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The mated stacking height of 0.6 mm, combined with a height above board of 0.019\" (0.48 mm), defines the z-axis clearance between parallel PCBs — a critical dimension when specifying the board spacing in a stacked assembly. The plug uses outer shroud contacts, meaning the male contacts are recessed within a plastic shroud that guides alignment during mating and protects the contacts from damage before assembly. Gold contact finish at 4.00 µin (0.100 µm) thickness provides reliable signal transfer across repeated mating cycles, with the gold layer resisting oxidation that would increase contact resistance over time. Surface-mount termination, combined with pick-and-place features and solder retention, confirms the part is engineered for automated SMT assembly lines. The solder retention features hold the connector in place during reflow, preventing tombstoning or shift that can occur with fine-pitch parts. ## Board Layout: Pitch and Stack Height Drive the Footprint For the board layout engineer, the 0.35 mm pitch is the tightest constraint. This pitch demands precise PCB trace routing between pads — typically requiring a controlled impedance stack-up and fine-line etching capability. The two-row arrangement with 22 positions means 11 contacts per row, with the rows offset to maximize routing channel escape. The 0.6 mm mated stack height sets the z-height budget: the receptacle and plug together occupy just over half a millimeter between boards, which is typical for ultra-slim portable product designs. The surface-mount pads must match the recommended footprint in the product drawing. The solder retention features add mechanical hold during reflow, but the connector itself does not carry board locks — the primary retention comes from the solder joints after reflow. For vibration-prone environments, confirm the application's shock and vibration profile against the connector's rated capability.","metaTitle":"Molex 5050702222 SlimStack Plug, 22 Pos, 0.35mm Pitch","metaDescription":"Molex 5050702222 SlimStack 505070 plug, 22 positions, 0.35mm pitch, 0.6mm mated stack height. Gold contacts, SMT, active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"SlimStack 505070","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Board-to-Board Connectors","Mezzanine & Stacking Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Molex","Pitch":"0.014\\\" (0.35mm)","Series":"SlimStack 505070","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Pick and Place, Solder Retention","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Connector Type":"Plug, Outer Shroud Contacts","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Height Above Board":"0.019\\\" (0.48mm)","Base Product Number":"505070","Number of Positions":"22","Mated Stacking Heights":"0.6mm","Contact Finish Thickness":"4.00µin (0.100µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.3855","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.84000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1,"price":"$0.88000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.72700","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.69600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.57970","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.60600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.46379","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.48480","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.43935","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.42031","currency":"USD"},{"qty":8000,"price":"$0.38553","currency":"USD"},{"qty":16000,"price":"$0.37683","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/67ad7a10a6bd365823b80f2f65975df2.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of the Molex 5050702222?","answer":"The pitch is 0.014\" (0.35 mm), which is the center-to-center spacing between adjacent contacts. This fine pitch is the primary factor determining the PCB footprint and routing density."},{"question":"What is the mated stacking height for the 5050702222?","answer":"The mated stacking height is 0.6 mm, meaning the total height occupied by the mated plug and receptacle pair between two parallel PCBs is 0.6 mm. The plug itself sits 0.019\" (0.48 mm) above the board surface."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/5050702222","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/5050702222 when reusing this data. 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