Molex expands SlimStack floating connector line

By Gina Roos, editor-in-chief

Molex  has expanded its SlimStack family of floating board-to-board connectors with two new space-saving lines. The SlimStack 0.40-mm floating connectors are touted as one of the smallest in the market and offer a large floating range and high-speed transmission for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Also providing a large floating range, the 1.25-mm-pitch SlimStack floating connectors provide high contact reliability, prevent fretting corrosion, and offer high-vibration resistance, making them well-suited for car column switches.

Key features of the SlimStack 0.40-mm floating connector:

• Low halogen housing material
• A ±0.50-mm floating range (in three directions) that eases misalignment
• A soft floating force
• Operating temperature up to 125°C
• High-speed transmission rate of 6 Gbits/s

Key features of the SlimStack 1.25-mm-pitch floating connectors:

• A spring design that prevents fretting corrosion, increases contact reliability, and is vibration-resistant
• Wide floating range (in three different directions) reduces the PWB gap and eases assembly
• Soft floating force
• Improved contact design
• 125-V voltage rating
• 1.0-A current rating
• 10-cycle durability

The SlimStack board-to-board connectors offer a variety of mated heights and circuit sizes. Target applications include automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices.