8-1734857-5 is a straddle mount card edge connector designed for PCI Express applications, meeting PCI SIG requirements for high-performance point-to-point full duplex I/O bus architecture. This connector features a 1mm centerline pitch and is available in standard sizes including 36, 64, 98, and 164 positions. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, with a current rating of 1.1A and voltage rating of 50 VAC, and offers durability of 50 mating cycles. The connector is RoHS compliant and available with multiple gold plating options including Gold Flash, 15 Gold, and 30 Gold. Common applications include serial bus connections for graphics cards, I/O client cards, desktop and server computers, and telecommunication switches and routers.