On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:43 AM, mike.valk@gmail.com mike.valk@gmail.com wrote:
How about placing the connector on a small flex-PCB and then connect the flex-PCB to the hard-PCB? Then you don't have to worry about the correct mount height of the connector, leaving you with a bigger variety of connectors.
a... a... oh! awesome idea! actually might be able to get away with a separate daughterboard. can't use a flex PCB, mounting these connectors is enough of a bitch as it is.
But then you'll need find another way to fixate the connectors to the card housing. 3D print?
PCB interlocks. size of cutout matches size of daughterboard.
Also you can test connectors independently of the whole board.
very true.
I understand such a change might be to big to do in terms of time and costs.
space. and EMI (over the connector).
Just trying to think outside the box here ;-)
i could potentially try it for the passthrough card, which is a lower production cost.
l.