COM stacking connectors save time and money

TE Connectivity’s (TE) 16 GT/s, 0.5 mm free height stacking connectors can save time and money when making COM Express module upgrades in autonomous industrial machinery to meet the needs of Industry 4.0.

With the same PCB footprint as all COM Express standard connectors, there is typically no need to change PCB layouts when using our connectors. Our product is also backward-compatible with previous generations of stacking COM connectors and competitive products.

The mating and unmating force of our connector is reduced by 30% compared to similar products in the market. This can reduce operating cycle times and operating cost and enhance machine productivity.

Our connectors provide double the speed of most previous-generation products — up to 16 gigatransfers per second — for use in today’s smart machinery. When used together, our plug and receptacle solution provides industry-leading signal integrity enabled by improved contact designs.

TE’s free height stacking connectors enable cost-effective COM Express system upgrades, support productivity and easy operation, and promote machine accuracy and reliability.