68 Position PC Card Receptacles - 962 Series
Methode’s 68 position receptacles are PCMCIA and
JEIDA compatible and are available in multiple standard or
custom solder tail configurations. The independent dual
beam contact design insures extended reliability, redundant
electrical contact and consistent mechanical performance.
• Meets PC Card standards
• Durable contact design withstands repeated card
insertions in excess of 10,000 cycles
• Flexible contact tail forming tool offers alternatives for
custom applications
• Unique mold design offers flexibility to customize
mounting ear configurations
• Materials are compatible with high temperature
soldering processes
• Designed for use with Methode/Duel Systems and Sonic
Welded Frame Kits
• Also available with ground clips
Specifications
Materials
Contact Material:
High Performance Copper alloy
Contact Plating:
15 µin Select gold (30µin optional) in
contact area over low stress nickel over all. 100 micro
inch minimum 60/40 Sn/Pb in tail area.
Insulator Material:
LCP 94V-0 rated high temperature
thermoplastic
Operating Temperature:
-55°C to +85°C
Mechanical Performance
Durability:
10,000 cycles
Insertion Force:
6.0 lbs (2.7 Kg) max.
Withdrawal Force:
10 grams min. per contact
Electrical Performance
Current Rating:
0.5 A DC
Contact Resistance:
40 mΩ (initial) D resistance £ 20
milliohms (final)
Dielectric Strength:
500 V AC for 1 minute
PART NUMBER LEGEND
962-XX-68SMXX-XX(XX)
PACKAGING
TR = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec
TL = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec (marking down)
T7 = Tape & Reel 72mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec
TL8 = Tape & Reel 72mm width, 16mm pitch
(see packing spec)
PLATING
23 = 30 µin gold
24 = 15µin gold
TAIL STYLE
19 = 19 Tail Style
22 = 22 Tail Style
39 = 39 Tail Style
44 = 44 Tail Style
46 = 46 Tail Style
50 = 50 Tail Style
MOUNTING EAR STYLE
03 = Style no. 3
09 = Style no. 9
12 = Style no. 12
15 = Style no. 15
Note:
Consult factory for other tail styles and other ear configurations
North and South America:
Methode Electronics, Inc. Connector Products
1700 Hicks Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA
847-392-3500 • Toll Free: 800-323-6864 • Fax: 847-392-9404
Email: info@methode.com • Web: www.methode.com/connector/index.html
Europe:
Methode Electronics Ireland, Ltd.
Unit H, Crossagalla Business Park, Ballysimon Rd. • Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0) 61 401222 • Fax: +353 (0) 61 401942
Email: info@methode.ie • Web: ireland.methode.com/main.html
Far East:
Methode Electronics Far East, Pte. Ltd.
1 Tuas Lane, Jurong Town • Singapore 638610
65-68615444 • Fax: 65-68614777
Email: sales@methode.com.sg • Web: www.methode.com/mefe/index.html
68 Position
PC Card Receptacle - 962 Series
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North and South America:
Methode Electronics, Inc. Connector Products
1700 Hicks Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA
847-392-3500 • Toll Free: 800-323-6864 • Fax: 847-392-9404
Email: info@methode.com • Web: www.methode.com/connector/index.html
Europe:
Methode Electronics Ireland, Ltd.
Unit H, Crossagalla Business Park, Ballysimon Rd. • Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0) 61 401222 • Fax: +353 (0) 61 401942
Email: info@methode.ie • Web: ireland.methode.com/main.html
Far East:
Methode Electronics Far East, Pte. Ltd.
1 Tuas Lane, Jurong Town • Singapore 638610
65-68615444 • Fax: 65-68614777
Email: sales@methode.com.sg • Web: www.methode.com/mefe/index.html
68 Position PC Card Receptacle - 962 Series
North and South America:
Methode Electronics, Inc. Connector Products
1700 Hicks Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA
847-392-3500 • Toll Free: 800-323-6864 • Fax: 847-392-9404
Email: info@methode.com • Web: www.methode.com/connector/index.html
Europe:
Methode Electronics Ireland, Ltd.
