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MetCon-2® 2mm Hard Metric Connectors

Source: Winchester Electronics Corporation
Hard Metric 2mm rectangular connectors fulfill the majority of CompactPCI connector requirements.
Winchester Electronics' MetCon-2 line of 2mm Hard Metric connectors is designed to meet the requirements of IEC1076-4-101. MetCon-2 connectors provide a high-density, high-performance, and cost-effective board-to-board interconnect system. Primary applications include telecommunications, computer, storage, test and measurement, and industrial automation industries. MetCon-2 style connectors are also specified in industry-standard open architectures including CompactPCI and VME64x.

The Winchester MetCon-2 product line consists of 9 different module styles, available in right-angle sockets and vertical pin headers with press-fit terminations. Each module provides 5 rows of signal contacts and 2 rows of optional ground contacts. Pin headers are available with 12 different contact options - 3 mating lengths on the primary side of the connector, each available in 4 different tail lengths. Pin contact tail lengths include a 3.7mm press-fit tail for "feed-to" applications and 13mm, 14.5mm and 16.0mm extended tails for "rear plug-up" applications. This variety provides design engineers with the versatility to differentiate signal, power, and ground on both mating sides of the headers, which is necessary for "hot-swap" applications.

Winchester's MetCon-2 product line provides several features and benefits to the market that include:

  • Press-fit terminations for low cost, quick, versatile, and reliable board installation.
  • Compliant "eye-of-the-needle" conforms accurately to PC board plated through-holes.
  • Socket designed with alignment wedge for proper positioning and scalloped recess to prevent pins from bottoming out in the socket.
  • Designed to minimize pin stubbing typically encountered in rear plug-up applications:

    • Tapered pin tip helps to properly locate pin during mating.
    • Contains a unique stabilizing feature designed to help long-tail contacts maintain pin-tail straightness.
    • Mylar® strip applied to rear pin tips to help hold position during initial assembly.
    • Compliant section design holds pin position after assembly on PC board and shrouding.
    • Generous lead-in on shrouds and mating socket connectors.

                                    MetCon-2®
                               Module Selections

    Module
    Type

    Columns

    Pin Count

    Body
    Length

    Body
    Features

    Signal

    Ground

    A

    22

    110

    44

    50mm

    Multipurpose Center

    AB19

    19

    95

    32

    38mm

    Alignment Guides

    AB22

    22

    110

    36

    44mm

    Alignment Guides

    AB25

    25

    125

    44

    50mm

    Alignment Guides

    B19

    19

    95

    38

    38mm

    None

    B22

    22

    110

    44

    44mm

    None

    B25

    25

    125

    50

    50mm

    None

    C

    11

    55

    22

    25mm

    Right Side Extension

    D

    11

    55

    22

    25mm

    Left Side Extension

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