Blindmate connectors support up to 10 Gbits/s

Blindmate connectors support up to 10 Gbits/s

The MicroSpeed family of 1.0-mm-pitch connectors now includes a blind-mate version for mezzanine card applications. Supporting data rates to 10 Gbits/s, the connector is available in 50-signal-contact modules and is designed to be used in multiples between two parallel cards.

The blind-mate designs have integrated guide pins with higher displacement tolerances to stop incorrect, forced connections. MicroSpeed Blind-mate will initially be introduced in the standard height of 1 mm for the male connectors and 4 mm for the female parts for a combined 5 mm board-to-board height. Demo boards, Spice models, and an evaluation kit are available. (50-pin version, per mated pair, from $4/ea volume — available now.)

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