to performance and reliability.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Apr 01, 2013 With .0197 in. pitch, Razor Beam™ LP Series SSH/STH Socket and Terminal Strip System achieves 2.00 mm stack height with surface mount termination to board. System features double row design with 20, 40, and 60 total pin counts. SS4/ST4 Series, with .0157 in. pitch, offers stack heights from 4.00–6.00 mm, and up to 100 positions on double row, extra narrow body for PCB real estate savings. All include micro rugged hermaphroditic interfaces for high speed/high density applications.

WAGO Corp.    Germantown, WI 53022
Mar 22, 2013 Available in 3.5, 5.0, and 7.5 mm pin spacing, picoMAX® eCOM Pinstrip Pluggable Terminal Blocks support OEMs manufacturing automation, test/measurement, and process electronics. Efficiency and usability are enhanced via elimination of pin housing. Push-in (solid and ferruled conductors) and push-button terminations (stranded conductors) accelerate high-density PCB manufacturing and installation, while factory-installed straight or angled pins allow horizontal or vertical PCB mounting.

Hirose Electric (USA) Inc.    Simi Valley, CA 93065 6235
Mar 18, 2013 With 0.5 mm pitch and zero insertion force, FH52 Series is suited for applications that utilize flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable. Unit has mated height of 2 mm and actuator opening that allows actuator to rotate up to 110°. Side catches hold tabbed FPC/FFC in place, provide guide for positioning, and help maintain consistent connection. Available from 8–60 positions with operating temperature of -40 to +85°C, connector has locking mechanism that delivers firm, clear tactile click.

Ironwood Electronics, Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55121
Mar 04, 2013 Available for 0.4 mm pitch 128-pin QFP, Model SG-QFE-7011 operates at up to 10 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. Unit is designed for 14 x 14 x 1.6 mm package size with 16 x 16 mm lead tip to tip. Contact resistance is typically 20 mΩ per I/O. Mounted on PCB using supplied hardware with no soldering, socket incorporates swivel lid with compression screw, and floating compression plate that forces QFP leads down on to elastomer. Socket operates from -35 to +100°C and handles 2 A/pin.

WAGO Corp.    Germantown, WI 53022
Feb 25, 2013 Intended for PCB applications, picoMAX® employs dual-purpose spring design that applies force of one CAGE CLAMP®S contact spring for vibration-resistance up to 20 g and absolute connection integrity in temperatures up to 125°C. Dynamic contact force from Cr-Ni stainless steel spring clamps conductors and connects header pin. Offered in 2–12 pole configurations with 3.5, 5, or 7.5 mm pin spacing, picoMAX supports wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-wire, and panel feedthrough connections.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Feb 18, 2013 Featuring Beryllium copper contacts, Tiger Eye™ Interconnects offer screw-down option for both board-to-board and cable-to-board systems on .050 and .0787 in. pitch. Whether used in board stacking or cable applications, screw-down feature assures that connectors can only become unmated when intentionally de-mated by user. Interconnects are also available with metal latches, friction latches, shrouding, polarization, and keying.

Nicomatic    Warminster, PA 18974
Feb 08, 2013 Designed to enable 90° soldering on PCB, Male 90° SMT Headers have latch and triangular molded pegs which align and brace PCB tails for trouble-free assembly and use. Headers are set in variety of single row configurations with 100 in. centerline and 2.54 mm pitch. In standard series, contacts can be selected as tin plated, selective gold plated, or gold plated. Featuring contact resistance of 20 mΩ max with current rating of 3 A/contact, connectors deliver 500 operations with gold contacts.

Bomar Interconnect Products    Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Jan 16, 2013 Intended for subminiature, RF coaxial cable-to-board and board-to-board applications, 50 Ω SMP Interface System features VSWR of 1.18 max at 40 GHz. Male PCB connectors are available in vertical surface mount, vertical surface mount through-hole, and edge mount configurations. Three levels of detent are available, each with different engage and disengage coupling forces. Cable ended SMP female connectors accommodate 0.047, 0.085, and 0.086 dia semi-rigid or conformable coaxial cable.

