FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Base connector range offers 1, 4, 8, or 16 serial
PCI Express links for different bandwidth requirements
• Options for through-hole solder, press-fit,
surface-mount, or straddle-mount termination
• Press-fit version provides a solderless alternative for
termination to thick PCBs
• Larger 200, 230 (x24), and 280-position vertical
connectors supply more lanes for server riser cards
• ExpressModule™ versions provide an expanded lead-in
window for blind-mate server applications
• Options for rugged stand-alone retention mechanism or a
x16 connector with annintegrated retention arm to secure
graphics cards during shipping and handling
• Straddle-mount connectors feature mounting ears for
additional mechanical support and a molded post to
assure proper alignment to the host PCB
• RoHS-compliant connector versions are available

TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS
• Data
• Desktop PCs
• Servers
• Workstations
• Industrial
• SHB Express™ backplanes per PICMG 1.3 spec