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 PCB surface-mount application. TE 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 is available in various positions and stack heights. The connectors are available in 60, 114, and 320 positions in 6-row configurations, with stack heights of 10mm, 12mm, 17mm, and 18mm. The connectors operate over a wide temperature range of -55°C to +125°C and offer excellent thermal stability and data rates up to +32Gb/s with the VITA 42.3 pinout.