TABLE OF CONTENTS
General information
Catalog Main set up
METRAL
®
core product selector
Product finder
Application selector
Signal connectors standard
most popular METRAL
®
connector selector
all products
various applications examples
header
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
header
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
4 row - wide body
5 row - wide body
8 row - wide body
header
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
header
receptacle
header
shroud
receptacle
header
round cable connector
high power header
high power receptacle
DIN standard high power
Mini power
DIN standard coax
Mini coax
signal
shielded
coding keys
cable connector coding keys
guide pin
board-to-board keying system
ramping module
shorting clip
end wall
hybrid housing
monoblocks
customized designs
Futurebus
IPCI Bus
electrical specs
pcb lay out recommendations
straight
straight
right angle
straight
right angle
right angle
straight
right angle
straight
straight
right angle
straight
4 row - wide body
4 row - narrow body
4 row
5 row - wide body
5 row
4 row - wide body
4 row
5 row - wide body
5 row
5 row
5 row (5+2 row)
5 row
5 row
5 row
straight
straight
right angle
straight
right angle
straight
right angle
right angle
right angle
straight
right angle
straight
4 row - wide body
4 row - narrow body
4 row
5 row - wide body
5 row
8 row - wide body
8 row
4 row - wide body
4 row - narrow body
4 row
5 row - wide body
5 row
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5
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18
24
28
32
40
42
48
50
54
60
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70
76
82
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108
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124
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224
Signal connectors reversed
Shrouds
Power connectors standard
Power connectors reversed
Electrical enhanced
Shielded connectors
High power connector
Hybrid connectors
Cable connectors
Accessories
Application specific
Technical specification
PCB- lay out
Application equipment
Part number index
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FCI: SETTING
THE STANDARD
FOR CONNECTORS
With operations in
30 countries,FCI is a leading
manufacturer of connectors.
Our 13,500 employees
are commited to providing
customers with high-quality,
innovative products for
a wide range of consumer
and industrial applications.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The METRAL
®
connector range is the standard 2 mm board-to-board
and cable-to-board interconnect system designed in accordance with
IEC 61076-4-104 and Telcordia® GR-1217-CORE.
Connector system used for chassis based packaging in the
communications, data, medical and Industrial and Instrumentation
segments.
The METRAL
®
connector system is applicable for low speed and high
speed transmission and switching equipment.
Signals from 2 up to 5 Gbp/s used in backplanes, mid-planes, extension
cards, power (3 up to 60 amps) and I/O applications.
The Catalog presents the full range of METRAL
®
connectors, signal,
(high) power, shielded, cable and hybrid connectors, all with various
choices in dimensions, features and options.
For a quick solution you can select one of the products out of the
METRAL
®
core product selector, a selection of the most popular products
out of the METRAL
®
family range. (see page 5 to 7)
LIABILITY
We believe that the information contained in this publication is the best currently available
on the subject. It is offered as a possible helpful suggestion in any experimentation you
may care to undertake and is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience
is gained. FCI makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability what-
soever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate
under, or intended to suggest infringement of, any existing patent. Information given on
the drawings in this document is not suitable for tooling design and construction.
To obtain the correct drawings for these purposes, contact your local FCI representative
.
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METRAL
®
CONNECTORS
Catalog Main set-up
STANDARD CONNECTION
Straight Header on backplane / motherboard
Right Angle Receptacle on the daughter card
Additional choices, 4 or 5 row and signal or power
REVERSED CONNECTION
Straight Receptacle on backplane / motherboard
Right Angle Header on the daughter card
Additional choices, 4 or 5 row and signal or power
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