Application Specification
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Backplane Connectors 29 DEC 09 Rev A
All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters. Unless
otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of +0.13 and angles have a tolerance of +2_. Figures and
illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale.
1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers the requirement for application of the Z--PACK 12--Row Interconnection System.
These connectors reduce signal crosstalk in high speed, nanosecond applications requiring very high pin count
applications. The system consists of 50 ohm impedance connectors with 2.0 signal column spacing.
The Z--PACK Connectors are available in modular right--angle receptacles, and vertical pin headers. Both
receptacles and pin headers are available with compliant pin only and are shipped in 72 and 144 signal position
(12--row) modules which the customer joins together on the printed circuit (pc) board for the correct size.
When corresponding with Tyco Electronics Personnel, use the terminology provided in this specification to help
facilitate your inquiry for information. Basic terms and features of components are provided in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Right- Angle Receptacles
with Universal Guide
Pin Modules
Vertical Headers
Center Receptacle
Chicklet
Key Box
Universal
Guide Pin
Alignment
Right Header
Signal Pin
ACTION PIN
Compliant Pin
Right Shroud
Feed Through
Signal Pin
Center Header
Left Header
(Feed Through)
Guide Receptacle
Assembly
Matching
Coding Keys
Alignment
Slots
Universal
Guide Pin
ACTION PIN*
Compliant Pin
NOTE
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2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
SUpdated document to corporate requirements
SDeleted obsolete documentation in Paragraph 2.4
SDeleted obsolete tooling in Section 5, TOOLING
SNew logo and format
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Part Number 120637 and Product Code A259 are representative numbers of Z--PACK 12--Row
Backplane Connectors. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite your inquiries through
a service network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such information can be
obtained through a local Tyco Electronics Representative or, after purchase, by calling the Tooling Assistance
Center or Product Information number at the bottom of page 1.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for specific products are available from the service network. The information contained in
Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this specification or with any other technical
documentation supplied by Tyco Electronics.
2.4. Instructional Material
The following list includes available instruction sheets (408--series) that provide assembly procedures for
product, operation, maintenance and repair of tooling, as well as setup and operation procedures of
applicators; and customer manuals (409--series) that provide setup, operation, and maintenance of machines.
Document Number Document Title
408--2636--1 CERTI--LOK* Insertion Tool 380392--8
408--4553 Seating Tools 91311--[ ] for Z--PACK 12--Row Backplane Headers
408--4568 Chicklet Extraction Tools 1320870--1
408--4571 Receptacle Seating Tools 91318--[ ], 91319--[ ], and 91320--[ ]
408--4572 Receptacle Housing Removal Tool 91323--[ ]
408--9979 Pin Repair Kits 354687--1, --2, and --3 for Z--PACK Signal Pin Contacts
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Storage
The connectors should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent deformation to the
contacts. The connectors should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that could
adversely affect signal transmissions.
3.2. Product Materials and Selection Criteria
A. Material
All Z--PACK 12--Row Connector housings and chicklets are molded of UL 94V--O rated thermoplastic.
All contacts are copper alloy, plated at the contact interface with gold, with a nickel underplate, and
tin--lead tines.
B. Size
Typical connector sizes and length of pins are shown in Figure 2.
C. Guides
The pin headers have alignment slots with a guide--in feature that helps position the pin and receptacle
contacts prior to engagement of the circuits. See Figure 1.
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Figure 2
72-Position
(Left)
144-Position
(Center)
72-Position
(Right)
8.2 Level 1 A
9.7 Level 2 B
Reference Line = Seating Plane for Connector
ACTION PIN Posts Only
Feedthrough Posts with ACTION PIN Posts
8.2 K
9.7 P
13.0 Level 1
3.7
3.7
14.5 Level 2
16.0 Level 3 11.2 T
11.2 Level 2 C
3.7
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D. End- to- End Placement
The end contacts in the pin header and receptacle are one half the contact spacing distance from the ends
of the housing. This design feature makes it possible to mount connectors end--to--end while maintaining
the 2.0 mm column spacing. Connectors can be mounted end--to--end within the specified dimension. See
Figure 3.
Figure 3
Pin Header Connectors Receptacle Connectors
2.0 2.0
3.3. Alignment
Proper alignment is essential to ensure full engagement of mating connectors, and to ensure that contacts are
not bent or otherwise damaged during mating and unmating. For tolerance limitations, see Figure 4.
Figure 4
Receptacle
Pin
Header
PC Board (Typ)
PC Board (Typ)
+2+2
2.0 2.0(3Plc)
Receptacle
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3.4. Mating Dimension
Full mating of connectors is necessary to ensure a good connection. The dimension from the surface of the pc
board to which the pin header is mounted and the first row of contacts in the receptacle must be as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5
PC Board
PC Board
Right-Angle-to-Vertical
Right--Angle Receptacle
Vertical Pin Header
Dimension to centerline for
daughter card to backplane
pattern reference. See Figure 6.
18.5
3.5. PC Board Requirements
A. PC Board Thickness
Right--angle receptacle connectors with compliant pin contacts require a pc board with a minimum
thickness of 1.40 mm.
