Tyco Electronics (TE) has launched the Mezalok connector – a high-reliability mezzanine connector that it claims more than doubles the speed and durability of competing technology, making it an attractive option for today's military and commercial aerospace applications.
The need for embedded electronic systems in rugged platforms has been continually increasing and driving more stringent requirements for board-to-board connectivity. TE engineers responded to these needs by developing a fast, durable and redundant mezzanine connector ideal for extreme environments.
“We developed the VITA 61 connector at the request of the rugged embedded community and in support of the aerospace and defence XMC ecosystem,” said Greg Powers, market development manager, global aerospace, defence & marine, Tyco Electronics. “With its M55302 pedigree and refined electrical performance, the Mezalok represents the best in class for mezzanine connectors, further expanding the XMC envelope and allowing designers to leap to the next level.”
At 5GHz+, this rugged, surface mount mezzanine connector incorporates a super-redundant ‘mini-box' four-point contact system for separable interface and ultra reliability. LCP plastic housings offer superior thermal stability and are low-outgassing. In addition, compliant BGA board attach supports standard surface mount processing and excellent thermal stability.
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