September 7, 2011 - FCI released MezzoStak 0.5mm-pitch mezzanine connector, a hermaphroditic "mates-to-self" design that uses the same part number for both mated sides. This reduces engineering, financial, administrative and supply chain maintenance burdens by 50 percent. The connector's easy mating supports low-cost, worry-free usage for assembly personnel and end-users. Guidance features assist users with handling and use of this precision micro-miniature connector, and polarization prevents errors in PCB placement and mating.
MezzoStak's tough physical construction surpasses similar consumer-grade products making it ideal for industrial, commercial and high-reliability applications. Dual-point terminals assure redundant electrical contact. A short mating point and long wiping action reduces mechanical risk while a high un-mating force increases connection security. The connector operates in extreme temperature range of -40 to 125°C. Additionally, its high durability design insures performance up to 50 mating cycles.
The connector, which is available in a standard version that provides solderable hold-downs for supplemental PCB support and a short version that eliminates hold-downs to conserve PCB space, has a PCB stack height range of 4-7mm and in 20 to 70 positions depending on configuration.
