Type: Card Edge

Usage: Connects PCB directly into a slot, commonly used in memory modules and expansion cards.

Key Features:

• No separate connector on the board; the edge acts as the contact point
• Cost-effective for high-volume production
• Durable with proper plating (e.g., gold fingers)
• Common in PCIe, RAM, and older ISA/NuBus cards

Design Tips:

• Use gold plating for critical contacts
• Follow pitch and spacing standards (e.g., 0.1" or metric equivalents)
• Add chamfered corners for easier insertion
• Include guide notches per standard (e.g., PCIe keying)