306-029-400-168

Overview

The EDAC Inc. 306-029-400-168 is a card edge connector featuring 58 positions with female contacts. It utilizes a single centerline row and a 0.156-inch (3.96mm) contact spacing. The connector accepts printed circuit boards with a nominal thickness of 0.062 inches (1.57mm). Tin plating is applied to the contacts, and the insulator body is green. Designed for panel mount installation, this component ensures reliable interconnection in standard board applications.

Feature Summary

• Single centerline row configuration for simplified routing
• Low profile insulator body design
• Accepts nominal 0.062 inch thick PCBs

Applications

• Panel mounted electronic assemblies
• Standard card edge interface systems
• Industrial control modules

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against the manufacturer's official datasheet to confirm contact plating type and insulation color. Ensure the selected variant matches the required PCB thickness tolerance of 0.062 inches. Confirm that the single-row configuration aligns with the target circuit board layout before finalizing procurement orders.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a single-row connection is sufficient for the application requirements. The 0.156-inch pitch accommodates standard trace widths. Verify that the tin-plated contacts meet the environmental and conductivity needs of the specific system. Ensure the panel mount style fits the mechanical constraints of the enclosure design.

Part Context

This part belongs to the EDAC 306 series of card edge connectors. The series provides various options for contact terminations, mounting styles, and guide solutions. It is designed for robust performance in general-purpose interconnect applications requiring reliable signal transmission between the connector and the edge card.

Replacement Considerations

Check for variants within the 306 series offering different row counts or plating options if the current specification does not fully match the design requirements.