Hybrid Power/Signal Backplane Receptacle
The TE Connectivity 1-6450860-6 is a 33-position MULTI-BEAM XLE receptacle that splits its contact layout into 24 signal positions and 9 power positions across 4 rows — a hybrid architecture built for power-distribution backplanes where a single connector carries both the DC rail and low-current sense or control lines. Press-fit termination means the receptacle presses into plated through-holes without solder — a clean, rework-friendly assembly for high-reliability backplane builds where reflow or wave-solder defects are a concern.
Press-Fit Termination and Board Retention
Press-fit is the whole story here — the compliant pin compresses as it enters the plated hole, forming a gas-tight joint without solder. That means no thermal stress on the board, no solder-joint inspection, and the ability to replace a damaged receptacle by pressing it out and pressing in a new one. The integral guide pin aligns the connector during blind backplane mating, taking shear off the signal and power pins — without it, the 33-position count would risk stubbing a pin on the first mate.