TE Connectivity Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connectors

TE Connectivity’s (TE) Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force (HSLF) XMC Connectors are designed for rugged embedded computing interconnects in mezzanine applications. The HSLF connectors utilize a rugged dual point contact system that meets the qualification requirements of legacy Mezalok high-speed connectors and a reliable ball grid array printed circuit board surface mount application. These Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connectors meet the same rugged standards as listed in VITA 47 and VITA 72. The 114-position connector is compliant with VITA 61 and are available in various positions and stack heights.

The connectors are available in 60, 114, and 320 positions in 6-row configurations with stack height options of 10mm, 12mm, 17mm, and 18mm. These High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connectors also feature a wide -55°C to +125°C operating temperature range, excellent thermal stability, and data rates to +32Gb/s with VITA 42.3 pinout.

Features

  • Capable of +32Gb/s speeds with VITA 42.3 pinout
  • 47% unmating force reduction, 32% reduction in mating force
  • Rugged dual point contact system
  • Maintains ball grid array (BGA) PCB attachment, supports standard surface mount processing
  • Designed for highly rugged performance ratings, meets legacy Mezalok specifications
  • Testing to VITA 72 working group environment
  • Compliant with VITA 61 and 42 standards, Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force socket assemblies are intermateable with legacy Mezalok pin connectors allowing ease of upgrade
  • Thermal stability for reliable solder joints
  • Multiple positions and stack heights available

Applications

  • Aircraft
  • Ground vehicles
  • Sea
  • Space
  • Missile defense

Specifications

  • 250VAC voltage rating
  • 1.5A current rating
  • 32Gbps maximum data rate
  • -55°C to +125°C operating temperature range
  • Vertical mounting angle
  • 60, 114, or 320 positions and 6 rows
  • 1.27mm pitch
  • 10mm, 12mm, 17mm, and 18mm stacking heights
  • Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) housing material
  • Gold-plated copper contacts

Resources

  • Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connectors Overview
  • TE Connectivity Press Release

TE Connectivity Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connectors