5172625-3

Backplane Connectors - Housings

Housings are the main component of backplane connectors, providing an electrical connection point for electronic devices, circuits, and systems. Much like the frames of a car, the structural integrity of the housing is crucial, as its rigidity will guarantee proper mechanical and electrical connections throughout the system. 5172625-3 is an example of a backplane connector housing designed to provide reliable connections at very high signal speeds in datacom applications. Its use in twenty gigabits per second systems is one of its main advantages, making it suitable for a wide range of communications purposes.5172625-3 backplane connectors are composed of two pieces: a base (primary housing) and a lid (secondary housing). The base can be configured with a wide variety of contact layouts, depending on the application requirements. Information on recommended contact layouts is typically defined by the manufacturer in the official product documentation. Common contact blade pitches used for 5172625-3 base housings are 5.08 mm, 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm, and 12.5 mm, with cavity depths of 5.08 mm, 12.6 mm, 10.0 mm, and 16.0 mm, respectively.The lid of the 5172625-3 connector houses the locking devices which secure the mating halves together. In most applications, two lids are employed in tandem; one lid is used to secure the contact blades (primary housing) and the other is used to secure the mating cables (secondary housing).The locking mechanism of the 5172625-3 connector is designed to guarantee the connector’s strength and thermal stability. This is achieved through a positive locking system, which utilizes two components: the contact blade lock and the lids. The contact blade lock uses a type of insertion-extraction method which allows for easy and reliable blade insertion and removal. The lids, meanwhile, feature several slotted locks which securely attach the base and lid halves together. The slotted locks and internal spring force accommodate cable size variations and misalignment conditions up to three millimeters.The purpose of the 5172625-3 connector is to create a reliable and high-speed connection in datacom applications. The structures of the contact blades, base and lid, and the locking mechanism all combine to create a nearly zero-loss connection, even at speeds up to twenty gigabits per second. In addition, the connector is designed to be highly reliable and accommodating for system designs, as it is available in several contact configurations and sizes. By leveraging these design features, the 5172625-3 is a versatile and reliable solution for any high-speed datacom application.