This document describes the features and characteristics of 3M's CF Card Header CompactFlash Type I product, including compliance with CFA standards, surface mount, single row solder tails, and suitability for mobile and high vibration applications.
The 3M 7TESO Series CF Card Header provides a CompactFlash™ Type I surface‑mount interface for mobile and high‑vibration applications. It features a single‑row solder tail with 0.635 mm spacing and optional ejector or retainer‑clip mechanisms for secure card handling.
Technical data include a 5 A current rating, insulation resistance >1 × 10⁹ Ω at 500 VDC, and operation from –55 °C to +85 °C. The header is built with liquid crystal polyester (LCP) insulation, copper‑alloy contacts, and gold‑flash over palladium‑nickel plating. Ordering options cover normal or inverse polarization and optional ejector or retainer clip accessories.
| Insulation Material | Liquid Crystal Polyester (LCP) |
|---|---|
| Flammability | UL 94V-0 |
| Contact Material | Copper Alloy |
| Plating | Gold Flash over 80/20 Palladium Nickel |
| Current Rating | 5 A |
| Insulation Resistance | >1 × 10⁹ Ω at 500 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 500 Vrms at Sea Level |
| Temperature Rating | -55 °C to +85 °C |
| Process Rating | Maximum 235 °C, 90 s over 215 °C |
| Pin Spacing | 0.635 mm |
The header is rated for a continuous current of 5 A.
It can operate from –55 °C up to +85 °C.
The product is warranted for one year from the date of purchase.
You can choose either an ejector option or a retainer‑clip option, but not both.