Description

The 71439-2164 is a rectangular board-to-board connector array that belongs to the SEARAY series from Molex. It is designed to cater to high pin-count devices or memory modules mounted on mezzanine or module PC boards for various market applications, including networking, storage, computer, and general industries. The connector has superior electrical and mechanical features, including a patented solder charge technology that ensures better process yields and low applicable costs compared to other BGA connector products. 

Specifications and features

The Molex 71439-2164 SEARAY board-to-board connector array boasts of the following features and benefits:

• Patented solder attach technology that is more cost-effective and reliable than BGA
• SEARAY footprint that is compatible with other 1.27mm (.050") by 1.27mm (.050") products
• Robust guidance and polarization that aligns connectors to mate in the correct position
• Advanced gold-plated housings with an integrated shielding system
• Two points of contact for each signal
• Multiple stack heights from 10mm to 25mm (.394" to .984")
• Available in press-fit or solder tail
• For Mezzanine cards, parallel backplanes, and bridge board applications
• End walls that facilitate blind mating
• Surface Mount Compatible
• Designed for high-density, high-speed applications

Application Scenarios

The 71439-2164 connector can be used in a variety of industries and markets. The following are some of its many applications:

• High and mid-range computers and servers
• Medical scanning equipment
• Military
• Network routers and switches
• Mobile base stations, phones, and PDAs
• Digital devices such as cameras, audio and video players, and recorders
• Notebook PCs and other compact applications
• Switches and hubs
• Servers and blade servers
• Storage devices
• Telecom (General), infrastructure, and home/office
• Vending and gaming machines
• Production equipment
• Industrial Instruments
• Energy and power
• Comfort and Infotainment
• Brown goods
• Security and alarms
• Business machines and computer peripherals
• Consumer (General)

Comparison

• Patented solder attach technology that is more cost-effective and reliable than BGA connectors
• Robust guidance and polarization
• Advanced gold-plated housings with an integrated shielding system
• Multiple points of contact for each signal
• Multiple stack heights
• Blind-mate and surface mount compatible
• End-to-end stackable and strain-relieving hooks

• The 71439-2164 connector has no discernable disadvantages for its intended applications.