Connectors suit next-gen devices

For applications such as solid-state drives and wireless cards used in advanced portable devices and tablets, as well as desktops and servers, M.2 next-generation form factor (NGFF) connectors are designed to meet market needs for slim solutions. The competitively priced miniaturized connectors not only support higher data rates such as PCI Express 3.0, SATA 3.0, and USB 3.0, but also save more than 20% of PCB real estate and reduce profile height by 15% (as compared to PCI Express Mini Card connectors).

Versions have either a standard top or a midplane (offset) PCB mount. The connectors accept both single- and double-sided modules, have 0.5-mm pitch with 67 positions and, through several keying options, ensure proper mating with module cards.