Backplane Connector Expands 2-mm Hard Metric Line

Expanding the company's 2-mm hard-metric connector offerings are the Slim HM 4-row and 4+1-row backplane connectors. They comply with IEC 917 and IEC 61076-4-101 and fit with Universal Power Modules (UPM) on the same card/slot in spaces as narrow as 15 mm. The connector supports data rates up to 2.5 Gb/s with edge rates of 100 ps and a 1:1 signal-to-ground ratio (10-pair/20 mm). They also handle rates up to 1.5 Gb/s under the same conditions with a 3:1 ground ratio (15-pair/20 mm). For more details and prices, call TYCO ELECTRONICS, Harrisburg, PA. (800) 522-6752.