High-speed modular mezzanine connectors enhance design flexibility for parallel board assembly
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock on Hirose Electric's IT3 Series of high-speed modular mezzanine connectors.
These connectors are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs.
Providing network and telecommunications design engineers an advanced modular connection system that delivers high-speed performances with a more flexible and reliable method of assembly, the IT3 Series connector system represents advancement over two-piece mezzanine connector designs by providing two board-mounted receptacles of the same low profile and a variable height interposer to accommodate different board spacing requirements.
Hirose's IT3 Mezzanine Connector system features a three-piece modular design consisting of two low profile receptacles mounted to each parallel PC board with BGA solder balls mounted in a staggering array of 1.5mm by 1.75mm pitch. The floating interposer module connects the two mounted receptacles and reduces the possibility of mechanical damage to the BGA joints. Compatible with industry standard footprints, the IT3 Series connector system is currently available in 100-, 200-, and 300-position modules with interposers for board stack heights from 15mm to 40mm.
The IT3 Series connectors are rated at 50 ohm single ended impedance and 100 ohm differential impedance. BGA solder balls are available in standard eutectic tin-lead (Sn63-Pb37) or lead-free (Sn-Ag3.0-Cu0.5). IT3 Series connectors are qualified to EIA-364-1000 for environmental performance and IPC-9701 for long-term joint reliability.
About Digi-Key Corporation
As one of the world's fastest
growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has
earned its reputation as an industry
leader through its total commitment to service and performance.
Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and
production quantities of electronic components, offering more than 1.5
million products from over 400 quality name-brand manufacturers. A
testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North
American design engineers have
ranked Digi-Key #1 for Overall Performance for 18 consecutive years (EE
Times Distribution Study/August 2009). Additional information and
access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
About Hirose Electric
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading
global supplier of innovative interconnect solutions with 2007 sales of
US$1.2 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced
engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide
manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions
for various industries, including telecommunication, consumer
electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on
Hirose Electric at www.hirose.com.
Contacts:
Editorial Contact for Digi-Key Corporation
Erica Hanson,
218-681-8000, Ext 2247
Media Communications Specialist
erica.hanson@digikey.com