Copper Alloys for Board to Board Connectors

Lower connector profile and narrower pin pitch are leading to use of thinner materials supporting the reduced pin-terminal width and thickness. The increasing thinness must be accompanied by increased strength to ensure sufficiently reliable connections. Moreover, the metal contacts are in many cases formed into complex bent shapes in stamping, requiring materials with excellent bend formability. Recently, there has been demand for high-conductivity materials to minimize heat generation, as board-to-board connectors with power pins increase.