1-mm Pitch Connectors Now Come With 36 Positions

Now available with 36 positions, the Mezza-pede SMT connectors target applications requiring 1-mm pitch micro board-to-board and flex cable-to-board connections. The low-profile connectors have passed the mixed flowing gas (MFG) test and are well suited for high-reliability applications from military to medical and other demanding environments. A patented pin and lead-frame design is fully surface mountable and features robust screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts. An over-molded lead frame seals the surface-mount pins to prevent solder wicking and ensures a solid solder joint at the PCB level. Precision molded from high temperature LCP, the RoHS-compliant, two-piece connector system is fully compatible with lead-free solder profiles. With a mated height of only 4 mm, Mezza-pede connectors are suitable for mezzanine board applications where z-axis space is a constraint. Other standard sizes include dual-row 8- and 14-position versions. Custom pin counts are also available. The connectors are packaged in tape and reel for automated assembly. Lead time is two to four weeks. ADVANCED INTERCONNECTIONS CORP., West Warwick, RI. (401) 823-8723.