ERNI Electronics, Inc.    Midlothian, VA 23112
Nov 29, 2012 With 1.27 mm pitch, MiniBridge™ single row connector system is rated up to 4 A per contact. Unit is available in vertical or right angle terminations with ribbon cable or discrete wire options that are suitable for up to 24 AWG cable. Available in 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 positions with air and creepage distance of 0.4 mm, connector is compatible with RoHS-compliant SMT soldering profiles. Construction incorporates board hold-downs for maximum retention and vibration protection on PCBs.

L-Com, Inc.    North Andover, MA 01845
Nov 21, 2012 Available in USB 2.0 Type A Female or USB 2.0 Type B Female, Panel-Mount USB Connectors feature unique design with 2 flanges that allow permanent mounting and stability. Connectors mount with standard 4-40 screws and use 30 µin. gold-plated contacts to insure maximum mating cycles.

ERNI Electronics, Inc.    Midlothian, VA 23112
Oct 19, 2012 Featuring hermaphroditic design that combines male and female connector halves, MicroStac® Connector incorporates 2 points of contact for applications where shock and vibration are encountered. Available in 5 mm stack height, unit offers mis-mating tolerance up to 0.7 mm of side-to-side float and ±4° of angular misalignment between connector halves and their respective PCBs. Contact design provides up to 1.5 mm of wipe length, for use in applications requiring up to 6 mm stack height.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Oct 03, 2012 Designed for DC to 6 GHz performance with 50 Ω impedance, AFI Floating Interface (AFI Series) consists of 3-piece system that allows for maximum misalignment compensation of up to .030 in. radial and .040 in. axial float. Floating bullet adaptor creates flexible link between 2 AFI jacks in PCB stacking or motherboard expansion applications. PCB-mounted jack features mixed technology termination as well as gold flash plating. Bullet adaptor plug is available in standard .360 in. length.

Bomar Interconnect Products    Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Oct 01, 2012 Manufactured with small protrusions inside PCB slots, 75 Ω E-Snap™ Series BNC Connectors snap and lock securely into solder-pasted holes when they are mounted to PC board. High-density edgeboard RF interconnects, offered in male and female versions, have straight-through contact design and gold-plated contacts. Rated for use in 3G applications, connectors feature frequency range of 0–4 GHz and are suitable for employment in broadcast and telecom applications.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Sep 27, 2012 With .0315 in. micro pitch design, SEARAY™ Open Pin Field Array provides routing and grounding flexibility while saving PCB space. Interconnect system comes in 4 and 6 row designs with up to 180 I/Os and performance up to 14 GHz/28 Gbps. Offering stack heights of .276 and .394 in., array includes Edge Rate™ contact system and lead-free solder charge terminations.

Ironwood Electronics, Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55121
Aug 21, 2012 Addressing high-performance requirements for Speed Class Rating, SBT-MicroSD-01 has stamped spring pin contactor with 19 g actuation force per pin and cycle life of 500,000 insertions. Self inductance of contactor is 0.93 nH, insertion loss is less than 1 dB at 21.9 GHz, and contact resistance is less than 16 mOhms. At 30°C temperature rise, current capacity of each contactor is 4 A. Specific configuration of package to be tested is 15 x 11 x 1.0 mm microSD form factor.

Amphenol Connex    Moorpark, CA 93021
Jul 26, 2012 With optimized electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz, Edge Mount SMA and RP-SMA Connectors are suited for semiconductor evaluation and demo boards as well as high-frequency space-limited applications. Units feature gold-plated bodies, precision machined from brass. Male contacts are machined from brass, while female contacts are Beryllium Copper. All contacts are plated with gold over high-phosphorous nickel, ensuring durability of 500 mating cycles minimum.

Ironwood Electronics, Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55121
Jul 25, 2012 Model SBT-QFN-4016 socket features contactor, designed with outside spring and flat stamped plungers, offering 31 g actuation force/pin and cycle life of 500,000 insertions. Contactor has current capacity of 4 A and self-inductance of 0.88 nH, insertion loss of less than 1 dB at 15.7 GHz, and capacitance of 0.097 pF. Measuring 10 x 10 mm, socket mounts to PCB with no soldering and includes IC guide for QFN edge alignment. Operating temperature range is -55 to +180°C.