EPT: Zero8 – Zero Limits
Miniaturized Electronics Design
In times of increasing miniaturisation, maximum flexibility in electronics design is more in demand than ever. Straight and angled connectors of various heights and with various numbers of pins enable different PCB connections. The Zero8 product group from EPT is regarded as the all-rounder among connectors – and now, to an even greater degree.
Maximum Flexibility
The four different height profiles of the Zero8 family allow for board-to-board distances between 6 and 21mm. For the developer, the newly added socket height in the high profile now means even more flexibility and the possibility of using the version of this connector with a 0.8mm pitch to make optimal use of installation space. This makes it possible to bridge even larger board-to-board distances, such as those caused by capacitors or inductances in frequency converters. Both connector halves – plug and socket – are currently available as both straight and angled versions, which allows for horizontal, vertical, and mezzanine connections. They are also available with different numbers of pins (from 12 to 80) and thus represent the entire wealth of variants, with all of the connectors being compatible and having the ability to be combined with one another as desired.
High-Speed without a Drop in Quality
Simulations run with the connector system also show that all connectors in the Zero8 family have excellent signal integrity and, at 16 Gbps, are ideally suited for PCIe 4.0 and Industrial Ethernet. The optional EMC shielding featured in the shielded Zero8 guarantees a high-speed signal flow without a drop in quality.
Miniaturised and Robust
Many connectors get damaged during the assembly process due to mistakes such as touching the external contacts or accidentally plugging in the two connector halves the wrong way around. With Zero8, such damage is ruled out because of the protected, internal contacts and insertion bevels at the edge of the insulating body in accordance with the Koshiri principle.
0.4mm Tolerance for Socket and Plug Connections
The socket and plug can tolerate a mutual displacement of up to 0.4mm during operation. This creates room for play when considering an application’s tolerances and makes it possible to place multiple connector pairs on a single PCB without running the risk of experiences losses in contact reliability. In addition, this contact reliability remains stable even in the event of vibration and shock – thanks to the innovative ScaleX connection technology.
Zero8, Your Scalable Connector Solution
Anyone who relies on a scalable connector system for their application therefore not only avoids time-consuming and cost-intensive release loops, but also receives maximum variability and thus maximum freedom in their electronics design with Zero8.
Your Contact Person
For more information, please contact Christian Sichtar.
