Connector System Mates Type II CompactFlash Cards To Portables

Oct. 1, 1998

The demanding memory and space requirements of today's portable devices are said to be met with the CompactFlash Type II Connector System, a SMT header and ejector system that mates Type II CompactFlash cards with portables- Type II CompactFlash cards are designed to offer handheld computers, digital cameras, and other portables more functions, including communications, hard disk drives, and higher capacity storage cards.The 50-pin surface-mount header features integrated, gold-plated frame grounds and solder tabs that provide both grounding and pc board retention. The 5.5-mm, low-profile design offers vertical space savings. The header is made of high-temperature material to withstand reflow soldering and includes pc board screw holes for mounting stability. The modular snap-on ejector system features small flip-style buttons that fold flush to the case and fold out to eject the card.

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