Stacking connector handles rough environments

Designed to maintain a secure board-to-board connection in rugged industrial environments, the 0.8mm-pitch FCN-280 stacking plug-and-socket connector features a 2.0-mm contact-wipe mating length that assures high reliability against dust, vibration, and shock. When properly mated, the locking mechanism provides both tactile and audible feedback. Additionally, the connector face is polarized to prevent incorrect insertion.

The surface-mount connector has an 18-mm stackable height and is available with 30, 40, or 60 poles. Contact plating resists corrosion and abrasion from environmental factors and repeated insertions/withdrawals. Specifications include a −55°C to 85°C operating range, 0.5-A allowable input current, and a 0.45-mΩ maximum contact resistance. Connectors ship with suction tape and mounting brackets, making them compatible with either automatic or manual mounting processes.