Winchester’s MetCon-2 line of 2mm Hard Metric connectors is designed to meet the requirements of IEC1076-4-101 and provides a high-density, high-performance, and cost-effective board-to-board interconnect system. Applications include telecommunications, computer, storage, test and measurement, and industrial automation industries.

The Winchester MetCon-2 product line consists of:

• 9 different module styles, available in right-angle sockets and vertical pin headers with press-fit terminations. Female shielded socket connectors are provided with a pre-assembled top shield. Unshielded female socket modules are also available.
• Each module provides 5 rows of signal contacts and 2 rows of optional ground contacts.
• Pin headers are available with 12 different contact options - 3 mating lengths on the primary side of the connector, each available in 4 different tail lengths. All pin header and socket contacts have press-fit “eye-of-the-needle” compliant terminations for quick, simple, and reliable board assembly.
• Pin contact tail lengths include a 3.7mm press-fit tail for “feed-to” applications and 13mm, 14.5mm and 16.0mm extended tails for “rear plug-up" applications.

This variety provides design engineers with the versatility to differentiate signal, power, and ground on both mating sides of the headers, which is necessary for “hot-swap” applications.

Features and benefits of Winchester’s MetCon-2 product line:

• Contains a unique stabilizing feature designed to help long-tail contacts maintain pin-tail straightness.
• Mylar^® strip on long tails to hold pin tip to true position during initial board insertion.
• Generous lead-in on shrouds to aid in assembly of rear connectors.
• Generous lead-in on mating sockets to prevent pin stubbing.
• Scalloped coring in back of sockets to prevent pins from bottoming out inside the socket.
• Selectively loaded sockets by column.
• Selectively loaded headers by contact.
• 30 microinch gold over nickel contact plating for Class II performance (250 mating cycles).