Bel Magnetic Solutions offers press-fit ICMs

Gina Roos, editor-in-chief

Bel Magnetic Solutions , a Bel group company, has introduced single- and dual-port 1GBaseT press-fit MagJack integrated connector modules (ICMs). The press-fit ICMs are designed for applications that require a connector that can be pressed onto the printed-circuit-board assembly (PCBA) instead of traditional soldering techniques.

This series can be used on PCBA’s thicker than .150 in. (3.81 mm) along with traditional board thicknesses. The ICMs are compatible with all major Ethernet PHYs on the market, and are suitable for applications including single board computers, network adaptor cards, and non-traditional equipment where an Ethernet port is needed.

The growing requirement for press-fit type ICMs is driven by the increased use of non-traditional applications in products that connect to the internet, combined with increased PCBA layer counts, resulting in thicker boards where normal solder lengths cannot be used, said Bel.

Part numbers include the 1840772-8, 1840572-6, 1840572-7, and 08G0-281D-GUA. See the press-fit ICM datasheet for more information. The press-fit ICMs are in stock at authorized distributors Digi-Key and Mouser.