Press-fit connectors stack up PC/104 Plus boards

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jun 18, 2003

The PC/104 Plus press-fit technology connector system enables additional PC/104 modules to be added to a single board computer on the stackable PC/104 bus.

The PC/104 Plus press-fit technology connector system enables additional PC/104 modules to be added to a single board computer on the stackable PC/104 bus.

This connector system presents the J3 PC/104 Plus spec connector in a 2mm grid.

The range includes female 4 x 30 contact connectors, 4 x 30 contact shrouds, and 2 x 30 contact pin headers as a standard.

PC/104 Plus press-fit connectors offer a large number of advantages.

Male and female connectors can be fitted with the same press-fit tool in one single step - offering significant time-savings in production.

Female connectors can be mounted cost-effectively due to flat rock technology.

There is no need for costly manual soldering and there are no solder bridges thanks to the solder-free press-fit connection.

This, in turn, reduces the inspection process.

The shroud makes standoffs unnecessary, and can be securely assembled to the board by over pressing on the connector tails.