180 and 360 Position
Standard Interconnect Solution
High Performance Off-the-Shelf
These two connector sizes provide the advantages of a high performance one-piece compression contact with off-
the-shelf availability, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of applications where a high speed, high density
interconnect solution is needed. Both connector sizes use Cinch’s unique iQ contact, a highly innovative “Q” shaped
metal contact with the industry’s shortest electrical path that provides superior performance in a low profile, low
force design.
Applications
Flex and Rigid Flex Cabling:
The Cinch iQ connectors provide a superior interconnect for Flex Cable
applications which can enable optimized PCB designs with space and
cost savings. Cinch can also provide mating Flex Cables that are
custom designed to specific application requirements for a complete
Flex Cable solution.
Board to Board:
The high speed, high reliability, and low profile design of the Cinch
iQ connectors make them an excellent choice for board to board
interconnects.
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Connector Cross
Section
Showing iQ Contact
Detail of
iQ Contact
Connector Shown
in a Flex Application
Part Description
360 Position iQ Connector
180 Position iQ Connector
Part Number
381-94-03-001
381-94-03-002
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Consult factory for other connector I/O, sizes and pitch ,
as well as custom flex design capability
180 Position
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Dimensions in mm
360 Position
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Features and Benefits
Features
High speed low profile iQ interconnect
High density interconnect (1.27 mm pitch)
Solderless compression system
Standard compression hardware available
Custom interconnect option available
Benefits
Shorter signal path results in low self inductance and low resistance
Optimize space on PCB
Simple to use and allows for easy re-work
Complete interconnect solution is ready to implement
Optimize board configuration, match footprint, and conserve space
Connector Performance Characteristics
Electrical*
DC Resistance
Inductance
NEXT
Insertion Loss
Current-Carrying Capability
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Mechanical*
Durability
Shock
Vibration
50 mating cycles
50 Gs; 11 milliseconds, 1/2 sine, 3 per axis
Random, 5-1000 Hz; 4.8G, 45 minutes/axis, 3 axis total
20mOhm max. initial.
D
R=10mOhm max per contact
Less than 0.65 nH
1.3 – 4.0%
0.96 db @ 20 GHz
2-3 A per contact
1,000 M
W
@ 500 VDC
500 VDC, 1 minute hold
Environmental*
Temperature Life Testing
Thermal Shock
Temperature-Humidity Cycling
Materials*
Contact
Insulator
Packaging Trays
Copper alloy with gold plating
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Antistat Plastic
2000 Hours @ 100°C
10 Cycles @ -55°C to 105°C
504 Hours @ 25°C to 85°C, 80% RH
180 Position Connector with
Available Mounting Hardware
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Test results are pass/fail criteria, not limitations of the technology
For More Information
Contact Cinch in the early stages of your design process to have Cinch’s experienced engineers help achieve optimal
system performance. The Z-axis marketing team can be reached at 1-800-323-9612 or email directly to iQ@cinch.com.
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Please contact a Cinch representative for detailed sales drawings, price, and availability
© 2009 Cinch Connectors, Inc.
IQ 05 2009 v1