BACKPANEL CONNECTORS
METRAL
®
1000 SERIES
DESCRIPTION
FCI’s Metral
®
1000 Series is a high-speed 2 mm
backpanel connector system consisting of
right-angle receptacles and vertical headers.
The 1000 Series features a unique stripline
structure in the receptacle and outer ground
shields in the header. Apart from these features,
the connectors are similar to the FCI Standard
Metral Connectors. The stripline structure allows
the Metral 1000 Series to have improved signal
performance when routed in either a single-
ended or a differential pair configuration.
The Metral 1000 Series is available in 5x6 and
8x12 module sizes with shrouds for mid-plane
applications. The system also features dedi-
cated ground rows. Two-, three-, and four-
module monoblocks for the 5-row connector
are available.
Metral 1000 Series connectors are designed to
conveniently stack end-to-end with other FCI
Metral products.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Fully shielded stripline transmission structure
Reduced crosstalk compared to the FCI Standard Metral
Connector System
Less than 5% multi-line active NEXT @ 200 ps rise time
in differential applications
All contacts can be used for signals since the grounds
are built into the receptacle and header shield structures
Dual-beam receptacle contacts
200 mating cycles
Available in 5- and 8-row configurations
Rear plug up options
Stackable end-to-end with other FCI Metral products
Capability to provide customized select-load patterns in
headers
Press-fit headers and receptacles for easy installation
with standard press tooling
Repairable
Lead-free and RoHS-compliant versions are available
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
Communications
• Transmission
• Access
• Switches
• Routers
Data
• Servers
• Storage Enclosures
I&I
• Rack-Based Systems
METRAL
®
1000 SERIES
MATERIALS
Housings: High-temperature, glass filled LCP, UL 94 V-0
Receptacle contacts: Beryllium-copper
Header pins: Phosphor-bronze
Ground shields: Phosphor-bronze
Plating:
• Contact area: Selective gold over nickel
• Press-fit tails: tin-lead or tin
SPECIFICATIONS
Product
• FCI Specification GS-12-110 for 5-row connector and
GS-12-134 for 8-row connector
Application
• FCI Specification GS-20-010 for for headers, BUS-20-071
for 5-row receptacles and BUS-20-072 for 8-row receptacles
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Mating force: 0.55 N max. per contact pair including
ground and shield contacts
Withdrawal force: 0.20 N min. per contact pair including
ground and shield contacts
Signal contact normal force: 0.39 N min. (EOL)
APPROVALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Recognized per UL/CSA
Qualified per Bellcore
GR-1217-CORE,
November 1995, Central Office
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Operating temperature: -55°C to +105°C
Current rating: 1 amp when all contacts are powered or
3 amps when one contact is powered at a 30°C max.
temperature rise
Contact resistance: 20 m max.
Insulation resistance: 1000 M min.
Signal integrity: Data and SPICE models are available at
www.fciconnect.com/highspeed. Contact FCI Marketing
for additional information.
PACKAGING
Tubes
PART NUMBERS
Header
73983-XXX*
84881-XXX
74983-XXX
Receptacle
73981-XXX*
84854-XXX
74981-XXX
Shroud
73993-XXX*
84882-XXX
74993-XXX
Number of Rows
& Positions
5-Row 5x6
5-Row 5x6
8-Row 8x12
1.27 mm (0.050") - 2.54 mm (0.100")
2.54 mm (0.100") - 3.40 mm (0.134")
For Card Thickness
* All Dash numbers -XXX represent available options such as plating types, tail lengths for headers. Lead-free and RoHS-compliant products are designated by the
addition of LF as a suffix to the dash number. For detailed product information, visit our on-line catalog at www.fciconnect.com/metral.
FCI - Americas : 1 (800) 237 2374 - Europe : 33 1 39 49 21 83 - Asia/Pacific : 65 6549 6666
www.fciconnect.com
950511-025
CDC-METRL1K-08/06-E
1.27 mm (0.050") - 3.40 mm (0.134")
Printed on recyclable paper