Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
FORTIS Zd LRM
CONNECTOR SYSTEM
Rugged Next-Generation Packaging Made Flexible
with Lightweight, Modular System
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
HIGH PERFORMANCE
• Performance to 12+ Gb/s
• Controlled impedance design
• Low crosstalk and excellent
electrical characteristics
• Low noise board footprint
WEIGHT-SAVING
MODULAR DESIGN
• Lightweight aluminum shell
• 3, 4, 8 or 9 bays standard, with other
sizes possible
• Easy mixing and matching of modules
RUGGED RELIABILITY
• M55320 four-point box contact design
• High-temperature,
space-compatible materials
• Shell’s integral guide keys
align and minimize micromotion
between boards
FULL RANGE OF MODULES
• Single-ended signals
• Dierential signals
• Power
• RF
• Fiber optics
The Fortis Zd LRM Connector System is an innovative modular connector
system for rugged next-generation packaging, from avionics boxes to
military ground vehicles. It features a rugged, lightweight, multibay shell
that accepts high-speed digital signal, power, RF and optical modules.
Based on Well-Established Technology
Some of the latest tried and true technical solutions from TE Connectivity
(TE) are brought together in this versatile package.
• M55320 box contacts, with four points of contact, provide electrical
stability in high-vibration environments
• Compliant pin board attach for manufacturing efficiency, reparability, and
superior electrical performance
• Precision guide hardware and shell features ensure reliable plug-in and
excellent stability under extreme vibration
• Optical and RF modules are based on VITA 66 and 67
Flexible Configurations
The connector modules and shells are sold separately, for flexibility in
design customization and component supply.
APPLICATIONS
• Avionics • Communications Hubs and Processing
• Electronic Warfare • Vehicle Mission Computers and Navigation
• Radar Interface and Processing • Weapons Control and Targeting
MATERIALS
• Contacts: High-performance copper alloy, plated 50 μin gold in mated
contact area. Tin-lead and RoHS-compliant finish options for press-fit tails.
• Housings: High-temperature thermoplastic
• Shells: Aluminum with trivalent chromate conversion coating
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature: -65°C to +125°C
MECHANICAL
• Durability: 500 mating cycles
TE SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST REPORTS
• Instruction Sheet: 408-10464
• Product Specification: 108-2474
• Qualification Test Report: 501-134028
• Electrical Performance Report: 505-1
APPLICATION TOOLING
• No special tooling required; flat rock tooling for press-fit mounting to pc board
FORTIS Zd LRM
CONNECTOR SYSTEM
The Next Generation of Rugged, Flexible Embedded Computing
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Shells
Rugged and Lightweight
• Precision machined from aluminum
for light weight
• Chromate finished
Modular Flexibility
• Identical bays for flexibility in mixing
and matching modules and positioning
them optimally
3U and 6U Solutions
• 3 and 4-bay shells support 3U boards
• 8 and 9-bay shells support 6U boards
• Other sizes can be made available
• Custom shell features possible, including
integrated covers
Size Part No.
Daughtercard Backplane
3 bay 2226783-1 2226784-1
4 bay 2226783-2 2226784-2
8 bay 2226783-4 2226784-4
9 bay 2226783-3 2226784-3
Bays A B
3 77.6 90.7
4 99.8 112.9
8 192.7 205.7
9 219.0 232.0
Bays A B C
3 77.6 87.7 65.4
4 99.8 109.9 87.6
8 192.7 202.7 180.5
9 219.0 229.0 206.8
Daughtercard
Backplane
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
Signal Modules
Flexible
• Differential and single-ended
signal daughtercard modules
• Universal backplane module for both
differential and single-ended signals
• 90 contacts per module
• Differential module supports 30 pairs,
with ground shields for isolation
Reliable
• Reliable box contacts with four points
of contact
• RoHS compliant
Type Signal Type Part No.
