172063-3 Connectors, Interconnects

Backplane Connectors - Housings

172063-3 is a backplane connector from Hirose Electric, provided in a 2.22mm ultra-low profile ‘Molex’ type housing. Its main feature is that it has the ability to significantly reduce the number of mounting holes required on a board, reducing the production cost and weight of the PCB. Regardless of the specifications and application, this product is designed to accommodate a broad range of board-to-board applications by providing secure and reliable latching.

Features

• Low profile 2.22mm (‘Molex’ type) housing
• 2mm (bottom) and 2.54mm (top) pitch sizes
• 4.2mm board-to-board spacing
• Secure latching
• Optimized for cost effectiveness and weight reduction
• Compatible with a variety of board-to-board and I/O application requirements

Applications

The 172063-3 is suitable for use in industrial and communication equipment, mainly in automated systems. It is also suitable for a wide range of board-to-board connectors, such as industry-standard 24/48 contact and 10/100 and 1000 Ethernet transmission modules. As well as being used in machine and equipment control, it is also a popular connector for remote or satellite location communications.

Working Principle

The core of the 172063-3 is the patented Molex snap-in mechanism designed for use in a variety of applications and mounting configurations. This design provides a secure latching system for use in board-to-board applications. The components themselves provide a reliable connection, allowing secure signal transmission between PCBs.

While inserting the Molex connectors into the backplane slot, the spring clips provide a secure latching system inside the slot; this latching system is then sealed by the front trim piece. This ensures that the connection from the backplane is both secure and reliable. The molex connector housings are designed with a flexible retention system that provides a reliable connection even after years of use.

Conclusion

The 172063-3 Backplane Connector from Hirose Electric is a cost-effective choice for board-to-board connection in various applications. It provides a secure and reliable latching mechanism with its patented Molex snap-in mechanism, allowing safe signal transmission between boards. The low-profile 2.22mm housing allows for fewer mounting holes, cutting down both cost and weight of the PCB; and its flexible retention system ensures the connection will remain secure even after a long period of time.