Unit H, Crossagalla Business Park, Ballysimon Rd. • Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0) 61 401222 • Fax: +353 (0) 61 401942
Email: info@methode.ie • Web: ireland.methode.com/main.html
Far East:
Methode Electronics Far East, Pte. Ltd.
1 Tuas Lane, Jurong Town • Singapore 638610
65-68615444 • Fax: 65-68614777
Email: sales@methode.com.sg • Web: www.methode.com/mefe/index.html
68 Position PC Card Receptacles - 962 Series
North and South America:
Methode Electronics, Inc. Connector Products
1700 Hicks Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA
847-392-3500 • Toll Free: 800-323-6864 • Fax: 847-392-9404
Email: info@methode.com • Web: www.methode.com/connector/index.html
Europe:
Methode Electronics Ireland, Ltd.
Unit H, Crossagalla Business Park, Ballysimon Rd. • Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0) 61 401222 • Fax: +353 (0) 61 401942
Email: info@methode.ie • Web: ireland.methode.com/main.html
Far East:
Methode Electronics Far East, Pte. Ltd.
1 Tuas Lane, Jurong Town • Singapore 638610
65-68615444 • Fax: 65-68614777
Email: sales@methode.com.sg • Web: www.methode.com/mefe/index.html
68 Position
PC Card Receptacles with Ground Clip - 962 Series
Features
• Integral ground clip eliminates the need for board
mounted ground contacts and additional solder pads
• Meets PC Card standards
• Durable contact design withstands repeated card
insertions in excess of 10,000 cycles
• Flexible contact tail forming tool offers alternatives for
custom applications
• Unique mold design offers flexibility to customize
mounting ear configurations
• Materials are compatible with high temperature
soldering processes
• Designed for use with Methode/Duel Systems and Sonic
Welded Frame Kits
Specifications
Materials
Contact Material:
High Performance Copper alloy
Contact Plating:
15 µin Select gold (30µin optional) in
contact area over low stress nickel over all. 100 micro
inch minimum 60/40 Sn/Pb in tail area.
Ground Clip Material:
Tin plated phosphor bronze
Insulator Material:
LCP 94V-0 rated high temperature
thermoplastic
Operating Temperature:
-55°C to +85°C
Mechanical Performance
Durability:
10,000 cycles
Insertion Force:
6.0 lbs (2.7 Kg) max.
Withdrawal Force:
10 grams min. per contact
Electrical Performance
Current Rating:
0.5 A DC
Contact Resistance:
40 milliohms (initial) D resistance £
20 milliohms (final)
Dielectric Strength:
500 V AC for 1 minute
PART NUMBER LEGEND
962-XX-68XSMXX-XX(XX)
PACKAGING
TR = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec
TL = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec (marking down)
T5 = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16m pitch
see packing spec
T7 = Tape & Reel 72mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec
TL8 = Tape & Reel 56mm width, 16mm pitch
see packing spec
PLATING
23 = 30 µin gold
27 = 15µin gold
TAIL STYLE
19 = 19 Tail Style
39 = 39 Tail Style
44 = 44 Tail Style
46 = 46 Tail Style
50 = 50 Tail Style
NUMBER OF GROUND CLIPS
01 = Slots position #1 & #35
02 = Slots position #34 & #68
03 = Slots position #1, #34, #35, #68
04 = Slots position #1 & #685
05 = Slots position #34 & #35
MOUNTING EAR STYLE
03 = Style no. 3
09 = Style no. 9
12 = Style no. 12
15 = Style no. 15
North and South America:
Methode Electronics, Inc. Connector Products
1700 Hicks Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA
847-392-3500 • Toll Free: 800-323-6864 • Fax: 847-392-9404
Email: info@methode.com • Web: www.methode.com/connector/index.html
Europe:
Methode Electronics Ireland, Ltd.
Unit H, Crossagalla Business Park, Ballysimon Rd. • Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0) 61 401222 • Fax: +353 (0) 61 401942
Email: info@methode.ie • Web: ireland.methode.com/main.html
Far East:
Methode Electronics Far East, Pte. Ltd.
1 Tuas Lane, Jurong Town • Singapore 638610
65-68615444 • Fax: 65-68614777
Email: sales@methode.com.sg • Web: www.methode.com/mefe/index.html
