I-PEX CABLINE®-UM (20879 Series) Compiled Reference Manual

2024/07/18


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Product Overview

IPEX CABLINE®-UM (20879 Series) is a 0.4 mm pitch vertical mating type connector. The vertical matting design contributes to an even smaller XY footprint compared with others in the same category. It also stands out with ZenShield® fully-shielded feature, contributed by multidimensional metal covers and multi-point ground. Moreover, it has an optional lock cover that greatly enhances the retention force. Putting all together, CABLINE®-UM is best fit for applications that demand high density, high reliability and high EMC performance.

Product Highlight

  • Excellent EMI performance with 360˚ EMC shielding and multi-point ground.
  • Highly reliable contact
  • Good retention force with optional locking cover
  • Compact XY footprint
  • High data-rate transfer up to 20 Gbps / lane
  • High aggregated current capability
  • High operational temperature

Product Lowlight

  • Larger Z height

Specifications

Maker I-PEX
Brand Name CABLINE®-UM
Part Number Pattern Receptacle 20879-0**E-##
Plug Set 20877-0**T-0#
Pin Pitch(mm) 0.4
Pin Counts 30, 40, 50, 60
Max Height(mm) 2.35 with lock cover
Mating Type Vertical
Compatible Alternatives N/A
Applicable Cable Size
(AWG)
Micro Coaxial 50Ω : #40 or smaller
45Ω : #38 or smaller
Discrete #34 or smaller
Twinax #40, #42
Applicable Data Rate Up to 20Gbps
Applicable Standards USB Up to USB4 Gen3 (20Gbps / lane )
Thunderbolt Up to Gen 4 (20Gbps / lane )
PCIe Up to Gen 4 (16Gbps / lane )
eDP Up to HBR3 (8.1Gbps / lane )
Rating Voltage 100V AC (Per contact pin)
Rating Current (AC/DC)
Current / pin x max pins
AWG #44 0.15A x 60
AWG #42 0.24A x 49
AWG #40 0.3A x 38
AWG #38 0.5A x 19
AWG #36 0.8A x 12
AWG #34 1.0A x 10
Operating Temperature -40℃ ~ +105℃
Operating Humidity 85% R.H. MAX. (Non-condensing)
Durability (Guaranteed Cycles) 30

Part Number Decode

Finish Options

Option Name

Contact Finish

Rece Option A

ALL OVERNi 1.00 μm MIN.CONTACT AREA & SOLDERING AREAAu 0.03 μm MIN.

Rece Option B

ALL OVERNi 1.27 μm MIN.CONTACT AREAAu 0.254 μm MIN.SOLDERING AREAAu 0.03 μm MIN.
  • All Option Names are local naming, not applicable out of this page.

Receptacle

20879-0**E-##
Type
1 : Narrow Ground PIN
2 : Wider Ground PIN
Contact Finish
0 : Rece Option A
1 : Rece Option B
Pin Count

Plug Set

20877-0**T-0#
Lock cover
1 : With Lock Cover
2 : Without Lock Cover
3 : With Pull Tape Holder
Pin Count

Plug Housing

20878-0**T-01
Pin Count

Plug Shell-A

3488-0**1
Pin Count

Plug Pull Tape Holder

3588-0**1
Pin Count

Lock Cover

3493-0**1
Pin Count

Part Number List

  • Not all parts listed here are available on the market. Check with your local distributor for availability.

Receptacle

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

20879-030E-0120879-040E-0120879-050E-0120879-060E-01

Variant-1

20879-030E-1120879-040E-1120879-050E-1120879-060E-11

Variant-2

  • Wider Ground PIN
20879-030E-0220879-040E-0220879-050E-0220879-060E-02

Variant-3

20879-030E-1220879-040E-1220879-050E-1220879-060E-12

Plug Set

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

20877-030T-0120877-040T-0120877-050T-0120877-060T-01

Plug Housing

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

20878-030T-0120878-040T-0120878-050T-0120878-060T-01

Plug Shell-A

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

3488-03013488-04013488-05013488-0601

Plug Pull Tape Holder

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

3588-03013588-04013588-05013588-0601

Lock Cover

30p40p50p60p

Maker Recommended

3493-03013493-04013493-05013493-0601

Links

Last update: 2024/08/31