PCI Express Card Sockets: Specifications And Options From Samtec.pdf

Key features include:

General:

Compatibility: Supports 1.60 mm (.062") cards, including PCI Express® links of one, four, eight, or sixteen lanes.
Mounting Options: Choice between edge-mount (EMS2) and through-hole (TH) mounting.
Right-angle Option (RA): Available with a right-angle connector for compact designs.
Plating: Gold flash on contacts and tin on the tail, or alternative platings available upon request.

Technical Specifications:

Insulator Material: Black Nylon (TH), LCP (EMS2 & RA).
Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze.
Current Rating: 2.2 A per pin (for two adjacent powered pins).
Operating Temperature: -55 °C to +125 °C.
Card Insertion Depth: Approximately 7.65 mm (.301").
RoHS Compliance: Yes.
Lead-Free Solderable: TH - wave soldering only; EMS2 & RA - yes.

Performance:

Optimized for 50 W applications, but may perform well in certain 75 W scenarios (contact Samtec for details).

Variations:

The document lists several variations of the PCIe sockets with different pin counts and configurations (e.g., PCIE-LP-04-01-S-DV-A-K-TR, PCIE-LP-08-01-S-DV-A-WT-TR), catering to specific design needs.

Additional Information:

Alternative Platings: Contact Samtec for custom plating options.
Extenders and Jumper: Samtec offers PCIe Jumpers, Extenders, Loopback Extenders, Ser-Des Physical Extenders, and troubleshooting tools.
* Recognitions: See Samtec's website (www.samtec.com/quality) for recognized certifications.