Multi-Port Connector Tooling
1-by-2
Multi-Port
Insertion Tool
Application Tooling
Specification Sheet
Order No. 200214-1120
FEATURES
Lightweight tool used in the insertion of a zQSFP+ cage in a PCB
Inserts connector to a PCB without damage to the board
SCOPE
Products: Small Form-Factor Pluggable zQSFP+ 1-by-2 Multi-Port Connector with Press-Fit PC Tails
Connector Series No.
100015-1231
100015-1240
100015-1341
100015-1441
100015-1447
100015-1544
100015-1232
100015-1242
100015-1342
100015-1442
100015-1448
100015-1545
Connector Order No.
100015-1233 100015-1234
100015-1244 100015-1250
100015-1343 100015-1344
100015-1443 100015-1444
100015-1540 100015-1541
100015-1546 100015-1547
100015-1235
100015-1252
100015-1345
100015-1445
100015-1542
100015-1548
100015-1236
100015-1340
100015-1440
100015-1446
100015-1543
100015
Notes:
1. See the following page for tooling operation instructions.
2. This tool requires a “Keep Out Zone” to be free of components. The tool overhangs the rear of the cage to
allow for light pipe options. The right and left sides should be .25” (6.4mm). See Figure 1.
CAGE
ASSEMBLY
Figure 1
PCB
KEEP OUT
ZONE
6.4mm Maximum
(BOTH SIDES)
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Operation
1. By hand, place a cage assembly on the PCB. Make sure all compliant tails are engaged in PCB holes.
2. Place the tool on the cage assembly, oriented as shown in Figure 2.
3. Place the tool, cage and PCB in a press of suitable size and force, and seat the cage as shown. The PCB
support (not furnished by Molex) must have clearance for the connector pins if they pass through the PCB.
Note:
This insertion tool does not contact the PCB when the connector is fully seated.
NOTE TOOL
ORIENTATION
CAGE
FRONT
INSERTION TOOL
OVER CAGE ASSEMBLY
CAGE
REAR
Figure 2
PCB
CAGE
ASSEMBLY
BOTTOM OF CAGE
TO SEAT FLUSH ON PCB
Application Tooling Support
Phone:
+1-402-458-TOOL (8665)
E-Mail:
applicationtooling@molex.com
Website:
www.molex.com/applicationtooling
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Molex is a registered trademark of Molex, LLC in the United States of America and may be registered in other countries; all other trademarks
listed herein belong to their respective owners.
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