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Straddle Mount PCIe Connectors


Meritec Straddle Mount PCI Express connectors are designed to offer additional solutions for co-planar applications between PCBs. This rugged design utilizing Meritec's patented insert molding process ensures reliability with proper pin alignment and accurate contact registration which provides robust support. Designed with a low profile which allows for dense packaging options. These connectors are available in X1, X4, X8 and X16 configurations and all meet the PCI Express 2.0 specification for performance data rates running at 5.0 Gbps.


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Specifications
 
Features | Benefits

Electrical    

  • Contact Resistance: 40 milliohm (max)
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 500 VAC (min)
    at 60 Hz
  • Current Rating: 1.1 AMP (continuous)
  • Insulation Resistance: >1 x 109 ohms at 500 VDC
     

  • Meets PCI Express 2.0 local bus standards

  • Available in X1, X4, X8, and X16 configurations

  • Plastic cover protects PCIe connectors from
    debris & supports connector for hybrid soldering applications requiring convection/IR heating

  • Rugged design ensures system reliability

  • Solves space issue in applications where card edge is required & where low clearance above PCB prohibits vertical configurations

  • Insert molded using liquid crystal polymer for stability in hybrid soldering applications involving surface mount components

  • Offer PCB design flexibility

  • Designed to mate with .062" nominal daughter card

  • Low profile allows for dense packaging options

  • RoHS compliant

Environmental

  • Material: U.L. rated 94 V-O
  • Temperature Rating: -40°C to +105°C
     

Mechanical

  • Standard Contact Finish: Selectively plated contact finish consisting of gold flash over nickel
  • Special Order Contact Finish: Gold plating thickness available
  • Insertion Force: 150 grams (max)/opposing
    contact pair
  • Contact Material: Copper alloy
  • Number of Contacts: X1=36, X4=64, X8=98, X16=164
  • Normal Force: 75 grams (min)/contact
  • Dielectric Material: Glass filled liquid crystal polymer (black)
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