Mezzanine Connectors Support High Data Rates

Designed to help systems attain the speeds needed for current data systems, the Plateau HS Mezz mezzanine connector line employs a plated plastic housing that is said to help enable the connector to support differential data rates in excess of 10 Gb/s. The housing also includes full shielding of each pair of differential contacts. Designed for stacking heights from 9 to 25 mm, other features of the mezzanine connectors include SMT differential pairs of contacts with a 1.2 mm pitch with pairs at a 3.5 mm pitch, two points of contact on each signal interface, and molded plated pegs on the housing for attachment to the pc board ground plane. Applications include workstations, test equipment and routers. Price for a 24-pair/48-position connector is $9.12 per mated set. MOLEX INC., Lisle, IL. (630) 527-4410.