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    Edge Connectors

    An edge connector or card edge connector is a female socket which mates directly with the edge part of single or double-sided PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The edge of the PCB has metallic tracks on it that engage with the contacts in the socket to provide an external electrical connection. In this way, the edge of the PCB acts as a male connector. The connector is held in place by the friction between the board and the socket

    Features of an Edge Connector

    • Housings: The female edge connector consists of a plastic housing which has an opening on one side into which the edge of the PCB is inserted. Edge connector socket housings are often keyed to ensure that they are used the right way up preventing assembly error. Notches or bumps on the housing help to prevent an incorrect device from being inserted
    • Contacts: Inside the edge connector housing are contacts which connect with the metal traces on the edge of the PCB on insertion. The contacts are made of metal with a thin metallic plating that improves conductivity and prevents rust and corrosion
    • Termination Types: Edge connectors with IDC contacts can be terminated directly onto ribbon cable. Edge connectors with pins are soldered onto a PCB.

    Variations

    Edge connectors vary in terms of the following:

    • Rows: Edge connectors are available with one or 2 rows of contacts
    • Pitch: Edge connectors are available with a range of contact pitches
    • Number of Contacts: Edge connectors are available with different numbers of contacts
    • Orientation: Edge connectors are available with a vertical or right angle mounting orientation.

    Where are edge connectors used?

    Edge connectors are commonly used in personal computers for connecting expansion cards or daughtercards and computer memory to the motherboard. These expansion cards include PCI, PCI Express and AGP cards

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    Right Angle
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    56
    2
    0.6mm
    -
    -
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    -
    -
    -
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    Amphenol Communications Solutions
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    Vertical
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    74
    -
    0.6mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    TE Connectivity
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    Right Angle
    -
    67
    2
    0.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Receptacle
    5
    1
    2.5mm
    Board Mount
    Crimp
    -
    Copper Alloy
    2A
    50 V ac
    PA 66
    2-2391423
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Receptacle
    4
    1
    2.5mm
    Board Mount
    Crimp
    -
    Copper Alloy
    2A
    50 V ac
    PA 66
    1-2391423
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Female
    6
    2
    2.54mm
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Phosphor Bronze
    3A
    400 V
    Glass Fibre Reinforced PET
    100 Series
    Amphenol ICC
    -
    Straight
    Female
    164
    2
    2mm
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    Nylon
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Right Angle
    Female
    3
    1
    2.5mm
    Cable Mount
    IDT
    Tin
    Phosphor Bronze
    -
    -
    PBT
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Receptacle
    7
    1
    2.5mm
    Board Mount
    Crimp
    -
    Copper Alloy
    2A
    50 V ac
    PA 66
    2391423
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Right Angle
    Female
    20
    2
    2.54mm
    PCB Mount
    -
    -
    -
    3A
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Receptacle
    3
    1
    2.5mm
    Board Mount
    Crimp
    -
    Copper Alloy
    2A
    50 V ac
    PA 66
    1-2391423
    Molex
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    Straight
    Female
    4
    2
    2.5mm
    Through Hole
    Press-In
    Gold over Nickel
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    40A
    250 V
    Liquid Crystal Polymer
    BUS BAR SOCKET EXTREME POWER-EDGE
    Sullins
    Keying Way
    Straight
    Female
    50
    2
    2.54mm
    Side Mount
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Beryllium Copper
    30A
    600 V dc
    PPS
    -
    Amphenol Communications Solutions
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    Right Angle
    Female
    67
    -
    0.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    -
    Vertical
    Female
    80
    2
    0.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1.7A
    -
    -
    FP 0 8/ 80-FV-SH 4 85
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Female
    104
    2
    2.54mm
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Phosphor Bronze
    3A
    1 kV ac
    PET
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Straight
    Male
    64
    -
    1mm
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Copper Alloy
    500mA
    100 V ac
    Liquid Crystal Polymer
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Keying Way
    Straight
    -
    20
    -
    2.54mm
    -
    Solder
    Gold over Nickel
    Phosphor Bronze
    3A
    -
    Glass Fibre Reinforced PET
    Standard Edge II
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Right Angle
    Female
    67
    2
    0.5mm
    Surface Mount
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    Gold
    Gold
    500mA
    -
    High Temperature Thermoplastic
    M.2 NGFF
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    Keying Way
    Right Angle
    Female
    12
    2
    2.54mm
    Through Hole
    Solder
    -
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    3A
    400 V ac
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