3M Ultra Hard Metric (UHM) Backplane Connector


Industry’s First Fully-Shielded Ultra High Performance

Lowest Crosstalk 2mm Hard Metric Connector

Hot off the press: 3M's new UHM Socket Connector was chosen as the basis for the new standard of PICMG 2.30 CompactPCI PlusIO by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG). The UHM's J2 configuration, signal transmission quality, backward compatibility, and many other features were cited.

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3M UHM Backplane Connector

The 3M UHM Backplane Connector is the industry's first fully-shielded ultra high performance, lowest crosstalk 2mm available. Features more than 7Gbps backplane performance with a high signal density when mated to an unshielded industry standard 2mm HM IEC 61076-4-101 header. 3M´s Ultra Hard Metric Socket Connector was named as the new PICMG 2.30 standard for high-speed J2 connectors.

Features & Benefits:
  • High-speed socket connector - more than 7 Gbps even when used with standard unshielded HM headers
  • Full shielding of signals or signal pairs minimizes crosstalk and insertion loss
  • 2 mm pitch offers intermateability and PCB footprint compatibility with standard HM designs – leverages existing investment
  • High signal density - 101 signals per linear inch for the 8-row and 63 signals per linear inch for the 5-row – optimizes PCB space
  • Unique dual beam contact design for high reliability

Target Markets & Applications:
  • Embedded Systems: Compact PCI 3U and 6U Computing Systems, VME Systems
  • Communications: Access equipment, e.g., Channel Banks, Wireless
  • Industrial and Factory Automation: Process Control, Transportation Systems
  • Medical: Test & Measurement – e.g., PXI systems
  • Military: Embedded computing platforms