346-036-560-812

Edgeboard Connectors Overview

The EDAC Inc. part number 346-036-560-812 is a standard card edge connector receptacle belonging to the 346 series. It features 36 positions with a 3.175 mm pitch and supports a board thickness of 1.57 mm. The connector utilizes gold-plated copper alloy contacts rated for 3 A current. Designed for vertical through-hole mounting, it employs PC pin termination. The housing material is specified as thermoplastic polyester, ensuring durability in standard electronic assemblies.

Edgeboard Connectors Feature Summary

• Vertical orientation facilitates straightforward panel or board integration within constrained spaces.
• Gold plating on copper alloy contacts provides reliable signal transmission and corrosion resistance.
• Through-hole PC pin termination ensures secure mechanical attachment to printed circuit boards.

Edgeboard Connectors Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring robust interconnects
• Telecommunications equipment backplanes
• General-purpose electronic instrumentation

Edgeboard Connectors Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix code against official EDAC documentation to confirm exact termination style and housing material variations. Ensure compatibility with the target PCB stack-up regarding the 1.57 mm board thickness requirement. Cross-reference RoHS compliance status with current regulatory standards before finalizing procurement orders.

Edgeboard Connectors Selection Notes

Select this component when a single-row, vertical card edge interface is required for 36 signals. Confirm that the application environment does not exceed standard operating temperatures unless high-temperature variants are utilized. Validate that the mating card edge thickness aligns precisely with the 1.57 mm specification to ensure proper contact engagement.

Edgeboard Connectors Part Context

This receptacle belongs to the EDAC 346 series of standard card edge connectors. The series offers various position counts and termination options. This specific model provides a mid-range contact count suitable for moderate density applications. It serves as a foundational interconnect solution within broader EDAC connector families designed for general electronics manufacturing.

Edgeboard Connectors Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes include other EDAC 346 series parts with identical 36-position configurations and matching pitch specifications. Verify equivalent termination types and mounting orientations when considering alternative part numbers from the same manufacturer family.