A blue ribbon cable connector aligned above a corresponding socket on a green printed circuit board.

Z180 Zero Insertion Force Connector


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Category: Connectors


Description

Description

Features and Benefits


  • 90 Coax signals or up to 180 utility pins
  • 3 GHz bandwidth
  • Board mount connector uses compression tails, no soldering required
  • 10,000 insertion cycles
  • ZIF assures no net normal force on the mating board


Electrical Specifications



  • Contact Resistance: 25 milliohms (maximum)
  • Current Rating: 1.0 AMP per contact
  • Insulation Resistance: >1 x 109 ohms at 500


Mechanical Specifications


  • Contact Material: copper alloy
  • Contact Finish: 30 micro inches Gold (minimum) over 50 micro inches Nickel (minimum)
  • Number of Contacts 180, .025″ centers
  • Normal force: 100 grams nominal
  • Dielectric Material: liquid crystal polymer
  • Insertion/Withdrawal Cycles- 10,000 minimum


Environmental Specifications


  • Material: UL rated 94 V-0
  • Temperature Rating – -20°C to +100°C