Nicslab Multiconnector M4 40-Channel Multi-Connector Breakout Board
Passive 40-channel multi-connector board breaking out channels to FFC, Micro-D and 2.54 mm pin-header interfaces.
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 10 × 20 × 1.2 cm
- Channels
- 40
- Board type
- Passive interconnect / reconfiguration PCB
Overview
The Nicslab Multiconnector M4 is a 40-channel multi-connector board that combines several connector types on one PCB: FFC connectors, Micro-D connectors and 2.54 mm pin headers. The same 40 channels are broken out through these connector types at the same time, so devices with different connections can be served from a single board.
The board connects to the main XPOW system through factory pre-wired pass-through connectors. On each side of the board, the FFC, Micro-D and pin-header connectors give alternative, simultaneous access to the same channel group: X1–X40 on one side and Y1–Y40 on the other.
Reconfiguration and verification
Dedicated CONF pin headers let the channel and GND assignment be remapped away from the factory default with jumper wire. This allows the board to be wired to suit different DUT connector types without modifying the main system. Ground checkpoints and per-channel output checkpoints allow multimeter verification without disconnecting cabling.
The M4 is a passive PCB and needs no external power beyond what passes through from the main system.
Key Features
- 40 channels broken out across FFC connectors (points A–D), Micro-D connectors (points E/F) and 2.54 mm pin headers (points G/H)
- Two Micro-D connectors (points E and F) providing an additional DUT-facing interface for the X and Y channel groups
- Dedicated CONF reconfiguration pin headers (points I and J) to remap channel/GND assignments
- Ground checkpoints (2 pins, points N/O) and per-channel output checkpoints (point M, 1–40) for multimeter verification without disconnecting cabling
- Direct pass-through connectors (points P/Q) to the main XPOW system, factory pre-wired
- Compact, passive PCB with no external power required beyond what passes through from the main system
- Supports multiple simultaneous DUT connection types (FFC, Micro-D and/or pin header) from a single board
Specifications
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 10 × 20 × 1.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Channels | 40 |
| Board type | Passive interconnect / reconfiguration PCB |
| A | FFC-1 24 pin (X1-X4, X21-X40) |
|---|---|
| B | FFC X-1 50 pin (X21-X40, X1-X20) |
| C | FFC X-2 50 pin (Y21-Y40, Y1-Y20) |
| D | FFC-2 24 pin (Y1-Y4, Y35-Y40, Y34-Y21) |
| E | Micro-D Connector (MH1, MH2, X1-X5, X21-X40) |
| F | Micro-D Connector (MH1, MH2, Y1-Y5, Y21-Y40) |
| G | 2x20-1 pin header 2.54 mm (X1 – X40) |
| H | 2x20-2 pin header 2.54 mm (Y1 – Y40) |
| I | CONF 2x20-1 pin header 2.54 mm (X1 – X40) |
| J | CONF 2x20-2 pin header 2.54 mm (Y1 – Y40) |
| K | 2x20-5 pin header 2.54 mm ((C1 – C20) + GND) |
| L | 2x20-5 pin header 2.54 mm ((C21 – C40) + GND) |
| M | Channel 1-40 output check point pin (1 - 40) |
| N | GND check point 1 pin (41) |
| O | GND check point 2 pin (42) |
| P |
1 -20 CH in 2x20-7 pin header 2.54 mm (1 – 20)
Connects to the main system; pre-wired at the factory
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| Q |
21 – 40 CH in pin header 2.54 mm (21 – 40)
Connects to the main system; pre-wired at the factory
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| Output connector | FFC (points A–D), Micro-D (points E/F), or 2.54 mm pin header (points G/H) — multiple types available simultaneously |
|---|---|
| Reconfiguration | CONF headers (points I/J) allow remapping of channel/GND assignment away from factory default |
| Verification | GND checkpoints (N/O) and per-channel checkpoints (M, 1–40) for multimeter probing |
Applications
- Connecting multiple devices with different connector types
- DUT connection breakout for the XPOW system
- Micro-D-input DUT connection
- FFC 50-pin input DUT connection
- 2.54 mm pin-header DUT connection
- Multimeter verification of channel outputs