stackable connectors

[pixeltje]

I am planning to build a couple specific sensors boards which will be connected to Plug-an-ARM board via the SPI interface. Question is where can I find the stackable connectors New Micros is using on their boards. Can these connectors made available in their online shop and are there Eagle files available to make PCB layout design some what easier.

[nmitech]

Sorry we do not have Eagle file. The footprint for PCBExpress is available here,
http://www.newmicros.com/store/product_schematics_pdf/Plugapod_Proto.zip

The stackable connector, Samtec part # SSQ-112-03-G-D

For your reference, please see machanical drawing below,
http://www.newmicros.com/store/product_schematics_pdf/plug-an-arm.pdf

[pixeltje]

Thanks for this Samtec info, but actually I was looking for a source for the Jedstack connectors. Any idea where an hobbyist can get these connectors?

[RMDumse]

We buy in bulk from Circuit Assemblies in Irving, CA. Don't think they'll sell you just one. If you contact our sales department by email or phone, we could sell you one or two. They are gold plated, so they're not as cheap as the Samtec. We use the Samtec connectors instead ourselves, when we only need to stack one direction, because they are cheaper.