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TE Connectivity Z-PACK HM-Zd Connector System

TE Connectivity's (TE) Z-PACK HM-Zd Connector System is a high-speed, differential connector system that is compatible with the Z-PACK 2mm HM connector line. Z-PACK HM-Zd components provide Z-PACK 2mm HM users with a migration path for serial switching applications from 3.125Gbps to 5Gpbs. The system features a highly reliable dual-beam contact system with fully encompassing grounds dedicated to each differential pair. In addition, TE Z-PACK HM-Zd connector footprint is optimized for routability and system performance with the use of a 1.50mm x 2.50mm row to column grid. The connector design features a robust mating interface with built-in pre-alignment and polarization features. Applications for TE Z-PACK HM-Zd Connector System include switches, servers/blade servers, routers, and storage.

Features

  • Extension of the Z-PACK 2mm HM product line
  • 12Gb/s maximum operation speed
  • 25mm module size
  • 1.5mm contact pitch within a pair, 3.0mm pair-to-pair within the column
  • 2.5mm column-to-column pitch
  • Card pitch
    • 2 and 3 pair: <0.8"
    • 4 pair: <1.0"
  • Available versions
    • 2 signal contact pairs per column (20 pairs per 25mm)
    • 3 signal contact pairs per column (30 pairs per 25mm)
    • 4 signal contact pairs per column (40 pairs per 25mm)
  • Vertical press-fit pin headers and right angle press-fit receptacles
    • 2 and 3 pair (compatible with 5-row HM)
    • 4 pair (compatible with 8-row HM)

Applications

  • Servers/Blade servers
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Storage

Specifications

  • Materials
    • 0.80µm Au minimum over 1.3µm Ni minimum contact area finish
    • 0.8µm SnPb minimum over 1.3µm Ni minimum compliant pin finish
    • Copper alloy contact material
    • Glass-filled polyester, 94V-0-rated housing material
  • Operating voltage
    • 500VAC max signal to signal
    • 250VAC max signal to ground
  • 0.7A current rating per signal contact, fully energized 2A per shield, all shields energized
  • -65°C to +105°C operating temperature range
  • 0.38N max mating force per contact (signal=1 contact, ground=1 contact)
  • 250 life cycles

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Published: 2019-01-17 | Updated: 2022-03-11