Introduction of 3M PC104 and PC104 Plus Connectors

3M designed the PC104 and PC104 Plus Connectors to meet the specifications of PC/104 Embedded-PC Modules in Embedded Systems Applications. 3M offers the PC104 8-bit J1/P1 and 16-bit J2/P2 Connectors in both stack-through and non-stack-through versions with solder tail termination. The PC104 Plus Connectors offering incorporates the PCI bus within the PCI/104 form factor, and includes the J3/P3 32-bit non-stack-through module with solder tail termination and the stack-through module with press-fit tail termination. The stack-through design meets the compact space requirements of embedded applications and provides rugged performance against shock and vibration. In addition, the self-stacking bus eliminates the need, cost, and bulk of backplanes and card cages, while the relaxed bus drive (6 mA) lowers power consumption (to 1-2 watts per module) and minimizes component count. 3M PC104 and PC104 Plus Connectors are ideally suited for industrial control and factory automation, military and aerospace, medical, transportation, and gaming applications.

Features of  PC104 Connectors

Standard PC104 pin-and-socket connectors
Simple contact design to accommodate many standoff heights
Compact form factor and stacked design to meet tight space requirements of embedded applications
Self-stacking bus eliminates the need, cost and bulk of backplanes and card cages
Relaxed bus drive (6 mA) lowers power consumption (to 1-2 watts per module) and minimizes component count
Stack-through design is more rugged against shock and vibration effects
Available in solder tail
Electrical Specifications
1.Current Rating: 3 AMPS
2.Insulation Resistance: 5,000 Megaohms Min.
3.Contact Resistance: 20 Milliohms Max.
4.Withstanding Voltage: 1000 Vac

Physical Specifications
1.Contacts: Phosphor bronze
2.Housings: Polyester Nylon-6T (UL 94V-0)

Applications of PC104 Connectors

1.Industrial control and factory automation
2.Military/aerospace
3.Medical
4.Transportation
5.Gaming

Environmental Specifications 

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +105°C (+85°C for bus compatible version)
Max Processing Temp: 230°C for 60 seconds,260°C for 10 seconds.

Download PC104 datasheet

Download PC104 Plus datasheet

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