DIN 41612 Style F Plug for Backplane Interconnects
The TE Connectivity 2-164045-4 is a DIN 41612 Style F plug, the standard male connector for Eurocard backplane systems. This right-angle through-hole plug mates parallel to the PCB, making it the daughtercard half that plugs into a Style C or R receptacle on the backplane.
96 Positions, 48 Loaded — the Real BOM Line
The 2-164045-4 is a 96-position connector body with only 48 positions loaded. This is not a partial-population option — it is the standard DIN 41612 Style F configuration, where rows a and c are loaded and row b is unloaded. If your backplane layout calls for a fully populated 96-pin male plug, you need a different style (Style C or R). For a VMEbus J1/J2 application, the 48 loaded positions match the signal and ground pin assignment exactly; the empty row b cavities provide additional clearance for routing on the backplane.
Right-Angle Solder Tails for Board-Edge Mounting
The through-hole right-angle termination places the connector body flush against the PCB edge, with the solder tails extending into plated through-holes.
