188731-1

188731-1 Application Field and Working Principle

The 188731-1 is a type of hard-metric backplane connector, designed for use in devices requiring high levels of shielding and RF attenuation. It is commonly used in applications such as : military and aerospace electronics, industrial and medical imaging, telecom base station infrastructure, and computer workstation backplanes.

The 188731-1 backplane connector family offers an array of different contact positions, and is able to mate with various industry standard backplane connectors. Contacts are available in different sizes to accommodate board-to-board spacing or legal-size compliant systems.The 188731-1 utilizes electromagnetic shielding to attenuate RF interference and limit crosstalk. This feature is designed to ensure reliability between connected devices and durability over time.

The basic working principle of the 188731-1 involves a mechanical lock-and-key arrangement. This arrangement allows for the rigid and stiff retention of the male and female parts of the connector when the latch is engaged. The metal latch is secured at the very end of the connector by the fingerless latch, which is designed to reduce stress caused by repeated matings and unmating events. The latch system also eliminates the chances of unintentional disconnection and vibration issues.

The 188731-1 also offers a high level of versatility. It is designed for use in a wide variety of applications such as storage or SCSI backplane architectures, fibre optic cables, audio/visual systems, and cable management systems. Additionally, the connector is RoHS-compliant, meaning it uses lead-free materials and processes.

The 188731-1 is a robust and reliable product designed with a long life expectancy. With its shielding capabilities, vibrational resistance, and RoHS-compliance, the 188731-1 is an ideal choice for many applications, and is sure to be a great addition to any engineer’s toolkit.