The connectors feature high-quality, gold-plated cooper-alloy contacts with a very low contact resistance of 2.2 mΩ (power) and 8.5 mΩ (signal). The robust housing design and special alignment features allow blind mating. Due to their hot-swap capabilities, boards equipped with these connectors can be exchanged during live operation.
The right-angle male connector is designed for use with the system modules (ATCA boards/blades). The vertical female connector is employed as a daughterboard connector for use on the backplane. These power connectors use press-fit termination and can be processed with standard tools. The press-fit assembly process changes the shape of the contacts, thus forming a durable gas-tight connection between the contacts and the PCB.