68-Position SAS/PCIe Receptacle for SMT Assembly
The TE Connectivity 1735961-2 is a 68-position SAS/PCIe receptacle designed for surface-mount termination. The connector style is a receptacle, meaning it accepts the mating plug from a drive or controller card. Board guide features assist alignment during blind-mate assembly, and the integrated pick-and-place cap allows automated placement on a standard SMT line without special nozzles.
Surface-Mount Termination and Assembly Features
Termination is solder-only, surface-mount — no through-hole tails. The pick-and-place cap is a flat vacuum-pick surface that keeps the nozzle off the contacts, preventing damage during placement.
Comparison with 2227302-3
The only cited peer, 2227302-3, shares the same SAS/PCIe receptacle design and active lifecycle status. For a reel-fed SMT line, the Tape & Reel option of 1735961-2 is the direct fit; the Box packaging of 2227302-3 suits tray-fed or hand-place assembly. All other specs — position count, termination, mounting, and plating — are consistent across the series.