Card Edge Connectors are in stock with same-day shipping at Mouser from industry leading manufacturers. Mouser is an authorized distributor for many card edge connector manufacturers including Amphenol, EDAC, JAE Electronics, Molex, Samtec, TE Connectivity & more.
Card edge connectors are interconnect components designed to establish electrical connections directly with the exposed conductive edge of a printed circuit board. They provide a compact and reliable method for connecting daughterboards, expansion cards, and modular assemblies without requiring a separate mating connector on the board itself. These connectors help simplify system design, support easy installation and replacement, and enable efficient transfer of power and signals across electronic systems.
Types: The most common card edge connector types include standard card edge connectors, PCIe card edge connectors, memory card connectors, dual-readout card edge connectors, polarized card edge connectors, high-density card edge connectors, and card edge power connectors, each tailored for specific signal, power, and board-mating requirements.
Applications: Card edge connectors are widely used in computing platforms, industrial automation equipment, telecommunications systems, embedded electronics, test and measurement instruments, networking hardware, storage systems, and expansion card applications to provide reliable board-level connectivity.
Selection requirements: To choose card edge connectors, evaluate contact count, pitch, current and voltage ratings, board thickness compatibility, insertion and extraction durability, contact plating, mounting style, signal integrity requirements, and suitability for the intended operating environment.