Vertical pin header connectors with compliant pin contacts also require a pc board with a minimum
thickness of 1.40 mm.
B. PC Board Circuit Pattern Layout
The pc board layout patterns for the placement of Z--PACK 12--Row Pin Header and Receptacle
Connectors are provided in Figure 6.
Figure 6 (cont’d)
NOTE: Component Side View Shown
Daughtercard
Datums and
Dimensions
Established
by Customer
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Figure 6 (end)
NOTE: Component Side Views Shown
Centerline reference for
alignment to face of
daughter card -- refer to
specific customer drawing.
SeeFigure5.
3.6. Contact Hole Configuration
The contact holes in the pc board for all contacts must be drilled and plated through to specific dimensions.
SeeFigure7.
Figure 7
0.90 Pad Diameter
Copper Plating
0.035 (Maximum
Hardness of Copper to
be 150 Knoop)
Tin/Lead Plated
0.015
Drilled Hole Diameter
0.72--0.68
0.65--0.55 Dia of
Finished Hole After
Plating
Board Thickness
1.40 Min
FR--4
Material
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3.7. Connector Installation
A. Initial Positioning
Z--PACK 12--Row Vertical Pin Headers, and Right--Angle Receptacles must be pre--applied to a pc board
by hand.
Connectors should be gripped by the housing only and not by the contacts. When placing a connector into
a pc board, all contact tines should be aligned and inserted into the pc board simultaneously to prevent
twisting or bending of the contacts.
B. Seating Connectors
Z--PACK 12--Row Headers and Receptacles with compliant pin contacts are seated with seating tools
listed in Section 5, TOOLING. Seating force must be applied evenly on the connectors to prevent
deformation or other damage to the contacts and housings. When installing header connectors, the
insertion force must be simultaneously applied to the shoulders of each contact at the bottom of the slots.
When installing right--angle receptacle connectors, the insertion force must be evenly applied to the
assembly (top surface of the chicklets) as shown in Figure 8. Seating force will vary according to hole
diameter and signal pin count. Approximate force to seat connectors will be 2668--4003 N [600--900 lb] per
100 signal pins.
Correct seating of connector is essential to interconnection performance. This includes correct seating height (see
Figure 8) and force applied. Overdriving of product will deform parts critical to the quality of the connection. Maximum
force occurs prior to seating the connectors on the pc board.
Figure 8 (cont’d)
Z--PACK
12--Row
Receptacle
Seating Height
(Connector Seated)
38.1 [1.50]
Applicator
Shut Height
(Ram Down)
Applicator
Ram (Fully
Down) (Ref)
Seating Tool
Centered Under
Applicator Ram
and Bottomed on
Connector
Contacts in PC Board Holes
and Aligned with Grooves in
PC Support
PC Support
(Customer Supplied)
PC Board (Ref)
Force
CAUTION
!
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Figure 8 (end)
Force
Z--PACK 12--Row Pin
Header With Compliant
Pin Contacts
Applicator Ram
(Fully Down) (Ref)
Seating Tool
Centered Under
Applicator Ram
Seating Tool Inside Header
Housing and Bottomed on
Housing Floor
Contact Posts Aligned with
Holes in PC Board and
Board Support
PC Board
(Ref)
Board Support
(Ref)
Seating Height
(Connector Seated)
38.1 +.254/--.000
[1.500 +.010/--.000]
Applicator
Shut Height
(Ram Down)
.000
.254
.000
.010
[]
3.8. Solder Process Considerations
Since the Z--PACK 12--Row Backplane Connectors have a press--in compliant pin type of design, it does not
require solder. But, when pc board repair or rework requires soldering after the connectors are already inserted
in the pc board, the following applies.
Even when using “no clean” solder paste, it is imperative that the contact interface be kept clean of flux and residue,
since it acts as an insulator.
Consideration must be given to toxicity and other safety requirements recommended by the solvent manufacturer.
Trichloroethylene and Methylene Chloride can be used with no harmful affect to the connectors; however, Tyco
Electronics does not recommend them because of the harmful occupational and environmental effects. Both are
carcinogenic (cancer--causing) and Trichloroethylene is harmful to the earth’s ozone layer.
Air drying of cleaned connectors is recommended. Temperature for the connectors should not exceed --55 to
105_C [--67 to 221_F]. Degradation of the housings could result from extreme temperatures. Gold surfaces of
contact tines must be relubricated with a TelcordiaUapproved lubricant if applications require it.
3.9. Accessories
Guide pins for additional pre--alignment, power pins and receptacles, and special keying inserts are available
as shown in Figure 9. Other hardware options to meet specific needs may be available from, or designed by,
Tyco Electronics Engineering at customers’ request.
UTrademark of Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
CAUTION
!
DANGER
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Figure 9
YFor appropriate nut and lockwasher,
refer to the specific customer drawing.
Color Matched
Coding Keys
Universal
Guide Pin
Lockwasher
and NutY
Universal
Guide Pin
Lockwasher
and NutY
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3.10. Repair/Replacement
A. Header Repair
Header assemblies can be repaired without removal from the pc board, in cases where only contacts are
in need of replacement. For signal pin contacts, use replacement tool kit 354687--[ ] (Instruction Sheet
408--9979). This kit contains tips for removal and replacement of compliant pin contacts.
