VPX Stacking Connectors

TE Connectivity (TE) has released VPX stacking connectors compliant to the VITA 46 footprint. This connector system allows users to cable off the backplane or plug-in card for rugged, embedded computing applications. Stacking connectors are engineered to perform in environments where small, lightweight, and rugged connectors are critical for reliability in harsh and strenuous conditions.

TE’s VPX stacking connector matches the footprint of the MULTIGIG RT 2 and MULTIGIG RT 2-R connector and boasts a 4 mm by 4.4 mm stack height which fits VITA 46 half modules. It is versatile enough to be used as a half module or stackable side-by-side to fill a full connector position. With compliant pin termination on both sides, the connector is well-suited for rigid -flex or board-to-board stacking where a separable interface is not required. The VPX stacking connector makes installation simple with its press-fit application.