Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance
1.5 mm contact wipe
Robust when “zippered” during unmating
Up to 56 Gbps PAM4 performance
0.50 mm, 0.635 mm or 0.80 mm pitch systems
Stack heights from 5 mm to 18 mm
Extremely slim 2.5 mm body width on 0.635 mm pitch system
0.50 mm pitch system for up to 40% PCB space savings vs 0.80 mm pitch system
Samtec offers the largest variety of high-speed board-to-board interconnects in the industry with full engineering support, online tools and an unmatched service attitude.
High-speed mezzanine solutions include Q Series® ground plane connectors for reliable performance in space-saving designs, as well as Edge Rate® connector strips optimized for signal integrity performance to 56Gbps PAM4 in a wide variety of stack heights.
Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™) certified solutions are tested to rigorous standards, which evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage and field conditions: 10 Year Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) and high mating cycles (250 to 2,500).
Edge Rate® Rugged, High-Speed Connector Strips
Edge Rate® Rugged, High-Speed Connector StripsThese Edge Rate® rugged high-speed connector strips feature contacts optimized for signal integrity performance, increased durability and cycle life.
Features
Products
Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Connectors
Q Strip® High-Speed Ground Plane Connectors, MezzanineSamtec Q Strip® high-speed ground plane connectors are designed for high-speed board-to-board applications where signal integrity is essential.
Features
Performance: Up to 14.0 GHz /28 Gbps
Integral ground/power plane
Connector to connector retention options
Vertical, perpendicular, and coplanar applications
Contacts: Up to 180 I/Os
Stack height: 5 mm–25 mm
Products
Q Pairs® Differential Pair Mezzanine Connectors
Q Pairs® Differential Pair Mezzanine ConnectorsSamtec Q Pairs® differential pair mezzanine connectors are designed for high-speed board-to-board applications where signal integrity is essential.
Features
Performance: Up to 10.5 GHz / 21 Gbps
Optimized for 100 ohm systems
Integral ground/power plane
Stack height: 5.00-25.00 mm
Contacts: Up to 100 pairs
Products
Q Rate® Slim High-Speed Connectors
Q Rate® Slim High-Speed ConnectorsQ Rate® slim high-speed connectors feature an integrated power/ground plane and rugged Edge Rate® contacts for high-reliability and performance.
Features
Performance to 28 Gbps
Rugged Edge Rate® contacts
Integral ground/power plane
Up to 156 positions
Slim footprint (less than 5.00 mm wide)
Products
Q2™ Rugged, Shielded High-Speed Connectors
Q2™ Rugged, Shielded High-Speed ConnectorsThese rugged shielded high-speed connectors feature a ground plane and high-wipe contacts.
Features
Performance to 25 Gbps NRZ
Increased insertion depth
Dual stage hot pluggable
Integral ground/power plane
Shielded option available
Power combo option
Contacts: Up to 208 I/Os
Stack height: 10.00 mm–16.00 mm
Products
E.L.P.™ High Mating Cycle Connectors
E.L.P.™ High Mating Cycle ConnectorsThese high mating cycle connectors are tested to rigorous standards which evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage and field conditions.
Features
Passed 10 year Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG)
High-mating cycles (250 to 2,500)
Variety of high-reliability, rugged contact systems
Various connector types and pitches available