Product Overview
The 76990-5020 is a 150-position right-angle orthogonal daughtercard receptacle from Molex’s Impact™ 76990 series backplane connector system. Designed for high-speed 25 Gbps differential signaling with 100Ω impedance, this press-fit connector features gold-plated contacts arranged in a 5×10 column (15-row) configuration with right guide, targeting data center, telecommunications, and high-performance computing applications.
Key Specifications
| Series | Impact 76990 |
| Connector Type | Receptacle, Female Sockets |
| Number of Positions | 150 |
| Contact Layout | 50 Differential Pairs (5×10) |
| Number of Rows | 15 |
| Number of Columns | 10 |
| Orientation | Right Angle |
| Speed Rating | 25 Gbps |
| Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Current Rating | 0.75A per contact |
| Voltage Rating | 30V AC/DC |
| Contact Finish | Gold (0.76 μm over nickel) |
| Housing Material | LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +85°C |
| Mounting | Board Edge, Through Hole, Press-Fit |
| Durability | 200 mating cycles |
| Dimensions | 28.35 × 32.2 × 23.1 mm |
Features
- 25 Gbps per differential pair for next-generation data rates
- 100Ω controlled impedance for signal integrity
- 150-position orthogonal daughtercard configuration
- Press-fit compliant pins for solderless PCB attachment
- Board guide feature for precise mating alignment
- Gold-plated contacts (0.76 μm) for 200-cycle durability
- Impact connector system — scalable across 3–25 Gbps platforms
Applications
- Data center server backplane interconnects
- Telecommunications networking equipment
- High-performance computing (HPC) systems
- Storage area network (SAN) switch fabrics
- Military and aerospace signal processing systems