ALPS Electric Europa announced the availability of the SCDC series of connectors for the RS-MMC (Reduced Size Multimedia Card). The surface mountable connectors are remarkable for their design with external dimensions of 28.9mm x 18.1mm x 2.15mm (SCDC1A) and 28.9mm x 18.4mm x 2.4mm (SCDC2A). They feature long ejection strokes of 4.0mm for the storage media and use an easy-to-operate push-push mechanism, which allows for a user-friendly and easy handling through manual insertion and removal of the storage media and ensures great stability at the same time. The RS-MMC connectors are available in two versions: as standard mount type (SCDC1A) and as reverse mount type (SCDC2A), each with media detection switch. The incorporation of a media detection switch, which ascertains the presence of storage media, ensures its proper operation and contributes to the protection of the data on the storage media. ALPS designed the unit with two contact points which reduces the chances that the storage media will lose contact with the connector if the product is dropped or suffers from other impact. The RS-MMC connectors guarantee an operating life of 10.000 mating/unmating cycles. Operating temperatures range between –25°C and +60°C. Further technical specifications are a maximum initial contact resistance of 100 Milliohm at the connector contacts and 500 Milliohm at the detection switch, an insulation resistance of up to 1,000 Megaohm and a voltage proof of 500VAC per minute. The connectors are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering.