The High-Speed Card-Edge Connector SPD08 is the latest board-to-board
offering from 3M. It is suitable for a wide variety of applications in these markets:
datacom systems, enterprise servers, telecommunications equipment, defense and
test applications.
The SPD08 connector can also be used in several different design applications.
These include:
• Mezzanineboardstackingdesignsrequiringtransmissionofhigh-speed
(up to 15 Gbps), high density, controlled impedance signals
• Wire-to-boarddesignsrequiringtransmissionofhighspeedsignals
(up to 25 Gbps)
3M™ High-Speed Card-Edge Connector, SPD08
Key Features and Benefits
Supports High-speed Board-to-board Connections
• Controlledimpedance,crosstalklimitingcontactdesignsupportsspeedsupto15Gbps(at30mmstackheight)
• Embeddedgroundplanewithinrisercardlimitsrow-to-rowcrosstalkandenhancessignalintegrity
• SupportsXAUI,PCIExpress(Gen1/2/3),SATAandotherapplicationspeeds
Flexible Stacking Height and Robust Connection
• Supportsexiblestackingheight
(16-40 mm) with the use of a PCB
intermediate riser card
• Robustcontactdesignistolerantof
misalignment, provides a reliable
connection and supports blind mate
High Density Board Footprint
• Highdensity(0.8mmpitch),two-rowdesignconservesboardspaceandsimpliestracerouting
Flexible Design Options
• 20-200contactpositions(seeavailabilityandstandardcongurationdetailsincustomerdrawing78-5100-2420-7)
• Availablewithoptionallatchesforrobustmechanicalstability
• 0.5Acurrentratingpercontactformixedsignalandpowerapplications
Widespread Applicability
• Supportsupto25Gbpswire-to-boardapplicationsusing3M™TwinAxialCable
terminated to the edge
16–40 mm
3° 2°
3M™ High-Speed Card-Edge Connectors,
with and without latch
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Specifications and Parameters
Contacts and Solder Tabs Copper alloy
Finish 3~5 µm matte tin on solder tail; 1.27 µm nickel under plate all over
Housing Connector: LCP, black, UL 94V-0;
Latch: LCP, beige, UL 94V-0
Current Rating 3.0A @ 30°C (single contact); 0.5A per contact
Contact Resistance 50mΩ max
Voltage 50V AC
Characteristic Impedance For 85 Ohm and 100 Ohm systems
Transmission Rate 7.5 GHz (rated at -2dB insertion loss for 30 mm stack height board-to-board applications)
Temperature -55°C ~ +125°C
Please contact a 3M Electronic Solutions Division (ESD) Sales Representative for more product information and technical support.
Signal Integrity and Environmental Qualification data available upon request.
Ordering Information
Thefollowingpartscongurationsareavailableoncustomerdrawing78-5100-2420-7.Pleasereferencethisdrawingforadditional
details and availability.
No of Positions
020, 040, 060
064, 080, 100, 120, 140,
160, 180, 200
SPD08 –XXX–X–XX–XX
Packaging Option
Blank = Tray
TR = Tape & Reel
Plating Option
RB = 0.76 µm Gold
RA = 0.25 µm Gold
Latching Option
Blank = w/o Latch
L = With Latch
3M™ High-Speed Card-Edge Connector, SPD08
Note: All positions are not tooled. Please refer to the drawing for more information on currently tooled positions.
