ATCA Power Connectors: 20 to 34 Positions, a Maximum Rating of 16 A, and Hot-Swap Capabilities

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Pfarrkirchen, Germany, November 02, 2009 – The new Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA, or ATCA) Zone-1 Power Connectors from SUYIN meet or exceed the generic PICMG-3.0 specifications. The 30-position standard version is equipped with 8 power contacts, carrying a maximum of 16 A each, and with 22 signal pins. Four additional unloaded signal pins, rated at a maximum of 1A each, are reserved for customer-specific configurations. SUYIN also supplies partially loaded Zone-1 connector versions with 20 or 22 pins.

The connectors feature high-quality, gold-plated cooper-alloy contacts with a very low contact resistance of 2.2 mΩ (power) and 8.5 mΩ (signal). The robust housing design and special alignment features allow blind mating. Due to their hot-swap capabilities, boards equipped with these connectors can be exchanged during live operation.

The right-angle male connector is designed for use with the system modules (ATCA boards/blades). The vertical female connector is employed as a daughterboard connector for use on the backplane. These power connectors use press-fit termination and can be processed with standard tools. The press-fit assembly process changes the shape of the contacts, thus forming a durable gas-tight connection between the contacts and the PCB.

Key specifications at a glance:

Connector type

ATCA power connectors, press-fit

20-, 22-, 30- and 34-position versions

Male connector: 46.1 x 41.3 x 20.9 Female connector: 22.2 x 46.0 x 22.20 (L x W x H in mm overall)

Part number

R-806M011*00*** (male connector)

R-806F011*00*** (female connector)

About SUYIN

Founded in 1981, SUYIN Corporation is headquartered in Taipeh/Taiwan and employs over 11,000 people around the world in six production plants in Taiwan and China (Dongguang and Changshu) and in nine branch offices (China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, USA, Europe, Israel). With a turnover of 205 million US dollars (2007), the company is among the top ten in its industry in the Asian/Pacific region. SUYIN’s product range begins with electromechanical connectors of all types (including both standard and custom versions) for use in consumer electronics, automotive electronics and industrial electronics. However, it extends all the way to optical and optoelectronic products such as CMOS camera modules for applications in products such as cell phones, cars, and computers/notebooks. The company’s strengths include a strong commitment to its customers that the company will maintain a high degree of flexibility with constant investment in state-of-the-art technology in order to meet customer expectations with regard to design, functionality, quality, service and cost efficiency. With the aid of rapid prototyping, high-precision machine tools and automated robotic assembly lines, SUYIN is able to help ensure the global success of its customers in Europe, the USA and throughout the Asian Pacific region. Additional information is available at www.suyin-europe.com/