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− Fewer connectors
− Reduced board footprint
− Reduced stack height
Our Customers
Applications
RC Series Contacts
Intro to rc series
Airborn Advantage
Benefits of RC series
RC Series
Rugged Board-to-Board Stackable Connectors
Save Costs
Superior Performance
Save Space & Weight
− Fewer connectors
− Solderless, compliant termination
− Field repairable
Stackable Compliant Connectors
RC Series:
Compliant means that the connector terminates to the PWB using a solder-less, press-fit connection. Each contact contains a socket connection on one end and a compatible mating pin on the other.
AirBorn’s patented contact solution is referred to as the “eye of the needle”.
− Solderless terminations
− Qualified to MIL-STD-2166 & MIL-DTL-55302
− Easily blind mateable
− Repairable in most configurations
− Unique pin-out configurations for specific signal routing
− Minimal tooling required for pressing into boards
− Scissor action mitigates potential de-mating damage
Why RC Series?
Connector Design & Construction
− Core pins are rectangular to create a slotted cavity
− Guide pin hardware latches cover to base
hardware tines
− Two piece housing for repair operations
− Cap installed or snapped onto base via the guide
connector body
− Contacts are stitched into the base half of the
− Shorter signal paths
− Reduced connection points
− Designed for tough shock & vibration environments
• Nail head, full up contact or stub closed
− Full profile - .300" (7.62mm) height
• Allows for nail head contact only open
− Low profile - .150" (3.81mm) height
Board-Mount Body Styles
entry to prevent over-sized pin
cavities for probing for test
• Large, robust guide pins & sockets
• Snap feature on full-profile & swaged
− Hardware
hardware on low-profile
RC Families
− RC4C2 (cable, top-of-stack), stranded wire,
− RC4-Row — low & full profile
solder cups or flex
solder cups or flex
− RC4B2 (cable, bottom-of-stack), stranded wire,
RC4 Low Profile
RC4 Full Profile
RC4C2 Cable Mate
RC4C2 Solder Cup
RC4C2 Flex Mate
RC4B2 Cable Mate
board spacing
− Large variety of contact tail lengths for different
in any pattern
− Automated assembly machine loads contacts
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50% less connectors, shorter board stacks, reduced board footprint, & elimination of motherboards
RC connectors save space
— Fewer connectors
— Solderless, complaint
RC connectors save costs
termination
— Field repairable
Shorter signal paths and reduced connection points increase data and signal performance.
Increaced Performance
Fewer connectors & connection points = lower signal resistance & potential failure points.
Ultra Reliability
Selectively load contacts to custom route the signal through the board stack.
Highly Configurable
Signal routing or terminations can be accomplished using the nail head or stub contact.
A wide range of board spacing can be accomplished by a variety of contact/hardware lengths.
RC Series
Traditional
RC Series
Traditional
RC Series
Traditional
RC Series
Traditional
Applications
RC Series Contacts
Benefits of RC series
Intro to rc series
Airborn Advantage
− Stub contact used for bottom-of-stack when no
Stub, Nail Head & Full-Up Contacts
additional mating connections required
top-of-stack body
− Nail Head (no socket) are usedin the low-profile,
used for interim stacks
− Full Up contact has both male and female parts
− Tail lengths from .095″ to 1.100″ in increments of .100″ or less
− BeCu base material
− Multiple plating options including 50u", 30u", & 10u"
of contacts allows the user to route signals through
− Loading the insulators with a unique selection
− Board spacing is not an issue when an air gap is present
− Pass-through contacts are used to pass through two
the connector stack to meet electrical requirements
common methods
− Stub, nail-head contacts, or empty cavities are all
connectors to mate with a third
Unique Contact Loads
Nail Head
Full Up
Stub
Applications
RC Series Contacts
Benefits of RC series
Intro to rc series
Airborn Advantage
