06DB-4K(LF)

06DB-4K(LF) Application Field and Working Principle

Rectangular Connectors – Board In, Direct Wire to Board

06DB-4K(LF) connectors are board-in, direct wire to board rectangular connectors used for PCIe Gen 4 applications. The higher-speed transceiver released with PCIe Gen 4 requires the electrical, physical, and environmental robustness of a much larger connector system. The choice of traditional, proven connector technology such as the 06DB-4K(LF) provides the perfect solution.

The 06DB series of board-in connectors are specifically designed for automated, surface-mount soldering to the target board. But while the 6-pin 06DB connector is perfectly suitable for PCIe Gen 3, due to its size, the larger 8-pin 06DB connector offers better compliance with existing PCIe Gen 4 requirements. This is especially true in terms of eye-width performance margin, EMI performance, and additional retention capabilities at all connection points.

In terms of working principle, the 06DB-4K(LF) has a completely self-contained interconnect, meaning that signal and power transmission is controlled entirely within the inner contacts of the connector. The connector is designed to transmit signals over the full frequency range of 0-10 GHz. It also offers excellent signal integrity while minimizing cross-talk and other electro-magnetic interference. Furthermore, the low profile design offers improved airflow between PCBs and easy integration into board stack-up designs.

The 06DB-4K(LF) connectors also provide reliable, repeatable mating and unmating characteristics. The board-in design offers a low-profile, low-force, highly reliable connector system, which is proven to provide more reliable performance compared to other interconnects. The connectors feature superior durability, enabling 10,000 mating cycles and high temperature operation.

In conclusion, 06DB-4K(LF) connectors are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the PCIe Gen 4 specification. The board-in design offers increased signal integrity, tighter stack-up, better EMI performance, and improved system reliability and robustness when compared to traditional connectors. Thus, this makes them the ideal choice for high-speed operations and reliable data transmission in PCIe Gen 4 systems.