MicroTCA

The MicroTCA system was developed beside theAdvancedTCA system to meet compact and cost effective requirements. This standard was also developed by the PICMG® group. Conec offers now the full range of interface connectors defined in the MicroTCA specification. MicroTCA systems are modular constructed.The standard system configuration can consist of up to two Power Modules (PM’s), two MicroTCA carrier hubs (MCH’s) and up to 12 Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMC’s).The MTCA.0 specification defines CombinationD-SUB connectors type 7W2 and 9W4 as interfaces for the external power input to the power modules with direct voltage. These are populated with two power contacts, each with a current carrying capacity of 24 A per power pin for the 7W2 version (for use in power modules with -48/-60 V) and 49 A for the 9W4 version (module with +24 V) and two signal contacts. Conec offers also special hoods in straight and angled version. These hoods are especially slim designed to fit into the MicroTCA connector footprint requirements.

The energy will be supplied via power module output connectors from the PM into the MicroTCA backplane. This connector is a hybrid connector with 12 power contact pairs and 72 signal contactsin a 2.00 mm pitch. The angled version is applied to the PCB of the power module while the straight version is designed to be mounted on the system backplane. Alignment pins on the insulating body support the guide system of the module and allowsa secured mating.The current carrying capability is min. 9.3 A and a power module is able to supply the energy to twelve AMC Modules.The interconnection from the MCH and the AMC modules to the backplane is made by the 170-pin high speed signal connector. This connector is adirect mating connector and allows data rates upto 12.5 Gbps. An additional internal conductive barrier supplies an additional shielding between the two signal layers. The connector is designed with „eye of the needle“ press fit contacts and will be installed into the systems backplane securely and without soldering.

AdvancedMC Connector

Press fit technology – MicroTCA – for high speed signals 

170 “high speed” signal contacts Direct connector for AMC module Data transfer rates up to 12.5 Gbps Internal shielding Eye of the needle press fit Mating area gold plated, quality class 1

Backplane Connector

Press fit technology – straight version  & angled version

	Connector according to MicroTCA specification Combination of signal- and power contacts Eye of the needle press fit Mating area gold plated, quality class 1

Power Modul Input Connectors

Plug connector – solder pin – angled – precision machined contacts – dual port style – through hole solder type 

Standard version according to MTCA specification Design 7W2 for -48 -60 V Power modul 2 power contacts 24 A 2 signal contacts per port Mounting styles: Mounting bracket with PCB clip, 4-40 UNC threaded insert Mounting bracket with PCB clip, 4-40 UNC hex bolt Note for 9W4 product please contact factory

Power Modul Input Connectors

Plug connector – solder pin – angled – precision machined contacts – through hole solder type    

Design 7W2 for -48 -60 V power modul 2 power contacts 24 A 2 signal contacts Single port version for MicroTCA PCB layout Mounting styles: Mounting bracket with PCB clip, 4-40 UNC threaded insert Mounting bracket with PCB clip, 4-40 UNC hex bolt Note for 9W4 product please contact factory

Power Input Connector

Socket connector – solder cup or crimp body 

7W2 MicroTCA Design: 2 power 2 signal contacts Available with bridged and unbridged signal contacts Mounting style: with through-hole 3.0 mm Power contacts solder cup or crimp type wire size Note for 9W4 product please contact factory

Power Input Contacts

Socket contact – crimp body – precision machined 

Precision machined contacts Quality class 1, standard Other quality classes on request

Cable Hood and Connector Set

Plastic hood with crimp connector body – straight cable entry 

Compact 7W2 shell inclusive Crimp Socket connector Available with bridged signal contacts Short 4-40 UNC screws with Phillips or Allen key Material Housing: PBT GF; UL 94 V0, black Integrated strain relief Power contacts for wire size AWG 8 to AWG 20 Hood can be used only with a special connector

Cable Hood

Metal design – side cable entry 

Cable hood for 7W2 MicroTCA Standard Socket connector Suitable for other D-SUB Connectors Material: Zinc die-cast Fastening with 4-40 UNC thread and jack screws Solide zinc die-cast strain relief Plastic cable run integrated in shell