It accepts a non-specified dual-edge card, with a card thickness range of 0.054" to 0.070" (1.37mm to 1.78mm), covering common 0.062" PCB thicknesses. The press-fit termination eliminates solder, making it suitable for solderless backplane assembly where rework and high-reliability connections are priorities.
The dual-readout design means each edge-card pad contacts two independent beams—one on each row—doubling the contact redundancy per circuit.
Press-Fit Termination – What It Means for Assembly
This avoids thermal stress on the board and connector during reflow, and allows field replacement of individual connectors by pressing them out. The through-hole mounting provides mechanical retention during vibration, though the press-fit interface itself handles the shear load from the cable or card edge.