Fujitsu Introduces Low-Profile Micro SD Connector

Expanding the company's PCMCIA connector offerings, a low-profile connector for micro SD/TransFlash cards is now available. The component exhibits a mounted height of 1.6 mm and is reportedly the lowest profile connector currently available for micro SD cards. Resulting from proprietary die-and-molding technology, the FCN-560 series micro SD connector measures 15 mm x 14 mm x 1.6 mm and specifies a life cycle of ten thousand insertions/withdrawals. It also employs a proprietary push-push structure that provides positive tactile feedback during card insertion and withdrawal. A card drop protection mechanism prevents the card from falling out during pre-insertion and forced card extraction. The connector specifies a voltage rating of 5 Vac/dc and a current rating of 0.5A. Contact resistance is 100 mΩ and dielectric-withstand voltage is 500 Vac for one minute. Price starts at $0.45 each/200,000 per month. FUJITSU COMPONENTS AMERICA INC., Sunnyvale, CA. (800) 380-0059.