VME64X Connectors

Rugged High Speed Connectors

The ruggedized VME64x is a cutting-edge interconnect solution that has established a proven track record of dependability. It provides customers with a competitive advantage by offering optimized contact lead traces that deliver superior performance in high-speed signal applications environments. VME64x connectors are not only robust, but also mechanically compliant with IEEE-1101.2 - 1992, supporting the premier embedded bus architecture. Additionally, their rugged aluminum frames contain condition cooling and keying features to ensure proper mating. The VME64X is a cost-effective interconnect solution that is designed and developed with an emphasis on protecting customers’ investment by minimizing the costs associated with development and manufacturing.

Features

Low mating forces
Modular design of high speed modules feature round pins to mate with Hypertac contacts
Optimized lead traces
Shielding
Rugged aluminum frames
Mechanically compliant with IEEE-1101.2, ruggedization level 5
Keying feature
Complies with ANSI/VITA 1.7 high current standard for VME64X
COTS and custom applications

Benefits

Designed for severe environments with extreme levels of shock and vibration
Delivers the highest level of reliability and performance
Superior performance in high speed applications
EMI/RFI protection
Provides ruggedness and conduction cooling
Supports the premier embedded bus architecture
Ensures proper mating

In addition to their low mating forces, VME64x connectors deliver flawless performance because they benefit from the highly reliable Hypertac® contact technology, offering complete immunity to shock, vibration and fretting. Hypertac contact technology features a hyperboloid-shaped basket of individual spring wires that deliver the highest level of reliability and performance.

Smiths Interconnect offers both standard and customizable VME64x solutions. With the VME64x connectors, manufacturers with critical applications are guaranteed a reliable, high-performance connector solution for situations in which the cost of failure is incalculable.