Input/Output (I/O) Connectors

I-PEX provides robust, secure, and reliable docking connectors.

 

I/O Connectors: MINIDOCK™ Series

The MINIDOCK™ series is a docking connector (Iinput/Ooutput connector) series for board-to-board connections. It maintains a robust and reliable connection and is installed in portable medical and industrial devices. 
The main features of the MINIDOCK™ series are as follows:

  • A multi-pin I/O connector featuring die-cast housing and large guide pins.
  • Guaranteed up to 5,000 mating cycles.
  • Options for vertical and horizontal mating, pin counts ranging from 80 to 240, and a three-stage arrangement of signals, power, and ground. 
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Plug(above) and Receptacle(below) Mating Combinations

 
SLIM TYPE
STANDARD TYPE
Type of plug
Right angle
Right angle
Contact type
2 Sequences
Standard (All long pins)
All long pins Offset type
Part number
30029
30046
30001
30094
Pin contact
80
160
100, 240
200
Dimensions (WxD) mm
36.00 x 14.50
62.00 x 9.90
100 pin: 51.65 x 16.90
240 pin: 96.10 x 16.90
83.40 x 9.90
PLUG
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RECEPTACLE
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Type of rece.
Right angle
Vertical
Right angle
Vertical
Part number
30030
30047
30056
30002
30007
Pin count
80
160
160
100, 240
200
Dimensions (WxD) mm
36.00 x 14.50
62.00 x 9.70
62.00 x 16.03
100 pin: 51.65 x 20.30
240 pin: 96.10 x 20.30
83.40 x 15.16

 

 

Features of the I-PEX MINIDOCK™

1. A multi-pin I/O connector featuring die-cast housing and large guide pins

The robust die-cast shell structure protects the connector. Additionally, the guide pins ensure secure mating and unmating.

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Slim Type P/N 30046/30047
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Standard Type P/N30001/30002

 

2. Guaranteed up to 5,000 mating cycles

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Graph: Insertion/extraction durability (contact resistance) 
(Per 1 pin)

The low insertion force contacts guarantee 5,000 mating cycles.

 

3-1. Slim Type Horizontal Plug–Horizontal Receptacle Mating (80P, 160P)

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3-2. Slim Type Horizontal Plug-Vertical Receptacle Mating (160P)

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3-3. Standard Type Horizontal Plug-Horizontal Receptacle Mating (100P, 240P)

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3-4. Standard Type Horizontal Plug-Vertical Receptacle Mating (200P)

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We offer a wide range of mating types and pin counts, including sequential contact types  for ground pins, signal pins, and power pins during mating and unmating.
We provide robust, secure, and reliable docking solutions for portable industrial devices, such as ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, medical devices, cable harness certification systems, and phased array flaw detectors.

For inquiries or questions regarding the MINIDOCK™ series, please contact us here.