Daughtercard Dierential 2102436-1
Single Ended 2102436-2
Backplane Either 2102438-1
Differential Pair Daughtercard Module 2102436-1
Backplane Module 2102438-1
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
High-Power Modules
High Current
• 55 A contacts
• Two contacts per module
• 3-beam high-conductivity contacts
• Vented housing for thermal dissipation
Tried and True Technology
• Based on MULTI-BEAM XLE
connector design
• Same interface as used in VITA 62
power supply modules for VPX
Type Part No.
Daughtercard 2102440-1
Backplane 2102442-1
High-Power Daughtercard Module 2102440-1
High-Power Backplane Module 2102442-1
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
Low-Power Modules
Flexible Current Handling
• 15 A contacts
• Five contacts per module
Tried and True Technology
• Based on TE’s Universal Power Module
Type Part No.
Daughtercard 2102444-1
Backplane 2102446-1
Low-Power Daughtercard Module 2102444-1
Low-Power Backplane Module 2102446-1
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
RF Modules
Rugged Performance
• Excellent RF performance to 40 GHz
• Float-mounted contacts ensure mated
contacts bottom, for excellent isolation
and low VSWR
Tried and True Technology
• Based on TE’s VITA 67 modules for VPX
• SMPM contacts
• Five position modules
Item Cable Type Backplane Daughtercard
Module — 2226512-1 2226511-1
SMPM Contacts .047” Semi-Rigid or Flex Equivalent 2157248-1 1996771-1
.086” Semi-Rigid or Flex Equivalent 2101012-1 1996390-1
SMPM Daughtercard Module 2226511-1
SMPM Backplane Module 2226512-1
Contact TE for RF cable assembly requirements. Custom module configurations are also possible.
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Optical Modules
Tried and True Technology
• MT ferrule inserts
• Up to 24 fibers (12 per ribbon)
• Based on VITA 66
Optical Daughtercard Module 2226790-1
Optical Backplane Module 2226789-1
Type Part No.
Daughtercard 2226790-1
Backplane 2226789-1
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Filler Modules
• Helps protect unused bays from dust
or contamination
• Snaps into place on daughtercard shell
Filler Module 2102449-1
Type Part No.
Daughtercard Filler Module 2102449-1
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
Guide Hardware
Precision Machined
• Tightly toleranced to minimize
micromotion between boards
• Lightweight aluminum
Flexible Keying
• 8 key orientations per pin
• 64 key combinations per assembly
• ESD springs in daughtercard shell’s
guide sockets
Part No.
Backplane
Guide Pins
Keyed 2102502-2
Non-Keyed 2102502-4
Daughtercard
Guide Sockets
Keyed 2102503-2
Non-Keyed 2102503-4
2102502-2 Backplane Guide Pin Keyed
2102503-2 Daughtercard
Guide Socket Keyed
2102503-4 Daughtercard
Guide Socket Non-Keyed
2102502-4 Backplane Guide Pin Non-Keyed
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Fortis Zd LRM Connector System
Application
Part Numbers
Daughtercard
Assembly
Backplane
Assembly
Part Type Part No.
Daughtercard Backplane
Connector Shells
3 bay 2226783-1 2226784-1
4 bay 2226783-2 2226784-2
9 bay 2226783-3 2226784-3
8 bay 2226783-4 2226784-4
Modules
Dierential Pair 2102436-1 2102438-1
Single Ended 2102436-2 2102438-1
Low-Power Module 2102444-1 2102446-1
High-Power Module 2102440-1 2102442-1
RF (SMPM) Module 2226511-1 2226512-1
Optical (MT) Module 2226790-1 2226789-1
Filler 2102449-1 —
Guide Hardware
Guide Socket, Keyed 2102503-2 —
Guide Socket, Non-Keyed 2102503-4 —
Screw, Guide Module, Phillips Head 208021-1 —
Screw, Guide Module, Torx 2226170-1 —
Guide Pin, Keyed — 2102502-2
Guide Pin, Non-Keyed — 2102502-4
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