ERNI Electronics has expanded its 1.0mm MicroSpeed connector family to include 7-row vertical versions in addition to the 2-row variants. The MicroSpeed connectors support data rates of up to 10Gbit/s with 100Ω impedance for differential signal transmission and 50Ω impedance for single ended signal transmission. With the new high-density MicroSpeed components ERNI addresses high-speed and complex board-to-board connections in telecommunications and data transmission devices.
The modular and shielded connectors are available in seven rows with 91 or 133 pins and with 5mm stacking height for a mated connector pair. The connectors operate across a wide temperature range (-55 to +125 °C). The signal contacts are built with SMT termination, while two termination options for the enveloping shielding are available depending on the application; SMT or Through Hole Reflow for extra heavy cards or extra mechanical strain relief. MicroSpeed connectors are supplied in tape and reel packaging. They are equipped with black insulator housings to ensure fast and reliable visual recognition, and a pre-mounted pick-and-place cover for easy assembly onto the PCB.
Wolfgang Patelay, Editor Print & Online 