How can EC.8 direct-plug connectors be installed?
The through-hole connectors are manufactured using surface mount technology (SMT). Soldering is performed directly onto the printed circuit board. For pin counts
ranging from 20 to 140, the connectors are shipped in industry-standard tape-and-reel packaging, which enables fully automated pick-and-place assembly.
Pole counts from 160 to 200 are packaged in trays as standard; tape-and-reel packaging is also available upon request. However, this uses a wider tape, which is less common.
What specifications or layout should be used to manufacture the plug-in card?
Please refer to the drawing below for the chamfering and dimensions of the circuit board. We recommend hard gold for the gold pads. Please refer to the product drawing for further details.
Why should a direct-connect connector system be used?
Direct-connect systems enable high data transfer rates. Compared to two-piece connector systems, these systems eliminate the negative effects of the second connector on the signal. This is primarily due to the reduced number of contact points, fewer changes in conductor cross-section, and the resulting fewer changes in the signal’s direction.
Thus, high performance can be achieved even with a small footprint. Additionally, the contact resistance is reduced compared to two-part connector systems, resulting in increased current-carrying capacity.
Is the EC.8 connector system compatible with common daughter card specifications?
The EC.8 connector system supports daughter cards with a thickness of 1.60 mm. For connectors with 80 or more contacts, a retaining bar is integrated to prevent incorrect insertion. This bar can be omitted in the 60-pin version if desired.
The EC.8 connector system complies with current market standards and is compatible with widely used boards.
What applications are EC.8 direct connectors used for?
Thanks to their versatility, EC.8 direct connectors are used in a wide variety of applications across numerous industries. In the fields of automation technology and IoT devices, for example, they offer the benefits of a fine pitch and high data transfer rates.
What amount of misalignment do EC.8 direct connectors tolerate when inserting the daughter card?
An angular misalignment of up to 5° is acceptable in both the longitudinal and transverse directions.
A misalignment of 0.7 mm perpendicular to and 0.6 mm parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector is acceptable.
What data rates can be transmitted?
The data transfer rate is 28 Gbit/s. The following graph shows the insertion loss versus frequency.
What types of power can be transmitted?
A 140-pin connector can carry up to 3.2 A at an ambient temperature of 20°C. For more detailed information, please contact us at sales@eptusa.com
Are EC.8 connectors UL-recognized components?
Yes, ept's EC.8 connectors are UL-recognized components in the U.S. and Canada.
Are the EC.8 connectors RoHS-compliant?
RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances) is the directive restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
We confirm that ept's EC.8 connectors are compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, as stated in the RoHS certificate. For more information, see RoHS & REACH