Our SAS 68-Pin Female SMT Connector is engineered for high-speed and high-integrity data transmission in enterprise-level storage and server applications.
Featuring 30 micro-inch gold plating, phosphor bronze terminals, and UL94-V0 LCP housing, this connector ensures exceptional conductivity, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability.

The SMT design supports automated PCB assembly, making it suitable for high-density, high-performance electronics. With a rated current of 1.5A @ 40VAC, low contact resistance, and robust durability up to 500 mating cycles, it is ideal for mission-critical environments such as data centers, cloud servers, industrial controllers, and automotive electronic systems.

Key Features

• High-Speed Transmission: Optimized for SAS data rates and stable signal integrity.
• Premium Material & Plating: 30µ” gold + nickel underplating to ensure long-term reliability.
• SMT Surface-Mount Design: Supports automated pick-and-place assembly.
• High Durability: 500 cycles per EIA364-09; suitable for repeated plugging.
• Environmental Compliance: HF + RoHS 2.0 compliant.
• Stable Mechanical Performance: High insertion and retention forces meet industrial requirements.
• Customization Available: Pitch, pin configuration, plating thickness, and housing color can be customized.

⚙️ Applications

• Server & Storage Systems
  • SAS HDD/SSD, RAID cards, storage backplanes, cloud computing servers
• Data Centers
  • High-speed interconnection between host systems and storage devices
• Industrial Control Equipment
  • IPC mainboards, motion controllers, automation modules
• Automotive Electronics
  • Data logging systems, ADAS storage modules
• Communication Devices
  • Routers, base stations, signal processing units
• High-Density PCB Electronic Designs
  • Where compact footprint and strong signal integrity are required

⚠️ Notes

• Ensure proper SMT reflow temperature settings to avoid housing deformation (LCP material).
• Avoid excessive insertion force to maintain terminal integrity.
• Keep connectors clean and free from dust or oil before mating to avoid signal interference.
• Follow ESD protection during assembly and handling.
• Ensure board layout follows the recommended PCB footprint from the drawing.
• Gold-plated connectors should not be paired with low-quality or oxidized male headers to prevent performance degradation.