5. Mechanical

5.1. TX module outline

Module L W A B
TX25 67.6mm 26mm 1.4mm 1.3mm
TX27 1.8mm 1.0mm
TX28 1.8mm 1.1mm
TX48 1.8mm 1.1mm
TX51 1.8mm 1.1mm
TXUL 1.8mm 1.1mm
TX8M 1.8mm 1.1mm
TX53 31mm 1.8mm 1.3mm
TX6 2.0mm 1.1mm
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5.2. SO-DIMM connector

For detailed information on socket dimensions and recommended PCB layout refer to the manufacturer datasheets. Be sure to use DDR SO-DIMM type sockets with 2,5V keying.

Part number Socket height Overall mounting height Underside space Supplier
1565691-1 4.0mm 4.5mm 0.5mm Tyco Electronics
AS0A426-E4SN-7F Foxconn
SODIMM200S52T25 5.2mm 5.7mm 1.7mm admatec
AS0A426-E2SN-7F Foxconn
1473005-1 Tyco Electronics
AS0A426-B6SN-7F 6.5mm 7.0mm 3.0mm Foxconn
1717468-3 Tyco Electronics
AS0A426-B8SN-7F 8.0mm 8.5mm 4.5mm Foxconn
SODIMM200S92T25 9.2mm 9.7mm 5.7mm admatec
AS0A426-EASN-7F Foxconn

Typical DDR SO-DIMM Socket specifications

  • Duarbility: 25 Cycles
  • Voltage Rating: 25V
  • Current Rating: 0.5A (Tyco Electronics 1473005-1)
  • Contact Resistance: 50mΩ max.
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 250V AC/1 min.
  • Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ
  • Operating Temperature: -40℃ to +85℃

5.3. DIMM Connector PCB Layout example

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The position of the TX module mounting holes depend on the used DIMM socket. The following example applies to a Tyco socket 1473005-1.

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5.4. TX Fastener Kit

A fastener kit provides secure mounting of modules plugged into the SO-DIMM socket. An additional thread locker is recommended to hold the screws in during vibration.

Ka-Ro Part Number Description Image Quantity

TX00-ZV02

(Fastener Kit / 10 sets)

Self Retaining Screw Spacer for M2,0 Length 3,0 mm, Outside Diameter 4,00 mm www.ettinger.de part. no. 07.51.403
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20
Nut M2,0   20
Screw M2,0 x 8mm   20
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5.5. TX Heatsink Kit (17 K/W)

Ka-Ro p/n Item Description Image Quantity
TX00-ZV06 Heatsink Fischer Elektronik GmbH, customised SK 473, 27mm x 68mm x 6mm   1
Spacer Self Retaining Screw Spacer for M2,0, Length 3,0 mm, Outside Diameter 4,00 mm www.ettinger.de p/n 07.51.403
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2
Screw Spacer for M2,0 Length 2,0 mm, Outside Diameter 4,00 mm www.ettinger.de p/n 05.81.020
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2
Thermal gap filler Fischer Elektronik GmbH, heat conductive gel foil GEL 10   20mm x 20mm
Screw Screw M2,0 x 10mm   2
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5.5.1. Standard extruded heatsink – SK 473 – length 68mm

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5.5.2. Heat conductive gel foil – GEL 10

Fischer Elektronik GEL 10 datasheet
version standard
material GEL foil
material thickness 1 mm
tolerance 0.2
thermal conductivity 1.5 W/m·K
volume resistivity >1·106 MΩ/m
Rth 1.02 °C in2/W
hardness range < 49 Shore 00
temperature range -60 °C … +200 °C
extensibility 100 %
dielectric constant 5.8 [50 Hz] 5.6 [1 KHz] 5.5 [1 MHz]
dielectric loss factor 0.048 [50 Hz] 0.015 [1 KHz] 0.003 [1 MHz]
dielectric strength 14 kV/mm (AC)
tightness 2.6 g/cm3
class of flammibility UL 94 V-0
type of delivery on both sides covered with protective foil material

5.6. TX Heatsink Kit (7 K/W)

The TX Heatsink Kit provides also a secure mounting of the module.

Ka-Ro p/n Item Description Image Quantity
TX00-ZV07 Heatsink Fischer Elektronik GmbH, customised SK 560, 27mm x 68mm x 14mm   1
Spacer Self Retaining Screw Spacer for M2,0, Length 3,0 mm, Outside Diameter 4,00 mm www.ettinger.de p/n 07.51.403
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4
Thermal gap filler Fischer Elektronik GmbH, heat conductive gel foil GEL 27 S 25   57mm x 15mm
Screw Screw M2,0 x 12mm   2
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5.6.1. Standard extruded heatsink – SK 560 – length 68mm

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5.6.2. Heat conductive gel foil – GEL 27 S 25

Fischer Elektronik GEL 27 S 25 datasheet
material thickness 2.5 mm
thermal conductivity 2.7 W/m·K
volume resistivity 2·107 MΩ/m
Rth 0.94 °C in2/W
hardness range 45 Shore 00
temperature range -60 °C … +200 °C
extensibility 45 %
dielectric strength 15 kV/mm
tightness 3 g/cm3
class of flammibility UL 94 V-0
type of delivery on both sides covered with protective foil material