Z-PACK Futurebus Receptacle for Backplane Signal Interconnects
The TE Connectivity 5536507-6 is a 120-position receptacle from the Z-PACK series, designed for the Futurebus backplane standard. It carries 120 female sockets arranged in 4 rows at a 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch, with all positions loaded. The connector mounts board-edge via right-angle through-hole solder tails, making it the board-side half that mates with a standard Futurebus male header. The natural UL94 V-0 rated housing includes integral board guides and spacers that align the connector during blind-mate assembly and keep the signal pins off the board surface.
120 Positions, 4 Rows — the Backplane Signal Density
The 120 circuits in 4 rows at 2.00mm pitch give this receptacle a high signal density for a backplane connector. The board guide and spacer features are not optional extras — they prevent the contacts from stubbing against the header shroud during insertion and maintain the correct standoff height above the board.
Operating Range and Flammability Rating
The gold contact finish, combined with the wide temperature range, suits this receptacle for environments where the backplane sees occasional reconfiguration or maintenance cycles.