02-104808 by Vickers

The 02-104808 is a board-to-backplane connector released under the Vickers Accessories series by Vickers. Classified as a DIN 41612 Type F female device, it terminates signal lines on a printed circuit board and mates with a corresponding header on the card cage backplane. In industrial automation racks, this part links controller cards, I/O modules, and power distribution boards, creating a pluggable interface that preserves wiring integrity while supporting modular assembly.

Conformance to the DIN 41612 Type F (IEC 60603-2) outline sets the contact pitch and mechanical keying so cards cannot be inserted into the wrong slot. Inside the housing there are 48 plated contacts, providing enough connection points for signal and low-voltage distribution paths within the rack. The contacts are arranged in 3 rows (b, d, and z), which helps separate signal groups and supports orderly printed circuit routing. When the connector is installed in equipment that follows the 3U (IEC 297) Eurocard height, the mating face aligns with the front-panel geometry used in standard card frames. Each contact path supports up to 6 A of continuous current, allowing low-voltage supply rails to pass alongside logic lines without exceeding normal thermal limits for the contact system.

During card insertion, the female sockets of the 02-104808 receive the staggered pins of a DIN 41612 F48 male header to form the electrical connection between the plug-in board and the backplane. All conductors are held in position by a frame made from a plastic insulator that withstands soldering temperatures while reducing the chance of conductive debris collecting around the contact barrels. Within the Vickers Accessories range, this connector is used where standardized rack dimensions, consistent mating geometry, and dependable board-level interconnection are required for automation assemblies.