B. Receptacle Repair
Receptacle construction does not allow for replacement of individual contacts. Damaged integral
receptacles generally must be completely replaced. Receptacles can be repaired by removing and
replacing only the damaged connector module, as follows:
1. To remove the receptacle housing from the connector assembly, use receptacle housing removal tool
91323--1, (Instruction Sheet 408--4572).
2. Use chicklet removal tool 1320870--1 to remove the chicklet sub--assemblies. Refer to Instruction
Sheet 408--4568.
3. Refer to Instruction Sheet 408--4571 to seat the new receptacle module in the proper position.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
The Z--PACK 12--Row Interconnection System have not yet been agency approved.
5. TOOLING
Figure 10 provides tool part numbers and instructional material related to Z--PACK 12--Row Backplane
Connectors.
Tyco Electronics Tool Engineers have designed machines for a variety of application requirements. For assistance in
setting up prototype and production line equipment, contact Tyco Electronics Tool Engineering through your local Tyco
Electronics Representative or call the Tooling Assistance Center number at the bottom of page 1.
SPC Board Support
A pc board support must be used to prevent bowing of the pc board during the insertion of a connector
into the board. It should have flat surfaces with holes or a channel wide and deep enough to receive the
contact compliant pins and other attaching hardware during installation of the connector on the pc board.
SSeating Tools
Seating tools have been designed to push on the contact and seat the connector on the pc board. The tool
will prevent contacts from backing out of the housing and prevent damage to the housing. The seating
tools may be used with the power units listed or arbor frame assembly.
SImpact Repair Tools
Impact repair tools are designed to remove damaged contacts from housings without damaging the
housing. The tools must be used with a support that is deep enough to allow full extraction of the contact.
SPower Units
Power units are automatic or semi--automatic machines used to assist in the application of a product.
A power unit supplies the force to seat the connector onto the pc board using seating tools.
SArbor Frame Assembly
Manual arbor frame assemblies are used to exert a downward force used to apply connectors to a pc
board using seating tools.
SExtraction Tools
Extraction Tools are designed to remove contacts or housings without damaging any parts of the
connector.
SInsertion Tools
Insertion Tools are designed for inserting individual contacts or connector assemblies into areas without
damaging or touching other component parts.
NOTE
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PRODUCT TOOLING
TYPE DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
(DOCUMENT) DESCRIPTION
72--POSITION--RIGHT 91311--[ ] (408--4553) SEATING TOOL
HEADER
7
2
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72--POSITION--LEFT
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354687--3 (408--9979) PIN REPAIR KIT
7
2
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P
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T
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144--POSITION--THRU 380392--8 (408--2636--1) INSERTION TOOL
7
2
P
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S
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N
R
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H
T
91318--[ ] (408--4571) SEATING TOOL
R
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P
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A
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72--POSITION--RIGHT
72--POSITION--LEFT
7
2
P
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S
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T
H
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91323--2 (408--4572) REMOVAL TOOL
R
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C
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P
T
A
C
L
E
72--POSITION--THRU
144--POSITION--THRU 1320870--1 (408--4568) CHICKLET
EXTRACTION TOOL
Figure 10 (cont’d)
PC Board Support
(Customer Supplied)
Typical Power
Unit
NOTE: Power units that use seating tools for this product line
may be available through Tyco Electronics. Machines that may
accommodate your production needs are bench machines
BMEP--3T and BMEP--5T; stand alone machines MEP--6T and
MEP--12T; and a fully automated machine available, AEP--12T.
Contact the Tooling Assistance Center (TAC) phone number at the
bottom of page 1 for information on these Automation Services
Group (ASG) machines.
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Figure 10 (end)
Insertion Tool
Assembly 354995--1
Setscrew
1--22642--9
Pusher
679037--1 Spacer
Pin Support
Tube
Extraction Tool
Assembly 354996--1
Tool Tip
Replacement Pin
Assembly 354994--1
Contact Replacement
Tool 380392--8
Pin Repair Kit
354687-3
Receptacle Housing
Removal Tool Kit
91323--2
Chicklet Removal
Tool 1320870--1
Typical Pin
Header Seating
Tool
Typical Receptacle
Seating Tool
Manual Arbor
Frame Assembly
(Commercially
Available)
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6. VISUAL AID
Figure 11 shows a typical application of an Z--PACK 12--Row Interconnection System. This illustration should
be used by production personnel to ensure a correctly applied product. Applications which DO NOT appear
correct should be inspected using the information in the preceding pages of this specification and in the
instructional material shipped with the product.
FIGURE 11. VISUAL AID
CONNECTOR MUST BE
SEATEDONPCBOARD
HARDWARE MUST
BE SECURELY
TIGHTENED
COLOR MATCHED
KEYING INSERTS
(IF USED) MUST
BE ALIGNED FOR
MATING
CONNECTOR MUST BE
SEATEDONPCBOARD
RECEPTACLES AND
HEADERS MUST BE
FULLY MATED
