Samtec Razor Beam LP product line expanded

Samtec has expanded its Razor Beam LP product line to include an ultrafine-pitch, low-profile system for applications where space is limited and high-speed performance is required.

The ultrafine-pitch 0.50 mm socket and terminal connector strips (SS5/ST5 Series) are available in 4, 4.5 and 5 mm stack heights. The 4 mm stack height system is rated at 13 GHz (26 Gbps) based on a -3 dB insertion loss point of the system.

This double row system increases design flexibility with a choice of 20, 30 or 40 positions. The narrow 5 mm body width of this two-piece system optimises PCB board space, gold-plated contacts provide reliability for increased mating cycles and surface mount tails ensure board level stability.

Products include an ultrafine 0.40 mm pitch system (SS4/ST4 Series) with stack heights from 4 to 6 mm and up to 100 total positions. Also available is a low-profile, 0.50 mm pitch, terminal and socket system (SSH/STH Series) with stack heights from 2 to 3 mm. The Razor Beam family of interconnects includes micro rugged hermaphroditic interfaces for high-speed/high-density applications. These self-mating systems reduce inventory costs and are available in a variety of pitches and lead styles for increased flexibility.