What's New @ AVX - Issue 7

9185 SeriesCOMINGSOONExpressCard (Host/Header) ConnectorAVX/Elco have introduced the ExpressCard Header Connector (9185 series) to supportimplementation of ExpressCard kit technology.The 26-position RoHS compliant header connector utilizes a simple ‘beam on blade’technology, which means it offers excellent mechanical reliability performance. It has beenmechanically tested to perform 5000 durability cycles. The connector has also been tested for itselectrical performance at 2.5Gb/s and at 5.0Gb/s. This means that the connector can be used inapplications where the data rate may evolve over a period of time without the need to change theheader connector.The 9185-header connector has universal slots which means it can accept eitherExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 card systems.Applications:• Mobile/Desktop PC• Set top boxes• Home entertainment devices• Industrial PC• Medical equipmentKey Features/Benefits:• Mechanical retention brackets to ensure theconnector is firmly fixed to the PCB• Locating bosses to allow easy placement onto thePCB during solder reflow• Single in Line surface mount contacts to facilitateeasy soldering and inspection• The connector conforms to PCI Express standardCONNECTORS61