306-016-420-168

Edgeboard Connectors Overview

The EDAC Inc. 306-016-420-168 is a dual female card edge connector from the 306 series, featuring 32 positions with a 0.156-inch (3.96mm) contact spacing. It utilizes copper alloy contacts with gold plating and accepts printed circuit boards with a nominal thickness of 0.062 inches (1.57mm). The unit supports panel mount installation via solder termination and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

Edgeboard Connectors Feature Summary

• Dual female configuration for secure board retention
• Gold-plated copper alloy contacts for reliable conductivity
• Low-profile insulator body design
• Accepts standard 0.062-inch nominal PCB thickness

Edgeboard Connectors Applications

• Industrial control system interconnects
• Telecommunications equipment backplanes
• Test and measurement instrument modules

Edgeboard Connectors Procurement Notes

Verify that the specific ordering suffix matches the required contact plating and insulation material specifications. Confirm compatibility with the target PCB thickness tolerance of 0.062 inches. Ensure the panel mounting style aligns with the mechanical enclosure design requirements before finalizing procurement orders.

Edgeboard Connectors Selection Notes

Select this component when a low-profile dual female connector is required for 0.156-inch spaced applications. It is suitable for environments requiring operation up to 105°C. Consider the gold contact plating for enhanced corrosion resistance compared to tin variants in similar series products.

Edgeboard Connectors Part Context

This part belongs to the EDAC 306 Series, which provides standardized card edge connectors for various industrial applications. The series offers multiple position counts and spacing options, allowing designers to scale connectivity needs while maintaining consistent mechanical interfaces across different product lines.

Edgeboard Connectors Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other EDAC 306 series parts with identical 32-position dual female configurations and 0.156-inch spacing, such as 306-016-420-102 or 306-016-420-103, provided the contact plating and PCB thickness tolerances match the original design intent.