BACKPANEL CONNECTORS
METRAL
®
2000 SERIES
DESCRIPTION
FCI’s Metral
®
2000 Series is a high-speed 2 mm
backpanel connector system consisting of
right-angle receptacles and vertical headers.
The 2000 Series features a unique stripline
structure in both the receptacle and header.
Apart from this stripline structure, it is similar
to the FCI Standard Metral Connector. This
stripline structure allows the Metral 2000 Series
to have improved signal performance when
routed in either a single-ended or a differential
pair configuration.
The Metral 2000 Series is available in 5x6 and
8x12 module sizes for mid-plane applications.
The system also features dedicated ground
rows. For the 5-row connector, the dedicated
ground row is the 3rd row. For the 8-row
connector, the dedicated ground rows are the
3rd and 5th rows. Two-module monoblocks
for the 5-row connector are available.
Metral 2000 Series connectors are designed to
conveniently stack end-to-end with other FCI
Metral products.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
A shielded stripline transmission structure in both
the header and receptacle
Reduced crosstalk compared to the FCI Standard
Metral Connector System
Less than 2.5% multi-line active NEXT @ 200 ps
rise time in differential applications
Dual-beam receptacle contacts
200 mating cycles
Available in 5- and 8-row configurations
Rear plug up options
Stackable end-to-end with other FCI Metral products
Capability to provide customized select-load patterns
in headers
Press-fit headers and receptacles for easy installation
with standard press tooling
Repairable
Lead-free and RoHS-compliant versions available
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
Communications
• Transmission
• Access
• Switches
• Routers
Data
• Servers
• Storage Enclosures
I&I
• Rack-Based Systems
METRAL
®
2000 SERIES
MATERIALS
Housings: High-temperature, glass filled LCP, UL 94 V-0
Receptacle contacts: Beryllium-copper
Header pins: Phosphor-bronze
Ground shields: Phosphor-bronze
Plating:
• Contact area: Selective gold over nickel
• Press-fit tails: tin-lead or tin
SPECIFICATIONS
Product
• FCI Specification GS-12-110 for 5-row connector and
GS-12-134 for 8-row connector
Application
• FCI Specification GS-20-010 for for headers, BUS-20-071
for 5-row receptacles and BUS-20-072 for 8-row receptacles
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Mating force: 0.55 N max. per contact pair including
ground and shield contacts
Withdrawal force: 0.20 N min. per contact pair including
ground and shield contacts
Signal contact normal force: 0.39 N min. (EOL)
APPROVALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Recognized per UL/CSA
Qualified per Bellcore
GR-1217-CORE,
November 1995, Central Office
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Operating temperature: -55°C to +105°C
Current rating: 1 amp when all contacts are powered or
3 amps when one contact is powered at a 30°C max.
temperature rise
Contact resistance: 20 m max.
Insulation resistance: 1000 M min.
Signal integrity: Data and SPICE models are available at
www.fciconnect.com/highspeed. Contact FCI Marketing
for additional information.
PACKAGING
Tubes
PART NUMBERS
Header
74977-XXX*
84809-XXX
74978-XXX
Receptacle
73981-XXX*
84854-XXX
74981-XXX
Number of Rows
& Positions
5-Row 5x6
5-Row 5x6
8-Row 8x12
1.27 mm (0.050") - 2.54 mm (0.100")
2.54 mm (0.100") - 3.40 mm (0.134")
For Card Thickness
* Note: All Dash numbers, X’s represent available options such as plating types, pin lengths (for headers). Lead-free and RoHS-compliant products are designated by the
addition of LF as a suffix to the dash number. For detailed product information, visit our on-line catalog at www.fciconnect.com/metral.
FCI - Americas : 1 (800) 237 2374 - Europe : 33 1 39 49 21 83 - Asia/Pacific : 65 6549 6666
www.fciconnect.com
950511-026
CDC-METRL2K-08/06-E
1.27 mm (0.050") - 3.40 mm (0.134")
Printed on recyclable paper